The Value of Diaspora

A Scottish Business Network event in partnership with:

Global Welsh

KEA New Zealand

NI Connections

London Irish Business Community

Global Scot

The Ireland Funds

Irish International Business Network

If you are part of a Diaspora group and would like to attend please get in touch with the organiser.

"In today’s world, over 250 million people live outside their country of birth. The Internet facilitates engaging with Diasporas who, now more than ever, are keen to be connected to their home nation.

Governments and organisations that embrace their ‘Diaspora Capital’ can leverage the power of flows of people, knowledge and finance, turning ‘Brain Drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’ and ‘Brain Exchange’". - Kingsley Aikins, CEO of The Networking Institute

This afternoon conference will be to share stories and expertise on how each group have worked with global diaspora to provide value add to home economies and global locations.

This Scottish Business Network conference will share the best practice from each of the global diaspora groups along with an opportunity to network.

Agenda for the Event:

12.30pm - 1.00pm: Lunch and Networking

An opportunity to network with attendees and speakers with some light refreshments.

1.00pm - 1.05pm: Introduction from Scottish Business Network

An introduction from the Scottish Business Network Co-Founders Christine Esson and Russell Dalgleish.

1.05pm - 1.45pm: Keynote presentation by Kingsley Aikins

Kinglsey is the CEO of The Networking Institute which was established to provide coaching, training and research in Networking,Philanthropy and Diaspora Engagement.

2.00pm - 2.15pm: Diaspora Value by Roger Mullin

Roger is the Director of Momentous Change, a niche consultancy to help organisations manage change.

2.15pm - 3.00pm: Expert Panel Session led by Scottish Business Network

The panel includes experts in the value of diaspora:

Walter May - Founder of Global Welsh

Catherina Casey - Board Member at The Ireland Funds

Peter Gillingwater - UK Chair & Global Board Member of KEA New Zealand

Tara Mc Quillan - Board Member at LIBS

Angela Sammon - Chief Commercial Officer at the Irish International Business Network

Kate MacInnes - Manager of International Networks at GlobalScot

The panel will be led by Scottish Business Network Chair, Russell Dalgleish.