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Futurescot Conferences

Overview

Futurescot is dedicated to leading Scotland’s digital transformation journey.

We offer a series of high-impact conferences designed to stimulate the ‘triple helix’ effect, bringing together industry, government, and academia to shape the future of Scotland’s public services and digital economy.

Bringing great minds together to drive digital change. Futurescot conferences are designed for public sector professionals.

Our events provide a unique platform for discussion, learning, and networking. They focus on integrating digital technologies into public services, economic development, and citizen engagement.

Futurescot can work with you to deliver your bespoke event, webinar or round table. We will handle all your requirements, including building the agenda, sourcing speakers, and acquiring delegates.

CPD Accreditation. The CPD Group, the largest accreditation body in the UK, fully accredits every Futurescot Conference.

Upcoming Conferences

2024

Tuesday, November 26 2024

Edinburgh International Conference Centre,  The Exchange 

DigitalScotland is the largest annual public sector digital transformation event in Scotland, supported by the Scottish Government, the UK Government and features celebrated Global GovTech guests.

Tuesday, February 25 2025

Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Get ready for the first event of 2025—Scotland’s premier public sector cyber security conference returns in February. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and solutions. Join us for an inspiring day filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities!

Tuesday, March 11 2025

Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Health & Social Care Transformation returns to Glasgow in 2025 as the largest gathering point for health and social care professionals working to digitally transform Scottish NHS and care services.

Thursday, May 08 2025

Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

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

Tuesday, October 7 2025

Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Digital Glasgow returns in 2025 to evaluate the development of the tech ecosystem and provide a roadmap for the Glasgow City Region’s thriving digital economy.

Thursday, October 23 2025

Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Digital Justice & Policing 2025 brings together justice policymakers with blue light service professionals working to transform frontline policing and civil and criminal courts services.

Tuesday, October 8 2024

Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Digital Justice & Policing 2024 brings together justice policymakers with blue light service professionals working to transform frontline policing and civil and criminal courts services.

Thursday, October 31 2024

Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Digital Glasgow returns for its second year in 2024 to evaluate the development of the tech ecosystem and provide a roadmap for the Glasgow City Region’s thriving digital economy.

Tuesday, November 26 2024

Edinburgh International Conference Centre,  The Exchange 

DigitalScotland is the largest annual public sector digital transformation event in Scotland, supported by the Scottish Government, the UK Government and features celebrated Global GovTech guests.

Thursday, March 21, Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Join us at Cloud, Data & AI – Transforming Public Services – the leading public sector learning forum for cutting-edge service technologies, including artificial intelligence, data analytics and cloud.

Tuesday, April 16, Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Health & Social Care Transformation returns to Glasgow in 2024 as the largest gathering point for health and social care professionals working to digitally transform Scottish NHS and care services.

June, date and venue to be confirmed

Digital Tayside 2024 will bring together policy makers, business leaders, educators and community stakeholders to explore the opportunities and challenges of economic growth and digital transformation in Tayside. With government support through city region deal funding, civic leaders are determined to bring to bear new skills and press their economic advantages to become more productive, competitive, and ambitious to connect to global markets.

Tuesday, October 8, Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University, Glasgow

Digital Justice & Policing 2024 brings together justice policymakers with blue light service professionals working to transform frontline policing and civil and criminal courts services.

Thursday, October 31, Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University Glasgow

Digital Glasgow returns for its second year in 2024 to evaluate the development of the tech ecosystem and provide a roadmap for the Glasgow City Region’s thriving digital economy.

Tuesday, November 26, Edinburgh International Conference Centre

DigitalScotland is the largest annual public sector digital transformation event in Scotland, supported by the Scottish Government, the UK Government and features celebrated Global GovTech guests.

2025

Tuesday, February 25, Technology & Innovation Centre, Strathclyde University Glasgow

Scotland’s leading public sector cyber security conference returns next year in February.

2023 REGIONAL EVENTS

In 2023 Futurescot are delivering a series of Economic Growth and Digital Transformation Events across Scotland’s regions and cities. These high-profile industry events will bring together policymakers, business leaders, educators, and community stakeholders to explore the opportunities and challenges of economic growth and digital transformation. Each event will reflect regional conditions and growth priorities around digital and emerging sectors in an open and inclusive format with keynote speakers, productive debate and informative breakout sessions. These are unique forums designed to allow our partners to engage with the key players from central and local government, academia, and industry, lifting regional aspirations for tech-led economic transformation. We hope you can join us.

To be notified when registration opens for each event, fill in your details via this form and select which regions you wish to attend.

Highlands

North East

Glasgow

8 June, Dundee
Abertay University

20 September, Inverness
The Kingsmill Hotel

Coming soon

10 October, Aberdeen
P&J Live

Coming soon

26 October, Glasgow
Technology & Innovation Centre

Coming soon

Edinburgh & South East

South of Scotland

Ayrshire

Forth Valley

Date and location to be confirmed, Edinburgh

Coming soon

Date to be confirmed, Dumfries
The Crichton

Coming soon

31 August, Kilmarnock
The Park Hotel

Coming soon

Date and location to be confirmed

Coming soon

About Futurescot Conferences & Events

About Futurescot Conferences & Events
Futurescot is acknowledged as the leading public sector conference and events organiser in Scotland. Each conference and event is designed for c-suite speakers, sponsors, and attendees who are involved in digital transformation across local and central government, the NHS, education, cyber and the wider public sector.

Our editorial teams focus on the impact of technology on Scottish civic society, and how public and private sector organisations are collaborating to regenerate the Scottish economy. 

Conference and client reports are published in  Futurescot magazine, which is distributed in The Times Scotland, delivering a  unique readership of over 45,000 influencers, public sector and business leaders across Scotland, and in our own weekly newsletters and online at Futurescot.com.

Our goal simply is to help you develop a positive relationship with your targeted public sector audiences by creating the opportunity for face-to-face interaction with key stakeholders, decision-makers, and policy influencers.

Futurescot Conferences  & Events will successfully generate a high return on your marketing investment and assist you in meeting your marketing and business development objectives… 

For more information contact vincenzo@futurescot.com

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships

Futurescot work closely with the Scottish Government, local government organisations, and representative bodies deliver the most relevant conferences and events possible. We also work closely with a select number of blue-chip commercial Strategic Partners to identify industry content and best practise that is of use to the pubic sector.  

Some of benefits of becoming a Strategic Partner are listed below but if you would like more information on how you can bets work with Futurescot contact vincenzo@futurescot.com.

Firstly, we will identify the most effective blend of Futurescot conferences and events that will deliver the audiences that matter most to your organisations. We will then build a dedicated engagement campaign to assist delivery of your objectives. 

Our Editor will then work closely with you to create a balanced multimedia contact programme embracing the appropriate blend of Futurescot online, magazine, newsletter and content to support your event and conference activity. Our award-winning editorial and design team can work with you to create compelling messages via a one,  two or a four page editorial feature and edited to be published  online. (You can re-use your content on your own websites and publications). 

Trust us to look after your public sector engagement and ensure you get the PR and media coverage you deserve. Your Strategic Partnership will last for 12 months offering you continuity, published outcomes and consistency of message.

For more information contact vincenzo@futurescot.com

Webinars

Webinars

We offer a full digital event experience delivering maximum engagement connecting you with the people you want to meet. Our bespoke webinars use state of the art event technology delivering a responsive and smooth experience across all devices. 

Webinars are a unique opportunity to broadcast live to invited guests for a private discussion, or to be reported on our media platforms. We do all the event and technology organisation and and work with you to secure the best speakers and appropriate attendees

  • Hosted by a Futurescot journalist 
  • Up to 5 speakers 
  • Up to 100+ attendees 
  • Fully interactive with a live Q & A and polling function 
  • Post event survey and access to our communications matrix 
  • Live streamed and on-demand recordings 
  • You help shape the event agenda, delegate and speaker acquisition. 

For more information contact vincenzo@futurescot.com

Watch on demand:
Cybercrime: Ready, Resilient & Responsive

Roundtables & Briefings

Roundtables & Briefings

Our Round Tables and Briefings are a unique opportunity to convene an exclusive group of executives from your industry in person for a private discussion, or to be reported on our media platforms. We do all the event organisation and delivery and work with you to secure the best speakers and appropriate attendees.

  • Establish your organisation as the sector expert 
  • Subtly drive business development 
  • Voice your opinion on key industry topics 
  • Hosted by a FutureScot journalist 
  • Up to 5 speakers 
  • Post event survey and access to our communications matrix 
  • You help shape the event agenda and speaker acquisition. 
For more information contact vincenzo@futurescot.com

Delegate Packages

Delegate Packages

World class speakers, insightful case studies, hands-on workshops and healthy debate combine to make FutureScot Conferences the leading digital live conference producer in Scotland. Meet your peers, network with technology providers and learn how the latest trends are transforming local and central government, the health, justice and education sectors in Scotland.

If you want to attend with 2+ colleagues, create an organisation rate, or enquire about  bespoke or educational attendance,  our corporate and group packages allow you or your team or organisation to attend multiple Futurescot conferences and events. 

For more information contact massimo@futurescot.com

Why Futurescot Conferences

Executive engagement

Communicate and develop meaningful relationships with our high-profile speakers and audiences while maximising your ROI and lead generating opportunities. For more information contact vincenzo@futurescot.com 

High profile speakers

Influential public and private sector speakers are supported by high-profile contributors from UK and International arenas, creating an engaging forum for government, public and third sector attendees to discuss key issues in a focused and interactive environment.

High level audiences

Working closely with the Scottish Government we are now established as having the leading forums for senior stakeholders engaged in the digital transformation of Scotland’s public services, delivering economic recovery and meeting climate change targets.