

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Transform Business Festival Tayside
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Business Gateway’s Transform Business Festival is back!
Join us for the day as we inspire, connect &amp; transform entrepreneurs across Tayside.About this EventBrought to you by  in partnership with .The Transform Business Festival is an event which connects entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses of all shapes and sizes over the course of a day.This year's event continues its tour of Tayside at Dundee Science Centre on 18th February, with a mission to inspire businesses and individuals to transform their futures.Attendees can expect:Engaging, motivating guest speaker sessionsBitesize Sessions and Fireside Chats to stimulate and educateThe chance to build connections through our fun networking sessionsAn Ecosystem Village featuring key support partners in the Tayside region1 to 1 advisory sessions and much more!This years Keynote Speaker will be former Chief Envisioning Officer of Microsoft UK, Dave Coplin. With over 25 years in the technology industry, Dave is at the forefront of conversations on how individuals and organisations could benefit from the transformational potential of technology.Positive, encouraging, engaging, challenging and upbeat on topics including AI, big data, digitalization, emerging technologies and much more, Dave looks at how to combine “humans plus machines” to achieve the best results.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/29f77540-f0dc-11f0-bb50-63c7d2db19a9-rimg-w740-h740-dceeeff4-gmir.jpg The Transform Business Festival is created and delivered by Business Gateway &amp; Elevator, in partnership with Dundee, Angus and Perth &amp; Kinross Councils.MEDIA PERMISSIONS:At the event, we will be taking photographs and some short video clips for use on social media and future festival promotions. Media partners will be invited and will therefore be encouraged to conduct interviews and collect soundbites of the event.Please advise if you are unhappy with these actions by emailing: transformfest@elevatoruk.com.By signing up for the event, you agree and give permission to be featured via these methods stated above.Business Breakfast?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMBreakfast &amp; NetworkingInfo: Join us first thing for breakfast and networking with like-minded professionals. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships before the main sessions begin.?: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AMWelcome To The FestivalInfo: We begin with a warm welcome from host Hugh Lightbody, followed by remarks from Councillor Mark Flynn, Leader of Dundee City Council.?: 08:40 AM - 09:25 AMBreakfast Speaker - Katrina Hutchinson‑O’NeillInfo: Founder &amp; CEO of Join Talent, Katrina is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and recruitment leader. Since launching Join Talent in 2019, she has grown it into one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies, operating in 23 countries and serving global brands. Her accolades include Recruitment Leader of the Year (2018), Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year (2021), and Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year (2022). Passionate about innovation, flexible work, and leadership, Katrina is also an active mentor, investor, and advocate for gender equity in business.Bitesize Sessions?: 09:45 AM - 12:00 PMBite-sized WorkshopsInfo: Join our 30 minute Bitesize Sessions running all morning: How tech is changing consumer behaviour, Scaling your business  and Building Your Website.Fireside Chats?: 09:30 AM - 11:45 AMFireside ChatsInfo: Join our 20-minute Q&amp;A sessions with experts on topics such as: Data made simple, Marketing on a budget, Getting Investor Ready, IP and using AI and Financial Software.Networking Sessions?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMBreakfast NetworkingInfo: Join us first thing for breakfast and networking with like-minded professionals. It’s the perfect chance to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships before the main sessions begin.?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLunch NetworkingInfo: Join us ahead of the keynote for lunch and networking with like-minded professionals. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships before the main session begins.?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMNetworking with Business Gateway &amp; ElevatorInfo: Wrap up your day with Business Gateway at our networking session.
Connect with fellow professionals, share ideas, and build valuable relationships after the main sessions conclude. It’s the perfect way to reflect, exchange insights, and strengthen your network before heading home.All Day Activities?: 09:00 AM - 02:30 PMEco-System VillageInfo: Embrace the buzzing atmosphere of our Ecosystem Village - a dedicated area for you to interact and engage with the key support partners in Dundee.?: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PMDigital Skills Clinics Info: Drop in to our Digital Skills Clinic and boost your digital know-how. Throughout the day, join our sessions for expert advice and live demos on the most important digital topics for modern business.?: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PMMeet The AdviserInfo: Get one to one support from our team of Business Gateway advisers. Drop into the designated area for a free informal chat about the future of your business, ask any questions and find out about the available support.Keynote Business Lunch?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLunch &amp; NetworkingInfo: Join us ahead of the keynote for lunch and networking with like-minded professionals. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build valuable relationships before the main session begins.?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMKeynote Speaker - Dave CoplinInfo: This years Keynote Speaker will be Founder and CEO Dave Coplin. With over 25 years in the technology industry, Dave is at the forefront of conversations on how individuals and organisations could benefit from the transformational potential of technology.
Positive, encouraging and upbeat on topics including AI, big data, digitalization, emerging technologies and much more, Dave looks at how to combine “humans plus machines” to achieve the best results.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dundee/transform-business-festival-tayside/100001976452756399
- **Event Categories**: festivals, business, workshops
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Dundee
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Dundee Science Centre
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- **full address**: Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Transform Business Festival (https://allevents.in/org/transform-business-festival/22760165)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dundee Science Centre, 14 Greenmarket, Dundee, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Transform Business Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, business, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Transform Business Festival Tayside ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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