Past Events

Events

High Risk, High Reward: Unlocking the Frontier of Deep Tech Innovation
Thursday 27th August 2026, 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Venture Cafe Edinburgh is hosting a special Thursday Gathering with the UK’s Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to discuss how they are funding scientific and technological breakthroughs at the edge of what’s possible.

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Summer School in Epidemiology, Genetics and Modelling for Infectious Disease Control
Monday 31st August 2026, 9:00am to Friday 4th September 2026, 5:00pm

Summer School for PhD students, early career scientists and industry professionals. This week-long programme will promote the advancement of learning, and support the development, dissemination and deployment of knowledge and research in the fields of quantitative genetics, statistical and field epidemiology, and disease phenomics, using interdisciplinary approaches.

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Avian Immunology Research Group Meeting 2026
Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 9:00am to Friday 4th September 2026, 2:00pm

This year’s programme reflects the strength and breadth of avian immunology. Sessions spanning innate and adaptive immunity, host–pathogen interactions and the microbiome will sit alongside discussions on genetic resistance, ecology and environment and emerging technologies and models.

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Scottish Ocean Cluster Summit 2026
Wednesday 9th September 2026, 9:30am to 3:30pm

This joint event from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) and the Scottish Ocean Cluster will bring together stakeholders with a shared interest in creating value from Scotland’s seafood by-products. The session is designed to spark new connections, showcase emerging technologies and commercial opportunities, and support collaboration that can unlock innovation, investment and sustainable growth.

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RIC Business Seminar: What do your future customers want?
Wednesday 16th September 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Combining technical expertise with commercial insight, Strategic Allies delivers evidence-based technology scouting, market intelligence and innovation strategy that enables organisations to reduce risk, uncover new opportunities and build sustainable competitive advantage. This session is part of our series of monthly business seminars for RIC Tenants and Members.

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World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit London 2026
Tuesday 22nd September 2026, 9:00am to Wednesday 23rd September 2026, 5:00pm

Europe’s premier event for agri food pioneers, World Agri-Tech is a must-attend summit for those invested in advancing nature-positive, resilient agriculture and food systems.

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FUEL Scotland
Thursday 24th September 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Whether you're preparing to raise finance or exploring your options for the first time, FUEL Scotland brings together the expertise, practical guidance and funding conversations that help businesses become finance ready.

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Aquaculture Europe 2026
Monday 28th September 2026, 9:00am to Thursday 1st October 2026, 5:00pm

Aquaculture Europe 2026 will feature special forums for industry, where presentations and panel discussions focus on relevant and timely issues for the sector. Other industry-oriented events will take place around the trade exhibition, and technical tours will be organised.

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Seaweed Conference 2026
Wednesday 18th November 2026, 9:00am to Thursday 19th November 2026, 5:00pm

This conference will bring together global experts to foster cooperation across the entire seaweed value chain - from sustainable harvesting to innovative applications in food, biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture.

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1st Scientific Conference on Animal Health & Welfare
Tuesday 19th January 2027, 9:00am to Friday 22nd January 2027, 5:00pm

Join researchers, funders, and stakeholders from across Europe to discuss world-leading research on animal health, welfare and antimicrobial resistance, and explore how the Partnership’s projects are shaping science, policy and practice.

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