World Forum » Programme Overview
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd
| Time | Event |
| 11:00-17:00 |
Exhibition set-up and Registration |
| 12:00-17:00 |
Social Enterprise Visit Programme to enterprises in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Lanark. |
| 12:00-16:00 |
Partner and Sponsor Social Enterprise Visit Programme |
| 16:15-18:30 |
Partner, Sponsor and Speaker pre-event gathering hosted by Lloyds TSB |
| 19:00-22:00 |
Opening Ceremony, Ministerial Address and reception with drinks and buffet at Edinburgh Castle including visit to Crown Jewels, Piper and Traditional Music. |
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd
| Time | Event |
| 07:00-08:15 |
Exhibition set-up and Registration |
| 08:15 |
Exhibition and Networking, Registration / Tea and Coffee |
| 09:15 |
Opening Address |
| 09:30 |
Keynote Presentation and questions/discussion |
| 10:45 |
Break and exhibition |
| 11:15 |
Keynote Presentation and questions/discussion |
| 12:30 |
Lunch, exhibition and film |
| 13:30 |
Keynote Address |
| 14:15 |
Concurrent Forum Sessions |
| 15:45 |
Keynote Address and coffee |
| 17:00 |
Exhibition and Networking |
| 17:30 |
Close |
| 19:15-23:30 |
Drinks reception and exhibit walk-through at the magnificent Dynamic Earth Visitor Attraction next to Hollyrood Castle and The Scottish Parliament. The highlight of the evening will be a 4 course gala dinner featuring Scottish fine foods. The Keynote Address will be from Mel Young founder of The Homeless World Cup. The evening will conclude with a ceilidh band and traditional Scottish dancers. (11.30pm Close) |
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4th
| Time | Event |
| 08:45 |
Exhibition and Networking |
| 09:15 |
Keynote Presentation and questions/discussion |
| 10:45 |
Break and exhibition |
| 11:15 |
Keynote Presentation and questions/discussion |
| 12:45 |
Lunch, exhibition and film |
| 13:45 |
Concurrent Forum Sessions |
| 15:15 |
Break and exhibition |
| 15:45 |
Final Keynote Address |
| 17:00 |
Closing Remarks |
| 17:15 |
Close |
| 19:00-21:00 |
Social Enterprise World Forum Reception and closing ceremony for national agencies and event partners, in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament (invitation only). |
| 18:00-20:00 |
Tourist activities |
| 20:00-01:00 |
Post-event gathering at the Bongo Club organised by Senscot. |
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5th
Visits to social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Visit locations are Shetland, Mull and Oban, and Moray.
