Are you connected to food, drink and/or tourism in Stirling? If so please join STEP who are hosting an industry forum which will also include updates on culture and tourism.

Food, Drink and Tourism Industry Forum
Friday, 15 March: 09.3 – 12.00

STEP, Stirling Enterprise Park, FK7 7RP
09:30 - 10:00 Arrival, Registration, and Networking
10:00 - 10:15: Welcome by STEP
10:15 - 10:30: An Introduction to the Forth Valley Food and Drink Network, Stacey Spence, Coordinator, Forth Valley Food and Drink
Stacey Spence, Coordinator at Forth Valley Food and Drink Network, will lead us through the network's initiatives, offering valuable insights into upcoming events and projects.
10:30 - 10:45: Scotland Food & Drink Overview, Fiona Richmond, Head of Regional Food, Scotland Food & Drink
Explore the support provided by Scotland Food and Drink as Fiona Richmond, Head of Regional Food, delves into the latest industry insights.
 
10:45 - 11:00: Talking Tourism: An update from VisitScotland,Claire Gaspar, Industry Relationship Manager, VisitScotland
Claire Gaspar, Industry Relationship Manager at VisitScotland, will discuss the business support offered by VisitScotland. Gain insights into the trends and highlights from the 2023 Summer season, and discover how to prepare for the upcoming 2024 Season.

11:00 - 11:15: Culture Strategy for Stirling and Tourism and Events Action Plan, Jillian Schofield, Service Manager - Culture, Events and
Jillian Schofield, Service Manager for Culture, Events, and Tourism at Stirling Council, will provide an overview of Stirling Council’s Culture and Tourism plans, offering opportunities for businesses to get involved.

11:15 - 11:45 Interactive Q&A Session
11:45: Thank You by STEP

For more information contact:
Jenn McArthur
Marketing and Business Development Director
01786 468 351 | jmcarthur@stepscotland.co.uk