Dumfries & Galloway Business Expo 2025
Schedule
Wed Nov 26 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Easterbrook Hall | Dumfries, SC
About this Event
Agenda
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Kenny Bowie
Info: • Speaker: President of Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce Kenny Bowie
đź•‘: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
“The Future of Digital Transformation in Dumfries & Galloway and Scotland”
Host: NMIS - National Manufacturing institute of Scotland
Info: • How technology and data are reshaping local industries and driving productivity.
đź•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion: “Tech & Manufacturing – Building a Competitive Edge”
Host: Panel Discussion from Industry Experts
Info: • Panelists from manufacturing, tech startups, and regional economic development.
• Topics: automation, sustainable manufacturing, digital skills, and export opportunities.
đź•‘: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Coffee & Networking Break - Exhibition Stands walk round
đź•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:20 PM
Workshop Block 1 – Choose One:
Host: Business Gateway DG / Hub South West Scotland
Info: Room 1: Digital Skills for SMEs – Business Gateway DG– Practical tools to get your business online and efficient.
Room 2: Get involved with Hub South West Scotland– How your business can be part of the regions supply chain through upcoming projects here in D&G.
đź•‘: 12:20 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch & Networking – Exhibition Stands walk round
Info: Hot & Cold Buffet served for Attendees
đź•‘: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
“From D&G to the World” – Hear from a local manufacturing company
Info: • Local success story of a business scaling through technology and innovation.
đź•‘: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Panel Discussion: “Sustainability & Transformation in Practice”
Info: • Real-world case studies of businesses that have reduced costs and improved efficiency through tech.
đź•‘: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Coffee & Networking Break - Exhibition Stands walk round
đź•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Workshop Block 2 – Choose One:
Host: Armstrong Watson / SOSE
Info: Room 1 - Cybersecurity for Manufacturers & SMEs with Armstrong Watson – Protecting data and production systems.
Room 2 - Digital Marketing for Growth - SOSE– Using online tools to reach new customers.
đź•‘: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Closing Panel: “The Next Steps for Digital Dumfries & Galloway”
Info: • Action points, funding opportunities, and collaboration pathways for the region.
đź•‘: 03:45 PM - 03:55 PM
Speech from key regional business leader
đź•‘: 03:55 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Thanks
Host: DG Chamber of Commerce
Where is it happening?
Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 72.22 to GBP 98.22
