Conference Agenda

09:15 – 10:00

Networking and coffee before start, including an optional mindfulness session.

10:00 – 10:10

Welcome and introduction.

10:10 – 10:40

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

10:40 – 11:20

Panel Discussion on social enterprise and community wealth building, moderated by Neil McInroy, and with panellists Tom Arthur MSP, Calum MacPherson, Miriam Brett and potential speaker Barbara Elborn.

11:20 – 11:35

Coffee break.

11:35 – 12:20

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, and Victoria Pearce from Community Enterprise on the crisis service and experience.

12:20 – 12:30

People & Planet First and Showcase.

12:30 – 12:40

Action-Orientated Approaches – considering steps to take action.

12:40 – 13:25

Lunch.

13:25 – 13:35

Presentation – speaker to be confirmed.

13:35 – 15:50

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.

15:50 – 16:00

Goodbyes!