On 1st December 2016, EDAS and SLAED host their first
joint conference for those leading Scotland’s economic development. The
conference is being held in partnership with Aberdeen City Council.
Set against a backdrop of economic and political change, the
event will bring together senior professionals to discuss how national
strategic aims are delivered locally to maximum impact. With change across
a range of scales, including Brexit, extra Holyrood powers, the
agencies’ review, budgetary challenges and City Region Deals, the
conference represents a timely and important opportunity for leaders in
Scotland’s economic development community to come together to collectively
consider this changing landscape and shape common action.
With insightful and engaging speakers from within and out
with Scotland, delegates will discuss, consider and contribute to policy and
practice that supports effective local leadership for delivering economic
development.
Speakers include:
Douglas Fraser (Conference Chair), Business and
Economic Editor, BBC Scotland
Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Business,
Innovation and Energy, Scottish Government
Councillor Jenny Laing, Leader, Aberdeen City
Council
Will Hutton, Principal, Hertford College, University
of Oxford
Jennifer Craw, Chief Executive and Board Director of
Opportunity North East, and Chair of Robert Gordon University
A first in Scotland, the conference offers prime networking
through EDAS and SLAED networks, drawing 100+ leaders from across public,
private, voluntary, political and academic spheres relating to economic
development decision making and implementation.
A joint dinner takes place on the evening of 1st December
with after dinner guest speaker. An ideal opportunity for more prime networking
in a relaxed environment.
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