The Global Forum brings together software and IT professionals across the industry with cutting-edge ideas and delivers insights from leading industry figures.  It consistently attracts high-level decision-makers to an exceptional forum to explore industry trends and opportunities.

Share in the debate, take away insights and inspiration.  With a focus on building lean companies and the leadership skills needed for rapid growth our speakers will share their experiences.  Applying the mantra 'build, measure, learn' from software development to team building, join your peers across the industry as our speakers explore the challenges they face.

The Scottish Government is committed to continue our strong engagement with the ICT industry in taking forward our priorities in our strategy Scotland’s Digital Future:  Delivery of Public Services.  In conjunction with ScotlandIS we are holding an industry event at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on 4 October 2012.

A detailed agenda will be issued shortly, however the session will run from 11.30 to 13:15, with a buffet lunch provided afterwards.  Delegate registration begins at 11.00.

A new initiative aimed at addressing the current shortage of women on company boards of directors.