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EdinburghWeek of 23 Mar 2026

Mon 23 MarSun 29 Mar 2026 · 6 events

9:30amFree
RBS Accelerator Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2AD

Free pitching workshop from the NatWest / RBS Accelerator at their St Andrew Square Edinburgh office. Structured technique for delivering a compelling funding pitch — from narrative structure to handling investor questions. Practical and small-group, run by experienced accelerator coaches. Relevant for founders preparing for their first or next fundraise.

FoundersInvestorsOther
9:30amFree
RBS Accelerator, Edinburgh EH2 2AD

Free pitching workshop from the RBS Accelerator at their St Andrew Square office — structured around what investors actually look for when founders walk into a pitch meeting. Led by NatWest accelerator coaches and mentors. If you're preparing for your first fundraise in Scotland, this is practical, well-organised, and genuinely free. The NatWest/RBS Accelerator is one of the most credible founder-support programmes in Edinburgh.

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1:00pmFree
Edinburgh Futures Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 9EF

Sold-out traveltech session at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, with a hands-on focus on building agentic AI workflows using n8n. Presenters from 80 DAYS — a leading digital marketing agency for travel brands — take you through the fundamentals of agentic AI before a live build session. No hype, just practical application. Bring a laptop and sign up for n8n's free trial beforehand.

AI & MLSaaS
5:45pmFree
Skyscanner Edinburgh Office, Lauriston Place

Skyscanner opens its Edinburgh office to Now You're Talking Network for a Women in Tech Showcase — a curated evening featuring Edinburgh's women in engineering, product, and tech leadership. Skyscanner is one of Edinburgh's most respected tech companies; their office is a quality venue signal in itself. Real peer connection for women building careers in tech.

FoundersOther
6:00pmFree
University of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh EH8 9JS

The University of Edinburgh Business School convenes leading academics and practitioners to explore how Generative AI is reshaping financial technology. Speakers include Aleks Tomczyk (CEO, FinTech Scotland), Graham Cressey (Director, Accenture's FinTech Innovation Lab) and Dr Khaladdin Rzayev. Presentations and Q&A 6:30–7:30 PM, then drinks networking. Nearly sold out.

FintechAI & ML
5:30pmFree
The Beehive Inn, Edinburgh EH1 2JU

ProductTank Edinburgh returns for a relaxed evening of networking and social time for product professionals. Part of the global ProductTank Pro Network. Near capacity at 34/40 — register promptly. Drop in any time on the 1st floor of The Beehive Inn in the Grassmarket.

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