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On Point: CMS Scotland’s Annual Business Conference

Posted: 20th September 2024

Driving Scotland’s Growth

3 October 2024 | EICC, Edinburgh

This year’s annual business conference will focus on driving Scotland’s growth.

The conference is designed for businesses from all sectors, and all sizes and the agenda will dive into the innovation, productivity and skills needed to support economic growth in Scotland.

Hosted by respected broadcaster and journalist Kirsty Wark.

Speakers include Louise Hellem, Chief Economist at the CBI, Mairi Spowage, Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute and James Withers, Author of the Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape in Scotland and former CEO, Scotland Food and Drink.

Our expert panel will discuss the elements needed to support growth in Scotland.

Jamie Grant – Managing Director, Corporate Banking, Barclays
Susie Lind – Managing Director UK, Bluefloat Energy
Liam Middleton – Deputy Director of Economic Development, University of Glasgow
Dame Susan Rice DBE – Chair, Scotland’s Forth Green Freeport.

Nisha Katona MBE and Lord Jack McConnell, our guest speakers will be In Conversation with Kirsty Wark.

If you want to find out more about how you can attend, please let us know here.

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