SNP Fringe Events The SNP are back in Aberdeen from Sunday 13 October to Tuesday 15 October 2019! The Conference venue is The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA). Themes - Any -Health & CareTransportForeign AffairsEnvironmentCultureCommunitiesDefenceEconomyEnergyEducationBrexit Apply Achieving Net-Zero: How can industry work with policy makers to create a sustainable economy? 13th October 201912:30 - 13:30 Suite 2a, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Drew Hendry MP, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Spokesperson Stewart Stevenson MSP, Member, Environment Committee Andrew Mennear, Director of UK Government Affairs, BP Chair Mandy Rhodes, Managing Editor, Holyrood magazine Innovating for the Future – Challenges and opportunities for the financial and related professional services industry 13th October 201912:30 – 13:30 Meeting Room 7, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Tom Arthur MSP, Member, Finance and Constitution Committee Stewart Hosie MP, SNP Spokesperson for International Trade Catherine McGuiness, Chair, of the Policy and Resources Committee, City of London Corporation Chair Douglas Thomson, Journalist The Big Public Health Debate 13th October 201817:30 - 18:30 Suite 2a, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Joe Fitzpatrick MSP, Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Kenryck Lloyd-Jones, Public Affairs and Policy Manager, Charted Society of Physiotherapy Scotland Dr Lewis Morrison, Chair of BMA Scotland, BMA Scotland Graeme Sneddon, Communications Officer, British Lung Foundation Scotland Chair Pennie Taylor, Journalist & Broadcaster The Health & Care Hub Reception 13th October 201919:30 - 20:30 Suite 2a, Event Complex Aberdeen Speaker Jeane Freeman MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport The Future for the Rural Economy 14th October 201909:00 - 10:00 Suite 2a, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy Kate Forbes MSP, Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy Chair Pennie Taylor, Journalist & Broadcaster Social Mobility: How business can bridge the class divide 14th October 201909:00 - 10:00 Suite 2b, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Chris Law MP Pauline Hawkes-Bunyan, Director of Business Risk, Culture and Resilience, Investment Association John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills Chair Mandy Rhodes, Managing Editor, Holyrood magazine Where Next for Vaping in Scotland? 14th October 201912:30 – 13:30 Meeting Room 3, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Emma Harper MSP, Member, Health and Sport Committee John Mason MSP, Member, Cross-Party Group on Independent Convencience Stores Andy Morrison, Associate, New Nicotine Alliance Doug Mutter, Director, VPZ Chair Dr John Lee, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Scottish Grocers’ Federation The Opportunities of Rail Reform – How can a New Partnership Railway help deliver for passengers, businesses and the economy in Scotland? 14th October 201912:30 – 13:30 Meeting Room 4, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Andy Bagnall, Director, Strategy and Communications, Rail Delivery Group Alex Hynes, Chief Executive, ScotRail Alliance Sara Thiam, Chief Executive, Scottish Council for Development and Industry Chair Robert Nisbet, Director, Nations & Regions, Rail Delivery Group An Ageing Population in a Digital World: What role can engineering and technology play in improving quality of life? 14th October 201912:30 - 13:30 Suite 2b, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Older People and Equalities Minister Dr Peter Bannister, The Institution of Engineering and Technology Healthcare Chair / VP Clinical Innovation, Mirada Medical Chris Catlin, Consultant Physician at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Chair Pennie Taylor, Journalist & Broadcaster Creating a Workforce for the Future 14th October 201912:30 - 13:30 Room 6, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Business, Fair Work & Skills Chair Mandy Rhodes, Managing Editor, Holyrood magazine Deposit Return Scheme: Can Scotland lead the way? 14th October 201917:30 - 18:30 Suite 2b, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister for Rural Affairs & Natural Environment Angus MacDonald MSP, Environment Committee Jim Fox, Associate Director, Public Affairs at Coca-Cola European Partners Chair Liam Kirkaldy, Journalist, Holyrood magazine Building a Faster, Greener, More Successful Scotland – What does the future hold for Scotland’s transport and infrastructure plans? 14th October 201917:30 - 18:30 Suite 2a, Event Complex Aberdeen Speakers Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Alex Hynes, Managing Director, Scotland’s Railway – ScotRail Alliance Mari Tunby, Head of Policy, CBI Scotland Chair Mandy Rhodes, Managing Editor, Holyrood magazine Economy Hub Reception 14th October 201918:30 - 20:30 Suite 2a, Event Complex Aberdeen Speaker Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Fair Work & Economy
