A full-day event for technical professionals and leaders in the sector, ScotSoft has remained Scotland’s biggest software conference for over 25 years – and on September 24th, it returns bigger and better than ever.

Taking place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, ScotSoft will bring together leaders from across the Scottish technology spectrum for discussions and insight on the technological concerns and opportunities facing not only Scotland, but the global tech industry as a whole. 

“ScotSoft has always been a place where Scotland’s digital and technology community across business, government and academia comes together to share ideas, challenge thinking and explore what comes next,” ScotlandIS CEO Andrew Weir said. 

“As a new CEO and first-time attendee, I’m particularly looking forward to experiencing that energy first-hand. This year’s programme brings together inspiring speakers, deep technical insight and opportunities to connect with the people driving innovation across our sector. I’m excited to be part of the conversation and to see how, together, we can help shape Scotland’s digital future.”

From tectonic shifters like AI and quantum to international scaling and energy – the day will be full of in-depth looks at evolving ecosystems and emerging trends, giving you key intel that you can bring back to your organisation.

Emma Logan, Depute President of BCS, the Chartered Institute of IT, will deliver the ScotSoft’s keynote, unpacking why trust in technology isn’t a technical feature but a professional obligation, through real stories from industry and the public sector. 

The day will also delve into emerging and proliferating trends, with William Wright, CEO, Closed Door Security, and Cian Heasley, Principal Consultant and CTI Lead, Acumen Cyber, discussing the already all-to-common occurrence of AI models infiltrating systems in unprecedented cyber-attacks. 

The conference will also feature Scottish industry insights – with Brian Williamson, CEO, Synlata discussing some of the major barriers to growth in the sector. 

This year has already seen dramatic shifts and transformations, as AI continues to be the topic of government initiatives and security breaches, a governmental leadership change shifts the technology department, and ScotlandIS sees a new leader take the helm by way of digital transformation stalwart Andrew Weir.

AI Scotland, the national AI adoption programme for SMEs, sponsored by the Scottish Government, will be presenting several talks throughout the day including panels on research and development and AI infrastructure. 

ScotSoft aims to provide an informative yet grounding event where technologists, industry stalwarts and fledgling founders can find their feet, ready to hit the ground running to keep up with the ever-changing tech landscape. 

From informative talks delving into emerging research on nascent technology such as quantum and blockchain, to a fireside chat on digitalising the energy industry, the day will seek to provide keen and practical insight on what’s coming next.

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Bringing together members and top organisations, the conference provides plentiful networking opportunities to rub shoulders with top companies, academic institutions, regulatory bodies, and rising stars in Scottish tech. 

With over 30 speakers, the event is sure to have something for everyone in the vibrant tech community in Scotland. 

ScotSoft is made possible thanks to sponsors Lloyds Banking Group, KAL, Leidos, Sopra Steria, BCS, Resillion, 2i, Craneware and Telefonica Tech.

Tickets can be purchased here.