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.

The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards
Date and Time: Wednesday, 19th March 2025
Location: Edinburgh Futures Institute
Event Info:
The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards celebrates the partnerships between business, third sector, and public sector organisations and academia.
Now in its 10th anniversary year, this annual event recognises and rewards exceptional collaborations that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits for Scotland.
This year’s awards are the largest yet, with 10 categories designed to showcase the very best of knowledge exchange.
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Tech for Inclusion
Date and Time: Thursday, 20th March 2025, 10:00 – 17:30
Location: Platform, Glasgow
Event Info:
Be part of Tech for Inclusion, where industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers come together to shape a more inclusive future through technology. This event will dive into the critical themes of AI, accessibility legislation, and how tech is driving equity worldwide. With dynamic discussions, practical insights, and valuable networking opportunities, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in creating a fairer, more inclusive tech landscape.
This is not your typical tech conference! Tech for Inclusion offers an immersive and interactive experience designed for deep learning, engaging dialogue, and collaboration. Whether you’re in a keynote, panel, networking session, or hands-on workshop, you’ll be encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with others.
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Scottish Cancer PROMs Forum Event
Date and Time: Friday, 21st March 2025, 13:30 – 15:30
Location: Online
Event Info:
The SC PROMs Forum is a collaborative space for anyone to contribute and learn about Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). The Forum provides a space to discuss how PROMs can be collected as part of routine care to better understand and manage the impact that cancer and treatments have on quality of life.
The Forum events help support the Scottish Cancer PROMs Advisory Group to provide a clear national vision, driving clinical practice, research, strategy, and policies, relevant to the collection and use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) among patients with cancer, in relation to their healthcare in Scotland.
Previous Forum events have been instrumental in the development of the PROMs Core Principles- a set of guidelines for anyone in Scotland who is collecting PROMs. These Core Principles are now packaged within the Scottish Cancer PROMs Toolkit. The Toolkit launched in October 2024 and is free to use and available to all.
The main focus of this Forum event is to showcase the PROMs Toolkit and show attendees how this can help support the collection of PROMs as part of routine care.
We want your feedback on the Toolkit, and we would also like to hear what you have to say about some of the key challenges that people share with us. As usual we will have a presentation from a guest speaker about PROMs, and you will also have the opportunity to take part in workshop discussions. The discussion themes will be announced nearer the event. The full PROMs Forum agenda will also be released closer to the event.
Registration is open until 11:59pm Wednesday 19th March 2025.
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Undertaking Digital Maturity Assessment in the Scottish Healthcare System
Date and Time: Tuesday, 25th March 2025, 10:00 – 10:45 GMT
Location: Online
Event Info:
Register and join us for this Transforming Health and Care Systems Shared Learning webinar.
The Scottish Government’s Digital Health and Care team, working with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) have developed a Digital Maturity Assessment that can be used as a standardised management tool for digital transformation by organisations across healthcare and social care in Scotland. The presenters will demonstrate how the model uses an online platform to measure digital maturity across more than 400 indicators divided into 20 categories across the three top level themes “Readiness”, “Capabilities” and “Enabling Infrastructure” against the current subject matter expert picture of ‘What Good Looks Like’.
The presenters will furthermore demonstrate how stakeholders including participating organisations benefit from insights into the national picture of digital maturity across the Scottish healthcare and social care landscape in addition to understanding their own performance as a whole, potential bottlenecks and speed/direction on their journey towards digital maturity.
Finally, the presenters will share details about the Festival of Transformation, the digital platform for sharing experiences and insights about digital transformation in delivery of health and social care, and engaging in the topic of Digital Maturity.
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How can health technology assessment (HTA) for digital health technologies contribute to the transformation of health and social care systems?
Date and Time: Wednesday, 26th March 2025, 13:00 – 14:00 GMT
Location: Online
Event Info:
This THCS shared learning webinar, organised by WP10, will explore the synergies between the two European funded projects, THCS and EDiHTA (European Digital Health Technology Assessment – (https://edihta-project.eu/). Specifically, the webinar will be the opportunity to discuss how digital health technology assessment can contribute to the transformation of health and social care systems. Digital health technologies (DHTs) are expected to improve both the quality and delivery of healthcare services for European countries while ensuring the sustainability of Europe’s healthcare systems. However, the implementation of DHTs implies new methodological challenges to the standardisation of assessment criteria. As long as existing Health Technology Assessment methodologies remain not harmonised and interoperable at EU level, they are unable to capture the real added value of DHTs.
EDiHTA has the ambition to overcome this barrier by co-creating European HTA framework reaching Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6-7, allowing the assessment of different DHTs (e.g. telemedicine, mApps, AI) at different TRLs, territorial levels (national, regional and local) and perspectives (e.g. payer, society, hospital). The webinar will be an opportunity to learn more about the development of the framework and its piloting in 5 European countries.
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P4H Scotland 2025
Date and Time: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, 09:00 – 16:00
Location: Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Event Info:
Officially supported by NHS National Services Scotland, P4H Scotland – the Procurement Event for Health 2025 ‒ connects buyers and suppliers from across Scotland’s healthcare procurement community – worth more than £3.6bn annually.
P4H Scotland returns this April, presenting a unique opportunity to learn about the latest developments shaping the future of Scotland’s healthcare procurement – featuring skills development, networking, collaboration and product showcase opportunities for public sector buyers and private sector organisations alike.
Engagement and collaboration across peers and industry plays a vital role in meeting current and future marketplace initiatives and objectives. P4H Scotland provides buyers engaged across the healthcare supply chain with an invaluable opportunity to meet with leading suppliers, who are actively delivering a diverse range of innovative products and services that can support both current and future procurement requirements.
With sessions across two training zones and a Keynote Arena there is plenty to choose from on the day. Key topics covered include:
- Procurement technologies: digitisation and technology roadmap
- Developing procurement capabilities and skills
- Governance and regulated procurement compliance
- Reporting capability and protocols
- Embedding sustainable and ethical procurement

HDR UK & SCADR Joint Webinar
Date and Time: Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, 11:00 – 12:00
Location: Online
Event Info:
HDR UK Scotland and The Scottish Centre for Administrative Data Research (SCADR) are hosting a joint webinar to showcase two of their research projects. SCADR is a centre comprising of researchers from a range of universities across Scotland, who bring expertise in data linkage research, methods and longitudinal analysis across the social sciences. They securely analyse linked data from across the public sector in Scotland and produce data-driven insights to inform evidence-based policy and practice for the public good. You can find out more about SCADR on their website: https://www.scadr.ac.uk.
Presenters: Iain Atherton, SCADR Co-Director Iain Atherton is Professor of Nursing and Data Science at Edinburgh Napier University, with expertise in population health and has previously worked in clinical nursing practice. Iain leads the Health and social care research programme at SCADR, and is interested in care provision in the context of an ageing population. A major focus of his work is developing understanding of the nursing and midwifery professions from a social sciences perspective using linked datasets.
Dr Robert Porter, SCADR Researcher Dr Robert Porter is a Research Lead at the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection (CELCIS) and leads SCADR’s research project on kinship care. He’s a socio-legal researcher, with an interest in the experiences of children and young people who have care experience. Primarily, he is interested in the ways that administrative data can enhance our understanding of care journeys and outcomes.
Agenda:
11.00 – Introduction (Honghan Wu, HDR UK Scotland Co-Director)
11.05 – Overview of ADR Scotland (Speaker TBC)
11.10 – Nursing and Midwifery Workforces: Opportunities to Understand Dynamics Using Linked Census and Administrative Data (Iain Atherton, SCADR Co-Director)
11.25 – Linking Health Data for ‘Looked After’ Children in Kinship Care: Findings and Challenges (Dr Robert Porter, SCADR Researcher)
11.40 – Q&A
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London Healthcare Innovation Forum
Date and Time: Thursday, 3rd April 2025, 09:30 – 17:00
Location: Level39, One Canada Square, London E14 5AB
Event Info:
Skillwork, Explosive Brands, RRSP Industries and Benton Creative are thrilled to host the first London Healthcare Innovation Forum in Canary Wharf, this Spring, alongside our supporters Canary Wharf Group and Level39.
Over the course of the day, clinicians, entrepreneurs and experts in medicine, healthcare, tech, legal, policy and investment will converge, debate and discuss the importance of tech and vision in healthcare, what needs to change from a policy standpoint and how the healthcare industry can overcome its biggest obstacles.
Ultimately, the aim of the event is to cultivate community, bridge ideas and spark action; thereby revolutionising the patient experience and positively impacting society.
Situated in the heart of Canary Wharf, Level39 is internationally recognised as a hub for tech entrepreneurs, educators, students and finance-experts, making it a prime location to inspire innovation, rally for change and act upon what is discussed.
Speakers will be announced over the coming days and weeks.
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NHS Education for Scotland Annual Conference 2025
Date and Time: 24th & 26th April 2025
Location: Online
Event Info:
Following on the growing success of the 2024 conference, NES is delighted to confirm that it will once again be hosting the conference online over two days in April 2025. This conference is for colleagues from all professional disciplines across health and social care with an interest in education and training, workforce development and digital solutions.
There will be a number of plenary and parallel sessions run by all professional groups and an opportunity for joint sessions highlighting interprofessional learning. The conference is sponsored by NHS Education for Scotland, and there will be no charge for participation.
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3rd Annual EMH Conference: Mental Health Research in an Uncertain World
Date and Time: Friday, 25th April 2025
Location: South Hall, Pollock Halls Campus, University of Edinburgh, 18 Holyrood Park Road, EH16 5AY
Event Info:
Our annual conference brings together leading experts at the University of Edinburgh to discuss their latest research on mental health. The interdisciplinary event facilitates discussions on the latest advancements in mental health research, promotes cross-departmental collaboration, and provides valuable networking opportunities.
Our 2025 conference will take place on Friday 25 April at the South Hall Complex. The theme of this years conference is “Mental Health Research in an Uncertain World”.
Submissions are being accepted until Friday 07 March. Posters and papers may explore, but are not limited to, the following themes or topics:
- The psychological impact of global changes, challenges, and crises (e.g., climate change, cost of living crisis, forced migration, housing crisis, pandemics, political instability, social media, technology changes)
- The intersection of technology and mental health care delivery, access, and outcomes (e.g., digital tools, telehealth, AI)
- Resilience, coping strategies, and mental health recovery in times of uncertainty

Digital Access Solutions in Primary Care: The Role of Technology
Date and Time: Tuesday, 29th April 2025, 10:00 – 11:00
Location: Online
Event Info:
Digital communication systems sit at the heart of primary care technology. Their aim is to improve the quality of care through enhancing the patient’s experience of services and enable GPs to become more efficient to cope with patient demand.
Technologies such as cloud-based telephony, AI tools, and the NHS app all contribute to reducing pressures on GP surgeries and improving communication between primary care professionals and patients.
This webinar will delve into the opportunities and challenges of digital technologies, with a particular focus on:
- How we effectively manage capacity and demand
- Where innovative technologies are being used successfully
- Overcoming barriers to adoption, such as digital skills and funding
- Empowering patients and facilitating access to the right care
This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors.
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Cloud, Data & AI – Transforming Public Services 2025
Date and Time: Thursday, 8th May 2025, 08:30 – 16:30
Location: University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
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Government services are being redefined in the digital age. Legacy systems are increasingly being decommissioned, with scalable, flexible and secure cloud computing platforms providing the backbone delivering citizen services online. Coupled with new ways of managing and serving data, and the advent of mass-market AI, the move to intelligent automation and the eventual adoption of custom AI agents is very much on the horizon for public services.
Transforming Public Services – Cloud, Data & AI is a conference tailor made for public sector tech and policy leaders looking to tap into the latest on how these cutting-edge IT systems are reshaping the backbone of public services in the era of Web 3.0. Showcasing the latest in cloud technologies, data techniques and meaningful discussions on harnessing AI in ways that are trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive, the event is a must-attend for public technology leaders looking to ride the crest of the next wave of tech disruption – and improve the online experiences for their organisations and citizens alike.
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DataFest 2025
Date and Time: Monday, 12 May 2025 14:30 – Tuesday, 13 May 2025 17:00
Location: Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LR
Event Info:
Hosted by The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, DataFest is Scotland’s leading data & AI conference, where experts gather to discuss and shape the future of data & AI. We bring together participants from industry, academia, and beyond to discuss, engage and learn about the latest developments in data & AI.
The last few years have seen an unprecedented shift in the way AI technologies are viewed and used. AI has been thrown into the limelight and is permeating throughout industries from law to construction and everything in between.
At DataFest 2025 we will help you navigate the world of data & AI with expert guides as we seek to understand how we can leverage these technologies for maximum impact.
We are very excited to be returning to Edinburgh’s beautiful Assembly Rooms, the original home of DataFest, so register now to secure your spot with exclusive pre-launch pricing for The Data Lab Community members and subscribers to The Data Lab newsletter.
DataFest 2025 Schedule (Timings subject to change!)
Day one – Pre-conference (14:30 – 19:00): Join us for our pre-con day! Meet cutting-edge organisations working with data & AI and connect with potential employers. We’ll also have a small programme of intimate sessions and workshops throughout the afternoon.
Day two – Conference (08:30 – 17:00): Join us at DataFest 2025 for our full conference, with a world-class lineup of industry leading speakers, thought-provoking panels and opportunities to network with the data & AI community.
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EIE25: Scotland's Tech Investor Showcase
Date and Time: Wednesday, 14th May 2025, 18:00 & Thursday, 15th May 2025, 08:30 – 19:30
Location: W Hotel and John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
Event Info:
Hosted by the University of Edinburgh, EIE25 presents the leading spinouts, startups, and scaleups from Scotland’s top universities, all focused on tackling global challenges.
Working with key ecosystem partners, we’ll also showcase startups and scaleups at the forefront of Scottish tech innovation.
Gain valuable insights into emerging technologies and connect with pioneering companies shaping the future.
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NHS Lothian Futures Symposium
Date and Time: Monday. 19th May 2025, 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Symposium Building, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DW
Event Info:
Welcome to the event page for the NHS Lothian Futures Symposium! Hosted by the NHS Lothian Medical Education Directorate, this event aims to share learning and celebrate success through healthcare innovation, sustainability and improvement. We will explore new strategies to drive excellence in patient care as part of a sustainable healthcare system. Exciting speakers will share learning from healthcare, industry and technology sectors. Programme to be announced soon!
Abstract submission deadline 1st April 2025. Prizes are available for best oral presentation, poster and sustainability project. Work in progress will be considered.
Submit your work for presentation at this regional conference HERE.
This in-person event will be held at the Symposium Hall, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Coffee and catering are included. Connect with healthcare professionals, share ideas, and explore the future of healthcare in Lothian. Places are limited – don’t miss out on this exciting event!
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Medical Informatics Europe 2025
Date and Time: 19th-21st May 2025
Location: Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow G1 1RD
Event Info:
The MIE congresses (Medical Informatics Europe) have been organised by the national members and EFMI with up to more than 1000 participants. The concept includes peer-reviewed presentations according to the type of paper as oral or poster presentation. Workshops and tutorials prepared or supported by EFMI working groups are an essential part of EFMI MIE conferences.
Conference Tracks include (but are not limited to):
- Learning health systems
- Education
- Data science and visualization
- Information systems
- Human factors, social and organisational issues
- Computable knowledge and decision support
- AI, automation and robotics in healthcare
- Natural language processing and generation
- Personal health records and mHealth
- Population health
- Precision care
- One Health, One Digital Health and Climate Changes

NHS Lothian R&D Conference 2025
Date and Time: Thursday, 22nd May 2025, 09:00 -16:05
Location: John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh
Event Info:
The theme of this year’s conference is ‘The Evolving Landscape of Clinical Research in NHS Lothian’. The day will feature a range of presentations and discussions with over 10 inspiring and influential speakers. We have developed an exciting programme to showcase the value and future of R&D in Scotland, the value of working with industry, some Lothian-led clinical research projects and a number of oral presentations following abstract submissions.
Registration and abstract submissions are now being accepted. Register now
Abstract submission:
NHS Lothian’s Research and Development Conference 2025 provides an excellent forum to showcase exemplar clinical research studies that have been supported by NHS Lothian. Abstracts are now invited for oral and poster presentations at the NHS Lothian R&D Conference 2025. The only criteria are that projects MUST have been led by a local investigator undertaken in NHS Lothian.
The Submission deadline is Sunday 16 March 2025.
Submit your abstract. Please read the ‘Abstract submission guidance’ before submitting your application. The NHS Lothian R&D Conference Committee will review all abstracts and successful abstract authors will be notified by email in early April 2025.
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MDMC Annual Conference 2025
Date and Time: Wednesday, 28th May 2025, 09:15 – 16:05
Location: James Watt Centre, Heriot Watt University Currie EH14 4AS
Event Info:
Join us at the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre’s (MDMC) highly anticipated 4th Annual Conference! This exclusive event brings together top professionals from the industry, NHS, and academia to discuss the groundbreaking services shaping the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Gain valuable insights into NHS and Scottish government initiatives, explore the innovative offerings at MDMC, and stay up to date with the latest advancements from leading industry experts.
Whether you’re looking for the latest MedTech developments or strategies to grow your business, this is an unmissable opportunity to connect with professionals, companies, and stakeholders in Scotland’s dynamic life sciences and healthcare community.
Attendees will also have the chance to take part in lab tours, showcasing state-of-the-art equipment in large analytical facilities and cutting-edge research laboratories at MDMC.
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Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025
Date and Time: 4th-6th June 2025, 08:15 – 17:00
Location: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DW
Event Info:
Prepare to be inspired at the 2025 Triennial and ICOSET Conference, where some of the brightest minds in surgery will converge to explore “A World of Innovation” in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. This prestigious event, hosted by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), offers an unmatched opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills in the surgical and dental fields. The conference will bring together professionals from across disciplines, from medical students to Consultants, providing a collaborative space to examine cutting-edge technology, pioneering techniques, and forward-thinking strategies that will shape the future of surgical excellence.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh—a city renowned for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and vibrant atmosphere—attendees will have the chance to explore the iconic RCSEd campus and its acclaimed Surgeons’ Hall Museums. Immerse yourself in centuries of surgical history while gaining fresh perspectives on modern innovations.
In addition to education, this conference is about connection. You’ll have the unique opportunity to engage with fellow educators, surgical teams, and members of the RCSEd family. The event fosters collegiality and fellowship, promoting meaningful networking and discussions that will strengthen your professional relationships and inspire future collaborations.
Join us for an unforgettable experience where education meets community, and where innovation, resilience, and teamwork take centre stage in shaping the next chapter of surgical care.
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Save the Date for the NHS Scotland Event 2025!
Date and Time: Monday, 9th June 2025, 08:30 – 16:30
Location: University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
Event Info:
Make sure to put the date in your diary for Scotland’s key networking and educational event for those who work in and with NHS Scotland. More information on the Event will follow in the New Year.
To ensure you receive all the latest information on the NHS Scotland Event, visit the Events home page and sign up for all the latest news and announcements.
You can also keep up with what’s happening at the NHS Scotland Event 2025 on X @NHSScotEvents #nhsscot25 and please show your support in reposting as we head towards the Event.
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Public Sector Digital Transformation 2025
Date and Time: Thursday, 12th June 2025
Location: Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, 09:30 – 16:30
Event Info:
Holyrood Connect’s annual Digital Transformation event for the Scottish public sector is returning to Edinburgh for another year.
This conference will be a premier opportunity for delegates to reflect on where Scotland’s public sector is on its transformation journey.
Through a variety of session formats, including keynote addresses, panel discussions and interactive masterclasses, the event will provide real-life examples of digital transformation within the public sector for you to learn from. You will gain insight into:
• The future of Scotland’s public services
• Real-life examples of public sector digital transformation
• Modernising services to enhance the citizen experience
• The importance of AI, regulation and transparency
• Infrastructure and Procurement
The conference will also feature an exhibition, providing an opportunity for you to explore relevant solutions for your organisation.
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HealTAC 2025: 8th Healthcare Text Analytics Conference
Date and Time: 16th – 18th June 2025
Location: Glasgow University Union, 32 University Ave, Glasgow, G12 8LX
Event Info:
Welcome to the 8th Healthcare Text Analytics Conference, which is held in Glasgow from 16 to 18th of June 2025. As in previous years, HealTAC 2025 will bring the academic, clinical, industrial and patient communities together to discuss the current state of the art in processing healthcare free text and share experience, results and challenges.
We invite contributions that address any aspects of processing healthcare narrative and speech, including methodological advances, ethical issues, design and deployment challenges and integration with other healthcare data on large-scale. This year’s topic highlights multimodal language models and human-AI interaction in clinical applications. The call for contributions is available here.
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DIgital Glasgow 2025
Date and Time: Tuesday, 7th October 2025, 08:30 – 16:30
Location: University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
Event Info:
Stimulating local tech ecosystems has never been more critical. With flagship national programmes designed to widen the funnel for startups and scale-up tech companies, Futurescot’s Glasgow Tech Ecosystem conference brings together industry, government, and academic expertise poised to turn that ambition into a reality.
As we move into the critical delivery phase for Glasgow’s digital economy, local and national government funders will join with the regional agencies whose job it is to support and strengthen the tech sector and, of course, the tech companies looking to transform industries old and new across the Glasgow City Region.
By bringing together all the key players, Futurescot will help supercharge the tech ecosystem in 2025, setting the stage for a future where tech drives societal and economic growth for all.
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Save the date for HDR UK Conference
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.

SAVE THE DATE - 2025 National Conference
Date and Time: Thursday, 23rd October 2025
Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Event Info:
The 2025 National Conference hosted by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and NHS Research Scotland (NRS) will take place later this year – on 23rd October at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Save the date in your diary and look out for more information coming soon!

DigitalScotland 2025
Date and Time: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 08:00 – 17:00
Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Event Info:
Welcome to Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders.
Featuring over 70 speakers, 100 exhibitors and 1,200 delegates, Digital Scotland is the premier event for digital leaders and innovators dedicated to enhancing government services through technology.
In 2025, the conference will tap into the public tech zeitgeist – covering the latest from the global GovTech movement, digital ID, cloud services, payments, AI, IoT and Cybersecurity.
Digital Scotland is the meeting place where government ministers interact with technology upstarts and disruptors engaged and motivated by the goal of creating world-class digital experiences for citizens of the future. Be part of the conversation.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the strategic direction for government digital policy and programmes.
- Hear how GovTech leaders from across the UK ‘home nations’ are pursuing technology-led transformation of government services.
- Experience best-in-class technology projects from across an array of public services, from healthcare to social services, local government, environment and justice
- Learn playbook approaches to tech implementation from experienced public-sector technology leaders.
- Attend industry masterclasses spanning user-centred design, data, AI, cloud, cybersecurity and IoT