HIT Scotland Talent Conference

Voco Grand Central Hotel 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow

The HIT Scotland Talent Conference will take place at the voco Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow on Thursday 8th February 2024. The 2024 programme will bring you more inspirational and thought-provoking speakers, which will challenge you and your teams to think differently about your roles and your business and how as an industry we can […]

Tayside Transform Business Festival

Perth Concert Hall Mill Street, Perth

The Transform Business Festival is an event which connects entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses of all shapes and sizes over the course of a day. After the success of its launch in 2023 at the Science Centre Dundee, this year's event continues its tour of Tayside at Perth Concert Hall on 22 February 2024, focused on […]

Fife Tourism Conference 2024

Adam Smith Theatre Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy

The Fife Tourism Conference is back for 2024 with the theme of "developing new markets". Gain insights from experienced speakers and leaders, shaping the future of tourism in Scotland. Explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in our dynamic industry. Key events and highlights: Innovation and future trends: Find out where the Scottish tourism industry is […]

SCOTO – Scottish Community Tourism National Gathering & Learning Exchange

Cairndale Hotel English Street, Dumfries

Welcome to the much-anticipated return of the Scottish National Community Tourism Gathering! Following the resounding success of last year's event, hailed as the 'friendliest' conference by many attendees, we're thrilled to announce that this year's gathering is heading to the "Queen of the South", Dumfries. Meet us at the Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries where we'll celebrate […]

Scottish Tourism Month 2024: The Signature Conference

P&J Live East Burn Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

March is dedicated to Scottish Tourism Month; an opportunity to amplify the voice of the tourism and hospitality industry, recognising its enormous contribution to Scotland and highlighting the support it needs to overcome the immense challenges it faces to grow sustainably. The flagship event of Scottish Tourism Month, The Signature Conference, will explore these themes […]

Scotland’s Marine Tourism Conference 2024

The Waterside Ardrossan Road, West Kilbride

Part of the national Scottish Tourism Month Programme and proudly sponsored by North Ayrshire Council, this is not just Sail Scotland members, everyone related to the industry is welcome to come together, learn, and network with others. The event is for everyone with an interest in the marine tourism sector; whether it’s the delivery, skills, […]

Navigating the Business Landscape

In this webinar, we will bring together 3 successful women in business to share insights, discuss the challenges currently facing women-led businesses and importantly, chat about tips to build confidence, celebrate success, address barriers, and explore the importance of community. The session will explore: Whether Scotland is a good place to be a woman in […]

VisitScotland Connect 2024

P&J Live East Burn Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

VisitScotland Connect 2024 will be taking place at the P&J Live Aberdeen on April 17-18, 2024. VisitScotland Connect 2023 marked our first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic. The new workshop style format helped 175 tourism businesses connect with over 250 tour operators and travel advisors representing 23 countries. Our 2024 event will follow the […]

Tasting Tayside & Fife 2024

Discovery Point Riverside Drive, Dundee

Bringing together outstanding producers from Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perthshire, this is a networking event that allows guests to experience world class local food and drink and find out more about how to stock it. The event allows for informal conversations to help facilitate understanding between fantastic local producers and buyers (chefs, retailers, distributors etc). […]

Recruiting, Training & Retaining Staff – Monitor Farms Programme

Charleton Farm Montrose

This Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Tuesday 21 May 2024 at Charleton Fruit Farm and Arbikie Distillery. The focus of the meeting is on recruiting, training and retaining staff. Registration is at 10am at Charleton Fruit Farm with the meeting starting at 10.30am and lunch will be provided. Graeme and Lisa from Charleton will […]

Ready, Steady, Grow: How to Expand Your Business

This workshop will take place online via Zoom. Joining instructions will be shared with you once you have reserved your space. Ready to accelerate your business growth but unsure where to begin? Look no further than our Ready Steady Grow workshop focused on accelerating business growth. Led by experienced business advisers, this session is designed […]

Inch Cape Supply Chain Expo

Forth Ports Leith Cruise Terminal Ocean Drive, Edinburgh

After more than 12 years in development, the project is assembling its Tier 1 contractors ready to start full construction. The Inch Cape team is keen to ensure UK companies are well-placed to bid for contracts with their Tier 1s and would like to welcome the local supply chain to a face-to-face event held over […]

ICA (International Cooperative Alliance) CCR Europe Research Conference

University of Dundee Old Hawkhill, Dundee

The School of Business of the University of Dundee is proud to announce that the next ICA CCR Conference will be held from 24 until 26 June 2024 in Dundee, Scotland. Held annually, the conference is the key European research conference of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA).  It brings together some of the world’s leading […]

Is it too soon to talk about the C word?

Pathhead Farm Forfar Road, Kirriemuir

Join us for an exciting joint networking event with Appetite for Angus at the Pathhead Farm Shop and Café. This event is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and businesses in your community and to kickstart your business's Christmas plans. Learn about upcoming events hosted by both Business Gateway and Appetite for Angus, and […]

Telling Your Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability Story

Kinclune Estate Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Forfar

The next Angus Agritourism Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Thursday 22nd August at Kinclune Estate, Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 5HX The focus of the meeting is on 'Telling Your Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability Story'. We will hear from Monitor Farmer Aylwin Pillai on the progress of the build of their new wedding […]

Learning Journey to IKM Testing UK Ltd, Aberdeen – Lean Transformation

IKM Testing UK Peregrine Road, Westhill

This informal half day session will paint a picture of how IKM Testing UK Ltd has transformed its business by adopting lean thinking across everything it does. Although still a work in progress, the adoption of lean thinking has been the springboard for cultural change across the business, has made it more profitable and enabled […]

Maximising Trade Show Success

Strathmore Rugby Club Inchmacoble Park, Forfar

Are you looking to exhibit at trade shows in the UK or overseas? This workshop will teach you proven strategies to maximise your participation through pre-event, on-site, and post-event tactics. These tips will help you capitalise on your participation, meet your target audience, and stand out from competitors. With over 25 years of experience in […]

Cookery Schools, an opportunity for Agritourism?

Westerton Farmers Laurencekirk

Westerton Farm is investigating setting up a cookery school as part of being one of the Agritourism Monitor Farmers. Fiona Smith and Caroline Millar are travelling to Ireland mid September to visit Ballymalloe Cookery School. Ballymaloe is one of the most famous Cookery Schools in Europe and is also a working farm providing real 'farm […]

Agri Innovation & Insights Event – James Hutton Institute

James Hutton Institute Invergowrie

Welcome to the Agri - Innovation & Insights Event hosted by the James Hutton Institute (JHI). Join us for a day filled with exciting discussions, innovative ideas, and insightful presentations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with like-minded individuals. Come be a part of this unique event that […]

Transforming Our Towns: How Digitisation is Driving Local Economic Growth

In today's fast-paced world, digitisation is not just a buzzword—it's the driving force behind economic growth, efficiency, and scalability. Our local economy is experiencing a remarkable transformation, fueled by digital advancements that are reshaping industries, creating jobs, and fostering a new era of prosperity. Event Highlights Explore Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions: Discover how local businesses are […]