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One of Scotland’s largest and most ambitious innovation districts, GRID (Glasgow Riverside Innovation District) brings research, enterprise, industry and communities together to create new opportunities. Powered by the University of Glasgow, Glasgow City Council and Scottish Enterprise, the district is advancing rapidly, with major new facilities, growing enterprise activity and increasing investment – and is now beginning to demonstrate significant economic, innovation and community impact.

From first idea to what comes next, GRID brings together what innovation needs to grow: investment, space, expertise, talent, skills, funding and connections.

Join GRID for You, an afternoon bringing together businesses, entrepreneurial researchers, founders and experts from across the innovation ecosystem to discover what’s here, what’s possible and how you can connect.

Sessions will look at the talent you need, the skills industry demands and the connections to make it happen. Discover how GRID can help employers shape, access and grow industry-ready talent through placements, partnerships and learning designed around the real needs of business. GRID Talent Lab will be launched in this session – a bold new place-based Modern Apprenticeship programme connecting young people in GRID with employers creating the tech, ideas and creative solutions of tomorrow.

Looking for the right expertise, funding or facilities? Hear from the people who can help – with practical advice and connections to the expertise, spaces, facilities and funding available across GRID to help you experiment, innovate, build, grow and scale.

Hear the stories behind ambitious University-linked companies – from ultrasonic surgical robotics and AI-powered health technologies to quantum hardware – and what it takes to move from research and first idea to commercialisation and growth.

Highlighting the growing SME cluster within the Clinical Innovation Zone, will show how the HealthTech Innovation & Translation Lab and Health Innovation Hub are key assets in growing and scaling health tech businesses, while helping translate health innovations into real-world settings.

From first idea to what comes next, GRID brings together what innovation needs to grow.

Jackie Sanderson of the Innovation Engagement Team at Interface will be attending this event at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC) at the University of Glasgow.

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Scotland’s games heritage is recognised worldwide. From Lemmings to Grand Theft Auto, the country has helped shape some of the world’s best-known games and built a vibrant community of publishers, developers and indie studios.

But the games industry’s impact goes far beyond entertainment.

From education and training to fintech, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, games design methodologies and technologies are changing how organisations engage people, develop skills, test ideas and solve real-world problems.

In collaboration the Scottish Games Network, Art of Possible and More Than Games are coming together for a special session exploring games beyond the consumer market discovering how immersive environments, simulation, engagement mechanics and interactive design are creating solutions across different sectors.

From virtual worlds to real-world impact, discover what other sectors can learn from the games industry – and where Scotland’s games expertise will take us next.

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Brian Baglow – Founder and Director, Scottish Games Network [Chair].

Brian is an author, designer, founder and journalist with more than 25 years of experience in videogames. Starting his career as a writer at the legendary DMA Design, Brian helped bring Grand Theft Auto to life before moving to New York as part of the original Rockstar Games team.

In 2002, Brian founded Scotland’s first dedicated interactive agency, Indoctrimat, before establishing the Scottish Games Network in 2004. Today, the network brings together Scotland’s games and interactive ecosystem, spanning industry, academia, culture and the wider organisations supporting the sector.

Brian now works with creative and digital technology organisations to harness the transformative potential of games and interactive media. He created Scottish Games Week, the country’s first large-scale games event, and wrote Level Up Scotland, Scotland’s Games Action Plan – a blueprint for growing the sector and establishing games as a national priority.

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A full-day event for technical professionals and leaders in the sector. As one of Scotland’s biggest software conferences for over 25 years, ScotSoft allows you to connect, learn, and innovate while meeting new talent at the Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards.

This year, the event offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insights from industry leaders, collaborate with peers, and explore the latest industry trends.

This year, the ScotSoft 2026 conference will incorporate a special ‘AI Scotland’ stream, as part of the Scottish Government’s AI Strategy, aiming to bring together the organisations that are building AI, implementing AI and using AI across Scotland.

The event will provide a practical forum for knowledge exchange, cross-sector collaboration and market development, with a strong focus on responsible adoption, productivity, skills and economic opportunity.

The speaker sessions will align with the key pillars of the AI Strategy: People and Skills, Companies and Innovation, Infrastructure, and Data and Regulation.

By attending ScotSoft 2026, you will be placing yourself at the forefront of the conversation, amongst the pioneers, innovators, public sector and investors collaborating in this space.

Heather Rattray of Interface will be attending this event.

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This programme is designed for SME leaders who want to make confident decisions about AI investment, governance and implementation.

Join this in person masterclass on AI strategy, governance and policy. Move beyond experimentation. Deliver lasting business growth.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way people work. Across many organisations, employees are using AI tools to improve productivity, accelerate decision-making and unlock new opportunities. Yet while AI adoption is happening rapidly at an individual level, many businesses haven’t yet established the governance, policies and strategic direction needed to maximise value while managing risk.

The challenge now is moving beyond single use cases and pilots to create a clear strategy that delivers measurable business value at scale.

This intensive, full-day in-person masterclass is designed for a small to medium sized enterprise (SME) leaders who want to make confident decisions about AI investment, governance and implementation. Through expert guidance, practical frameworks and peer learning, you’ll develop a clear understanding of how AI can support your organisation’s growth ambitions while ensuring responsible, secure and compliant adoption.

Gillian Hambley of Interface will be attending this event.

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Innovation often starts with a conversation.

Join the North of Scotland KTP Centre and Interface for our Innovation Funding Drop-in Session and discover the funding and support available to help turn ideas into impact. Whether you’re a start-up, SME, established business, researcher, or innovation-focused organisation, we’re here to help you navigate the funding landscape.

Shelley Breckenridge will be presenting at this event.

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Glasgow built its reputation by making things that changed the world. From the steam engines that powered the Industrial Revolution to a shipbuilding industry that connected the world, the city has spent generations pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Today, Glasgow is once again at the forefront of industrial innovation. By combining world-class engineering expertise with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation and smart production methods, the city is helping write the next chapter for manufacturing.

As part of Glasgow Tech Week 2026, the next edition of the Art of Possible series will explore how intelligent manufacturing, automation and digital technologies are transforming how products are designed, made and delivered – and how that’s making businesses more productive and globally competitive.

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Fusion Fest is the headline event of Glasgow’s Tech Week, this years Fusion Fest is a half-day crossover event connecting the creative and tech sectors across Glasgow through a dynamic programme of ideas, experimentation, collaboration and performance. Delivered by Glasgow City Innovation District in partnership with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Glasgow School of Art, the festival brings together artists, designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, researchers, students and industry leaders to explore the growing intersection between creativity and innovation.

Through talks, performances, installations and live demonstrations, Fusion Fest will showcase the people, projects and ideas redefining the relationship between the creative and tech communities- from AI and immersive storytelling to digital design, gaming, music, performance and creative entrepreneurship.

Fusion Fest is designed to inspire new partnerships, spark conversation and open up fresh possibilities for how creative thinking and technological innovation can work together to shape industries, communities and culture.

The agenda for the event is based around the themes of Flow, Expand and Amplify. Flow: Every great idea begins in motion; Expand: When ideas move, they grow; Amplify: Ideas reach their greatest impact when they are shared.

Heather Rattray of Interface is attending this event.

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Scottish college and university education is in peril. Some challenges are the same: both have flagged being under-funded but face rising costs and student needs across the board, as well as unprecedented levels of change expected over the next 10-20 years. Universities face high volatility in international student markets and levels of research funding that challenge actual costs. Colleges face uncertain skills requirements and increased community demand. Difficult conversations about the meaning of tertiary education are all under the microscope. What’s the plan to future proof Scottish college and university education?

This event is part of the Festival of Politics and is in partnership with Universities Scotland and Colleges Scotland.

Panellists include:

Gavin Donoghue is the CEO of Colleges Scotland. Previously, he was director of the college sector employers’ organisation College Employers Scotland and has served in senior roles at the University of Edinburgh and Scottish Renewables.

Claire McPherson became Director of Universities Scotland in March 2024, joining from the Scottish Government. Claire has worked in various roles in over a decade of service in the Scottish Government, including Constitutional Policy and Engagement in the lead up to the 2014 Independence Referendum and Deputy Head of the First Minister’s Policy and Delivery Unit. Prior to working for the Scottish Government, Claire served as the Deputy Director of Policy at the Scottish Funding Council.

Garrett Stell is an education correspondent with The Herald newspaper. Originally from North Carolina, he has a special interest in rural education issues, higher education and further education.

Interface’s Heather Rattray and Suzy Powell will be attending.

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Join CeeD for an introductory session on Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme and find out how companies and academics can work together to secure funding, drive innovation and create impact.

This session will be delivered in collaboration with University of St Andrews, Heriot-Watt University, CeeD Scotland, Fife Chamber of Commerce and InvestFife. The session may be of particular interest to those working in advanced manufacturing, advanced materials and digital/data.

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