Programme
THURSDAY 11 MARCH |
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| 12.00 | Delegate Registration & Networking Lunch | |
| 13.00 | Dr Lesley Sawers, Chief Executive, SCDI | |
13.10 |
The State of the Nation |
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| Examining and interpreting the facts, figures and forecasts surrounding Scotland's economic performance will enable us to identify key opportunities for growth, the impact of the operating environment and to assess the actions, policies and measures necessary to stimulate growth and demand. | ||
| Keynote Speaker | ||
| Sergio Arzeni, Head of the LEED Programme, Paris, France, Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) |
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13.30 |
Wired to the World: Global Perspectives and the Uncomfortable Truths of the 360 Degree Vision |
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For 21st Century Scotland to find its place in the international context, we need to challenge our views of the world and understand how others see us as a people, a nation and an economy. This session will seek to explode myths, provoke debate and focus minds on our potential. |
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| Keynote Speaker | ||
| Michael Murphy, CEO, Grayling | ||
13.50 |
Discussion |
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| 14.05 | Switching on Scotland | |
| This session will focus on the challenges of improving Scotland’s connectivity and we will hear from Bill McDonald, Managing Director of Accenture Scotland who will outline the delivery of the ‘NYC311’ project and share Accenture’s experience of how technology and the integration of public service delivery led to a step change in performance and efficiency in New York. This session continues with leaders from Scotland's cities and regions sharing their knowledge and debating the future direction for public service delivery in Scotland. | ||
| Keynote Speaker | ||
| Bill McDonald, Managing Director, Accenture, Scotland | ||
| Panel | ||
| Willy Roe, Chair, Highlands and Islands Enterprise | ||
| Cllr Derek MacKay, Leader, Renfrewshire Council | ||
| Discussion | ||
15.00 |
Active Leadership Groups |
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16.00 |
Coffee & Networking |
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16.20 - 17.55 |
The Scot10 Panel & Discussion |
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| Bringing together the combined knowledge, skills and experiences of Scotland's key wealth creators, public sector agents, third sector, trade unions and academics to stimulate debate and to play their part in delivering an ambitious blueprint for Scotland's sustainable economic prosperity.
Chair: Alf Young Panel: Richard Ackroyd, Chief Executive, Scottish Water Duncan Skinner, Chief Financial Officer, Production Services Network |
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17.55 |
Closing Remarks |
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18.00 - 19.00 |
Conference Interval | |
19.00 |
Networking Reception |
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In partnership with Fairmont St Andrews |
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| 19.45 | Campbell Christie CBE, President, SCDI | |
| Dinner | ||
| Interval | ||
Keynote Address |
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The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MP, MSP |
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First Minister of Scotland |
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Discussion |
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22.30 - 23.30 |
Networking Reception |
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hosted by SCDI |
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FRIDAY 12 MARCH |
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06.30 |
Breakfast |
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onwards |
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08.00 |
Janette Harkess, Director of Policy & Research, SCDI |
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08.05 |
Powerhouse Generation |
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| Developing the potential of knowledge, innovation & skills to inspire others and to ensure future generations of young people have the passion and capability to maximise their and Scotland's potential. | ||
| Keynote Speakers | ||
| Dr Russell Greig, President, SR One | ||
| Dr Rabinder Buttar, President, Founder & CEO, ClinTec International | ||
| Claire Motion, Vice Principal Ambassador for School Projects, University of St Andrews | ||
| Keynote Speaker | ||
| Martin Bean, Vice Chancellor, The Open University | ||
Discussion |
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09.25 |
Creating a Climate for Growth | |
| This session will focus on achieving and delivering on the potential of climate change and energy to ensure Scotland can maximise the opportunities offered by our natural assets, whilst delivering on our ambitious climate change targets in the current economic environment. Can Scotland afford to deliver - but can we afford not to? | ||
| Keynote Speaker | ||
| Sir Ian McAllister, Chairman, Carbon Trust | ||
| Jim McCowan, General Manager, Cameronbridge Distillery, Diageo | ||
| Discussion | ||
| 10.05 | Active Leadership Groups | |
| 11.05 | Coffee & Networking | |
| 11.35 | Keynote Address | |
| The Rt Hon Jim Murphy MP, Secretary of State for Scotland | ||
| Discussion | ||
| 12.10 | Sparking a Nation: Transforming into a "Yes We Can" Scotland | |
Scotland needs to take inspiration from innovators, decision makers and wealth creators who live and deliver their vision. Reputation, ambition, behaviours, entrepreneurialism and understanding markets are all key to creating the dynamic and energy we need to succeed. |
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| Keynote Speakers | ||
| Azeem Ibrahim, Chairman and CEO, Ibrahim Associates | ||
| David Ciancio, Global Business Development, dunnhumby | ||
| Professor Irene McAra-McWilliam, Head of the School of Design, Glasgow School of Art | ||
| Discussion | ||
| 13.15 | Robert Armour OBE, Chair, SCDI | |
| 13.20 | Close | |