The Premier All Scotland-Wide Convening
HWS All Scotland-Wide
Edinburgh Convening 2026
Creating practical pathways for women to participate, contribute and thrive across Scotland.
Date
Friday, 18 September 2026
Location
Edinburgh,
Scotland
The International Hub
Format
Cross-sector convening
Audience
Women, public bodies, NHS and health partners, enterprise agencies, funders, employers, universities, charities, community organisations, policymakers, entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
The Central Question
The HWS All Scotland-Wide Edinburgh Convening 2026 will bring together women, communities and cross-sector institutions around one central mission.
Bridging the Gap
Across Scotland, support already exists across enterprise, employability, wellbeing, education, funding, digital skills and community development. However, many women do not always know where to find it, how to access it, or whether it is designed around their circumstances. This creates a hidden gap between available support and actual participation. The Edinburgh Convening is designed to help close that gap by bringing support providers, decision-makers, funders, institutions and women together in one structured platform.
Access to Opportunity
Eliminating systemic barriers to entry in emerging industries.
Sustainable Growth
Building financial and institutional resilience for women-led ventures.
Strategic Focus Areas
Deep dives into the pillars that will define Scotland’s prosperity and inclusion.
Participation
Fostering active engagement across all tiers of civic and economic life.
Health & Wellbeing
Unlocking capital and mentorship for the next generation of innovators.
Enterprise & Finance
Unlocking capital and mentorship for the next generation of innovators.
AI & Future of
Work
Ensuring women are at the helm of technological evolution.
Institutional Outreach
Bridging the gap between policy makers and community realities.
Insights & Beyond
Converting convening dialogues into lasting structural change.
Who Is This For?
- Women seeking personal, professional, enterprise or wellbeing support
- Women entrepreneurs and aspiring founders
- Community leaders and grassroots organizations
- Public sector bodies
- NHS, health and wellbeing organizations
- Funders, sponsors and financial institutions
- Enterprise and employability agencies
Who Is This For?
The convening is designed to be a sanctuary of cross-sector dialogue. We invite stakeholders from every corner of Scotland to lend their voice and expertise to this vital collective effort.
“True progress is only possible when the seats at the table reflect the richness of the community they serve.”
Event Experience
Keynote
Panels
Inspirational leaders sharing transformative visions for Scotland.
8 Access
Zones
Thematic areas focused on tangible resources and connections.
Partner Expo
Discover institutions actively creating pathways for women.
Networking
Curated sessions designed to spark long-term partnerships.
Shape the Future Together
Register your interest, participate as a partner, sponsor an Access Zone, or support the convening.