Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival

28 October – 2 November 2024

About the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival (SEMTSF) 2024

The 1st ever Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival (SEMTSF) is happening 28 Oct – 2 Nov, 2024!

This 5-day event aims to improve diversity in Scotland’s workforce by connecting employers, minorities, and organisations. It builds on the success of the Scottish Black Talent Summit. Join the conversation on building a more inclusive future!

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SEMTS 2024 SPEAKERS

Tom Arthur

Minister For Employment & Investment, Scottish Government

Dr. Richmond Davies

Head of Analytics & Intelligence

Vida Rudkin

Managing Director

Serena Barnatt

Director of HR & OD NHS NSS

Atta Yaqub

EDI Manager, SportScotland

Julie Hotchkiss

Executive Director, ACCA

Katy Morrison

Heald of Culture & Performance

Dr. Nima Ali

Assistant Professor, HWU

Dr ‘Labake Fakunle

Senior Lecturer University of Edinburgh

Chris Martin

CEO, Social Enterprise Scotland

Rupa Mooker

IDB Manager, Ashurst

Cara Dzivane

Managing Consultant Taylor Hopkinson

Dr. Tom Calvard

Senior Lecturer University of Edinburgh

Sadia Hussain-Savuk

EDI Consultant

Zara Hedges

CEO, Winning Scotland

Dr. Yekemi Otaru

Chancellor, University of West of Scotland

Dr. Athina Frantzana

EDI Consultant - Researcher, Spread the Word & University of Edinburgh

Dr. Arun Verma

Head of Equality & Inclusion @ University of London

Prof K. Mohammed

Associate Dean, UWoS

Eunice Olukitibi

Software Engineer, Fanduel

Lucy Butters

Founder, Cultural Intelligence Master Facilitator @ Elembee ltd

Chris Foley

Managing Director & Chief Scientist @ Optima Partners

Andrew McDonald

Technical Platform Lead, Enterprise Data Provisioning Platform @ Lloyds Banking Group

Megan Crawford

Deputy Research Lead, Edinburgh Napier University

Niyi Oludipe

Director, Shepha Properties

Manira Ahmad

Chief Officer

Ainsley Carnarvon

Head of Hearts Innovation Centre @ Heart of Midlothian Football Club

Lara Oyedele

CEO, Black On Board

Fiona Hogg

Chief People Officer, Health Workforce @ Scottish Government

Dr. Pallvi Arora

Human Resource Management @ The Business School, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland

Uuganaa Ramsay

Director at Wise Moon International | Career and Intercultural

Andrew Phillips

CTO at Skyscanner

Max Chipulu

Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, Edinburgh Napier University

Pauline Murphy

Head of People Analytics and Governance @ Scottish Enterprise

Tahira Nasim

International trade support specialist: Trade Services Team @ Scottish Enterprise

Gail Adams

Project Manager, International Visits & Events Team @ Scottish Enterprise

Thiago Carmo

Managing Director at Passion4Socia

Dr Tom Kane

Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics @ University of Stirling

Fash Fasoro

CEO DataKirk

SEMTSF

At the SEMTSF 24, together we’ll build bridges of understanding between communities, shatter the barriers that hinder opportunity, and ignite a spark of innovation across Scotland.

SCHEDULE DETAILS Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit 2024 Agenda

Building and Managing a Thriving Multi-Cultural Workforce for Scotland

Georgie Suite, Tynecastle Park, Heart of Midlothian FC, McLeod Street, Edinburgh EH11 2NL
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8.30AM – 4.30PM
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The tickets for the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit and Festival 2024 are structured as donations to help fund the event and ensure its success. These donations are non-refundable and go directly towards covering the costs of the festival, including audio-visual equipment hire, workshops, and venue expenses.

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Our Fringe Events

Discover a series of engaging Fringe Events leading up to the Scottish Ethnic Minority Festival 2024. These events are designed to empower, educate, and inspire Scotland’s ethnic minority communities by providing practical skills and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Don’t miss out on these unique sessions:

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SEM TALENT SUMMIT VENUE DETAILS

The Gorgie Suite, Tyncastle Park Edinburgh

Situated on the lower ground floor of the Gorgie Stand, the Gorgie Suite is Tynecastle Park’s largest and most versatile event space.This flexible ‘blank canvas’ is perfect for exhibitions, conferences and dinners, as well as special events such as product launches, fundraisers and award ceremonies. 

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SEM FESTIVAL VENUE DETAILS

Box Hub Warehouse

Box Hub Warehouse offers high quality meeting spaces, combined with top class service, and award winning menus to create a memorable event experience.

Our Line Up

  • Games
  • Film Screening
  • Exhibitions
  • Cultural Performance
  • Speed Dating
  • Dance Classes
  • After Party

SEM Fest 2024 is more than a festival – it’s a celebration of YOU! We encourage everyone to participate and share their unique cultural contributions.

Festival Ticket

The tickets for the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit and Festival 2024 are structured as donations to help fund the event and ensure its success. These donations are non-refundable and go directly towards covering the costs of the festival, including audio-visual equipment hire, workshops, and venue expenses.

Join us for an unforgettable festival experience!

Min Donation: £20.0 per person

Calling all festival lovers! Want to be part of the SEM FEST magic?

OUR UNBELIEVABLE FESTIVAL

Through captivating performances of music, dance, and culinary delights, attendees will immerse themselves in a celebration of diversity and creativity.

General FAQ's

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Talent Acquisition Experts, Government Agencies, Recruiters, HR Managers, Diversity & Inclusion professionals, Digital & Data Experts, Housing Associations, Public & Private Sectors Leaders, Third-Sector Organisations and many others.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event our business development team will assist you in choosing the best package for you. For more information please contact our business development team..

Any problems or questions please call: +44 7792012713 or email us: info@thedatakirk.org.uk

SEMTSF 2024 FAQ's

28th October to 1st November 2024

Fringe Events – Scotland Wide – 28 Oct – 30 Oct 2024
Summit – Gorgie Suite, Tyncastle Park, Edinburgh, Scotland – 31 Oct 2024
Festival –  Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland – 01 Nov 2024

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