Conference Agenda

09:15 – 10:00

Networking and coffee before start, including an optional mindfulness session from 09:50.

10:00 – 10:10

Welcome and introduction.

10:10 – 10:30

Keynote speech from Tom Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, followed by questions.

10:30 – 11:15

Panel Discussion on social enterprise and community wealth building, moderated by Neil McInroy, and with panellists Tom Arthur, Calum MacPherson, Miriam Brett, Barbara Elborn and Brian Robertson-Fern.

11:15 – 11:30

People & Planet First featuring verified social enterprise, Darren Osborne from Braw Talent.

11:30 – 12:00

Coffee/Networking.

12:00 – 12:45

Social Enterprise Showcase will spotlight innovative leaders at various stages of their journey will share real-world insights, including; Alfie Iannetta from Tayside Upcycling & Craft Centre CIC, Cecilia Righini from Studio Lutalica, Craig McEwen from The Usual Place, Nyla Khan from Universal Truth and Victoria Pearce from Community Enterprise on the crisis service and experience.

12:45 – 13:45

Lunch.

13:45 – 14:00

High-energy TED style talk by Karis Gill from Social Stories Club.

14:00 – 14:30

Speech by First Minister, John Swinney MSP, followed by questions.

14:30 – 14:45

Comfort break.

14:45 – 16:00

Sceptics, Advocates, Asks, Promises – This dynamic session will be based on key priorities/themes to be proposed by delegates, and identifying actionable solutions to allow us to make the most of opportunities and address key barriers.

16:00 – 16:10

Next steps, and goodbyes!