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Tuesday

8 Oct 2024

Peer Works

Productivity Matters 2024: Innovate | Adapt | Thrive

9:30am
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh

open-to-all

At our annual hybrid conference, you will learn directly from pioneers, innovators and experts who have tried something new to develop innovative business and to work smarter.

The event will be delivered in partnership with the Edinburgh Napier University and The Productivity Institute Scotland Forum.

Recent years have demonstrated that innovation and adaptability are essential for thriving in a rapidly changing world. But how can organisations foster a culture of innovation and sustainable growth? What strategies can be implemented to remain agile and resilient in the face of ongoing challenges? How can AI and leadership help your business succeed? This year’s conference aims to answer these critical questions and provide strategies for success.

You will take away practical tips and knowledge to help you increase your business efficiency, stimulate new ideas about how to do things and to increase engagement with your team and customers. You will also have the opportunity to network with peers.

Whether you’re an SME or a social enterprise, or working within the public or third sectors, our conference will support you to power up your productivity.

List of Speakers
  • Jo Anne Chidley, Founder, Reposit and The Beauty Kitchen
  • Roan Lavery, CEO, FreeAgent
  • Jordan Kay, Head of Innovation & Growth, Connect Three
  • Don Ledingham, Co-CEO, Ceannas
  • Martin Lambie, Director, OCA Studio
  • Nathalie Agnew, Managing Director, Muckle Media
  • Calum McDonald, Engagement & Participation Lead, Scottish AI Alliance
  • Dawn McAra-Hunter, Programme Manager, Scottish AI Alliance
  • Professor Bridgette Wessels, Social Inequalities, University of Glasgow, Co-lead The Productivity Institute Scotland Forum
  • Professor Alessandro Rosiello, Chair of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Edinburgh Business School, Director of Innovation of the new Edinburgh Futures Institute.
Agenda

09.30 Registrations & Networking

09.55 Welcome

10.10 Panel discussion: Strategies to support sustainable growth: planning for productivity

10.55 Comfort Break

11.00 Workshop with Ceannas: From Poolside to Product – The Evolution of the Culture Footprint

11.45 Coffee Break

12.05 Case study: Muckle Media – business culture and people

12.20 Case study: OCA Studio – employee ownership, communities and innovation

12.35 Group discussion

13.05  Networking Lunch

13.55 Workshop with the Scottish AI Alliance: AI has nothing to do with me! (and other myths)

14.40 Coffee Break

15.00 Case study : Connect Three – growth and AI

15.15 Case study: FreeAgent – from start up to acquisition

15.30 Group discussion

16.00  Insights from the day

16.30 Close