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The 13th Scottish Fermentation Network Event will take place at the University of Edinburgh Central Campus on 7th April 2025.

Following some refreshments on arrival, a brief update on the network will be given and then an exciting mix of industry and academic presentations from current SFN members. This will be followed by an optional distillery tour and tasting event at Holyrood Distillery.

Agenda

1pm – Registration & refreshments

1.30pm – Welcome talk – Luke Johnston – Senior Upstream Bioprocess Scientist, IBioIC

Session 1
1.40pm – Omics and Biotech. Why bother? – Karl Burgess – Personal Chair of Biological Mass Spectrometry, University of Edinburgh

2pm – Cheaper Than Chicken – Martin Currie – Founder, AMYBO

2.20pm – IP-A: A pint full of intellectual property – Yann Robin – Principal Associate, Marks & Clerk

2.40pm – Sponsor presentation – María Constanza Sadino Riquelme – Senior Process Engineer, Modela

2:50pm – Refreshment break

Session 2
3.10pm – Using Scotland’s spent grains to help solve the global cocoa crisis – Andy Clayton – CEO, Fermtech

3.30pm – Production of biobased molecules to enhance drought tolerance in plants – Josephine Giard – Postdoctoral Researcher, Heriot Watt University

3.45pm – Accelerating R&D: reducing cost improving product recovery with AI Bioprocess Simulation Software – Rafael Boni – Bioprocess Engineer, New Wave Biotech

4pm – Wrap up of main event – Luke Johnston – Senior Upstream Bioprocess Scientist, IBioIC

Main event ends

4.30pm – Whisky tour & tasting (Holyrood Distillery). Note – distillery is a 10 minute walk from 50 George Square venue.

6.15pm – Tasting concludes

Note – tasting will last between 1 hour 15 mins to 1 hour 30 mins.

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Food and Drink Federation Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme, in partnership with Food Standards Scotland, is hosting their “Celebrating Innovation and Reformulation for Health” event on 12 March at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. This event is a must-attend for food and drink manufacturers looking to stay ahead of public health needs, regulations, and consumer trends.

The Minister for Public Health, Jenni Minto MSP and the National Chef of Scotland, Gary Maclean, will provide the keynote speeches – sharing insights on the importance of reformulation for Scotland’s population health.

This event is about celebrating the fantastic work of Scotland’s food system in making products healthier and empowering manufacturers to adapt to future pressures. As nothing stays still for long, this event will help the industry navigate health legislation targets and growing consumer trends for health.

Learn from experts such as Food Standards Scotland, The Knowledge Bank, Kantar, The Food and Drink Federation and a range of food manufacturers and ingredient producers as they share their insights on the latest reformulations and innovations that are shaping the future of healthier food.

Whether you’re a food manufacturer, ingredient producer, researcher, student or stakeholder interested in the topic, this event is perfect for anyone looking to stay ahead of the health curve. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the advancements that are improving the health of Scotland’s products and people.

Interface will be exhibiting at this event come along and speak to colleagues Louise Arnold and Nicola Brookes.

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The Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies was established to accelerate the advancements of research and is dedicated to facilitating the development of new technologies. Through collaborations with healthcare industry experts, stakeholders, charities and academics it has begun addressing critical global health challenges. Through a collaborative approach, their goal is to continue delivering innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.

This Showcase event will shine a spotlight on The Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies and the research underway designed to address some of the most pressing challenges in global healthcare.

Keynote speakers include Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Adviser and Head of the Public Health Profession for the UK Government, and speaker David Dent, a previous member of the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, Honorary Professor at Stirling University Business School and Executive Director for Paraxel Biotech. You will hear from Dubai representatives and also have the opportunity to engage with interactive demonstrations and network with academics from within the Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies.

The day will feature research breakthroughs and technology demonstrations, including photonics solutions enhancing clinical precision, next-generation smart health sensors driving real-time diagnostics, and advanced microfluidics revolutionising biomedical workflows. You will also have the option to join a tour of the Immersive Suite, featuring a state-of-the-art patient simulator and a dynamic projection system. This cutting-edge facility can recreate a wide range of environments, serving as a powerful hub for co-design and testing.

The event will offer networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with researchers, industry leaders, and stakeholders driving impactful change in healthcare. ​

If you would like to find out more about The Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies, please visit Health and Care Technologies | Heriot-Watt University

Amelia Whitelaw, Director of Interface will be attending this event.

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Join Geovation Scotland and The Edinburgh University’s AI Accelerator for an insightful event focused on the future of infrastructure and data-led solutions. In this event we will hear from Professor Sean Smith, who is heads up the Centre for Future Infrastructure and the Centre for Net-Zero High Density Buildings at the Edinburgh Futures Institute and Gala Camacho, Data Scientist and Founder of Diagonal works, Gala is particularly interested in the intersection of data & analytics, community building and technical products that enhance equity in society.

This event will feature key discussions on opportunities for SMEs, community engagement, and the role of geospatial data and AI in building inclusive environments. Following short presentations from Professor Sean Smith and Gala Camacho, there will be a networking drinks reception and a chance to meet with others in the sector.

Louise Arnold of Interface attending.

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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.

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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.

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This event, the first of four regional Innovation Centres Roadshows hosted at Edinburgh College’s Sighthill Campus on 27th November 2024, marks the beginning of a new decade of ground-breaking activity by Scotland’s four national innovation centres. These centres connect Scotland’s academic expertise with industry, public, and third-sector organisations to drive economic and societal benefits:

What to Expect:

This is a day of learning and knowledge exchange about innovation activity in Scotland, with engaging speakers, interesting panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions with an opportunity to network with a wide range of stakeholders and organisations.

Why Attend?

Goals:

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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:

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This year’s Social Enterprise Summit, Scotland’s largest annual social enterprise event, is on Thursday 7th of November, 2024. The event will take place at the Surgeon’s Quarter Quincentenary Conference Centre, Edinburgh, from 10am until 4pm. The theme of the conference will be “Catalyst for Change: Social Enterprise Driving a Wellbeing Economy”.

This year’s summit is part of a broader programme of events running from the 6th to the 8th of November. On the 6th of November, a number of partners will host a series of Community Learning Exchanges, with spaces for up to 45 participants. The Social Enterprise Summit and the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards will take place on the 7th of November. The celebrations will conclude on the 8th of November with a special EDI Social Enterprise Celebration and Showcase, an event dedicated to honouring the outstanding contributions within Scotland’s diverse social enterprise community.

Join Social Enterprise Scotland for a day of dynamic conversations, powerful presentations, and real-world insights from some of the most inspiring leaders in Scotland’s social enterprise sector.

Speakers include:

Plus, don’t miss the Social Enterprise Showcase, featuring speakers from; Tayside Upcycling & Craft Centre CIC, Studio Lutalica and The Usual Place!

Whether you’re a seasoned social enterprise professional or just starting out, this event is packed with actionable insights and opportunities to collaborate.

For more information, click here.

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