The Courier Business Conference
EDEN DUNDEE: GROWING A CLIMATE POSITIVE ECONOMY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024
Join us for The Courier Business Conference 2024 as we examine the economic potential of Eden Dundee, the first Scottish outpost of the world renowned and phenomenally successful Eden Project.
A must attend half-day event brought to you by The Courier in partnership with our long-term partners Henderson Loggie, this year’s conference will be held in the new £5 million Innovation Hub at MSIP Dundee and will inform, engage and inspire attendees in equal measure.
Across two exciting sessions, our expert speakers and panellists will lay out the vision of the £130 million Eden Dundee project, talk about how your business can get involved as a potential supplier or partner and explore the economic potential of a new nationally significant tourist attraction on the banks of the Tay.
And you will leave inspired thanks to our keynote address from Pierre-Yves Gerbeau, a global business leader and entrepreneur who will share his insights from a stellar career which has included revitalising Disneyland Paris, leading London’s Millennium Dome and playing a central role in France’s bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics.
A huge fan of the original Eden Project, PY will give his view of the Dundee scheme and how it can become an economic, climate positive beacon for Scotland.
Inform – session sponsored by Barnetts Toyota
Our first session will showcase Eden Dundee and outline how businesses might partner with the project.
Engage – session sponsored by McLaughlin & Harvey
Our second session will be a panel debate facilitated by Dundee City Council leader John Alexander and featuring DC Thomson CEO David Thomson, Scottish Canals chair and SportScotland vice chair Maureen Campbell and Eden Dundee Project Engagement Manager Caishlan Sweeney.
Inspire
Keynote business address by PY Gerbeau
The Courier looks forward to welcoming you all as we look ahead to a project which promises to drive forward the Tay region economy through a nine-figure inward investment, a new laser-like focus on sustainability and the green agenda and the delivery of a truly world class visitor attraction.
Tickets for the event, which will take place on Wednesday, April 24, at the new MSIP event space are priced at £75 and are available now via the links above.
Key Information and Itinerary
Event location:
Innovation Hub at MSIP Dundee
Baldovie Rd
Dundee
DD4 8UQ
Key Dates
| 24 Apr 2024 | The Courier Business Conference 2024 |
Itinerary
| 08:45: | Arrival, breakfast pastries, networking & exhibition |
| 09:45: | Welcomes |
| 10:00: | Session 1 – Eden Dundee: How can local businesses get involved? |
| 11:00: | Comfort break |
| 11:30: | Session 2: Maximising the impact of Eden Dundee for the city region economy |
| 12:20: | Inspiration Keynote: Pierre-Yves Gerbeau |
| 13:05: | Thanks, lunch, networking & exhibition |
| 14:00: | Conference closes |
Keynote Speaker
Pierre-Yves Gerbeau
With one of the most varied business careers around, PY Gerbeau has a track record of taking on big corporate challenges and turning around struggling organisations, often under intense public scrutiny and stakeholder pressure. His businesses have always placed customers at their centre, whilst also addressing profit, reputation, and frequently issues such as regulation, planning and government involvement. As well as practical, cultural and leadership challenges, many of PY’s projects have been highly visible, subject to intense media and public scrutiny, even extending to a sense that some people were willing them to fail.
Session 1 Speakers
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Darren Hoare
Head of Programme Delivery, Eden Project
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Charles Sainsbury
Energy and Sustainability Manager, Eden Project
Session 2 Speakers
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Cllr John Alexander
Leader, Dundee City Council
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David Thomson
Director, DC Thomson
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Maureen Campbell OBE
Chair, Scottish Canals
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Caishlan Sweeney
Project Engagement Manager, Eden Project Dundee
In partnership with
Henderson Loggie is proud to sponsor the Courier Business Conference.
As a leading accounting and business advisory firm, we are committed to supporting initiatives that drive positive change and economic growth in our communities. Our sponsorship highlights our dedication to empowering businesses to embrace sustainability and innovation, particularly through transformative projects like Eden Dundee. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders and contributing to discussions on how businesses can play a pivotal role in advancing a climate-positive economy.
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Henderson Loggie is proud to sponsor the Courier Business Conference.
As a leading accounting and business advisory firm, we are committed to supporting initiatives that drive positive change and economic growth in our communities. Our sponsorship highlights our dedication to empowering businesses to embrace sustainability and innovation, particularly through transformative projects like Eden Dundee. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders and contributing to discussions on how businesses can play a pivotal role in advancing a climate-positive economy.
Visit Henderson Loggie (Courier Conference) websiteFamily-owned and full of heart, Apex Hotels is a luxury collection of hotels situated in the heart of the UK’s most vibrant cities – Edinburgh, London, Bath, Glasgow, and Dundee. The 4-star properties, each with their own personalities and distinctive style, are renowned for their sumptuous bedrooms, chic restaurants and bars, stylish spas, modern meetings and events spaces, and above all, their warmer welcome. Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa is perfectly placed for a chic getaway, whether it be for business or leisure.
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Visit DP&L Group websiteOriginally built by the Baxter family in 1822, the hotel overlooks Dundee’s waterfront and sees two 400-year grade-A listed former mill buildings converted into boutique Hotel Indigo, Daisy Tasker restaurant plus aparthotel – Staybridge Suites Dundee, the perfect home away from home for longer stays. Set in a fantastic location, a ten-minute walk from the waterfront, train station and City Centre; legendary golf courses, stunning walks, and distilleries are all on the doorstep. Whilst luxurious, thoughtful details and clever design add memorable experiences for guests, who consistently rank the hotels in the top 2 places to stay in Dundee.
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The Invest Dundee team at Dundee City Council can offer advice and information on investment and development opportunities within the city. We promote the city for investment in key sectors locally, nationally, and with partners including Scottish Enterprise , internationally . The Invest Dundee team can act as a point of contact in navigating the services you may want to access or require. We are keen to meet with businesses who have growth , investment and development plans in the city or anyone looking for further information on our current sites, including our award winning Dundee Waterfront . Please contact us via info@investindundee.co.uk and one of our team will get in touch.
Visit Invest in Dundee websiteMcLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned construction and civil engineering business with over 170 years of experience. Founded in 1853 and now operating throughout the UK and Ireland, the business employs over 800 people and has office locations in Belfast, Glasgow, London, Birmingham and Bristol. With a focus on its three core values of collaboration, commitment and care, the business delivers construction, civil engineering and fit-out projects and provides facilities management services to public and private sector clients in many industries.
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David Smith, Managing Partner, Henderson Loggie“Eden Dundee will be a transformative project for the city and wider region and will play an important part in the regeneration of Dundee’s waterfront. The Courier Conference provides an excellent platform for businesses to understand how they can get involved to maximise the impact of Eden Dundee for the region’s economy”