About The Event
Our 2nd Scottish Black Talent Summit & Hiring Fair taking place on 30th and 31st October 2023, will bring together Government, Talent Acquisition leaders, HR professionals and other stakeholders to explore successful strategies and new developments in the recruitment and retention of untapped talent pool.
Where
Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Stadium, McLeod St, Edinburgh EH11 2NL
When
Monday to Tuesday
30-31 October
SBTS Speakers
Here are some of our 2023 Speakers, Moderators & Panelists
Neil Gray MSP
Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy
Albert King
Chief Data Officer, NHS NSS
Abel Aboh
Data Management Lead, Bank of England
Manira Ahmad
Chief Officer, Public Health Scotland
Kweku Bram-Larbi
Digital Design Lecturer, Glasgow Caledonian University
Martina Chukwuma-Ezike
University of Aberdeen Rector
Evong Evong
IT Risk, Security & Control consultant at MUFG
Ally MAxwell
Head of Talent Acquisition, Fanduell
Iyke Ikegwuonu
Lecturer, University of Glasgow
Claire Gillespie
Digital Technologies Sector Skills Mgr, Skills Development Scotland
Debbie Shield
Director, Aspen People
Julia MacKenzie
Senior Specialist Lead, NHS Education for Scotland
Nkechinyere Dinkpa
Capital Finance, NHS Scotland
Petra Adesuwa Ekhator
Data Analyst, Thames Water
Viana Maya FRSA
pRESPECT & pRESPECT Hub CIC
Clare Keniry
Board Director and Head of D&I at Morgan Hunt
Jude Osamor
Co-founder of CyBlack
Russell Dalgleish
Serial Scottish Entrepreneur and Investor
Sam Rhynas
Chief Operating Officer at effini
Dr Charmaine Blaize
Consultant & Health Data Expert, NHS Scotland
Helene Rodger
Executive Director, Passion4Fusion
Bruce Walker
Co-Founder, FutureX
Tena Kozic
Upstream and Carbon Management Data Analytics Lead, Wood Mackenzie
Ainsley Carnarvon
Digital Education Strategic Programme Manager, Heart of Midlothian Innovation Centre
Ross McCulloch
Ross McCulloch is Director of Third Sector Lab
Anusha Adigbe
Manager, Ernst & Young LLP Data Management & Strategy
Steven Drost
Co-founder, Codebase
Soleye Sotannde
Chairman, Board of Trustees DataKirk
Gill McNeill
Chief People Officer, Scottish Enterprise
Fash Fasoro
Founder / CEO, DataKirk
SBTS 2023 Agenda
Here is our 2023 Summit Agenda
Keynotes from expert speakers given on Black Talent, mentorship and the future of recruitment.
Black Talent Registration
Scottish Black Talent Professional Headshots.
Employers Registration
Employer Registration & Setup.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Panel Discussion Values, Skills and Knowledge: How Employers Market, Recruit & Develop for New Talent
Hiring Fair
Career Clinic with Employability Team (Book 20 min time slot)
Closing Remarks SBTS Chair
Abel Aboh.
Welcome & Registration
Welcome from the Host (Moderators)
Opening Remark
SBTS Chair - Abel Aboh
Introducing TechScaler
Keynote Speaker: (changed to Talk, Panel Discussion & Q&A)
Unlocking Possibility Together: Workforce of the Future - Albert King & Clare Keniry
DataKirk Presentation
About DataKirk & Testimonials.
Shaping Black Talent for the future of Scotland
Panel Discussion with Moderator
Identifying & Accessing Untapped Talent
Best Practices for hiring, developing and retaining Untapped Talent
Introducing Scottish Enterprise
Gill McNeill, Chief People Officer, Scottish Enterprise.
Coffee Break & Visit Exhibition
30-min coffee break and opportunity to meet with exhibitors
Panel Discussion with Moderator
Leveraging Black Talent Pool
The role of Black Talent in driving innovation & competitive advantage
Panel Discussion with Moderator
Importance of collaboration for upskilling and upward mobility
Lunch Break & Visit Exhibition
1-hr lunch break and opportunity to meet with exhibitors.
Panel Discussionwith Moderator
Social Mobility & DEI Strategy as a driver for bridging the gap.
Driving upward mobility for Black Talent Prosperity
Data Challenge & Cyber Competition Walkthrough
A walkthrough the challenges and solutions from winners.
Coffee Break & Visit Exhibition
30-min coffee break and opportunity to meet with exhibitors
Keynote Speaker
Neil Gray MSP
Panel Discussionwith Moderator
Bridging the Gap between HR, Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Leaders & Untapped Talent Pool
Chair Closing Remark
Drink Reception
Exhibition & Networking
SBTS 2023 Venue
SBTS 2023 venue location info and gallery
The Gorgie Suite, Tyncastle Park Edinburgh
Situated on the lower ground floor of the Gorgie Stand, the Gorgie Suite is Tynecastle Park’s largest and most versatile event space.This flexible ‘blank canvas’ is perfect for exhibitions, conferences and dinners, as well as special events such as product launches, fundraisers and award ceremonies. Offering fantastic views of the pitch, the Gorgie Suite benefits from natural daylight and is equipped with a bespoke, state of the art LED lighting system.
Hotels
Here are some nearby hotels
Gallery
Check our gallery from the recent events
Sponsors & Exhibitors
The 2023 Summit was Proudly Supported By;
Official Partner
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
Exhibitors
F.A.Q
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I registered online, but haven’t received email confirmation or a receipt yet. What should I do?
You should have received a confirmation receipt immediately after your transaction is completed. Make sure to check your spam/junk folder. If there is a delay, contact Chuks Ododo or give us a call at 07792012713.
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Who are the Participants?
Talent Acquisition Experts, Government Agencies, Recruiters, HR Managers, Diversity & Inclusion professionals, Digital & Data Experts, Housing Associations, Public & Private Sectors Leaders, Third-Sector Organisations and many others.
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I am interested in becoming a media partner for the conference, who should I contact?
In the event that you are interested in becoming a media partner for this event, then you need to contact our marketing team, who will discuss this opportunity with you.
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What do I need to bring with me to check in?
Just you and your ID! A ready-to-learn-and-have-fun attitude will also come in handy..
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Who do I contact if I am interested in sponsoring the event?
If you are interested in sponsoring this event our business development team will assist you in choosing the best package for you. For more information please contact our business development team..
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I have specific questions that are not addressed here. Who can help me?
Any problems or questions please call: +44 7792012713 or email us: info@thedatakirk.org.uk
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Book Your Ticket
Select your ticket interest for the Scottish Black Talent Summit & Career Fair taking place on 30 & 31 October 2023, at Tynecastle, Edinburgh.
In-Person Student Access
£25
In-Person Group Pass
£60
In Person General Pass
£75
Contact Us
The DataKirk.