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Newly appointed chief operator of Sutherland Spaceport is guest speaker for Highland Business Awards


By Abbie Duncan

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Highland Business Week is fast approaching, and the full programme for the biggest week in business in the region has now been released.

Organised by Inverness Chamber of Commerce, the week includes seminars, the Highlands’ biggest business-to-business exhibition, and the Highland Business Awards.

This year’s keynote speaker at the Highland Business Awards is Lesley Still, the chief operator of Spaceport operations at Orbex.

Paula Nicol, deputy chief executive of Inverness Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming Lesley as our keynote speaker for the Highland Business Awards.

“It will be fascinating to hear more about the Sutherland Spaceport.”

Highland Business Week will run from September 25 through to September 29, providing Highland companies with excellent opportunities to make new business connections and celebrate their achievements.

The programme for Highland Business Week is as follows:

Monday September 25

Tell Your Business Story With Confidence

Drumossie Hotel, Inverness

9.30am - 4pm

Unlock The Power Of Mindset

Pentland Hotel, Thurso

Noon - 2pm

Tuesday September 26

Setting Up For Success

Online

10am – noon

Highland Spotlight Business To Business Exhibition

Drumossie Hotel, Inverness

10am - 4pm

Highland Spotlight Business Seminars

Artificial Intelligence - The Future Is Here. Is Your Business AI Ready?

Drumossie Hotel

10.30am – 11.30am

From Brand To Broadcast - The Power Of TV Advertising On A Budget

Drumossie Hotel

Noon - 1pm

Wednesday, September 27

Scaling For Success

Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

10am – noon

Economist Business Briefing

Glenmoriston Town House Hotel, Inverness

Noon – 2pm

Thursday September 28

An Introduction To Digital Twins

Life Sciences Innovation Centre, Inverness Campus

11am – 3pm

Food + Drink TechHUB Networking Event – Overcoming Challenges

Uilebheist Distillery, Ness Bank, Inverness

4pm - 6pm

Friday September 29

Highland Business Awards

Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness

Noon for 12.15pm

Paula added: “It’s great to see such a wide range of opportunities for businesses to get involved in.

“I would like to thank our members for their involvement and participation to make the week as good as it is.

“There are so many different opportunities for businesses, along with great sessions.

“We are really looking forward to the week and seeing everyone there.”

For more information on events, visit: www.inverness-chamber.co.uk


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