Hold the date: 18th September to 2nd October 2026
The Ada Scotland Festival champions gender balance in tech and computing, providing inspiration for our young people and to build a stronger, fairer, more diverse work force of the future.
An innovative and representative workforce will develop systems for all genders as end users. In Scotland, building a diverse talent pipeline is critical as female learners are underrepresented in Computing Science education at all levels* – it’s time to shift the dial.
The Ada Scotland Festival continues to unite partners across Scotland – from the borders to the Highlands – working together to promote gender diversity in computing science and technology. The 2026 festival will launch soon – watch this space for updates on a event programme delivering celebration, inspiration, practical advice and fun!
The Ada Scotland Festival 2026 events programme will be announced shortly!
There is an event for everyone at the Ada Scotland Festival. The 2025 festival was the biggest yet and thanks to our brilliant partners and generous sponsors 2026 is growing on this success. We will be delivering online and in person events across Scotland reaching educators, learners of all ages, parents/carers, career starters and changers, decision makers, and industry leaders.
Expect to see the return of firm favourites and brand new events.
New additions include:
– Launch event for High Schools hosted in Glasgow NEW FORMAT
– Mid-Careers Roundtable lunch
– Teachers’ Evening Forum
– Dundee hackathon and closing ceremony
Programme mainstays:
– Cyber Heist for College and University students
– Multi-school hub events across Scotland covering Cyber, Gaming, Careers themes
– Industry Leaders roundtable breakfasts
– Educator of the Year Award
Access the Ada Scotland Festival 2025 Impact Report here
The Festival would not exist without our growing network of passionate partners and sponsors – a huge thank you for your continued support.
Check out our partner-built resources here: https://ada.scot/resources/
* 19% of Scottish Higher and 22% of Nat5 entrants were female in 2023; 4.1 young men for every young woman studying computing degrees in the UK in 2024.