STM Signature Event Update: Full programme for STA Spotlight Stage at ScotHot published!
The full programme for the Scottish Tourism Alliance Spotlight Stage at ScotHot 2023 has been published. Running from Wednesday 8th to Thursday 9th March, the Spotlight Stage will feature high profile guest speakers from across tourism and hospitality, as well as experts from the business organisations that support the sector, covering hot topics in the industry.
Join us at the Spotlight Stage, register for ScotHot now.
PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 8TH MARCH
10:15: 10:30 | OFFICIAL OPENING OF SCOTHOT 2023
Guest Speaker:
Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs & Islands
11:00 – 11:45 | OUR TOURISM & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, BEING A FORCE FOR GOOD
Moderator: Marc Crothall MBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA)
Guest Speakers:
-Angela Halliday, Director of Social Impact UK&I at Sodexo Live!
-Ian Smith, Head of Corporate Relations at Diageo
12:00 – 12:45 | ADDRESSING THE WORKFORCE CHALLENGE
Moderator: Kelly Johnstone, Chief Operations Officer of Springboard
Guest Speakers:
-Nicola Watt, Head of People at Buzzworks Holdings
-Mhairi Strohm, Head of Youth Training at Hub International UK
-Lawrence Durden, Tourism Sector Manager at Skills Development Scotland
-Lucy Worth, Chief Operating Officer of Mowgli Street Food
13:00 – 13:45 | THE LUNCHTIME INTERVIEW WITH “TWO LEGENDS”
Moderator: Marc Crothall MBE
Guest Speakers:
-Phoebe Lawson, Springboard FutureChef 2022 National Champion
-Si King and Dave Myers a.k.a The Hairy Bikers
14:00 – 14:45 | GROWING YOUR AUDIENCE & BUILDING YOUR BRAND-STAYING SOCIALLY CONNECTED
Guest Speakers:
-Cat Leaver, Head of Brand and Global Marketing at VisitScotland
-Lesley McIvor, Senior Social Media and Influencer Manager at VisitScotland
15:00 – 15:45 | MAKING YOUR WATER & WASTE WORK FOR YOU AND THE PLANET
Moderator: Keith Warren, Chief Executive of Foodservice Equipment Association
Guest Speakers:
-Gerry Boyle, Partner for Food Systems and Hospitality Sector Manager at Zero Waste Scotland
-Steve Witt, Director of Ecofast Environmental UK
-Paul Clark, Product Manager at PRM Waste Systems
-Alistair Gardner, Scottish Water
16:00 – 16:30 | SCOTHOT INNOVATION AWARDS PRESENTATION
16:30 – 17:00 | SCOTHOT’S 50 RISING STARS
THURSDAY 9TH MARCH
10:15 – 10:45 | GET ON YOUR BIKE – THE UCI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO SCOTLAND!
Moderator: Marc Crothall MBE
Guest Speaker:
-Craig Burn, Director of Strategy, Policy and Impacts at UCI Cycling World Championships 2023
11:00 – 11:45 | THE MEMORY MAKERS – THE EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY & DELIVERING CUSTOMER DELIGHT
Moderator: Marc Crothall MBE
Guest Speakers:
-David Trotter, Divisional Managing Director at Sodexo Live!
-Greg Cherry, Managing Director at QD Events
12:00 – 12:45 | WHAT’S TRENDING & COMING DOWN THE TRACK
Guest Speaker:
-Peter Martin, Founder and Executive Director of Peach 20/20
13:00 – 13:45 | THE LUNCHTIME INTERVIEW WITH A FEW “NEW KIDS ON THE SCOTTISH BLOCK”
Moderator: Peter Martin
Guest Speakers:
-Simon Potts, Chief Executive of The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant
-Juliette Keyte, Marketing Director at Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle (Red Engine)
-Lucy Worth, Chief Operating Officer of Mowgli Street Food
-Shimon Bokovza, Founder and Managing Partner of the Duck & Waffle and SUSHISAMBA brands (Orange Brands Management)
-Omar Gutierrez, Co-Chief Executive of the Duck & Waffle and SUSHISAMBA brands (Orange Brands Management)
14:00 – 14:45 | HERE TO HELP, SUPPORT & SHOW HOW WE CARE
Moderator: Marc Crothall MBE
Guest Speakers:
-Gordon McIntyre, Founder and Chair of Hospitality Health and Director of GSM Hospitality Ltd
-Kris Hall, Founder and Chief Executive of The Burnt Chef Project
-Kerry Donaghy, Respitality Manager at Shared Care Scotland
15:00 – 15:45 | UPSKILLING AND INNOVATION IN FOOD & TOURISM, PARTNERING WITH ACADEMIA
Moderator: Amelia Whitelaw, Director of Interface
Guest Speakers:
-Marie Hendry, Depute Director (External Engagement & Partnerships) at The Open University Scotland
-Anna Leask, Professor of Tourism Management and Tourism Research Centre Lead at Edinburgh Napier University
-Scott Inglis, Commercial Director at Fishers Laundry Group
-David Arnold, Founder and Chief Executive of Beer Line Wizard Ltd
Join us at the Spotlight Stage, register for ScotHot now.
