ILG SYMPOSIUM 2024
THE CONFERENCE
A CONFERENCE FOR BUSINESS LEADERS FROM ALL SECTORS
Scotland’s first Industry Leadership (ILG) Symposium will now take place on Wednesday 25th September 2024 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). Registration from 09:00 conference starts 09:30 to 16:30.
The day long programme (below) designed by the ILG Chairs working group includes a combination of presentations and ILG videos that will provide the audience with insights into the priorities and focus for Scotland’s 15 key business sectors. It will also feature presentations and panel discussions with politicians and business leaders from across Scotland’s economy.
Open to all, this conference presents an excellent opportunity to be involved in a ‘strategic think tank’ for industry and to network with business leaders from a variety of sectors, including government.
The overarching core purpose of the symposium is to;
Enhance knowledge: exchange information with fellow ILG sectors.
Showcase best practice/innovative thinking: sharing knowledge across sectors.
Collaborate: create a network across the ILG sectors.
Identify clear actions: what can the industry do for itself and working collectively, towards maximising and unlocking potential.
ILG SYMPOSIUM 2024
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SCENE SETTING AND OUTLOOK
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Networking | |
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Introduction and outline of the day |
David Allfrey Symposium Host |
| 09:40 – 09:55 | ILG Forum Co-Chair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks | Kate Forbes MSP
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic Co-Chair ILG Forum |
| 09:55 – 10:00 | ILG video presentations |
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| 10:00 – 10:20 | A perspective on the future economic outlook post-election (and in advance of the Scottish elections) The trends and challenges and areas of opportunity for Scotland | Prof. Graeme Roy Professor of Economics, University of Glasgow. Chair of the Scottish Fiscal Commission |
CONNECT, COLLABORATE, INNOVATE AND SUCCEED
| 10:20 – 10:30 | ILG sector video presentations |
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| 10:30 – 10:50 | Enabling business and academic collaborations to grow the bottom line and innovate |
Laura Goodfellow Fiona Connor |
SECRETS OF SUCCESS
| 10:50 – 11:00 | ILG sector video presentations |
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| 11:00 – 11:15 | Secrets of our success: Keynote Speaker |
Stuart Cassells |
| 11:15 – 11:45 |
Panel Session 1 – Exploring the secrets of success Exploring the secrets behind successful companies or entrepreneurs. An insight into the reasons, tactics and initiatives that have helped companies grow. What can we learn from best practice in the use of data; growing international trade and market expansion; developing new products or using online channels. A range of companies and entrepreneurs share their experiences. |
Moderator Panellists Paul Winstanley Mark Stead Dr. Jeanette Forbes |
COMFORT BREAK
VIEW FROM THE TOP
| 12:00 – 12:05 | Panel introductions | |
| 12:05 – 12:45 |
Panel session 2- Are we delivering for Scotland? A discussion with Government Ministers, MPs, officials and agencies on the delivery of economic plans; exploring where policy priorities currently lie and how to make policy more effective. How can Government and business work better together – and what can businesses do better between sectors. |
Ivan McKee MSP Minister for Public Finance Jane Morrison-Ross Dr Poonam Malik, FRSE, FRSB Angus MacDonald MP |
LUNCH & NETWORKING
LEADERSHIP AND SKILLS
| 13:45 – 13:50
13:50 – 14:00 |
Welcome back
EICC presentation |
David Allfrey
Marshall Dallas |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | ILG sector video presentations |
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| 14:10 – 14:25 | The Skills Review: Keynote Speaker | James Withers Owner JR Withers Advisory |
| 14:25 – 14:55 |
Panel Session 3 – Do we really know the skills business owners and leaders of the future need to ensure they can maximise the opportunities of the next decade. What actions do Government, stakeholders and businesses need to take to help them achieve this? What is industry already doing to prepare the future workforce and what are the most effective mechanisms for sharing best practice for businesses in particular sectors and of different sizes |
Moderator Audrey Cumberford Panellists Graeme Dey, MSP Emma Simpson |
| 14:55 – 15:00 | ILG sector video presentations |
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TIME FOR A TEA BREAK
TOWARDS NET ZERO
| 15:20 – 15:30 | ILG sector video presentations |
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| 15:30 – 15:45 | Cutting Edge Technology: Keynote speaker |
Chris Courtney |
| 15:45 – 16:20 |
Panel Session 4 – A practical look at net zero innovations and a discussion on what can be done to drive workplace and business model innovation to assist with a just transition to net zero. What behaviours do we need to change as businesses in the transition to net zero and what facilitates and impedes innovations in the net zero journey? |
Moderator. Alison McRae Panellists Anthony Burns Paul Easto Ron Fraser Jennifer Phin
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ILG CO-CHAIR AND CONFERENCE HOST REFLECTIONS
| 16:20 – 16:25 |
What Next? – New partnerships/collaborations New ILGs |
Nora Senior
Co-Chair ILG Forum |
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Wrap – Up & Close |
Symposium Host |
ILG SYMPOSIUM 2024
SPEAKERS
Kate Forbes MSP
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, Co-Chair of the ILG Chairs Forum
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Fiona Connor
HR Manager; Glen Mhor Hotel & Apartments, Uile-bheist Distillery & Brewery
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Dr Poonam Malik
Chair and Co-Founder, Microplate Dx Ltd; Board Member, Scottish Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland
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ILG SYMPOSIUM 2024
EXHIBITORS
