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{"cancelled": false, "content": "We start with a talk about [Open Data Scotland (https://opendata.scot/)](https://opendata.scot/) from Jack Gilmore.\n\nThen we'll use breakout rooms for a discussion among the audience about how open data can help Scotland.\n\nJack Gilmore is a software developer with over 6 years of experience working in public sector digital services. Originally from Aberdeen, he graduated with a first-class BSc (Hons) Computing Science and Spanish from the University of Stirling. Jack currently works as a Senior Platform Engineer at NHS Education for Scotland, where he works on secure, cloud-first software solutions that support critical healthcare services. Beyond his professional role, he co-founded Open Data Scotland, advocating for transparent and accessible data publishing. He is also the co-founder of the Dundee Data Meetup, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts to discuss data, technology, and innovation in the Tayside region.", "description": "A talk about Open Data Scotland from Jack Gilmore, and a discussion about how open data can help Scotland.", "end_at": "2025-08-04 20:00", "published_at": "2025-06-30 18:30:00", "start_at": "2025-08-04 19:00", "tickets": {"url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-data-scotland-tickets-1447539773429"}, "title": "Open Data Scotland", "updated_at": "2025-06-30 18:30:00", "virtual": true}


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{"content": "Hello and welcome!\n\nOn 14th May, James posted on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.online/@jarofgreen/114505017755929929) and [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jamesbaster_is-anyone-interested-in-a-regular-mostly-activity-7328321167222525953-ZKAD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAYJwUUBFsK3rempN2WCs5YgLIfyPzgNKEk) asking: \n\n*Is anyone interested in a regular mostly virtual Scottish tech event with a few in person-meetups?*\n\n*Basically, this is for people who are still being carefull about COVID (I've not seen a single Scottish tech event even mention that recently). In person meetups would be with this in mind; eg open air pub gardens.*\n\n*I wouldn't be strict about the Scottish part for the virtual events - but that, the regular part and in person events are all to try and get some community around it.*\n\nAfter a great response to that, we put together a basic launch site with information and an email list and on 19th May posted on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.online/@jarofgreen/114535596643672826) and [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jamesbaster_teacake-tech-scotland-activity-7330278293654380545-MLK5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAYJwUUBFsK3rempN2WCs5YgLIfyPzgNKEk) asking people to sign up.\n\nAnd now, [we are happy to announce our first 2 events](/event/)! \n\nThe 7pm start was chosen by a poll on the email list - sign up to have your say in the future direction of these events. We'll be asking for feedback from the list after these 2 events too.\n\nWe are looking for speakers for future events - it's only for 5 or 10 minutes to start a conversation and we are happy to help. [Get in touch](/about.html#contact).", "description": "Welcome to our first 2 events, and a quick history.", "published_at": "2025-06-07 17:00:00", "title": "Welcome to our first 2 events", "updated_at": "2025-06-07 17:00:00"}


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{"content": "We've now had our first 3 events; thanks to the speakers and everyone who attended.\n\nAt each event we got into a good discussion which is great to see - one of the things we really want to do at our events is give the audience a change to participate.\n\nThe events were (but there are no recordings):\n\n* [Developer environments with Docker and Dev Containers](/event/2025-06-23.html) \n* [Announcements from recent Azure Build event](/event/2025-07-11.html) \n* [Open Data Scotland](/event/2025-08-04.html)  \n\nWe are now going to take a small break for some holidays.\n\nWhen we come back we'll be asking everyone on our mailing list for some feedback and what they would like to see in future events. Join our mailing list now to be part of that, and see you soon!", "description": "A look back at the first 3 events. Next we'll take a pause, then ask for your feedback.", "published_at": "2025-08-06 18:30:00", "title": "Our first 3 events, a pause, and your feedback", "updated_at": "2025-08-06 18:30:00"}


