ETAG'S 2009 Annual Conference was held in March, with the theme....

Challenges, Aspirations and Opportunities

Held on Tuesday 17 March 2009, James Watt Centre, Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot Watt University

Here was the programme for the day.

Formal Welcome to ETAG 2009 - Barbara Smith, Historic Scotland & ETAG Chair

Scene Setting & Introduction - Keith McDermott, Brilliant Red & Conference Chair

Presentations including;

What are the challenges of an Airport Operator?
BAA, Gordon Dewar, Managing Director

The Role of a City
Michael Hayman, Chief Executive, The Communication Group

The Aspirations
Dave Anderson, Director of City Development, City of Edinburgh Council

What are the Opportunities?
Apex Hotels, Angela Vickers, Managing Director
Norfolkline Ferryline - A Norfolkline perspective of Edinburgh

Looking Beyond Edinburgh
Wonderful Copenhagen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Steen Jakobsen, Convention Director

Breakout Sessions looking at Maximising Opportunities

- Maximising Opportunities through Destination Edinburgh Marketing Alliance
  Kenneth Wardrop, Project Director, Destination Edinburgh Marketing Alliance
  In conjunction with Charles van Renesse, Director of the Amsterdam Partnership
- Maximising Opportunities through Transport Development
  Mike Connelly, Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (TIE)
- Maximising Opportunities Created by a Festival City
  Martin Reynolds, Head of Marketing, Festivals Edinburgh
  In conjunction with Noel Campbell, VisitScotland
- Maximising Opportunities through your Workforce
  Hosted by the Skills Forum

Please note there will plenty of opportunities for networking throughout the exhibition area, which will be open throughout registration, refreshment breaks and lunch.

The cost to attend the Conference is £50 + VAT, which includes all delegate materials, lunch and refreshments.  For further information on exhibition opportunities please contact Katharine at Starkevents on 0845 606 6826.