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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

2 January 2026 – Deadline for submissions for eCase FOI awards 2026
You still have a couple more weeks to nominate yourself, colleague, team or organisation for an eCase FOI Award, visit the eCase website to find out more.

5 January 2026 – Collection of FOI Statistics for Quarter 3 2025-26
The window opens for the submission of public authority FOI statistics for the period between 1 October and 31 December 2025. 

6 February 2026 – Closure of collection of FOI Statistics for Quarter 3
Public authorities should ensure that all relevant FOI statistics are submitted by this date.

4 March 2026 – eCase FOI26 Conference and Awards
eCase’s free FOI Awards and Conference is coming to Scotland for the first time, with this year’s event taking place in Edinburgh. You can now pre-register on their website.