17-19 September 2025

John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh

Celebrating its twelfth year, Service Design in Government 2025 brought together a vibrant international community of over 450 participants for three days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

This year’s conference blended learning with memorable moment, including a traditional ceilidh that filled the evening with music and movement, and rare September sunshine in Scotland, which was the perfect backdrop for conversation and connection (and maybe a hike up Arthur's Seat).

Participants left SDinGov 2025 with strengthened networks, actionable ideas, and the kind of shared experience that fuels better, more human-centred public services.

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Keynotes

 James Plunkett

James Plunkett

Founder, Kinship Works

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Rachael Dietkus

Rachael Dietkus

Public Interest Designer, Technologist, & Ethicist. Founder, Social Workers Who Design

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Steph Wright

Steph Wright

Head of Scottish AI Alliance and Founder of something new

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