EDA Regional Business Forum, followed by the Sportsmans’ Dinner, Glasgow

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EDA Regional Business Forum, followed by the Sportsmans’ Dinner, Glasgow

Thursday 11th May 2023 @ 10:15 am - 4:30 pm

Glasgow Forum and Sportsmans Dinner 2023

Two EDA Opportunities on Thursday 11 May 2023, Glasgow Regional Business Forum followed by the EDA Scottish Section Sportsmans' Dinner

The Forum starts at 10.15am for Registration and Refreshments, and will close at c. 4.30pm.

The EDA Scottish Section Sportsmans’ Dinner starts at 6.30pm with pre-dinner drinks.

Further information to follow but if you have any questions please call the EDA on 020 3141 7350.

Venue for both events: Finnieston Suite, Radisson Blu, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL.

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Don't miss the Forum's Key Note Speaker: Peter Hill, Business Consultant and Author

Peter Hill author of Pricing for Profit
Pricing for Profit by Peter Hill

How to use maths to grow profit and business value

Sportsmans' Dinner Special Guest, Colin Hendry

Scottish Footballer, Colin Hendry, special guest at the EDA Sportsmans' Dinner 2023
Guests will hear stories from Colin's professional career during which he's clocked-up more than 500 league games and scored 40+ goals. Colin began his career with Dundee United in 1983, and has played for Blackburn Rovers, Man City, Rangers, Coventry City, Bolton Wanderers, and Blackpool.

Glasgow Regional Business Forum Programme
10.15am - 10.50am Registration and Refreshments

10.50am Take your seats: Welcome and introduction by Richard McCartney, Edmundson Electrical Ltd and EDA Board of Management

Margaret Fitzsimons, CEO at the EDA

11.00am – 11.45am EDA Update
Presenters: Margaret Fitzsimons, CEO,  and the EDA Team

Ian Hunter from Electrium Sales

11.45am – 12.15pm Beyond the product: how added value and sustainability in the supply chain produces business benefits for wholesalers
Presenter: Ian Hunter, Head of Sales and Marketing
Electrium Sales Ltd (A Siemens Company)

Joe Ellwood, ABB Ltd - Electrification

12.15pm – 12.45pm EV Charging Legislation: find out what’s ahead and the opportunities for wholesalers
Presenter: Joe Ellwood, Product Marketing Specialist, ABB E-mobility UK Ltd

12.45pm - 1.45pm LUNCH

1.45pm - 2.15pm SELECT, the Contractors' Association for Scotland, share their latest insights and what it means for the wholesaler

Mike Stark Vice President of SELECT

Presenter: Mike Stark, Vice President of SELECT, and Director of Data & Networks at Atalian Servest

Iain Mason Director of Membership at SELECT

Presenter: Iain Mason, Director of Membership & Communications, SELECT

2.15pm - 2.45pm: What the Wholesaler needs to know about changes to Lighting Products: what’s here already, what’s coming, and how the LIA is lobbying government on behalf of the sector

The LIA
Ayça Donaghy CEO of LIA

Presenter: Ayça Donaghy, CEO, Lighting Industry Association (LIA)

2.45pm - 3.45pm NUMBER CRUNCHING
How to use maths to grow profit and business value

KEY NOTE DELIVERED BY: Peter Hill, Chartered Accountant and Business Consultant, and author of 'Pricing for Profit'

Pricing for Profit by Peter Hill

Copies of Peter's book will be available to buy at the Forum

Peter Hill author of Pricing for Profit

Business Consultant, Peter Hill, will help you transform your bottom line with his practical and entertaining session.

3.45pm - 4.00pm Closing remarks

Afternoon tea and continued networking - followed by the Sportsmans’ Dinner

The Glasgow Forum and Sportsmans' Dinner is full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for this event please call the EDA on 020 3141 7350.

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Date:
Thursday 11th May 2023
Time:
10:15 am - 4:30 pm
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EDA
Phone:
020 3141 7350
Email:
info@eda.org.uk