Upcoming Innovation Events
We work to maximise opportunities for companies to interact with researchers and health and care professionals – a conversation can often spark new innovative ideas.
Keep up to date and find out more about the latest innovation events from across Scotland.
Holyrood Annual Digital Health and Care Awards 2025
Date: Tuesday 18th February 2025, 18.30 – 20.30
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
As well as the Digital Health and Care Conference, Holyrood will be hosting the Digital Health and Care Awards on 18th February 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of those working within the digital health, care, and housing sectors, so if you know of any inspiring individuals or organisations, nominate now!
The awards categories for 2025 are as follows:
- Data Driven Innovation Award
- Technology Enabled Independent Living Award
- Industry Collaboration Award
- Digital Health and Care Team Award
- Digital Inclusion Award
- Digital Service Transformation Award
- Digital Leader Award
Nominations will close on Monday 6th January 2025 at 23.59 and the shortlist will be announced on Monday 20 January 2025.
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Digital Health and Care Scotland 2025
Date and Time: 18 – 19 February 2025, 9.30 – 15.00
Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Event Info:
Holyrood’s flagship Digital Health and Care conference returns to Dynamic Earth on 18 and 19 February 2025
Digital technology continues to be at the heart of efforts to support the recovery of our health and social care system following the pandemic, and respond to future challenges.
Bringing together representatives from across the public and third sectors with those working in industry, Holyrood’s annual Digital Health and Care conference will consider the latest policy developments and technological advancements.
Through a range of panel sessions, masterclasses and keynote addresses, delegates will have the opportunity to engage in discussions around remote monitoring, e-prescribing, AI and cyber security.
It provides a platform to collaborate and share learnings as we look to drive innovation and speed up implementation of technology within the health and social care space.
We are pleased to have developed the agenda with input from our advisory group:
– Jonathan Cameron, Deputy Director for Digital Health and Care at the Scottish Government
– Professor George Crooks, Chief Executive of the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre
– Alyson Scurfield, Chief Executive of TSA
– Karen Hedge, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Care
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Health & Care Transformation 2025
Date and Time: Tuesday, 11th March 2025, 08:30 – 16:30
Location: University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
Event Info:
FutureScot Health & Care Transformation 2025 will take place on 11th March 2025 at the University of Strathclyde, Technology of Innovation Centre in Glasgow.
Featuring domestic and international expertise, the event will showcase the transformative impact of digital technology and data across Scotland’s NHS and social care sector, bringing together tech and policy leaders with industry and academia in a ‘triple helix’ effect – unlocking the innovation and collaboration required to bring AI, machine learning, telehealth, and integrated care systems increasingly to Scotland’s healthcare frontline.
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Public Sector Data Summit
Date and Time: Thursday, 13th March 2025
Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, 09:30 – 16:30
Event Info:
Holyrood Connect’s annual Public Sector Data Summit will return to Edinburgh on 13 March 2025.
The use of data and AI across the public sector is on the increase. It is crucial that we understand how to maximise their potential to help us make informed decisions and improve public services.
Through a variety of session formats, including keynote addresses, interactive panel discussions and masterclasses, you will hear valuable insights on making the most of your data, how to store it securely, and how to address concerns around AI and ethics.
Public Sector Data Summit 2025 will also feature an exhibition, providing an opportunity for you to explore relevant solutions for your organisation.
The event is free-to-attend for those working in the public or third sectors.
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Save the date for HDR UK Conference 2025 – the UK’s No.1 conference on health data science!
Date and Time: 15-16 October 2025
Location: Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW
Event Info:
Next year’s hybrid conference will feature world-class keynote speakers and opportunities to share your science through submitted talks and posters. With leading exhibitors and a variety of networking events, this is an event to add to your calendar now. We expect to open registration in February 2025 with full details of tickets and prices. You can download the ‘Save the Date’ calendar hold and find out more here.
Why you should join us
Health Data Research UK’s annual conference will be a two-day, hybrid event to celebrate progress and bring people together to accelerate the trustworthy use of health data for public benefit. This is an event dedicated to celebrating how health data science can improve people’s lives.
What to expect
The UK is in a unique position to realise the potential of health data, thanks to the NHS and its cradle-to-grave records for a population of over 65 million people. The last few years have demonstrated the enormous power of data to advance medical knowledge and deliver radical improvements to people’s lives. But there is much more that can be done through large-scale data, advanced analytics and innovative developments in data governance.
Health Data Research UK’s annual conference will be a two-day, hybrid event to celebrate this progress and allow us to come together and continue to build momentum in the health data research revolution.
How to attend
The conference will be hosted in person in Glasgow, UK, or you can join online and access all the sessions as live streams.