National Economic Forum: May 2017
Programme for the 18th National Economic Forum, taking place on 12 May 2017.
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Changing Scotland: Growing Scotland's Economy
10:15 – 11:00 Registration open from 10:15 AM
11:00 – 11:05 Mr Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy welcomes delegates and introduces the First Minister
11:05 – 11:20 First Minister Opening Address
11:20 – 11:35 Business keynote address – Mark Gregory, Chief Economist EY
11:35 - 12:15 Q&A Panel with First Minister and Mark Gregory, facilitated by Mr Wheelhouse
12:15 - 13:00 Networking Lunch
13:00 - 14:20 Discussion groups – led by Minister / business leader
- Transitioning to a Low Carbon Economy
- The Future of Energy in Scotland
- Enterprise and Skills review: A Strategic Plan to Deliver Inclusive Growth and Greater Productivity
- The Implications of the UK Vote to Leave the EU for Scotland’s Economic Prosperity and Future Trade
14:20 - 14:30 Mr Brown MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work, keynote speech
14:30 – 15:00 Ministerial Panel facilitated by Mr Wheelhouse
- Cabinet Secretary for Economy Jobs and Fair Work, Keith Brown MSP
- Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP
- Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham MSP
- Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe, Michael Russell MSP
15:00 Close
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