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Forthcoming Events
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As a membership organisation,
we aim to encourage the participation of members in our varied programme.
Details of forthcoming SCDI events are outlined below. Please
circulate this information to colleagues and if you require
any further information on a particular event please email the
relevant person as indicated under each event listing. Please note
that space at several of the events will be limited and it may not be
possible to accommodate all requests.
* denotes
events that are free of charge
** denotes events which have
limited places
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RE:WIRING
SCOTLAND
2010
Annual Forum & Economic Summit
11 – 12
March 2010
Bold Thinking,
Tough Choices, Clear Focus
2010 launches a decade which
needs bold thinking, tough choices and a clear focus if Scotland is to emerge fitter
and wiser from the economic downturn to be a stronger competitor in the
global marketplace.
Our mission is clear: To ensure
Scotland
maximises its assets, its potential and its people to deliver a confident,
effective and successful 2020 vision.
The 2010 SCDI Forum &
Economic Summit will focus on creating that vision and identifying a
route-map for delivery. We invite you to join us in St Andrews to help
shape Scotland's
future and to ensure you and your organisation share in the insights and
learning opportunities this innovative event will deliver.
Book your place to ensure you
contribute to a successful nation and are part of the key decision makers,
influencers and thought leaders who will determine a step-change to Scotland's
economy.
The Forum will bring together a
world-class programme of international experts and thought leaders who have
first-hand and practical experiences of success in areas vital to Scotland's
future economic success. Their contributions will also enable you to gain
invaluable insights which can be applied to your own business or
organisation.
For further details and to book
your place, please visit www.rewiring-scotland.com
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Members’ Evening*/**
Thursday 18 March 2010, 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: The Scottish Ballet, Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow,
G41 2PE
Scottish
Ballet’s state of the art national headquarters at the Tramway
international arts centre houses Scotland’s award winning
national dance company, comprising of 36 international dancers, plus
production and support staff.
As a
large scale touring company, the new building houses the artistic, ballet
staff and dancers, wardrobe, music and technical departments, stage management,
and health & fitness, as well as the Administration, Marketing,
Education and Development teams.
This
is a working building, and therefore not open to the general public, so
this event will offer guests an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a fully comprehensive
tour of Scottish Ballet’s headquarters, led by Chief
Executive/Executive Producer, Cindy Sughrue, and
the chance to learn more about the logistics of getting three annual tours
and 100 performances on the road from Scottish Ballet’s Technical Manager
and Head of Wardrobe.
Contact: Claire
Miller
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Meet the MEP
– Alyn Smith MEP*/**
Friday 19 March
2010, 9.00am for 9.30am – 10.30am
Venue: SCDI Glasgow Office, Campsie House, 17 Park Circus Place, Glasgow,
G3 7UX
In partnership
with Shell U.K. Limited
I am writing to invite you to
our next ‘Meet the MEP’ event with Alyn Smith MEP. Representing
the Scottish National Party Alyn was elected to the European Parliament for
the first time in 2004 and re-elected in the 2009 election.
Alyn will set out the priorities
of the European Parliament now that the Lisbon Treaty is in force, discuss the role of the European Parliament from
a Scottish business perspective and the ways in which civic Scotland
can work with the European Parliament towards economic recovery.
Details are as follows:
9.00 Registration &
Continental Breakfast
9.30 Introduction from Janette Harkess, Director of Policy &
Research
9.35 Alyn Smith MEP
10.00 Discussion chaired by Janette Harkess, Director of Policy &
Research
10.30 Closing remarks by Shell
U.K. Limited
Contact: Julie
Fleming
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“Women in
Leadership Series”
The Right
Honourable Theresa May MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
and Shadow Minister for Women
Venue: Radisson
SAS Hotel, 301 Argyle Street,
Glasgow, G2 8DL
Date: Thursday 25
March 2010
Time: 6.30pm for
7.30pm
As part of SCDI’s
ongoing support for business leadership and skills development, we are
launching a new series of engagement and influencing events aimed primarily
at supporting women at all levels of career development. The “Woman
in Leadership” series will focus on sharing the success of
inspirational women who have themselves demonstrated leadership ability and
achievement.
We are delighted that The Right
Honourable Theresa May MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
and Shadow Minister for Women, will be joining us to launch this programme
and to share her passion, insights and secret of success.
Having worked in the City
before becoming an MP, Theresa has experience of life outside Westminster and
understands the demands that a busy career places on women. Having started
her career at the Bank of England, she went on to hold senior posts at the
Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS). Theresa believes
passionately in helping more women into politics. She co-founded Women2Win
which helps attract and train women to become Conservative Party candidates
for Parliament. When she was Party Chairman, and latterly as a member of
the Party’s Candidates Committee, Theresa has also pushed for changes
to the Party’s selection procedures to ensure a level playing field
for women.
Please note this is a
chargeable event. Tickets cost £40 plus vat and include a 2 course dinner
& wine.
Contact: Claire
Miller
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Highland & Islands Young Engineers & Science Clubs Regional
Showcase
Thursday 25 March
2010
Venue: Centre for
Health Science, Old Perth Road,
Inverness, IV2
3JH
We are organising our inaugural
Highlands and Islands Showcase at the Centre for Health Science in Inverness on Thursday 25 March. The event gives Young
Engineers and Science Clubs from primary and secondary schools in the
Region the opportunity to showcase their activities, share best practice
and compete in a series of exciting, three-minute hands-on technology
challenges set by around 8 companies.
A range of fun, hands-on activities will also be on offer. Over 100 young engineers, teachers and
companies are expected to attend this action-packed event and we hope your
Club will come along for an enjoyable and stimulating day.
If members wish to participate please
contact Julie Fleming for
further information.
Contact: Julie
Fleming
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Members’
Breakfast*
Friday 26 March
2010, 8.00am for 8.15am – 9.45am
Venue: Cumbernauld College,
Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 1HU
Members’ are invited to
attend this informal breakfast hosted by Cumbernauld College.
The event will run in
conjunction with Scotland’s
Colleges and Motherwell
College. We will also
be joined by Tom Tumilty, Head of Innovation
Policy Unit at the Scottish Government and Dr Alasdair Cameron, Manager of
the West of Scotland KTP Centre.
Tom Tumility
and Dr Alasdair Cameron will be available to speak to guests about
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and to outline the opportunities available through
partnership working with the college sector to develop new strategies for
their business.
There will also be the
opportunity to network with fellow guests and hear an update on SCDI
activities.
Contact: Claire
Miller
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TRADE MISSION
PROGRAMME
In partnership with Scottish
Development International
Supported by HSBC
SCDI is at the forefront of export promotion. Over the last 40 years, over 5000
companies have participated in over 340 missions to worldwide
destinations. An SCDI mission offers
companies an excellent vehicle to visit an export market, to conduct market
research, appoint an agent/distributor or to visit existing companies. We possess excellent local market
knowledge and are dedicated to helping companies achieve their export
objectives.
SCDI will be organising a the
following trade missions in 2009/2010
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India
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12 – 16 October 2009
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Financial Assistance Package: £550*
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South
Africa
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16 – 20 November 2009
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Financial Assistance Package: £550*
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UAE
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1 – 5 February 2010
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Financial Assistance Package: £350*
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China
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1 – 5 March 2010
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Financial Assistance Package: £750*
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*Financial assistance is available
subject to participants meeting the relevant criteria set out by UK Trade
& Investment.
For further
information, or to apply for a mission, please contact Jenny
Campbell.
Glasgow Trade Visit Programme
SCDI is working in partnership with
Glasgow City Council to support Glasgow Businesses to meet their
international trade ambitions.
As a city, Glasgow’s economy has grown through
international trade. The city enjoys a worldwide iconic status and our
businesses play a key role in enhancing this reputation.
Our programme of activity will
target the exciting and dynamic markets of India,
North America, the United
Arab Emirates and Poland.
These visits offer Glasgow companies an
excellent opportunity to undertake market research, identify new customers,
or consolidate existing business.
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India
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18 – 22 January 2010
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Financial Assistance Package: £550*
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New
York and Boston
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10 – 14 May 2010
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Financial Assistance Package: £550*
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Poland
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20 – 23 September
2010
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Financial Assistance Package: £250*
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United Arab Emirates
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17 – 21 January 2011
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Financial Assistance Package: £350*
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*Financial
assistance is available subject to participants meeting the relevant
criteria set out by SCDI and Glasgow City Council.
For further
information, or to apply for a mission, please contact Jenny
Campbell.
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