We are still adding to the agenda. An email will be sent to all registered participants prior to the event, allowing them to select their preferred event track.

Welcome & Opening (10:00) Nick Fannin – Head of Bright Red Triangle

Keynote Address (10:05) – Developing the Entrepreneurial Campus Prof. Ross Tuffee (Co-author of Entrepreneurial Campus Blueprint)

A keynote speech exploring the vision and strategy behind Scotland’s Entrepreneurial Campus initiative and its role in shaping the future of enterprise education.

Morning Breakout Sessions (Choose One Track)

Policy Track

10:40 – Entrepreneurial Identity - John Keogh, The Ootsider
A deep dive into the entrepreneurial mindset and identity development.

11:20 – Negotiating Your Route to Funds - Leonardo Binetti, AraBat and BRT Entrepreneur in Residence
Understanding the various funding routes available for startups and scale-ups.

12:00 – Start for Future - Nick Fannin & Chris Cramphorn
An insightful presentation on collaborative opportunities through Start for Future.

Curriculum & Active Learning Track

10:40 – Entrepreneurial Policy in Curriculum & Playboxes, Rosemary Allford & Chris Cramphorn
Implementing policy to shape entrepreneurial education.

11:20 – Applied Management in PFA Scotland, Stephen Robertson (TBS/SFA)
Insights into applied management in Scottish professional football.

12:00 – Active Learning for Entrepreneurs, Claire Garden & Jackie Brodie (TBS/Applied Sciences)
Engaging learning strategies for entrepreneurship education.

🥗 Lunch Break 12:30 -13:30

Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Choose One Track)

Policy Track

13:30 – Sustainability & Ethical Finance, Miles Weaver (Edinburgh B Corps 500)
Exploring the role of sustainability and ethical finance in entrepreneurial ventures.

14:10 – SDG5: The Living Lab, Lynne Cadenhead, Angela Scott, & Emma Ives
A discussion on the impact of living labs in entrepreneurial education and research.

14:50 – Evaluation Predictive Modelling And Decision Support Of The Cycle
Industry Business Intelligence Spin-out, Max Chipulu, Ben Sebian and Eoin Plant O'Toole, CBISS

Curriculum & Active Learning Track

13:30 – Entrepreneurial Identity: An Introduction to Freelancing, Pete Mclean
Understanding the freelance economy and entrepreneurial mindset.

14:10 – Advisory App for Freelancers, Holly Patrick (TBS), Alistair Lawson & Paul Lapok (SCEBE)
A digital solution for freelancers supported by Creative Scotland & BECTU.

14:50 – Jo Macfarlane, award winning Candle Maker, Developing the Entrepreneurial identity, Discussion with Rosemary Allford and Jo Macfarlane

15.20 - Round up and Call to action, Dean of the Business School

15.30 - Networking and close

A chance to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and policymakers.