Conferences are a significant part of an academic career. How can they help you deliver Scotland’s National Innovation Strategy, increase Knowledge exchange and deliver economic growth?
Multi-sector collaboration is key, and this is where the Exchange Initiative can support you.
Drawing knowledge and expertise from the city’s four universities, NHS Lothian, and the team at the EICC, the goals of the Exchange Initiative are to:
- Raise the profile of Edinburgh's key sectors.
- Create lasting positive impacts for the city in the fields of health, wellbeing and sustainability.
- Boost community engagement.
Get in touch
Here are just some of the reasons why you might wish to get involved with the Exchange Initiative:
- Explore opportunities to collaborate with people working in your field, or within other fields, across the city.
- Find out what's involved in bringing a conference within your sector to Edinburgh.
- Align your event to Scotland’s National Framework.
- Share related information with the Exchange Initiative Advisory Group.
- Encourage the next generation of researchers and conference organisers through the Exchange Initiative Fellowship.
We'd love to hear from you, so please do get in touch here.
Exchange Initiative Fellowship
Conferences provide valuable opportunities for professional development, networking, and exposure to the latest trends in research. At the EICC, in exchange for a reduced package price, we encourage our clients to create a legacy during their conference by providing funded places to local early career researchers, within their fields of expertise.
Professor Gary Hutchison highlights the successes of the EICC's Exchange Initiative, including the launch of the Fellowship Scheme.
