Young People at the Heart Sustainable Economic Growth - 7th March

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Summary

Join us for an action-packed and transformative event – Powering Futures Live: Young People at the Heart Sustainable Economic Growth. This is your chance to actively engage with the next generation of leaders and the forward-thinking businesses driving positive change. 

Kickstart your day with dynamic voices and visionary leaders who are shaping our economic future within the Edinburgh region.  Hear first-hand from young pioneers leading the charge in their fields and from businesses committed to making a real impact. We will especially focus on the amazing opportunities emerging in the region,  how do they resonate with the next generation and how can we develop and retain the talent.  

This event is being structured in a way to ensure we aren’t creating an echo chamber of opinions. We want to bring people to the fore who are already embracing good practices and give all attendees an opportunity to share β€―the real-time differences they are making. We aim to engage with a wide business audience as well as teachers and young people to ensure that a depth of conversation will lead to ongoing change. 

Event Highlights

Inspirational Panels:

Young trailblazers and influential business leaders who are revolutionising workplace innovation, talent development, and sustainability. 

Networking Opportunities:

Forge strong relationships with like-minded business leaders in the region and organisations passionate about developing the future workforce and promoting sustainable practices.

Thought-Provoking Discussions:

Exploring the critical connection between our future regional economic prosperity and the empowerment of the younger generation. 

Why Attend?

Gain Insight:

Discover the latest trends in talent development and workplace culture from the perspectives of young leaders. 

Drive Innovation:

Implement sustainable practices and visionary approaches into your business strategy. 

Make an Impact:

Contribute to the conversation that will shape the future of our economy and society and maximise the energy transition opportunities.

Timing

Session

Speakers

8:45-9am

Welcome

Bruce Walker

PwC (Jason Morris or Gemma Jones) 

Jen Tempany (Powering Futures)


9:30am

Panel Discussion  

25m discussion and 20 min questions from the floor 

Chaired by Bruce Walker 

Speakers:

Claire Thomson (Teacher, Portobello HS)  

Dylin Izatt (Lothian) 

Jocelyn Harcus (Sheila Fleet Jewellery) 

Zac Mooney (Scottish Water)

Sarah Garvin (Jacobs)  


10:15am

Coffee and Discussion  

Each group facilitated by a YP and business rep  


11:15am

Feedback from the panel discussions 

Feedback provided by YP  


11:55am

Closing Remarks

Gemma Jones, PwC