Forum 2020 – Reconnecting Scotland
Due to COVID-19, Forum 2020 will now take place on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th December 2020 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
In provisionally rescheduling the Forum for September, we knew that Scotland would have had to move to Phase 4 of its Route Map. It’s become clear that this will not happen in time for members and speakers to make plans to join us.
As the cluster of cases in Aberdeen has shown, it’s essential for our society and economy that Scotland continues to suppress the virus by following the current public health advice.
While we’re disappointed to postpone the Forum, we’re sure that you’ll understand this decision.
We’ve rescheduled the Forum for Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December 2020 when we plan to gather in Edinburgh to reconnect, rethink and restart. We really hope that all SCDI members and partners will be able to join us then.
We’re working hard to deliver the event safely for our members, guests and staff. In-person tickets will be limited, so book now below to avoid disappointment and secure your place.
We’ll also release more details in due course of a digital option for those who wish to participate remotely at home or in the office.
Announced Speakers
Ewan Andrew
President, Global Supply and Procurement
Diageo
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Ewan Andrew
President, Global Supply and Procurement
Professor Lorne Crerar CBE
Chairman
Harper MacLeod LLP
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Professor Lorne Crerar CBE
Chairman
Audrey Cumberford MBE
Principal and Chief Executive
Edinburgh College
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Audrey Cumberford MBE
Principal and Chief Executive
Audrey Cumberford assumed the post of Principal and Chief Executive of Edinburgh College, Scotland’s largest Regional College, in September 2018. Audrey was appointed to the Scottish Government’s Enterprise & Skills Strategic Board, which was established in 2017. She is the Vice Chair of Scotland’s Colleges Principals Group and was recently appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Audrey led the 2012 merger of three colleges to establish West College Scotland.
Professor Dieter Helm CBE
Professor of Economic Policy
Oxford University
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Professor Dieter Helm CBE
Professor of Economic Policy
Dieter is an Official Fellow in Economics at New College, Oxford and Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford. He is Chair of the Natural Capital Committee. Dieter completed the Helm Review on The Cost of Energy for the British Government in 2017.
Dieter’s recent books include Net Zero: How we Stop Causing Climate Change (September 2020); The Carbon Crunch - revised and updated edition, Natural Capital - Valuing The Planet and Burn Out: the endgame for fossil fuels (2018).
Josh Littlejohn MBE
Founder
Social Bite
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Josh Littlejohn MBE
Founder
Kim Moran Hogg
Head of UK Regions
Vodafone
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Kim Moran Hogg
Head of UK Regions
Peter Mather
Group Regional President, Europe & Head of Country, UK
BP
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Peter Mather
Group Regional President, Europe & Head of Country, UK
Robert Peston
Journalist, Broadcaster and Founder, Speakers for Schools
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Robert Peston
Journalist, Broadcaster and Founder, Speakers for Schools
Robert Peston is ITV’s political editor, presenter of the politics show “Peston”, founder of the education charity Speakers for Schools, and vice president of Hospice UK. His latest book, “WTF?”, was described by the Financial Times as “mandatory reading” for anyone seeking to understand Brexit, Trump and the collapse of confidence in western liberalism. Peston has won more than 30 awards for his journalism, including Journalist of the Year and Scoop of the Year (twice) from the RTS.
Steve Phimister
Vice President Upstream
Shell UK
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Steve Phimister
Vice President Upstream
Prof. Russel Griggs OBE
Chair
South of Scotland Enterprise
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Prof. Russel Griggs OBE
Chair
Facilitator
Sally Magnusson
Broadcaster
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Sally Magnusson
Broadcaster
Sally is one of the best-known broadcasters in Scotland, presenting for BBC Scotland and Radio 4 across all areas of current affairs, politics and religion. Sally began her journalism career at The Scotsman, before moving into television. She quickly became an established BBC face, presenting The Daily Politics, Panorama and Songs of Praise. She worked temporarily for the World Service Television News and eventually settled in Glasgow, presenting Breakfast News on BBC Scotland
Book your tickets now
Wednesday Symposium & Dinner Only – £300 + VAT
Wednesday Symposium, Dinner & Thursday – £400 + VAT
Wednesday Dinner Only – £120 + VAT
Wednesday Dinner & Thursday Only – £300 + VAT
Wednesday Dinner Only, Table of 10. £1000 + VAT
Thursday Only (Full Day) – £190 + VAT
Thursday Only Young Professional ticket £125 + VAT
There are a range of partnership opportunities available, from being a Strategic or Associate Partner, to taking out exhibition space. Please contact Matt Lancashire matt.lancashire@scdi.org.uk or on 0141 222 9723 to discuss.
You can see a video of last year’s Forum below:
Downloads
SCDI 2019 Forum Programme
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Forum Contacts
Matt Lancashire
Deputy Chief Executive
SCDI
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Matt Lancashire
Deputy Chief Executive
T: 0141 222 9723
E: matt.lancashire@scdi.org.uk
Gareth Williams
Head of Policy
SCDI
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Gareth Williams
Head of Policy
T: 07917 103 997
E: gareth.williams@scdi.org.uk
Carol Anne Grady
Events Executive
SCDI
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Carol Anne Grady
Events Executive
E: carolanne.grady@scdi.org.uk
T: 0141 222 9729
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