EngAGE Conference

The Herald and GenAnalytics were delighted to launch the inaugural EngAGE Conference – Scotland’s Festival of Ageing – in association with The Scottish Government. The exciting new event explored the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population and workforce. The event was attended by over 150 delegates with presentations and discussions crossing the public, private, third and voluntary sectors.

EngAGE Conference

The Herald and GenAnalytics were delighted to host the inaugural EngAGE Conference – Scotland’s Festival of Ageing – in association with The Scottish Government. The exciting new event explored the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population and workforce. The event was attended by 200 delegates and took place on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Glasgow Caledonian University, with presentations and discussions crossing the public, private, third and voluntary sectors.

Event

The EngAGE Conference took place on Thursday, May 23, 2019 within the Hamish Wood Building at Glasgow Caledonian University in Glasgow from 8.45am-1.30pm.
The EngAGE Conference was free to attend.

CHAIR

Dr Lesley Sawers
GenAnalytics

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Title Sponsor

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The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland and has a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.

Support Sponsors

Exhibitors

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SPONSORSHIP

Would you like the opportunity to provide a platform for your business and be involved in this event?
If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact Lucy Murphy, Business Development Executive on lucy.murphy@newsquest.co.uk or 0141 302 6027.

Conference Programme

The conference and exhibition focused on 5 strategic themes:

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Keynote Speakers

Who we heard from…

Christina McKelvie MSP
The Minister for Older People and Equalities, The Scottish Government

Tom Winstanley
Vice President, Innovation, NTT DATA

Esther Roberton
Chair, NHS 24

Rachel Lloyd
Director, Message House

Professor Dawn Skelton
Glasgow Caledonian University

Panel Discussions

Intergenerational Working

Mary Hunter Toner & Billy McMillian
MCR Pathways, Mentor & Mentee

Dianne Teo
Founder T30 Fitness Training

Laura Birrell
Founder, Sticky Heelz

Sandy Kennedy
Facilitator – Chief Executive, Entrepreneurial Scotland

Health &
Wellbeing

Rohini Sharma Joshi FCIH
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Trust Housing Association

Dr Donald Macaskill
Chief Executive, Scottish Care

Maggie Morrison
Vice President and Client Partner, Public Services Scotland, NTT DATA UK

Ian Buchanan
Access Training and Engagement Manager, Disability Equality Scotland

 

Business and the Economy

Angie Kirkwood
Senior Manager, Policy Development – Pensions, Investments and Workplace, Scottish Widows

Anne Willmott
Age at Work Director at Business in the Community

Craig Vickery
Head of ACCA Scotland

Reuben Overmark
Policy Adviser, Long-Term Savings team at the ABI

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or need more information on the conference please contact Kirsty Loughlin, Events Manager on 0141 302 6016 or Kirsty.loughlin@newsquest.co.uk.
Kirsty Loughlin

Kirsty Loughlin

Events Manager

kirsty.loughlin@newsquest.co.uk

0141 302 6016

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