From Gaps to Growth: Addressing Edinburgh's Workforce Challenges

Tue Nov 04 2025 at 08:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC+00:00

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh | Edinburgh

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
Publisher/HostEdinburgh Chamber of Commerce
From Gaps to Growth: Addressing Edinburgh's Workforce Challenges
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Join Edinburgh leaders to tackle talent and skills challenges, build a resilient workforce, and unlock business growth.
About this Event

Join Edinburgh's leading businesses and education providers for an opportunity to tackle one of our city's most pressing challenges – the talent and skills challenges that are holding back growth and increasing business costs.
Building on our successful 2023 event, we’re bringing together members from across business and education to discuss practical solutions to some of the major challenges in this area, to share best practice, and to help shape the city’s talent and skills agenda.
Key Focus Areas:

  • Developing a resilient workforce in a changing world of work – including reskilling and upskilling, soft skills, lifelong learning, and AI's impact on skills needs
  • Building a skills system for business growth – including access to the education system, its funding and structure, and better linking skills development with industry need
  • Unlocking a workforce for now and in the future – including fair work practices, addressing barriers to employment, and discussing an economically driven migration policy


The event will feature an expert panel, interactive workshops with business case studies, and collaborative sessions designed to spark innovative solutions and develop actionable recommendations for local and national government ahead of the 2026 Scottish election.
Whether you’re a chief executive shaping strategy, an HR professional tackling workforce challenges, or a team member looking to build skills and connections, this event offers valuable insights and practical takeaways. With perspectives drawn from across industries, sectors, and education, you’ll leave with new ideas, actionable recommendations, and a stronger understanding of how Edinburgh can unlock the full potential of its future workforce.


For members of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, please book through our website to recieve your discounted member rate here: https://bit.ly/3KVQcXP

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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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GBP 16.96

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