Join us as we unveil the findings of landmark project Serving the Future, which brought together employers, employees, and industry leaders from across Scotland's hospitality and tourism industry. This isn’t just about celebrating what we’ve achieved - it’s about asking what’s next. Together, we’ll explore how we can build a more resilient, innovative, and people-focused industry that works better for everyone.
This event will include presentations from the Serving the Future team on our findings and industry toolkit, presentations from external speakers, a panel discussion with key stakeholders, and a roundtable discussion for attendees to reflect on the opportunties and challenges facing the hospitality and tourism industry. Topics will include Fair Work, the Employment Rights Bill and more.
Who is this event for?
- Employers, employees and other stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism industry
- Policymakers, researchers and advocacy groups with an interest in creating a more sustainable hospitality and tourism sector
The event will take place in The Climb room in The Studio.
Agenda
9:30am - 10am: Arrival and refreshments
10am - 10:45am: Presentations from the Serving the Future team and guest speakers including economic outlook from Professor Mairi Spowage, Director of the Fraser of Allander Institute
10:45 - 10:55am: Short break
10:55am - 11:35am: Panel discussion and audience Q+A with key stakeholders including Kelly Johnstone from Springboard, a worker from the industry and more speakers to be announced (chaired by Lyndsay Fraser Robertson from the Robertson Trust)
11:35am - 11:45am: Short break
11:45am - 12:30pm: Roundtable discussions on the future of the industry
12:30pm - 2pm: Lunch provided and space to network including a range of exhibitors
Confirmed exhibitors (more to be announced soon):
- Hospitality Health
- Fair Work Convention
- Living Wage Scotland
- Springboard
Serving the Future is a project by the Fraser of Allander Institute and the Poverty Alliance. Find out more about the project on our website.
