Upcoming Events and Conferences

A Meeting with Kirsty McNeil, MP for Midlothian
Apr
4

A Meeting with Kirsty McNeil, MP for Midlothian

You are invited to a meeting with Kirsty McNeil, MP for Midlothian on 4th April 2025 at 1pm in Midlothian. This is an informal meeting to discuss any concerns, issues or ask questions which might be relevant or affecting your business.

THIS IS A MEMBER ONLY EVENT

PLACES WILL BE ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS

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Scottish Fermentation Network Event
Apr
7

Scottish Fermentation Network Event

Following refreshments on arrival, there will be a brief update on the network 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.

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BSAS Conference 2025
Apr
8
to 10 Apr

BSAS Conference 2025

The annual event for Animal Science, Agriculture, and Sustainability professionals. The theme of the BSAS Conference 2025 is Animal Science: Supporting livestock's role in a global society.

Researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and media representatives are invited to attend this three-day conference which will bring together leading scientists, industry experts, and policymakers to explore the latest research, innovations, and policy developments in livestock science, climate resilience, and sustainable food production.

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Blue Food Innovation Summit
Apr
8
to 9 Apr

Blue Food Innovation Summit

Early-stage innovation is an integral part of the summit, from start-ups connecting with global producers, feed suppliers, health providers, retailers and investors to aquaculture leaders searching for next-generation solutions.

Midlothian Science Zone-based Aquanzo is one of the exhibitors and start-ups innovating in the aquaculture and blue food space.

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Global Agriculture and Food Systems Symposium 2025 -The Future of Livestock in Global Food Systems
Apr
25

Global Agriculture and Food Systems Symposium 2025 -The Future of Livestock in Global Food Systems

The theme for this year’s event is ‘The Future of Livestock in Global Food Systems’. The symposium will highlight work of GAAFS and other R(D)SVS staff and students, and our partners globally – spanning livestock’s role in nutrition and health, nature and climate change mitigation and adaptation, and in livelihoods and a just transition, in a range of contexts.

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EIE25
May
14
to 15 May

EIE25

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, we’ll also showcase startups and scaleups at the forefront of Scottish tech innovation.

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Glasgow Tech Week
May
26
to 31 May

Glasgow Tech Week

Scotland's first Tech Week brings 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.

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Potatoes in Practice 2025
Aug
7

Potatoes in Practice 2025

Potatoes in Practice (PiP), will take place on Thursday 7 August 2025 at The James Hutton Institute’s Balruddery Farm in Invergowrie, near Dundee. Hosted by the James Hutton Institute, in partnership with the SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) and Agrii. The event will showcase a variety of demonstrations, cutting-edge research, trade exhibits, and a wealth of knowledge from experts in the field.

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Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce: Women in Business Lunch
Mar
27

Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce: Women in Business Lunch

The Lothians Women in Business Luncheon aims to bring ambitious women together to network, learn and grow. The Lothian Women in Business network is about building a strong supportive network for women in business through connection, opportunity, and community.

Emily McGowan of McGowan Marketing will discuss How to gain PR for your business. Gaining PR for your business isn’t only for big corporations—it’s a powerful tool for small and micro businesses too.

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Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum: Wobble Genomics
Mar
18

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum: Wobble Genomics

Our next Business Forum will be led by Wobble Genomics, talking to us about the company’s ground breaking research in full-length RNA, from whole blood to provide more accurate information on the status of disease in cancer patients, and how this information can be used to detect disease and find better therapies.

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CGF-BBIA BioInvest Clinic
Mar
10

CGF-BBIA BioInvest Clinic

The CGF-BBIA BioInvest Clinic is a 7-hour 30-minute interactive session, bringing together pioneering entrepreneurs and expert investors. Hosted by Barclays Eagle Labs, this event provides an opportunity for start-ups to pitch directly to the CGF investment team, receive immediate feedback, and engage in valuable networking with fellow innovators.

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ASAB Winter Meeting 2024
Dec
12
to 13 Dec

ASAB Winter Meeting 2024

This year's Winter Meeting of the Society for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) will be held in Edinburgh on 12th and 13th December 2024, with the theme: Addressing Biases in the Field of Animal Behaviour.

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Livestock horizons beyond food production
Dec
3

Livestock horizons beyond food production

SCI’s ‘Livestock horizons beyond food production’ event caters to a broad audience interested in sustainability, agriculture, and innovation. Farmers and agricultural practitioners seeking sustainable livestock management techniques will find practical solutions.

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Moredun Aquaculture Day
Oct
29

Moredun Aquaculture Day

A forum for industry, vets and academic researchers to investigate the problems facing the aquaculture industry and presenting solutions through a series of talks and discussions from some of the world’s leading researchers in fish health.

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Biomass Connect Demonstrator
Oct
10

Biomass Connect Demonstrator

Join Biomass Connect with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and SAC Consulting for an opportunity to learn about growing biomass crops. The event will focus on showcasing a range of biomass crops and discussions on the agronomy, economics, and environmental impacts of different biomass crops, and how biomass crops can be integrated into existing land management systems for maximum benefit.

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Food, Fowl and Family
Oct
8

Food, Fowl and Family

The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine welcomes you to an inaugural lecture showcase on the Easter Bush campus. Join three professors as they explore their work into the intersections of human health and animal welfare.

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DYW Roadshow 2024
Oct
2

DYW Roadshow 2024

DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian’s DYW Roadshow will bring together employers, universities, colleges, and training providers with young people in our region - helping them to find their next steps. The free event will feature a range of organisations from key sectors across the region, many of whom will have live vacancies on the day.

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The Scotsman Data Conference 2024
Sept
26

The Scotsman Data Conference 2024

Data and artificial intelligence has played an increasingly prominent role in elections in recent years. 2024 is packed with democratic elections, in countries including the UK, United States and India, but what impact will data and AI have - both positive and negative?

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Industry Leadership (ILG) Symposium
Sept
25

Industry Leadership (ILG) Symposium

Scotland’s first Industry Leadership (ILG) Symposium includes a combination of presentations and ILG videos that will provide the audience with insights into the priorities and focus for Scotland’s 15 key business sectors.

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A3 Scotland 2024
Sept
18
to 19 Sept

A3 Scotland 2024

This not-for-profit two-day conference in Inverness for the Animal Health, Agritech and Aquaculture (AAA) sectors will include plenaries, breakouts, investor panel and start up pitching, as well as sessions on funding, international showcase, skills and emerging solutions in AI, robotics, and sensors.

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MSZ Business Forum - June 2024
Jun
18

MSZ Business Forum - June 2024

Midlothian Science Zone (MSZ) Business Forum is hosted several times a year to encourage engagement and collaboration between organisations 'in the zone'. We aim to bring together a wide range of businesses to identify shared support needs, collaborative opportunities and share knowledge across the region; signposting to research, expertise and business services.

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