Future Skills for Scotland

12th October 2025

17:00 – 18:00

Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Conference Suite 4

This panel discussion will explore the skills Scotland’s workforce needs to thrive in the years ahead. Speakers will consider how to address existing skills gaps, support lifelong learning, and equip people to drive both economic growth and social progress. The event will highlight practical steps that can strengthen Scotland’s capacity to meet future economic and social challenges.

Partners

Speakers

Kirsteen Paterson

Journalist

Holyrood Magazine

Martin Boyle

Director

Open University

Clare Adamson MSP

MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw

Jools Townsend

Community Rail Network

Name Surname MP

Shadow Minister for Skills and Further Education

Name Surname MP

Shadow Minister for Skills and Further Education

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