This Migration Policy Scotland event brings together expertise on migration and on the Scottish economy and business to assess the impacts of UK’s new immigration system in Scotland. How have businesses and the economy been impacted by the UK's new immigration system? How have they responded? What are the benefits and challenges of the new system and how could any negative impacts be mitigated? Bringing together representatives from business and with experts on labour markets and migration policy the event:

• highlights sectors likely to have been most impacted by the end of free movement

• identifies how some businesses and sectors are adapting to the new system

• explores potential solutions and options for the future

Confirmed speakers:

Prof David Bell, University of Stirling and University of Edinburgh
Scott Walker, CEO, National Farmers Union Scotland
Marc Crothall, CE, Scottish Tourism Alliance
Sarah Kyambi, Director, Migration Policy Scotland
Prof Sergi Pardos-Prado, University of Glasgow, member of the Migration Advisory Committee
Donald Macaskill, CEO, Scottish Care
Shan Saba, Brightwork Recruitment Agency
Elaine Cameron, CE, Refugee Survival Trust

About Migration Policy Scotland

Migration Policy Scotland is a new independent think tank working to promote a constructive approach to migration. We seek to provide a home for open discussion and an informed response to the opportunities and challeneges migration poses. Migration Policy Scotland is a charity registered with OCSR, charity number: SC050761

This event has been funded by the Scottish Government.

Migration and the Scottish Economy: Impacts and Options