Bursary-Funded VIPP Tickets

Supporting Scotland’s public-sector project owners to attend

What the Bursary Fund Provides

The Bursary Fund exists to ensure that public-sector delegates with direct responsibility for net-zero projects can attend the conference without budget barriers.

Eligible public-sector attendees will receive a fully funded VIPP ticket, which includes:

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  • Access to all sessions and presentations

  • Admission to the Networking Zone

  • 5-star buffet lunch + refreshments

  • Video On Demand after the event

  • Inclusion in the post-event delegate list (GDPR-compliant opt-in required)

There is no cost for eligible public-sector delegates.

Why a Bursary Fund Exists

Public-sector teams across Scotland have repeatedly told us that:

  • Training budgets are extremely limited

  • Travel and CPD budgets have been significantly reduced

  • Many project owners are unable to attend external events due to cost constraints

  • Collaborative sessions like this are essential for sharing best practice and accelerating delivery across Scotland

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The bursary ensures that the right people with real projects can be in the room.

How the Model Works

Instead of charging public-sector delegates, the event is supported by a small number of carefully selected private-sector partners whose technologies, innovations or solutions align with the key project themes.

This enables us to:

  • Fund attendance for qualifying delegates

  • Curate a relevant programme built around real project challenges

  • Ensure the highest-quality networking environment for everyone involved

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This model has been successfully delivered for more than a decade.

Who Qualifies for a Fully Funded VIPP Ticket?

To qualify, delegates must:

Work for a public-sector, third-sector or not-for-profit organisation

Hold responsibility for net-zero, estates, assets, facilities, housing, transport, sustainability or infrastructure

Be accountable for current or upcoming projects within their role

Agree to share their contact information with other attendees (GDPR-compliant) to support ongoing collaboration

Complete the VIPP application form in full

Public Sector - Register Here!

Private-sector companies cannot register for a VIPP ticket.

Any commercial organisation, regardless of size, must register through the Private-Sector Access page.

We manually review every VIPP application and reserve the right to decline any registrations that do not meet the criteria.

Private Sector - Register Here!

Data Protection (GDPR)

We protect delegate information carefully:

  • No personal data is shared pre-event.

  • Only delegates who opt in will appear on the post-event delegate list.

  • Delegate details are only shared with other registered attendees and official event partners.

  • No data is ever sold, exported or shared beyond this event ecosystem.

If you’re unsure whether you qualify:

 email - lee@net-zero.scot