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Scottish Games Network Partners with TecTonic Night Summit for Glasgow Tech Week

The Scottish Games Network has officially joined as a community partner for the upcoming TecTonic Night Summit, which returns to Barras Art and Design (BAaD) on Thursday, 10 September 2026.

(Read on for our exclusive discount code below…)

Part of Glasgow Tech Week, the evening event brings together over 400 founders, creators, investors, and ecosystem builders from across Scotland’s digital, tech, and creative sectors.

Breaking Down Ecosystem Silos

Designed as an alternative to traditional daytime business conferences, TecTonic blends interactive exhibitions, business showcases, mentoring and live performances into a single collaborative evening of focused fun.

TecTonic reflects the constant movement, intersection, and evolution of ideas, innovation, and cross-sector relationships across Scotland’s tech and creative landscape. Rather than operating in isolated industry silos, TecTonic is built specifically to foster cross-pollination between tech platforms, creative industries, and supporting business networks.

For the Scottish games community, the gathering presents a direct pathway to connect with adjacent tech sectors, from real-time visualisation, cloud infrastructure, and AI tools to immersive art, funding networks, and policy leaders. This collaborative focus aligns directly with SGN’s ongoing More Than Games initiative, demonstrating how interactive design and game technologies intersect with the broader digital economy.

(You can also sign up for space to demo your game/s…)

A Platform for Community Leadership

Founded by ecosystem builder Nick Murray, TecTonic draws together a rotating team of established and emerging Community Leaders for each event to ensure fresh perspectives and open opportunities for attendees.

Speaking on the vision behind the initiative and the partnership with the games sector, TecTonic Founder Nick Murray said:

At the heart of TecTonic are three things: community, collaboration and curiosity. They’re the values we hope people bring into the room, but they’re also the reason we actively seek out communities that sit outside our immediate orbit.

I’m not a games developer, so I’m genuinely curious about what’s happening within the games community; the ideas, the businesses, the people and the culture that make it distinctive. I often think of Scotland’s innovation ecosystem as a vast rainforest of different tribes. Each has its own language, customs and ways of working, but there are always unexpected connections between them.

That’s why we’re delighted to work with organisations like Scottish Games Network, HubWorld Scotland, Glasgow School of Art and Creative Entrepreneurs Club. They each open a door into a community that we might not otherwise encounter, and bring those people into the wider TecTonic conversation.

For me, that’s what innovation is really about. Not everyone doing the same thing, but creating the conditions for people doing very different things to discover each other, learn from each other and occasionally create something neither could have built alone.

Event Details & Registration

The event brings together dozens of cross-sector community partners and exhibitors, providing dedicated spaces for pro bono mentor sessions, startup showcases, and peer-to-peer networking.

• Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
• Time: 18:30 – 22:30
• Venue: Barras Art and Design (BAaD), Glasgow
• Focus: Cross-sector networking, digital innovation, and community collaboration

Tickets and further details regarding exhibition space and the evening programme are available now via the official TecTonic website.

Use our exclusive discount link here to receive 50% off General Admission tickets, or enter the code TECCOMMUNITY-50 at checkout.

VT-CLAIM has launched - an INGV ( Osservatorio Etneo of Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia ) project investigating the connections between #climate , volcanic activity, and #tectonic processes by integrating satellite observations, field measurements, advanced numerical models, and artificial intelligence techniques.

https://www.ct.ingv.it/VT-CLAIM/

#VTCLAIM #INGV #climatechange #artificialintelligence #volcano #volcanicactivity #tectonicprocesses

_MG_0004, 2010-09-04

7.1 Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.
eqnz.chch.2010 via DigitalNZ

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/33695660/source

#Christchurch #NewZealand #SouthIsland #Damage #Earthquake #Richter #Seismic #Activity #Tectonic #Bricks #Buildings #Urban #Disaster #Natural #Eqnz #DigitalNZ

💁🏻‍♀️ ICYMI: 🌋🌍 The #RingOfFire experiences most of #Earth's volcanic #eruptions and #earthquakes.

The activity is driven by #tectonic plates shifting and colliding over billions of years. Marie Tharp's #ocean floor mapping eventually provided the proof that confirmed continental drift.

👉 Learn more: https://seethis.tv/post/tectonic-plates-ring-of-fire-crash-course-geology

#20thcentury #cartography #geography #geology #geophysics #gravity #history #lava #maps #marianatrench #mountains #naturalhistory #pacific #pangea #rocks #science #underwater #volcanology #womeninstem #tksst #video

💁🏻‍♀️ ICYMI: 🌋🌍 The #RingOfFire experiences most of #Earth's volcanic #eruptions and #earthquakes.

The activity is driven by #tectonic plates shifting and colliding over billions of years. Marie Tharp's #ocean floor mapping eventually provided the proof that confirmed continental drift.

👉 Learn more: https://seethis.tv/post/tectonic-plates-ring-of-fire-crash-course-geology

#20thcentury #cartography #geography #geology #geophysics #gravity #history #lava #maps #marianatrench #mountains #naturalhistory #pacific #pangea #rocks #science #underwater #volcanology #womeninstem #tksst #video

💁🏻‍♀️ ICYMI: 🌋🌍 The #RingOfFire experiences most of #Earth's volcanic #eruptions and #earthquakes.

The activity is driven by #tectonic plates shifting and colliding over billions of years. Marie Tharp's #ocean floor mapping eventually provided the proof that confirmed continental drift.

👉 Learn more: https://seethis.tv/post/tectonic-plates-ring-of-fire-crash-course-geology

#20thcentury #cartography #geography #geology #geophysics #gravity #history #lava #maps #marianatrench #mountains #naturalhistory #pacific #pangea #rocks #science #underwater #volcanology #womeninstem #tksst #video

💁🏻‍♀️ NEW: 🌋🌍 The #RingOfFire experiences most of #Earth's volcanic #eruptions and #earthquakes.

The activity is driven by #tectonic plates shifting and colliding over billions of years. Marie Tharp's #ocean floor mapping eventually provided the proof that confirmed continental drift.

👉 Learn more: https://seethis.tv/post/tectonic-plates-ring-of-fire-crash-course-geology

#20thcentury #cartography #geography #geology #geophysics #gravity #history #lava #maps #marianatrench #mountains #naturalhistory #pacific #pangea #rocks #science #underwater #volcanology #womeninstem #tksst #video

Tectonic movements are instrumental in rocky coastal erosion - Advanced Science News

Along the US West Coast, earthquakes and shifting tectonic plates must be factored into coastal erosion alongside wind and ocean currents.
#BreakingNews #Environment #Nature #Science #earthquake #tectonic

https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/tectonic-movements-are-instrumental-in-rocky-coastal-erosion/

The #Cretaceous hothouse had atmospheric #CO₂ levels above 1,000 ppm, compared with 420 today, and temperatures up to 10℃ higher than today. It was caused by very fast-moving #tectonic plates, which increased CO₂ emissions. Tectonic plates slow down due to collisions, which leads to mountain building. The weathering of igneous rocks is very efficient in reducing atmospheric CO₂. Spreading olivine on beaches could absorb up to a trillion tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2022/05/26/how-plate-tectonics-have-maintained-earth-s--goldilocks--climate.html

@nationalparks #PointReyes #NationalSeashore is a #nationalpark near San Francisco established in 1962 by John F. Kennedy. The area encompasses a #peninsula and a small section of the adjacent ocean. It is of #tectonic interest because it lies on the #PacificPlate, which moves relative to the #NorthAmericanPlate with the San Andreas Fault between both. The peninsula has a special vegetation: the #Californiacoastalprairie.

Text by Stefan F. Wirth

Video by USGS Science https://youtu.be/gsuH8t1BApY?is=k83s_l7ySmIemFDK

Ancient subduction zones—regions where #tectonic plates historically collided and forced material beneath one another—are the primary drivers behind the formation and distribution of critical rare earth element (REE) deposits and carbonatite magmas.
#EarthSciences #Geology #Geochemistry #Tectonophysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/es04092601.html

A Billion Years Are Mysteriously Missing From #Earth’s History. Now, We Know Why.
#TheGreatUnconformity — a gap in Earth’s #geologicalrecord. New research suggests it was created by shifting continents, rather than “#SnowballEarth” or #Cambrian life. Evidence that the gap was largely created by #tectonic processes that occurred from 2.1B to 1.6B years ago, in the #Neoproterozoic era, during the formation of an ancient supercontinent called Columbia
https://www.404media.co/great-unconformity-gap-geological-record-study-columbia/
https://archive.ph/glmuh

https://theconversation.com/how-one-massive-gas-field-shapes-the-global-stakes-of-conflict-in-the-middle-east-277439; https://theconversation.com/the-oil-price-surge-is-just-one-symptom-of-a-supply-chain-network-that-is-not-fit-for-this-age-of-global-tensions-277277. "The #MiddleEast is responsible for some 30% of global #oil production & 17% of global natural #gas production... Incredibly all this #oilandgas is found within a single minor #tectonic plate - the #Arabian plate."

Scientists discover recent tectonic activity on the moon

https://phys.org/news/2026-02-scientists-tectonic-moon.html

#HackerNews #Scientists #Tectonic #Moon #Discovery #Space #Science #Lunar #Activity

17-Feb-2026
Smithsonian planetary scientists discover recent #tectonic activity on the #Moon
New map of small ridges in the Lunar Maria reveals new seismic threats to human exploration

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1116509 #science #solarSystem

The connection between #tectonic plates and #climate https://phys.org/news/2026-01-shifting-tectonic-plates-drove-earth.html#google_vignette My reporting from #Chile here https://nkozphoto.com/index.php/2025/11/05/earthquakes-evolution-and-darwins-exploits-in-chile/ #darwin #evolution #science #earthquake #earthquakes

We call the very upper #atmospheric (ionosphere) #lightnings elves and sprites (which is itself great). They don't occur everywhere, and the analysis in this study argues that elves mostly occur along the #tectonic plates' boundaries, which is slightly crazy.

Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S1064226925700081

🌍 East African Rift study uncovers why breaking up is hard for some continents

https://phys.org/news/2025-11-east-african-rift-uncovers-hard.html

#geology #tectonic #africa #continents

Games Community Invited to Connect with Wider Tech Ecosystem at TecTonic’s Year-End Summit

Following two sold-out events earlier in the year, the hugely popular TecTonic Night Summit is returning on Wednesday, December 10th, for a special festive gathering at The Dockyard Social in Glasgow, and the Scottish Games Network is delighted to be a community partner.

Billed as a “Year-End Exchange,” the event is a festival-style celebration of Scotland’s entire innovation ecosystem. While not a games-specific event, its focus on bringing together founders, creatives, investors, and tech leaders from across the country makes it a great opportunity for the games community to build new connections.

For game developers and studios, the summit offers a unique chance to break out of industry silos and connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and professional services from the wider tech and business sectors.

What to Expect

The evening is designed to be highly interactive, blending a vibrant “Market Square” with practical networking and a festive, celebratory atmosphere. Attendees can expect:

• A ‘Market Square’ where local startups, makers, and brands will showcase their latest innovations—an ideal opportunity for studios to exhibit their work.
• Business mentorship and office hours, providing direct access to expert advice and tech career coaching.
• AI-powered networking designed to connect attendees with the people most relevant to their needs.
• Exhibitors from a range of business services and ecosystem support organisations.
• Interactive experiences, live performances, great music, and festive food and drink to close out the year.

Nick Murray, Director of TecTonic MVMT, said of the event:

It feels like we’re at an incredibly exciting moment for Scotland’s games industry, where opportunities are emerging at the intersection of the creative, tech, and entrepreneurship sectors. TecTonic Night Summit is truly where all these worlds converge. It’s a vibrant celebration for founders, creators, builders and innovators to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas.

This year, we’re bringing in credible games mentors as part of our Office Hours initiative, where attendees can book 1:1 time with industry experts. We’re also piloting a new AI-powered networking tool, that helps attendees find the right people to meet based on their skills, goals, and interests.

Ultimately, TecTonic is about bringing together as many interesting innovators as possible and creating the right conditions for new collaborations and opportunities as we head into 2026.

This is a perfect opportunity for anyone in the games sector to reflect on the year, make valuable new contacts outside of the usual industry circles, and celebrate with the broader Scottish innovation community.

How to Get Involved

Early Bird tickets for the TecTonic Night Summit: Year-End Exchange are on sale now.

• To purchase tickets, visit the official event page.

There are also opportunities for studios and individuals to take a more active role in the event:

• EXHIBITORS: Register interest in exhibiting in the Market Square.
• MENTORS: Register interest in offering your expertise as a Mentor.
• COMMUNITY: Register your interest in becoming a community partner.
• SPONSORS: Finally, you can indicate your interest in sponsoring the TecTonic end of year blowout.

#events #games #glasgow #networking #scotland #TecTonic

A new study provides scientists with a powerful new tool for monitoring and predicting #tectonic activity deep beneath the #seafloor at mid-ocean ridges—vast underwater mountain chains that form where Earth’s tectonic plates diverge.
#EarthScience #Ocean #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2025/10/es10132503.html

"Earth's outer layers are split into 15 slabs known as #tectonic plates.

These plates slowly shift around — moving a few centimetres every year — and often get stuck against each other due to friction."

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-31/why-russia-megathrust-earthquake-tsunami-caused-little-damage/105596034
#earthquakes #tsunamis

Trinity I, II and III 🔼 🔼 🔼
a series of light sculptures in which the main bodies are derived from a triangle. Each sculpture is handmade in a limited edition of three. Check em out on ThuhShop. If you're interested in all three DM me and we'll look for a nice price.

Cheers

https://thuhstudio.etsy.com

#sculpture #lamp #architecture #abstract #decor #object #art #light #limitededition #tectonic #tactile #shape #form #minimal #wabisabi #texture #unique #handmade #artefact #design #cyberpunk #beton

Trinity Three a light sculpture
only 🔼 🔼 🔼 made.

Dimensions and weight:
Width: 22.3 cm / 8 ¾ Inches
Depth: 10.2 cm / 4 Inches
Height: 9.2 cm / 3 5/8 Inches
Weight: +/- 1.2 Kg / 2.6 lbs

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4330943184/trinity-three-a-concrete-steel-table?ref=shop_home_active_1&cns=1&logging_key=8e8382be1a169a0ef01d8abc47241866fa407f2c%3A4330943184

#sculpture #lamp #architecture #abstract #decor #object #art #light #limitededition #tectonic #tactile #shape #form #minimal #wabisabi #texture #unique #handmade #artefact #design #cyberpunk #beton #triangular #shadow #void #structure #led

hello everyone 👋🏻
Happy to announce....
Trinity Three is finished and available. The third and last in a series of light sculptures in which the main bodies are derived from a triangle 🔼 Each sculpture is handmade in a limited edition.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4330943184/trinity-three-a-concrete-steel-table?ref=shop_home_active_1&logging_key=8e41ea465bdaf22a6399e07655a9fd5e08533f6f%3A4330943184

#sculpture #lamp #architecture #abstract #decor #object #art #light #limitededition #tectonic #tactile #shape #form #minimal #wabisabi #texture #unique #handmade #artefact #design #cyberpunk #beton #triangular #shadow #void #structure #led

#Venus Might Have #Tectonic Activity After All

https://www.universetoday.com/articles/venus-might-have-tectonic-activity-after-all

14-May-2025
NASA’s #Magellan mission reveals possible #tectonic activity on #Venus
Using archival data from the mission, launched in 1989, researchers have uncovered new evidence that tectonic activity may be deforming the planet’s surface

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1083784 #science #SolarSystem #astrobiology