- Scotland: the possible future

Economy - Energy & Climate - Public Services - Growth

Wednesday 23 September 2009, George Hotel, Edinburgh

Keynote Speakers:

Rt Hon Alex Salmond MP MSP, First Minister, Scottish Government

Rt Hon Jim Murphy MP, Secretary of State for Scotland

How can Scotland build a vibrant economy, tackle climate change and the energy challenge and ensure a future of growth, prosperity and opportunity?

This conference will examine some of the core challenges and opportunities facing the nation over the coming years and ask how we can best equip ourselves for a new and challenging era. This conference will cover some of the most important policy issues we face over the next decade in Scotland.

Speakers and topics include:

The economy and growth

Professor Sir James Mirrlees, Professor Emeritus at Cambridge University and member of the Council of Economic Advisors

The future of public services in Scotland

Professor Duncan Maclennan, Director of Centre for Housing Research, University of St Andrews

Democracy and accountability

Brian Taylor, Political Editor, BBC Scotland

Our role on the world stage

Dana Linnet, Principal Officer, US Consulate General Edinburgh

The energy prospects for Scotland within CO2 constraints

Professor Alex Kemp, Schlumberger Professor of Petroleum Economics, University of Aberdeen and member of the Council of Economic Advisors

Our search for the Scottish economic niche and globalisation

Gerry Rice, Deputy Director of the External Relations Department, International Monetary Fund

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