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DTAS Annual Conference 2021: "Community Climate Action" - 5th - 7th September

As we continue to feel the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, the DTA Scotland Annual Conference and AGM will take place virtually again for 2021. Whilst we are disappointed that we are not able to offer our members the face-to-face, get together and catch up that we would like to, we hope that this year’s ‘Community Climate Action’ programme captures your interest and imagination!

As ever we have built in as much networking time as we can, whilst ensuring that we offer an engaging, thought-provoking and relevant programme. As with last year, we will not be running multiple workshops and seminars at the same time, and will once again record Conference sessions and make these recordings available in the Members' Area of the DTAS website for members to access after the Conference.

Immediately after every Conference session, we will also be hosting an informal networking space where people can come together and carry on the conversation – or strike up new ones with new contacts.

We have also reformatted our virtual Marketplace for 2021 and are delighted to offer delegates the chance to visit our Marketplace Rooms which are being hosted between 1pm and 2pm on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th September by a wide range of different organisations. To find out more, please download our Marketplace Room Host list:

 PDF icon Marketplace Stalls List 2021.pdf

For any Conference questions, contact catherine@dtascot.org.uk

The booking form for the DTAS Annual Conference 2021 is now closed.

 

Conference Programme

Sunday 5th September:

13:30 - 14:15
DTAS AGM
14:30 - 15:30

Fringe event: Countdown to COP

  • Dr Kat Jones, COP26 Project Manager at Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
15:30 - 17:00
Vacant & Derelict Land
17:00 - 18:00
Virtual Study Visit: Newcastleton & District Community Trust
18:15 - 19:00
Facilitated Networking
19:00
Mindfulness Session

Monday 6th September:

09:30 - 10:45
Opening Plenary: Community Climate Action
10:45 - 11:15
Networking
11:15 - 12:45
Local Transport Solutions
13:00 - 14:00
Thematic Marketplace
14:00 - 15:30
COSS Workshop: Greening your facility
15:30 - 16:00
Networking
16:00 - 17:00
Member Story: Thurso Community Development Trust
17:00 - 17:30
Networking
17:45 - 19:00
Thematic Networking Space

Tuesday 7th September:

09:30 - 10:45
Second Plenary: Community Climate Action
10:45 - 11:15
Networking
11:15 - 12:45
CSS Workshop: Community supported eco-farming
13:00 - 14:00
Thematic Marketplace
14:00 - 15:00
Member Story: The Glendale Trust
15:00 - 15:30
Networking
15:30 - 16:30

Closing Plenary & Conference Close:

  • Dr Martin Valentiof Cop26 and Climate Enterprise Director of
    South of Scotland Enterprise - The Time is NOW

 

Sponsors:

 

 

Networking & Events

Connect and collaborate through an annual conference, regional events, Community Learning Exchange, and regular peer-to-peer check-in sessions to build relationships and share knowledge.

Training & Resources

Build organisational capacity through strategic review sessions, trustees and company director training, Continuing Professional Development sessions, and access to a wide range of DTAS publications and toolkits covering best practices

Representation & Influencing

Leverage DTAS's role as the voice for development trusts to influence policy, and participate in government consultations, and pilot programs. Amplify your voice at the highest levels.

Advice & Support

Get tailored guidance from dedicated development officers and access expert professional advice on legal matters, to inform and advance your work.

Our Partner DTA Scotland Services

The Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) is funded by the Scottish Government to support community based groups in Scotland take a stake in or ownership of previously publicly owned land or buildings.

www.dtascommunityownership.org.uk

Community Shares Scotland is a national organisation that exists to raise awareness of the community shares model and support communities who wish to raise money this way.

www.communitysharesscotland.org.uk

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