Excellence Through Enterprise

3 Day International Conference

This free international conference will bring together leading practitioners, policy makers and people from across the globe who are passionate about delivering enterprising education for all children and young people.

The conference aims:

  • To showcase Scotland’s comprehensive approach and commitment to enterprise in education through national and local exemplification.
  • To network and exchange practices with international partners from EU and beyond.
  • To demonstrate how Scotland is better preparing young people for the world of work and their place in a globalised society.

The Conference will begin on Sunday evening with a welcome reception at Edinburgh Castle.

Day 1

The conference will see keynote speakers including the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Fiona Hyslop MSP and a range of workshops and showcases.

Day 2

This will give delegates the opportunity to visit local schools and colleges to see Scotland’s comprehensive approach to enterprise in education first hand.  A formal dinner and Ceilidh with traditional Scottish country dancing will be held in the evening.

Day 3

The final day of the conference will include further workshops, showcases, keynote speakers and a range of planning and reflection opportunities for delegates.

* Further information on conference programme and accommodation will be available shortly.