The Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Homes and Livelihoods Annual Event, taking place at Dynamic Earth , Edinburgh on 10th September, will unite local authorities with diverse resources and needs, along with experts from academia, industry, government, and local communities to share knowledge, discuss trends and challenges, and provide networking opportunities. The objective is to inspire, educate, and empower participants to apply this knowledge in future research collaborations to drive success.
Shelly Breckinridge of Interface will be attending this event.
CreativeTech Scotland Gathering takes place on the 20th of June on the University of Edinburgh campus and promises to be an exciting day of cutting edge creative tech keynotes, demos and panels with workshops and a closing reception with live improvised electronic music from Boardgame.
The aim is to bring people together from across the creative and cultural sector in every discipline to meet, connect, share know-how, be inspired by new innovations and be amazed by how we each use creative technology to deliver our services, products and audience experiences.
The Programme will include a range of industry spotlights, hands-on workshops, and a showcase of creative tech demonstrations and lightening talks, with a closing reception and performance in Inspace with networking and refreshments.
The event will be hosted on The University of Edinburgh campus across the Informatics Forum, Inspace Gallery and the Student Enterprise Hub.
Full programme can be found here
Louise Arnold and Howell Davies of Interface will be attending this event.
Scotland’s leading data & AI conference
Known for drawing global thought leaders and innovators, DataFest has become a must-attend event for anyone interested in data, AI, and tech. Now in it’s eighth year, DataFest attracts world-class speakers and provides a unique opportunity to gain insights from experts at the forefront of innovation.
Beyond learning, DataFest offers an unparalleled networking platform, bringing together industry leaders from across sectors and industries to collaborate and drive the future of data and AI.
At DataFest 2025, we’ll explore real-world examples and share actionable insights from experts, helping you understand how AI is transforming industries and how to navigate its challenges.
Interface are exhibiting, we look forward to seeing you there!
Scottish Universities Life Science Alliance (SULSA) is joining Science Entrepreneur Club on March 26th in Edinburgh to launch SEC Scotland!
This collaboration with Science Entrepreneur Club will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and academics to connect, share ideas, and drive innovation in Scotland’s thriving life sciences sector.
Event Schedule:
- 2:30–4:30 PM | Workshop for researchers on developing an entrepreneurial mindset
- 4:30–7:00 PM | Networking Mixer with drinks, nibbles, and inspiring conversations
What to look forward to?
- Professor Ross Tuffee, founder of the Connect-Ed Network and co-author of Scotland’s Entrepreneurial Campus report, will guide researchers in SULSA’s network through key considerations in developing an entrepreneurial mindset and empower you to turn your research into business ideas whether you’re ready to take that plunge now or just wondering what the fuss is all about!
- Following this workshop for researchers (PhD stage upwards), the SEC’s network of entrepreneurs and investors will join for an evening of networking and the official launch of the SEC Scotland Chapter. SULSA and BioAcademic researchers are welcome to join for the workshop and/or the mixer!
? Register on the luma platform to attend:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.