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SCOTTISH NORTH AMERICAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE INTERNATIONAL
July 7, 2014


AGENDA

THE 2014 INTERNATIONAL SCOTTISH DIASPORA CONFERENCE
SCOTLAND AND THE DIASPORA:
FORGING TIES THAT BIND


Roundtable Discussion
Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, July 7. 2014


9.00 – 9.30 Registration - Tea, coffee and pastries will be available

9.30 – 10.00 Welcome and introductions
Background to the conference and statement of objectives

Session One: A Foundation on Which to Build

10.00 – 11.00
The Scottish Perspective: Government and Business
Panel presentations followed by open discussion

11.00 – 11.15
Coffee Break

11.15 – 12.15
The Diaspora Perspective and International Networks
Panel presentations followed by open discussion

12.15 – 13.30
Lunch

Session Two: Maximising Engagement

13.30 – 14.00
Case studies on international engagement

14.00 – 15.15
Roundtable group discussions to identify the key issues and suggest content and structure of October conference

15.15 – 15.30
Coffee break

15.30 – 16.15
Summary of group discussions
Session Three: Conclusions

16.15 – 17.00
The leadership challenge for Scotland and its diaspora
Panel with open discussion

17.00 – 17.30
Conclusions and next steps

18.00 – 20.00
Reception at the Dovecot Studios


For further information, contact the ASF Office : 212 605 0338