Productivity Matters 2026: The Art of Change
About this Event
Disruptive technologies, geopolitical challenges and the climate crisis mean organisations are now navigating an increasingly complex landscape.
For businesses, social enterprises and charities, the ability to adapt, build resilience and capability while staying competitive is crucial if they are to thrive in times of change.
Uncertainty can be uncomfortable - but change can lead to innovation and exciting opportunities.
This conference will explore the art of change and will be relevant to both employers and employees in all departments and from across sectors and industries.
What to expect:
- Real stories from experienced businesses
- Time for networking and peer-to-peer learning
- Learn tools, models and theories to help you thrive in change
Join us for an inspiring day of insight and networking.
This event will be delivered in partnership with the University of Aberdeen, The Productivity Institute Scotland Forum and the University of Glasgow.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go to support local charity
About Productivity Matters
Productivity Matters is Peer Works’ annual conference that brings together organisations from Scotland’s private, public and third sectors to learn new strategies that can help your organisation boost productivity and increase your resilience.
Why Aberdeen?
We have decided to bring our Productivity Matters conference to Aberdeen because the Peer Works community in city is growing strongly. This year’s theme is ‘The Art of Change’ and there is no better place than Aberdeen to discuss transformation and innovation.
Can I attend online?
Unfortunately, there will be no online tickets. This year, we are prioritising the in-person experience for our conference attendees.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 09:30 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:40 AM
Fireside Chat - The Art of Change
Info: With Guy Phillips (CEO & Founder, Highland Heritage Woodworks), Donna Fraser (Group HR Director, Bancon Group) and more
🕑: 10:25 AM
Workshop - Is Your Organisation Change Ready?
Info: With Dr Iva Atanassova (Lecturer & Director, MSc Marketing Online, University of Aberdeen / Entrepreneurial Lead, ThinkForward CABAS™)
🕑: 11:05 AM
Break
🕑: 11:20 AM
Taster Session - GEO & AI Visibility: A Practical Guide to Manipulating LLMs
Info: With Alex Bussey (Digital Strategist, Mearns & Gill)
🕑: 11:45 AM
Workshop - Design Thinking
Info: With Catherine Docherty (Managing Director, Journey Associates)
🕑: 12:25 PM
Group Discussion
🕑: 12:45 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:30 PM
Keynote Speech - to be announced soon
🕑: 02:15 PM
Workshop - Getting Your Business Data Agent-Ready
Info: With Surya Ramesh (AI Consultant & Educator, Tech Sage Solutions Ltd)
🕑: 02:55 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 03:10 PM
Talk - The Canvas of Complaint
Info: With Tim Clarke (Business & Improvement Analyst, Katoni Engineering)
🕑: 03:50 PM
Takeaways & Closing Words
🕑: 04:15 PM
Close
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 6.13
