The built environment policy landscape is crowded – this conference explores how we can work together to address the issues of the day.

The Scottish built environment policy landscape is crowded. How do we work together to address the issues of the day? BEFS Joining the Dots Conference brings the sector together to find answers.

In the first year of a new parliamentary term, and with growing pressures on the sector, this one-day conference takes a practical step towards tackling siloed working. It will consider issues identified in BEFS Joining the Dots (https://www.befs.org.uk/resources/joining-the-dots-series/) blog series such as skills, planning, repair and maintenance – and more, with speakers from across policy areas and opportunities to network, learn and share across disciplines.

Hear thoughts from expert speakers on how collaborative approaches and strategy can strengthen the sector’s case to policymakers and turn shared priorities into action. Book your place to be a part of the conversation.

Your ticket includes entry to BEFS Connects, our networking event from 17:00 at Greyfriars Kirk.

Provisional programme (speakers to be announced)

09:30 Registration and tea/coffee

10:00 Welcome and introduction

10:15 Session 1 - Stepping back to see the bigger picture: where do we want to be, and what does good look like?

10:45 BEFS Member spotlight

11:15 Session 2 - Opportunities: Policy on Practice + Q&A

12:45 Catered lunch (included)

13:30 Session 3 - Manifestos and strategies: where can they take us? + Q&A

14:30 Break

15:00 Session 4 - Pushing the consensus: leveraging our collective influence (interactive session)

15:45 Final thoughts, actions and next steps

16:00 Networking with tea and coffee at Greyfriars Kirk

17:00 BEFS Connects at Greyfriars Kirk

Venue accessibility

Grassmarket Community Project has ground floor level access to the reception, theatre main hall and café area. There are disabled toilets on both floors which are large enough for power wheelchairs. For more information, please visit Euan's Guide (https://www.euansguide.com/venues/grassmarket-community-project-edinburgh-5585#information).

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