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FOI events and training

The Commissioner's role includes promoting good practice by Scottish public authorities and providing the public with information about their rights.

Details of upcoming training events will be listed below, along with helpful resources from past events, for those who weren't able to attend.

You can also sign up to our Open Update email newsletter or follow @FOIScotland on X / twitter to make sure you're the first to know about future conferences, workshops and training opportunities.

 

Upcoming events

28 September 2026 – Access to Information Day
Commissioner David Hamilton will mark Access to Information Day with his peers, exploring the role of FOI in countering misinformation at the 2026 International Conference of Information Commissioners.

1 October 2026 – eCase webinar: FOI vs AI
Free webinar for public authority staff, taking place between 12 noon and 1pm. Register on the eCase website.

5 October 2026 – Scottish Public Information Forum
Free meeting between 2pm and 4pm at the Scottish Parliament, exploring the impact of AI on Scotland’s FOI regime. Open to all, with attendance available in-person or online. Register at the Campaign for FOI in Scotland’s website.

17 November 2026 – Holyrood FOI Conference 2026
After more than 20 years as Scotland’s leading training forum for FOI professionals, Holyrood’s annual Freedom of Information Conference returns to bring together policymakers, regulators, practitioners, and sector leaders to explore the latest developments in FOI policy and practice. Visit their website for more info and to book your place.

March 2027 – eCase FOI27 Conference
eCase are currently taking pre-registrations for their FOI27 conference. More details to follow.

11-12 March 2027 – TICTeC Digital Democracy Summit, Edinburgh
International event exploring how digital tools can help make democratic systems more effective and inclusive. Register for Digital Democracy Summit updates here.