SCDI's Annual Forum is the key policy and networking event in the Scottish business and economic calendar. |
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This influential and high profile event is attended by around 300 senior delegates from the corporate sector, higher and further education, trades unions, the enterprise network, central and local government, the voluntary sector and the Scottish media. To maximise networking opportunities the Forum is a residential conference. A limited number of day places are available. |
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| Overview |
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In the current economic climate, it will be vital that we maximise all the levers available to Scotland to enhance our productivity and global competitiveness. The 2009 Forum will focus on the theme of connectivity with a range of high profile international and national speakers. Key areas will include: |
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Technology |
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Transport |
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Connecting people in education, business and wider society |
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Energy |
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Capitalise on the next generation of electronic networks to drive economic growth and increase our productivity |
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Deliver 21st century transport networks to improve our regional, national and international connections, and how we use these to improve our business and economic competitiveness |
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Use our energy inter-dependence and the growth in renewables to develop a more sustainable economy |
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Encourage greater innovation and collaboration between education and business to benefit students, the economy and society |
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Meet the current economic challenge and ensure we continue to invest to deliver future sustainable economic growth |
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| Quotes from recent participants: |
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