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The Scotsman Conferences gives the people who matter a space to debate public policy, hear new ideas and contribute to policy-making.

They address the big questions facing the nation:

How can Scotland build on its strengths - in renewable energy, life sciences, culture, and much more?

How can its cities and wealth creators fight back from the damage inflicted by the financial crisis? 

How does Scotland cope with an ageing population or pay for a transport infrastructure that matches the needs of a highly-mobile 21st century population?

The Scotsman Conferences are not predictable talking-shops that lead nowhere. The most authoritative speakers are challenged to get right to the heart of the big issues. Delegates  make an active contribution and each conference report comes with practical recommendations for change.

The EVent: Powering Scotland through Electric Vehicle Technology
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Can electric vehicles overcome the barriers - of high costs and anxiety over the distances they cover - and become the norm on our roads? This high-level event looks at an innovative test project led by Jewel & Esk College - and asks how schemes...
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A Question of Independence: How will the referendum work?
A Question of Independence: How will the referendum work?Book now

The debate over Scotland's constitutional future has well and truly begun and Scotland's national newspaper, The Scotsman, will be at the heart of the discussion as it unfolds over the next few months.
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Economics of Renewables [CLOSED]
Economics of Renewables [CLOSED] 

Renewable energy has been hailed as the key component of Scotland's economic future - but can the Scottish Government's high hopes truly be realised? The Scotsman Conferences has pulled together a formidable line-up of speakers to take a forensi...
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Markets: Where to from here? £500B Challenge Investment Event [CLOSED]
Markets: Where to from here? £500B Challenge Investment Event [CLOSED] 

The Scotsman is hosting an unmissable investment event in Edinburgh this autumn. Five of the leading investment houses whose funds under management total more than £500 billion will be debating: Where now for financial markets?

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Scottish Universities: the next five years [CLOSED]
Scottish Universities: the next five years [CLOSED] 

The Scotsman Conferences, in association with Universities Scotland, are hosting the first post-election conference which will examine in depth the challenges – and opportunities – facing Scotland’s universities over the next five years.
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The future of policing in Scotland: a single force or local policing? [CLOSED]
The future of policing in Scotland: a single force or local policing? [CLOSED] 

The Scottish Government is about to make one of the most momentous decisions in a generation of public service delivery. This event in partnership with COSLA will give everyone with a stake in the future direction of Scotland’s public services a...
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A New College for the Edinburgh City Region [CLOSED]
A New College for the Edinburgh City Region [CLOSED] 

This landmark event will allow Jewel & Esk College and Stevenson College to outline why they think the merger of both institutions is the way forward for the college sector in Edinburgh.

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A New Parliament - What Does it Mean for Scotland? [CLOSED]
A New Parliament - What Does it Mean for Scotland? [CLOSED] 

The election is over. The fourth session of the Scottish Parliament is underway and a new government is getting down to business. But what are the new administration's priorities?
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The Scotsman Leaders' Debate [CLOSED]
The Scotsman Leaders' Debate [CLOSED] 

The Scotsman Leaders' Debate is a unique opportunity to hear Alex Salmond, Annabel Goldie, Tavish Scott and Iain Gray make their case ahead of the May election.

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What Future for Aerospace and Defence Industries in Scotland? [CLOSED]
What Future for Aerospace and Defence Industries in Scotland? [CLOSED] 

Scotland’s aerospace and defence industries employ more than 30,000 people. At this conference senior industry leaders and experts will discuss how the sector will meet the challenges that lie ahead.
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The Taxing Question: What Fiscal Powers Does Scotland Need? [CLOSED]
The Taxing Question: What Fiscal Powers Does Scotland Need? [CLOSED] 

This Scotsman Conference, in association with Reform Scotland, brings together some of the sharpest thinkers from all sides of the debate in a must-attend event that looks at the whole range of proposals on fiscal policy.
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Edinburgh City Summit [CLOSED]
Edinburgh City Summit [CLOSED] 

Over the next three years, the City of Edinburgh Council will have to make cuts of at least £90 million. This huge challenge will have an impact on city services. The City Summit is an opportunity to join the key influencers and have your say.
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Shopping for Growth [CLOSED]
Shopping for Growth [CLOSED] 

In association with the Scottish Retail Consortium.

The retail sector accounts for 10 per cent of the Scottish workforce and 11 per cent of the country's annual turnover.
What are the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead?
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Can the Green Economy Deliver for Scotland? [CLOSED]
Can the Green Economy Deliver for Scotland? [CLOSED] 

The green economy is hailed as the saviour of Scotland's economy. But can it deliver the tens of thousands of jobs promised or is the government just putting a green spin on existing policies?
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Growth Summit 2010 [CLOSED]
Growth Summit 2010 [CLOSED] 

In his keynote address Jack Perry warned against any belief that the recession was over - and said there were still tough times ahead. However, he tempered this by saying that there was good news alongside the bad news.
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Edinburgh: The Next 5 Years [CLOSED]
Edinburgh: The Next 5 Years [CLOSED] 

The first event from Scotsman Conferences was held at The Hub on 22nd Feb.

With the central theme of 'there's nothing we can't do', delegates debated the best way to take Edinburgh forward.
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