Bridging Communities - The Extended Edition

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Bridging Communities are bringing together individuals, communities and business networks for this one-day event to bridge communities, spark connections and inspire action.

About Bridging Communities - The Extended Edition

Enough stuffy networking events and brain-numbing conferences – it's time for action! At Bridging Communities, we’re bringing together individuals, communities and business networks to collaborate and create a more connected society.

Building on the momentum of our previous events, our goal is to shift perspectives on how our communities and networks make their mark on our wider society. It’s not just another conference: this is your space to explore tangible change and real-world impact.

What to expect:

Co-designed discussions: Dig into conversations that challenge the status quo, inspiring you to think differently about your role in your community.
Creative spaces: Experience hands-on sessions that encourage you to actively shape the communities you're a part of.
Insightful stories: Hear from those who've successfully collaborated for change, sharing actionable insights and inspiring stories.
Inspired by individuals, driven by community

Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea – to create a space where empathy, trust and connection flourish. This ethos has resonated through our sold-out events across Scotland. As we gather in Glasgow this April with our partners The Social Hub, Glasgow City Innovation District and The University of Strathclyde, we're celebrating the sparks of individual inspiration that ignite community-driven change.

What this gathering is:

> An opportunity to co-create across communities and business networks

> A space to share ideas that inspire action

> Embracing the power of individual stories and collective wisdom

> Connecting over food and drink

> Meeting people beyond your usual circles

What this gathering isn’t:

> Just another passive conference experience

> Limited to surface-level interactions

> Focusing solely on conventional community concepts

> Awkward networking

Confirmed Speakers:

Andrew Dobbie, MadeBrave
Andrew Dobbie, 43, is a creative entrepreneur and CEO of MadeBrave - a Strategic Brand & Creative agency based in Glasgow and London – recently named Agency of the Year by Marketing Society Scotland. A true creative at heart, Andrew began his career as a designer and photographer after studying Multimedia Systems at the University of the West of Scotland. Now considered one of the UK’s leading branding experts, Andrew believes strongly in brands that live their purpose and that the best brands are built from the inside-out.

Since launching MadeBrave in 2012 on a shoestring budget of just £1000 when his son, Fin, was just two weeks old, Andrew has grown MadeBrave into a multi-million-pound global agency - creating award-winning work for many of the world’s leading brands, including Nestle, Medtronic, Pfizer, Diageo, Hard Rock Hotels, First Group Plc, VELUX and KPMG. Andrew believes that through driving a positive workplace culture, exceptional work is born. This philosophy has led to numerous award wins for MadeBrave, including Campaign's Best Places to Work award and a ranking on The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For List in the UK.

Zakia Moulaoui Guery, Invisible Cities
Zakia is the founder and CEO of Invisible Cities, an award-winning social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides. Awarded Traveller of the year 2024 by National Geographic she has also worked for the BBC as a TV and radio presenter, discussing subjects of travel and sustainability.

After a career in events, and working all around the world, she decided to set up her own business here in Scotland so she could make an impact locally. Invisible Cities trains people who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides of their own city. Welcome customers from around the world, they have been featured on UNILAD, Huffington Post UK and BBC Stories amongst others.

Kristy Docherty, Edinburgh Futures Institute
Bio Coming Soon!

Leah Black, Regenerative Futures Fund
Bio Coming Soon!

Samuel Agbede, JP Morgan
Bio Coming Soon!

Who should attend?

This event is open to all sectors and for those who believe in the power of action – Join a diverse group of thinkers, doers and leaders passionate about creating change and making a positive impact for people and the planet. Let’s harness the power of our diverse communities and networks to create a more prosperous, connected and collaborative Scotland.

Join us at Bridging Communities. Be a part of something bigger. Let’s build bridges, one conversation at a time.

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