The Inaugural
Scottish Creative Economy Conference

Tuesday 9th March 2010
University of the West of Scotland (Paisley Campus)

Scotland has long enjoyed a rich heritage in the creative and cultural industries. Ten years of steady sector growth has led to a renewed government focus, seen in the new administration’s economic strategy, which priorities creative industries’ support.

By 2014, industry growth of 3,000 jobs is expected, more than half of which will require higher skills. Subject to Parliamentary process, Creative Scotland will come into existence later this year, and the Scottish government has also published ‘Skills for Scotland’, which reinforces the role of SSCs working in partnership with stakeholders in tackling Scotland’s skills challenges.

Local authorities also have a crucial role to play in developing Scotland’s creative economy by bringing together stakeholders in ‘creative hubs’, providing advice, building partnerships and outlining clear plans for growth.

This new conference, developed in partnership with Creative & Cultural Skills, is an opportunity to share national policy and local good practice designed to boost Scotland’s creative economy, and reinforce its position as a world-leader in the creative and cultural sectors.

For further information contact Sarah Spencer on 020 7324 4359,
e-mail sarah.spencer@neilstewartassociates.co.uk

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