Scotland’s aerospace and defence industries employ more than 30,000 people in around 180 local companies. It is key part of the Scottish economy and makes a significant contribution to research, attracting international investment and providing highly skilled jobs.

The sector faces many challenges over the next five years: the publication of the Defence and Security Spending Review, increasing need for more sustainable aviation, changing nature of security needs, increasing global competition and more

This timely conference, sponsored by Selex Galileo and in association with A|D|S Scotland, brings together senior industry leaders and experts for an insightful discussion on how the sector will meet the challenges that lie ahead.

• What are Scotland's key strengths? How can they keep the sector in Scotland and attract new entrants?

• What are the Scottish sector’s key strengths? And how can they leverage more investment and encourage more growth?

• What are the key issues for your company in the next 5 years and how will your company respond?

• How best can the public sector contribute?

…And what future does the industry want for itself and how can this be secured?

Book now to take part in this important debate join our expert speakers including:

• Jim Waddell, UNITE
• Rees Ward, CEO, ADS
• Robin Southwell, CEO, EADS UK
• Crawford Gillies, Chairman, Scottish Enterprise
• Marcello Grassi, Head of Technology, Spirit Aerosystems Europe
• Charles Thompson, Communications Director, BAE Systems Surface Ships
• Angela Mathis, CEO, ThinkTank Maths

Bill Jamieson, Executive Editor of The Scotsman, will chair the conference.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Information & Fees

We are pleased to offer the best value conferences rates in Scotland:

Rate £89 + VAT

Fees include refreshments and exclusive access to the Post Conference Reports.

Key Speaker: See speaker list above
Venue: The Scotsman Head Office, Edinburgh (Map Details)
Time: 03 March 2011, at 12:15