Global Inspiration, Local Action: Scaling Up Enterprise Education



  • Friday, 22/03/2024
  • 10:00 - 18:00
  • Catered

B1.11 Bessie Watson Lecture Room
Outreach Centre
The University of Edinburgh
9C Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8FP

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Event itinerary:

10:00 – 10:30 Morning Meet Up

Start the day with a warm cup of tea or coffee and engaging networking opportunities.

10:30 – 11:00 Opening Address: Embarking on the Enterprise Journey

Join us as we kick off the event with inspiring words from Teodora Handrea, the Edinburgh Innovation’s Lead Enterprise Executive and Ross Tuffee, an advisor to the Scottish Government and the author of the Entrepreneurial Campus reports.

11:00 – 12:00 Lessons in Enterprise: Insights from World-Class Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Explore the vibrant tapestry of global entrepreneurial ecosystems through engaging case studies, delving into their triumphs, trials, and transformative insights.

12:00 – 13:00 Networking Lunch

Grab some lunch with our esteemed guests while we get our entrepreneurial thinking caps on.

13:00 – 14:30 Lessons in Enterprise: Understanding and Adapting Exemplary Models

Engage in an interactive round-table discussion as we explore the most compelling case studies and review the strategies for integrating entrepreneurship into education.

14:30 – 14:45 Recharge and Reconnect

Recharge with a refreshing cup of tea or coffee before we head into the next session.

14:45 – 15:45 Lessons in Enterprise: Insights from Enterprise Educators UK

Gain valuable insights into effective strategies for implementing entrepreneurship education into the curriculum, leveraging support systems, and adopting best practices from Alison Price and David Bolton from Enterprise Educators UK.

15:45 – 16:00 Collaborate and Connect

Seize the opportunity to forge meaningful connections and exchange contacts in a dedicated networking interlude.

16:00 – 17:00 Lessons in Enterprise: How can we grow the Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem together?

Reflect on key takeaways from the case studies and the conference and join a discussion on how we can collaboratively incorporate these learnings into practice at Scottish institutions. 

17:00 – 18:00 Drinks Reception

Finish the day off with a relaxed drink reception, while continuing the day's conversations and networking in a casual atmosphere.



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