Government and industry to discuss blockchain’s future in at Edinburgh summit

Edinburgh Napier University will host the inaugural Scottish Blockchain Summit on 24 June.
The one-day event, organised by the London Blockchain Summit in association with the Scotland Blockchain & Digital Trust Taskforce (SBDTT), will bring together leading voices from government, enterprise, and energy to explore how blockchain is transforming financial services, public sector infrastructure and green energy in Scotland.
Backed by the SBDTT and produced by the team behind the London Blockchain Conference, the summit will spotlight both local success stories and global breakthroughs, all aligned with Scotland’s innovation agenda.
Alex Stein, conference director, London Blockchain Conference, said: “As Scotland accelerates its digital transformation, blockchain is stepping into the spotlight, driving innovation in finance, public services and the green energy transition.
“This isn’t about crypto speculation, it’s about practical change, proven use cases and bold strategies.”
The Summit will feature a keynote address titled, The Future of Blockchain in Scotland, delivered by Colin Cook, director of the Digital Directorate at the Scottish Government.
In addition to the keynote, a series of sessions will take place throughout the day.
Session: Blockchain & Finance – Beyond Cryptocurrency
- Nick Jones, CEO & Co-Founder, Zumo
- Kara Kennedy, Head of Digital Asset Product, JPMorgan
- Dia Banerji, Innovation Leader, Commercial Strategist, Blockchain Advocate
- Maciej Zurawski, Executive Director, Blockchain Scotland
Session: Public Sector Transformation Through Blockchain
- Lisa Cameron, Former UK Member of Parliament
- Morshed Mannan, Lecture in Global Law and Digital Technologies, Edinburgh Law School
- Prof Aggelos Kiayias, Chair in Cyber Security and Privacy, The University of Edinburgh
Session: Blockchain in Action: Enterprise Case Studies from Scotland
- Duncan Johnston-Watt, CEO, Paravela
Join policymakers, energy innovators and fintech trailblazers to explore:
- How blockchain is powering Scotland’s energy sector – from decentralised grids to carbon credit tokenisation
- What public sector adoption really looks like – digital identity, procurement, automation and data transparency
- How fintech pioneers are integrating blockchain into payments, compliance and financial inclusion
- The key policy and regulatory shifts shaping blockchain’s future across the UK and beyond
- How Scottish businesses are building secure, scalable blockchain solutions that deliver real ROI
Join us at the Scottish Blockchain Summit and be part of the digital revolution shaping Scotland’s future. To register for the event, please visit – The Scottish Blockchain Summit.