Scotland Policy Conferences

Developing Scotland’s telecoms infrastructure: investment, regulation and meeting future needs

Morning, Tuesday, 2^nd April 2019
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DW

Keynote Speakers: Brendan Dick, Chair, Scotland, Openreach ; Fraser McKinlay, Controller of Audit & Director of Performance Audit and Best Value, Audit Scotland; Melissa Giordano, Deputy Director for Mobile Infrastructure & Spectrum, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport ; Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands and Clive Carter, Director of Strategy, Ofcom

Improving provision for children in care and care leavers: multi-agency working, developing the workforce and support for those leaving care

Morning, Wednesday, 3^rd April 2019
The Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ

Keynote Speakers: Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Children and Young People and Jimmy Paul, Co-Chair of Workforce, Journey Group, Independent Care Review

Paul Wheelhouse MSP

Policy priorities for renewables in Scotland: investment, planning, technology and developing offshore energy sources

Morning, Wednesday, 24^th April 2019
Central Edinburgh

Guest of Honour: Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands

Dr Dame Denise Coia

Priorities for children’s mental health services in Scotland: improving access, developing the workforce and the future for policy

Morning, Thursday, 25^th April 2019
Central Edinburgh

Keynote Speaker: Dr Dame Denise Coia, Chairperson, Children and Young People’s Mental Health Taskforce

Next steps for Scotland’s city region deals: developing partnerships, delivering key projects and supporting economic development across Scotland

Morning, Thursday, 23^rd May 2019
Central Edinburgh

Keynote Speakers: Neil MacLennan, Head of City Deals and Local Government, Scotland Office ; Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader and City Convener for Inclusive Economic Growth, Glasgow City Council and Dr Morag Watt, Cities Team Leader, The Scottish Government

In Production

Scotland Policy Conferences is planning a very full programme for the next 12 months.

Please give us a ring on 01344 864796 or email email info@forumsupport.co.uk to discuss future conferences.

We'd be happy to share ideas on areas to focus on, speaker suggestions, and other ways of getting involved.