From the telephone, television, mammal cloning and penicillin, through to Marty the Robot today, Scotland has a deep history of inventiveness that is unmatched across the world.
In the 21st century marrying this inventiveness with digital innovation is the most powerful accelerator we can supercharge our economy with.
Technologies like AI through the Blockchain are rewiring our economies to be entirely digital, evolving to a global, intelligent web where Agents will autonomically fulfil our personal and business needs.
Innovation Week
ScotlandIS, the industry body for Scotland’s tech sector, is hosting an Innovation Week with the Scottish Government to provide a rallying cry to our nation to embrace and prosecute this opportunity.
Get ready for a seismic shift in Scotland’s tech landscape as the National Innovation Summit, running alongside ScotSoft 2025, sets the stage for a bold new era of innovation!
Hosted by ScotlandIS during the inaugural National Innovation Week, this electrifying event on September 25, 2025, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is poised to catapult Scotland to the forefront of the global tech scene. Celebrating 25 years of ScotlandIS, the Summit is a powerhouse of big ideas, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled collaboration.
Industry trailblazers, visionary academics, and rising stars will converge to spark ground-breaking discussions, from AI-driven breakthroughs to cybersecurity defenses and supercomputing advancements.
With keynotes from tech titan Peter Palmer, reflecting on Scotland’s tech legacy, and futurist K D Adamson, redefining resilience in a tech-driven world, the stage is set for inspiration that will reshape industries.The Summit isn’t just talk—it’s action. Expect technical deep dives, leadership insights, and networking that forges real connections across Scotland’s dynamic digital ecosystem.
The Young Software Engineer Awards will shine a spotlight on the next generation of tech talent, proving Scotland’s future is as bright as its ideas. CPD-certified and packed with over 30 speakers, this is where innovation meets impact.
ScotlandIS CEO Karen Meechan sums it up: “This is about raising the bar, sparking innovation, and showcasing Scotland’s tech prowess.” With events unfolding across the nation during Innovation Week, Scotland is not just joining the global tech race—it’s leading it.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of building Scotland’s Innovation Nation! Secure your tickets now and join the revolution.
