The global movement to use business as a force for good.

• How can we build and sustain an economy that works for everyone?

• How are business practices changing in light of critical social and environmental change?

• Who are the pioneers and leaders in this field?

• What does it mean and look like to be purpose-led?

Join us from 2pm – 4:30pm on Wednesday, 13 March 2019, at Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart campus to learn about how organisations are evolving and embracing the real challenges and complexity we face in the world today.

We will hear from sustainability experts, purpose-led entrepreneurs and cutting edge practitioners who work within the global movement to use business as a force for good.

Combining short talks and practical demonstrations, the sessions will be interactive and dynamic, focusing on your questions and your ideas about how to build a better world.

The decisions we make today as a society will shape how the world looks for everyone: so what role do you want to play in shaping the future?

AGENDA

2.00- 2.10 Welcome

Dr. Hock Tan,

Conference Chair & Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier Business School

PART I – Setting the scene

2.10 - 2.40 A conversation with stakeholders

Session Chair: Daniel Duque

Professor Mark Huxham,

Professor of Environmental Biology, School of Applied Sciences,

Edinburgh Napier University - 6-7 min intro

Professor Brian Howieson, Head of Management Subject Group,

Edinburgh Napier Business School

Ruchir Shah, Head of Policy, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and Project Director of theOpen Government Pioneers UK initiative

PART II - Measuring Business Impact

2.40 - 3.40 Introduction to the BIA and Purpose Pioneers Benefits

Kali Gibson, Impact Measurement (BIA), Scotland CAN B

Showcasing good practice:

Dave Robertson, Store Manager, Finisterre

Claire Rampen, Beryl

3.40 - 4.00 BREAK

PART III - Shaping the new economy

4.00 - 4.05 Your Entrepreneurial Journey: Introduction to BRT

Pete Mclean, Incubator Manager, Bright Red Triangle

Introduction to BRT & Echo Shoppe

4.05 - 4.45 Panel discussion:

What role can the next generation of business play and you in shaping the new economy?

Session Chair: Brian Howieson, Head of Management Subject Group

Dave Robertson, Store Manager, Finisterre

Claire Rampen, Head of Growth, Beryl

Shannon Fontius, Founder, Echo Shoppe

Lumai Fiorentino, International Student Voice (Erasmus)

4.45 - 5.00 Closing Remarks

Clara Thuemling & Matt Immendoerfer,

Business Strategy & Sustainable Development students

Networking: Tea and coffee will be available in the Chapel following the event