Innovation districts, partnerships and communities of innovation
To conclude the Scottish programme of National Productivity Week, join the Scotland Productivity Forum and the IRT Digital Society and Economy at the University of Glasgow for an illuminating and insightful conference event: “Innovation, place and communities: innovation districts, partnerships and comunities of innovation”.
Social Sciences Hub
Date: Friday 01 December 2023
Time: 08:45 - 11:00
Venue: Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow, G11 6EW
Category: Conferences, Academic events
This event will focus on:
- What the challenges and opportunities are in enhancing productivity in Scotland at various scales and relative to specific places
- What new agendas are at play in different sectors and different localities
- What the practical experience is of building innovation communities in place
- What policy and regulation changes are needed to support and facilitate improved productivity
- What the role of innovation districts such as Glasgow City Innovation District and Glasgow Riverside Innovation District, and place-based organisations such as the Crichton Trust in Dumfries and business enterprise support in the Highlands & Islands
Agenda:
8:45 - 9:00: Arrival and registration
9:00 - 9:30: Presentations from speakers
9:30 - 10:00: Q&A discussion with audience
10:00 - 11:00: Networking and refreshments
Speakers:
- Michael King: Director of Economic Development, University of Glasgow
- Alisdair Gunn: Director of Glasgow City Innovation District
- Gwilym Gibbons: Chief Executive, The Crichton Trust
Additional speakers TBC
The Productivity Institute is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.