After a two year hiatus, we are delighted to be re-launching The Gaitherin, a series of in-person events bringing together business and academia. The first session will cover the legacy of COP26.

Hear from both industry and academics on what, if anything, has changed since COP26 came to Glasgow, and how the discussions from COP26 are likely to impact organisations in future.

What are the challenges set down by COP26? How are businesses planning to meet these, and what are their priorities in a world of shifting sustainability targets? What can the latest research into business models, legislation, and behaviour change tell us about how to ensure a positive legacy of COP26 for Glasgow?

Claire Mack, the CEO of Scottish Renewables, will be presenting the keynote speech, covering the following:

• What did COP26 achieve and change?

• What is the picture in Scotland post COP in terms of reaching net zero?

• What would be helpful both in Scotland and global to help accelerate the net zero agenda?

As always we will close with rapid fire pitches, with leadership from Sustainable Thinking Scotland, Greenbackers Investment Capital, and Interface, all reflecting on how the landscape is changing since COP26. Academics from Glasgow will also participate in the pitches, with topics covered including CSR, environmental, social & governance criteria, and circularity and textiles. Breakfast (and caffeine!) will be provided, along with the opportunity to network further after the pitches.

If you have a burning idea, concept, or a novel project you're working on and would be open to the possibility of collaboration, please get in touch with Mike Gray at michael.g.gray@glasgow.ac.uk to book your 3-minute pitch slot. Breakfast (and caffeine) provided!

About The Gaitherin:

The Gaitherin brings together Scotland's most innovative academic and business minds for regular networking events. We start with a bite to eat and networking, then a short key note (details to be confirmed in following week), followed by a round of rapid fire pitches, where anybody has a chance to pitch an idea, discuss a new concept or project for 3 minutes. At The Gaitherin we aim to find synergies between business and research, and look for areas where we can collaborate. Everyone is welcome, there's no limitation on areas of expertise.

Team Social Science @ The University of Glasgow