Three Housing Keynote Speakers Confirmed for Annual Conference

Press Release

We are delighted to confirm Sarah-Jane, SLE Chief Executive, Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government and Dr Moses Jenkins, Senior Technical Officer, Historic Environment Scotland as our keynote speakers for our flagship annual conference “Homes at the heart of rural communities”.

Taking place on Tuesday 17 May at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, this is our first in-person conference in over two years!

Our flagship annual conference sponsored by Galbraith and Gillespie Macandrew always delivers inspirational speakers of the highest quality and this year’s conference is no exception.
Our keynote speakers will inform, challenge and inspire … Book your ticket now here from just £80 plus vat.  You won’t regret it!

Sarah-Jane Laing, SLE’s Chief Executive, was appointed as Chief Executive of Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) in December 2019, the first woman to hold this role in the organisation’s 110-year history.  Sarah-Jane has more than 20 years housing experience – her keynote speech on “Tackling the housing crisis” will not disappoint! 

Shona Robison, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, was appointed in May 2021 and has served as MSP for Dundee City East since 2003.  She will cover the government’s housing strategy and plans for the future!  Do you have some questions you would like to ask her?

Dr Moses Jenkins, Senior Technical Officer with Historic Environment Scotland for over 18 years. Moses has written various guidance notes over this time most notably on the subjects of brick and energy efficiency.  In 2009 he edited the book Building Scotland and in 2018 authored the book The Scottish Brick Industry. Given Moses’ position, he always has new and insightful points to offer in all discussions!

Housing is such an important part of members’ property and business interests but has become an increasingly complex and challenging sector. Our conference aims to provide you with a huge amount of advice, information and insight which will benefit both long-term planning and everyday property management decisions. Our housing conference is a must attend event and absolutely the place for you to be!

We will be confirming more expert and informative speakers very soon.   Make sure you register now to see these industry thought leaders.  Don’t miss out book your place today here!