Everything you need to know.
Turing Fest 2026 brings founders, investors and operators together in Edinburgh for two days of conversations, relationships and connections. Here's how it all works — from venues and travel to the event app.
Two days, three rooms.
Day 1 runs two parallel programmes across the city; on Day 2 everyone comes together in one room.
The Biscuit Factory
A restored industrial workspace in central Edinburgh — home of Founder Day on Day 1 and The Summit on Day 2.
View on map →Edinburgh Futures Institute
A historic research hub run by the University of Edinburgh — the dedicated venue for Investor Day.
View on map →Edinburgh Castle
The setting for the private investor dinner on the evening of Day 1 — first 50 investor seats.
View on map →How the days run.
Registration opens at 8am each morning and talks begin at 9am. Collect your badge early to skip the queues.
Founder & Investor Day
The tribes gather. Founders spend the day with founders; investors spend the day with investors — before everyone comes together in the evening.
- Keynotes, mentor roundtables and case studies
- Founder-only workshops and facilitated discussions
- Curated founder dinners across the city
- Investor-only sessions and peer roundtables
- Private dinner at Edinburgh Castle (first 50 investors)
- The Summit Party at Eve, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh — 8–11pm
Summit Day
One room. Founders, investors and operators together for keynotes, deep dives, roundtables and the Deal Room.
- Keynotes, firesides and panel debates
- Roundtables and deep-dive sessions
- Curated 1:1 meetings in the Deal Room
- Registration opens 8am, talks begin 9am
- Networking lunches and a coffee area throughout the day
- Recordings and photos available afterwards via the app
The Summit Party at Eve.
Founders, operators and investors in one room for the first time. Day 1 closes at Eve, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh — 8–11pm of drinks, music and the conversations that started earlier finally coming together.
Networking & the event app.
Every conversation at Turing Fest has a reason to happen. Our matchmaking and event app make sure you meet the right people.
Ways to connect
- Pre-arranged 1:1 meetings on a double opt-in basis
- The Deal Room for focused fundraising conversations
- Networking lunches and informal coffee-area chats
- AI-powered matchmaking through the event app
The event app
Released about two weeks before the event, so you arrive ready.
- QR code for fast badge collection
- Attendee matching and networking tools
- Build your personalised agenda
- Schedule meetings and get live notifications
Travelling to Edinburgh.
Compact, walkable and well-connected — Edinburgh is easy to reach and easy to get around once you're here.
By air
Edinburgh Airport connects to the city centre in around 25 minutes on the Airlink 100 bus.
By train
Two major stations serve Edinburgh via ScotRail and The Trainline, with fast links across the UK.
By bus
St Andrew Square is the central terminal, served by National Express, Citylink, Lothian Buses, Stagecoach and Ember.
By tram
Edinburgh Trams run directly from the airport into the city and close to the venues.
Where to stay
A hotel booking tool is available on the website to help you find accommodation near the venues.
Travelling internationally
Bring a valid passport. Check Visit Scotland for the latest visa guidance for your country.
Practical details.
Badge collection
Badges are available from 8am on both days. Collect yours early to skip the opening-party queues.
Optional adventures
Whisky blending, cookery, golf, surfing, yoga and morning runs are available alongside your ticket.
Recordings & photos
Talk recordings and event photography are made available after the event through the app.
Frequently asked questions
Who attends Turing Fest? +
Seed to Series A founders, early-stage investors from across the UK and Europe, and a small number of senior operators — everyone selected because they're actively building, backing or scaling ambitious technology companies. See the speakers for a sense of the room.
How do I get a ticket? +
Tickets are available to buy directly, with every attendee passing a quick curation review to keep the room stage-matched. See ticket options and pricing →
When do I get the event app? +
The app is released roughly two weeks before the event. Use it to collect your badge by QR code, build your agenda, get matched with the right people and schedule meetings.
How does badge collection work? +
Badges are available from 8am on both days at the venue. Scan the QR code in the app for a fast pickup — and beat the opening-party queues by collecting early.
What is there to do in Edinburgh? +
Plenty — history, architecture, art, theatre, whisky and natural beauty are all within walking distance, and the rest of Scotland is easily reached by train or car. Optional adventures (whisky blending, golf, surfing and more) can be booked alongside your ticket.