The Courier Business Conference
The Courier Business Conference 2025: Powering Scotland’s creative economy
The Courier Business Conference, in partnership with Henderson Loggie returns with a fresh focus: the creative economy and its transformative potential in Tayside, Fife and Stirling.
Hosted within the new virtual production studio at The Big Real, Water’s Edge in Dundee, this year’s event brings together pioneers of gaming, music, fashion, design, media, and digital innovation to explore the future of one of Scotland’s fastest-growing sectors.
Our business conference will include three curated sessions, bringing together leading voices and practical insights:
Session 1 – Creating the future, Realtime: with Chris van der Kuyl CBE, FRSE
This session introduces the revolutionary work happening at the Big Real, water’s Edge Dundee. Discover how emerging technologies are unlocking new creative possibilities – and commercial potential – for Scotland and beyond.
Session 2 – Monetising creativity in Scotland: panel discussion hosted by The Courier Editor, David Clegg
This session will explore the realities of building a sustainable, profitable business in the creative industries – from media and music to tech and storytelling. Interactive session with questions from audience members.
Session 3 – Keynote with Geoff Ellis, chief executive of DF Concerts
As Chief Executive of DF Concerts, Geoff has played a defining role in shaping Scotland’s live music scene over the past 40 years, working with everyone from Oasis to Beyoncé. He’ll share insights from his remarkable career and the business of bringing world-class events to life.
Key Dates
| 24 Jun 2025 | The Courier Business Conference |
Itinerary
| 08:15: | Arrival, registration, breakfast and networking |
| 09:30: | Welcome |
| 09:45: | Sessions commence |
| 13:00: | Conference closes, followed by lunch |
Conference Speakers
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Session 1 - Chris van der Kuyl CBE, FRSE
Chairman, 4J Studios
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Session 2 Moderator - David Clegg
Editor, The Courier
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Session 2 - Jade Robertson
Co-Founder & Creative Director, Little Lies
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Session 2 - Angus Robb
LIVEHOUSE
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Session 2 - Ella Dolphin
Deputy CEO, DC Thomson
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Keynote - Geoff Ellis
CEO, DF Concerts & Events
In partnership with
We’re Henderson Loggie, an independent, owner-managed accountancy firm that’s been part of Scotland’s business landscape for over a century. Headquartered in Dundee, with offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, we’re proud to serve clients across Scotland and beyond.
With more than 190 partners and staff, we work with clients of all sizes—from solo entrepreneurs and charities to public sector bodies and multinational corporations. Most of our clients are owner-managed businesses (just like us), and we’re passionate about helping them grow sustainably and profitably at every stage of their journey – from startup to succession.
Our purpose is to help our teams and our clients achieve their potential, to create wealth for the local economy now and to leave legacy for the future in the communities where we are located.
Visit Henderson Loggie (Courier Conference) website
We’re Henderson Loggie, an independent, owner-managed accountancy firm that’s been part of Scotland’s business landscape for over a century. Headquartered in Dundee, with offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, we’re proud to serve clients across Scotland and beyond.
With more than 190 partners and staff, we work with clients of all sizes—from solo entrepreneurs and charities to public sector bodies and multinational corporations. Most of our clients are owner-managed businesses (just like us), and we’re passionate about helping them grow sustainably and profitably at every stage of their journey – from startup to succession.
Our purpose is to help our teams and our clients achieve their potential, to create wealth for the local economy now and to leave legacy for the future in the communities where we are located.
Visit Henderson Loggie (Courier Conference) websiteDavid D Smith, Managing Partner, Henderson Loggie"As sponsors of the Courier Business Conference, we’re proud to support a platform that’s spotlighting the creative industries shaping Courier Country. The conference is great event for business leaders to connect and hear from the creative minds driving change in our region.
It’s an exciting time for our local economy, and we’re looking forward to being part of the conversation."
