The first live, Made in Scotland discussion and networking event will take place from 8am until approximately 11am on Wednesday the 20th of June 2012 at Highland’s Colourgalv Centre in Cumbernauld.
The most vibrant events of this type have strong involvement from participants and our view is that a significant proportion of attendees should be able to contribute a dynamic five minute piece on a crucial question for manufacturers in Scotland to be answered in relation to their firm.
For the initial even the following question has been set;
‘Has Scotland lost its crown as a nation of superior innovators?’
We expect the format will invoke and facilitate a generous helping of energetic and engaging dialogue for everyone attending, with ample feedback.
The agenda would be as follows, assuming 15 speakers at the initial event-
Welcome and introduction – 15 minutes
Contributor Sessions – 40 minutes (8 x 5 minutes each)
Break and refreshments – 20 minutes
Contributor Sessions (continued) – 35 minutes (7 x 5 minutes each)
Conclusion/s and Open discussion – 30 minutes
Walkthrough of the Host Factory/ workplace (Optional) – 30 minutes
In keeping with the ethos of our group, this subject has been chosen to encourage stimulating, manufacturer-based discussion to the extent that all those attending will have an opportunity to not only receive meaningful information for future consideration, but contribute as well. All participants are encouraged to engage strongly with their fellow attendees, to listen, debate, advise and share on matters of real concern.
At the very least, all participants will benefit from the opportunity to network and interact with companies in a contiguous industry sector, but it is anticipated that the take home utility of this and subsequent events will have even greater significance. In contrast to other unfocussed, passive events you might have experienced in the past, the real value of this event will be driven by the passion, engagement and insight of those attending.
Already there has been a gratifying level of interest in the event so far from leading individuals from a wide range of Scottish manufacturing firms.
Anyone who wishes to attend should Martin Calvert at Martin.Calvert@RAD.co.uk or by telephone – 0141 776 4200.
This is a necessary step to ensure that the event is not oversubscribed, and to guarantee that the overwhelming majority of attendees are from a strong manufacturing background
RAD Software
