SCOTTISH ETHNIC MINORITY
TALENT SUMMIT 2025
Wellbeing & Resilience – Thriving in a Changing World
Join the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival 2025 (SEMTSF) from October 6-10! A five-day flagship event uniting business leaders, policymakers, and professionals to foster inclusion, diversity, and innovation in Scotland's workforce.
6 – 10 October 2025
Early bird tickets available until August 15, 2025
Message from the Chair
It is my pleasure to personally invite you to be part of the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival (SEMTSF) 2025. Building on the incredible success of last year, this year's event promises to be even more impactful as we continue our mission to nurture resilience and wellbeing in a diverse and inclusive workforce.
SEMTSF is a catalyst for change, driving meaningful conversations and actionable solutions to create a more inclusive workforce. Over five dynamic days, we will bring together business leaders, policymakers, community representatives, and talented professionals to exchange insights, spark innovation, and develop meaningful solutions to nurture and empower Scotland's ethnic minority talent. From thought-provoking discussions at the Summit to the prestigious SEMSF Awards Gala and the vibrant Festival, this is a unique opportunity to engage with and champion Scotland's future.
I invite you to join us in this vital initiative. Your support, partnership, and presence will play a key role in shaping a more inclusive and prosperous Scotland.
Albert King
Chief Data Officer
NHS National Service Scotland & Chair,
Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival 2025
What is Scottish Talent Summit?
Discover how we're bringing together Scotland's brightest minds and innovative leaders
Connectivity & community
Our community is where ideas flourish, connections deepen, and opportunities emerge, fostering a vibrant network that keeps the Scottish tech ecosystem thriving.
Building bridges
We build bridges of understanding between communities and shatter the barriers that hinder opportunity, creating pathways for collaboration and growth.
Focused on impact
We ignite a spark of innovation across Scotland, empowering visionaries to create lasting impact and shape the future of technology and business.
A constellation of visionary thinkers
The Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival (SEMTSF) is where diversity, innovation, and inclusion converge, uniting business leaders, policymakers, and professionals across Scotland.
More than an event — it's a thriving community driving meaningful change, empowering ethnic minority talent, and shaping a more inclusive and prosperous future for Scotland.
Our Journey
2022 - The Beginning
The inaugural Scottish Black Talent Summit marked our first step towards transforming Scotland's workforce. Hosted in Edinburgh, we brought together:
- 120 delegates
- 10 exhibitors
- Key stakeholders from Black Talent, HR, D&I, and Government sectors
2023 - Growing Impact
Our second annual summit expanded significantly, featuring:
- 332 registered delegates (268 attendees)
- 20 exhibitors
- Two-day hiring and networking event
2024 - Evolution & Growth
Rebranded as SEMTSF, we expanded to a five-day festival celebrating diversity:
- 512 total participants
- 84 dedicated volunteers
- 23 exhibitors and 3 major sponsors
- Multiple fringe events across Scotland
Key sponsors: Scottish Enterprise (Gold), Techscaler (Silver), Wheatley Group (Bronze)
About SEMTSF 2025
Success Breeds Growth – Welcome to SEMTSF 2025!
Building on the remarkable success of SEMTSF 2024, the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival (SEMTSF) 2025 returns as a five-day flagship event, taking place from October 6th to 10th, 2025. This expanded format reflects our commitment to fostering a more inclusive, diverse, and thriving workforce in Scotland.
SEMTSF is a talent-driven initiative that convenes key stakeholders, including local employers, government agencies, non-profit organisations, and community leaders, to exchange insights, share best practices, and develop actionable strategies for attracting, retaining, and advancing ethnic minority talent across Scotland's industries.
What to Expect at SEMTSF 2025?
Fringe Events
Hosted across Scotland at partner organisations' premises, these sessions provide industry-specific discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities that foster collaboration and drive solutions for a more diverse workforce.
The Summit
A full-day conference featuring expert panels, keynote speeches, and interactive discussions on key topics such as workplace inclusion, career advancement, leadership, and digital equity.
Awards Gala
A prestigious celebration recognising outstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace, honouring individuals and organisations making a difference.
The Festival
A vibrant cultural and business showcase celebrating Scotland's diverse talent through exhibitions, live performances, career fairs, and networking opportunities.
This year, SEMTSF 2025 will place a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, ensuring that organisations not only recruit but also support and retain diverse talent by fostering inclusive, healthy, and empowering work environments.
Join us as we ignite innovation, drive change, and build a more inclusive Scotland!
Host a Fringe Event
Host a fringe event on any topical matter of interest to your organisation. Choose from our suggested themes or propose your own that aligns with SEMTSF's mission of fostering diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
Health & Wellbeing
- Health Literacy
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Poverty & Cost of living Awareness
- Income Maximisation
- AI solutions in Business
Economic Growth
- Economic Mobility
- Wealth
- Empowerment
- Wealth Management
- Debt Management
Financial Inclusion
- Financial & Policies Inclusion
- Property Ladder Awareness
- Investment Strategies
- Health-Wealth Inclusion
- Mental Health Awareness
SEMTSF Awards
As part of the 2025 Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit, the Talent Acquisition Recognition Awards will celebrate excellence, innovation, and commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces. These awards highlight outstanding achievements in recruitment, onboarding, and talent management across various sectors.
Talent Intelligence Award
Recognizing innovative use of data and analytics in talent acquisition
Team Excellence Award
Celebrating outstanding recruitment teams driving diversity and inclusion
Best Candidate Experience Award
Honoring organizations providing exceptional candidate journeys
Public Sector Team of the Year
Recognizing excellence in public sector recruitment and inclusion
Third Sector Team of the Year
Celebrating non-profit organizations championing diverse talent
Best Promoter of Digital Skills
Recognizing exceptional commitment to advancing digital skills
Best Employer Brand Award
Recognizing compelling and inclusive employer branding
Best Use of Technology & Innovation Award
Celebrating technological advancement in diverse talent acquisition
Best DE&I Initiative Award
Honoring outstanding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
Recruitment Marketing Campaign of the Year
Recognizing impactful and inclusive recruitment marketing
Our Inclusive Community
At the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit, we provide a platform for Scotland's diverse talent, celebrating innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Join us as we champion inclusion, empower underrepresented voices, and drive meaningful change across industries.
Our amazing speakers.
We're gathering some of the most inspiring voices in Scotland's diverse tech and business community. See some of our past speakers.
Inspiring and enlightening stories
(and that's just our reviews). See what attendees from previous Scottish Talent Summit events had to say
"Data-driven insights are reshaping workplace culture in Scotland"
The Scottish Talent Summit provided an excellent platform to discuss how data analytics can transform workplace culture. The enthusiasm for creating more inclusive environments was truly inspiring.
Our partners and sponsors
Proud to work with Scotland's leading organisations
