BIDs Scotland Gathering 2017

Business Improvement Districts Scotland is the national organisation for BIDs in Scotland, providing support, advice and encouragement to business groups, communities and local authorities considering and developing a business improvement district.

BIDs Scotland is hosting its Annual Gathering on 28th March 2017 at Perth Concert Hall: People - Place - Business: Business Improvement Districts - the key to economic growth. From economists, to government figures, to those at the coalface and our international friends, this year’s BIDs Scotland Gathering will illustrate the impact, diversity and potential of Business Improvement Districts for towns, cities, sectors and infrastructure but fundamentally for Scotland’s economy and Scotland’s people

Highlights include: Economist Neil McInroy on the new National Report on BIDs in Scotland; SCDI Chief Executive Ross Martin on the policy landscape; BID economic impact case studies; round table sessions shaping the future of BIDs; support and advice workshops; exhibition, fringe events, networking, BIDs showcase and news of links with European BIDs. 

Join around 200 senior professionals with direct influence and responsibility for delivering BIDs, policy-making and strategic delivery across Scotland in creating a unique space in which to engage with local and national government including politicians and officers, as well as a wide range of key stakeholders and representative bodies.