With its central geography, mixed economy and broad base of academic, professional expertise and active developments, Tayside is a great place to exploit this ongoing economic transformation as we address climate change and post Covid recovery. At this event we are focussing on: Clean Energy (wind to small scale green hydrogen generation) Green agri-tech and […]
What is Sourcing Scotland? Sourcing Scotland is a national event designed to grow sales of Scottish produce by bringing together buyers and suppliers from across Scotland to do business across the retail, wholesale, hospitality, and independent sectors. If you're looking to grow your business beyond your local area, then come along and meet the people […]
The first Angus Community Development Conference will take place on Wednesday 25 October at the Reid Hall, Forfar. This is a free event is open to all community groups and organisations within Angus to share, learn and network with other delegates. A range of speakers will showcase exemplar ideas, highlight support and funding guidance and […]
The Scottish Tourism Alliance’s Autumn Conference will bring together leading voices and experts from a broad range of sectors for a day packed with speaker presentations, panel sessions and plenty of opportunities to catch up with colleagues and create new connections. The programme has been designed to support and empower the tourism and hospitality industry, […]
Appetite for Angus is running ‘A Taste of Angus Food and Drink Festival’ in the first week of November. We’re delighted to host a networking event, bringing together food and drink professionals in Angus, including producers and hospitality industry members. Hear from Carol Saunders, Head of Insight for Scotland Food & Drink, as she explores […]
Take a seat at our ground-breaking roundtable! The E-Commerce Trade Commission (ECT-C) - organized by the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is the first of its kind in the UK and aims to develop solutions that encourage small and SMEs to engage in international online trade. What is it? The ECT-C, launched in […]
The emerging revolution of Industry 5.0 sees businesses using technology to enhance workplace processes and increase business resilience whilst respecting our people and planet. Automating processes can help to free up time for innovative thinking and allow time to deliver improved value-based services. It would also allow workers to become more agile and flexible in […]
Funding Socials is an inspiring in-person event series designed for charity and social enterprise leaders looking for fresh ideas and connections to help boost income generation. At this Funding Social in Dundee, Social Investment Scotland will be joined by The National Lottery Community Fund and the Circle. We will be highlighting opportunities to boost your […]
Are you struggling to recruit and retain staff? Do you want to explore strategies to upskill and retain your employees through funded training? Join us to learn about the support available in your local region, empowering you to strategically recruit, skillfully retrain, and effectively retain top-tier talent. Collaborating with our professional partners, you will gain insight […]
Located in the heart of the Fife countryside, near Cupar, The Rings offers self-catering accommodation with advanced accessibility features. Owner Moira Henderson is a passionate advocate for inclusive tourism and has developed innovative approaches to make her accommodations fully accessible. Come along to this informal event to witness firsthand Moira's ingenious approach to accessibility, and […]
Join industry colleagues at the ETAG Conference 2024 – the “must attend” event for everyone with an interest in Edinburgh’s visitor economy. This year’s conference programme will include updates on Edinburgh’s visitor economy activity and developments. It will also highlight the latest tourism trends and insights. The much loved "spotlight sessions" are still a firm […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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). […]
