Glasgow Tech Week is back 26–31 May.
Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID) is bringing together founders, tech leaders, ecosystem builders, and the wider community to celebrate the innovative work taking place within Glasgow’s tech, digital and creative ecosystem. Glasgow City Innovation District has partnered with global businesses and SMEs across the city for a week of breakfast seminars, educational workshops, networking evenings and more.
Join GCID for a week of fun, unique events covering everything from investment and business support to pitching, health tech and AI.
Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID) is excited to bring you Fusion Fest, formerly known as Glasgow Tech Fest.
During this award-winning event you have the opportunity to connect with your peers, learn from others and network to make valuable connections
Attendees of Fusion Fest will have the opportunity to network with colleagues and peers in a conference designed for actionable learnings at the same time showcasing talent and expertise in Glasgow.
Fusion Fest will be the headline event of Glasgow Tech Week, Scotland’s only tech week, which will take place between the 26th and 31st of May and brings together founders, tech leaders, ecosystem builders, and the community, to celebrate the innovative work taking place within Glasgow’s tech, digital, creative and innovation ecosystem.
If you are a student, use code STUDENT to get a free ticket.
Glasgow’s rich industrial heritage, rooted in the ingenuity of pioneers like James Watt, set the city on a path of global prominence during the Industrial Revolution. From steam engines to textiles and shipbuilding, Glasgow’s contributions to manufacturing have shaped the world. Today, the city continues to lead on the world stage – but now as a centre of excellence in advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and cutting-edge aerospace technology.
Join #Glasgow850 edition of the award-winning Art of Possible to explore how Glasgow’s history of invention fuels its ambitions for the future. The panel will delve into how groundbreaking innovations in advanced manufacturing are transforming production processes across industries and shaping technological progress from terrestrial applications to outer space and will examine how these breakthroughs drive sustainability, competitive advantage, and economic growth.
From the development of flexible ultrasound sensors for aerospace inspection to revolutionary jet engine components and innovative small satellite technologies, hear from industry pioneers and researchers pushing technological boundaries. Together, we’ll envision a future where Glasgow’s industrial legacy continues to inspire global innovation.
This event will connect past, present, and future as Glasgow celebrates 850 years of innovation, offering insights into how manufacturing can deliver lasting impact for generations to come.
What to Expect?
🎤 Lightning Talks – Industry pioneers share insights on Glasgow’s manufacturing future.
💬 Panel Discussion & Q&A – Expert discussion on industry trends, challenges & opportunities — ask your questions during registration or live!
✨ FREE Planetarium Show – Experience a visual journey from Earth to the stars, exploring the future of technology beyond our planet.
Why Attend?
🤝 Network with top innovators, industry leaders, and researchers.
👍 Meet Glasgow’s thriving innovation ecosystem.
🎙️ Gain insights from experts shaping advanced manufacturing.
🚀 Discover cutting-edge technologies.
🎉 Celebrate #Glasgow850 and the city’s pioneering legacy.
Speakers include:
🎤 Dr Stephen Breslin – Chief Executive, Glasgow Science Centre
🎤 Dr Lynne O’Hare – Chief Portfolio Officer, High Value Manufacturing Catapult (Chair)
🎤 Dr Dave Hughes – Founder & CEO, Novosound
🎤 Pamela Smith – Vice President of Future Programmes, AAC Clyde Space
🎤 Coreen McCubbin – Chief Technology Officer, National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)
About Art of Possible
Now in its 8th year, this award-winning series connects innovators, creatives, and industry leaders to explore how unexpected tech collaborations drive new ideas and solutions. It’s also an official primer for Scotland’s CAN DO Innovation Summit.
Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) celebrates an incredible milestone: 50 years of driving innovation and collaboration.
As part of this impressive landmark anniversary, they announced the launch of the 2025 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Awards.
Applications opened on 17 Feb 2025, and the KTP team is hosting an exclusive Q&A session to guide applicants through the process and answer any questions you may have to ensure you have the tools to create a winning application.
Date: Thurs, 6 March 2025
Time: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Showcasing emerging tech innovations and companies from Scotland’s world class universities.
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, EIE25 will 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.
Co-hosted with the Tech Tour Growth Deeptech event, EIE25 provides a premier networking platform for global investors to explore impactful opportunities and engage with Scotland’s vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Louise Arnold of Interface will be attending this event.
What is it?
Tech Trends is an opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.
This year’s event will be looking at both pushing the limits of the new, some things that help bridge the gap and, as always, it will take a peek at what is just hype and how trends from previous years have fared.
Giving his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2025 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.
What can I expect?
Join Codebase in Aberdeen in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2025.
The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.
Tech Trends 2025 will take place on 23rd January 2025, from 5:30-7:30pm at Pinsent Masons, on 13 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YL.
This event is open to anyone in the tech and business community in the North East of Scotland.
Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2025 today.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are turning 50!
The KTP Associate Seminar will showcase the impact KTP has had through past and current partnerships. It will highlight how organisations have benefitted from working with academics and how KTP Associates have advanced their career through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme. As KTP is celebrating its 50th year, the Seminar will showcase current projects as well as speakers from completed partnerships.
The seminar provides an excellent opportunity to network with the KTP community and share best practice with knowledge exchange professionals. If you would like to find out more about how KTP can help your business, or demonstrate the real-world impact your academic expertise can have, consider coming along.
This seminar is part of the KTP Centres in Scotland Seminar Series and KTP@50 celebrations.
Heather Rattray and Louise Arnold of Interface will be attending this event.
Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders takes place on 26th November at the EICC, Edinburgh.
Featuring over 50 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 2024, 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.
Join Aberdeen Renewables Energy Group (AREG) to network and explore career opportunities with industry leaders. Connect, learn, and advance your career!
Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to jumpstart your career? Join AREG for an exciting networking event designed to connect you with industry leaders and explore valuable career opportunities! This event offers a unique chance to:
- Network with top professionals and expand your industry connections.
- Explore Career Opportunities in various sectors and learn about the latest job openings.
- Gain Insights from experienced mentors who can offer guidance and advice for your career journey.
- Enhance Your Skills with interactive sessions and workshops tailored to young professionals.
Speakers to be announced.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build meaningful connections and set the stage for your future career success.