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World Quality Week
November 13 - Hosted by the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation
World Quality Week 2025 at Forth Valley College
About the Event
Think Differently: Bringing Quality to Life
This year, World Quality Week takes on a fresh, forward-looking theme — “Think Differently.”
The Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation (SCSLI) invites you to join a one-day hybrid event hosted from Forth Valley College (FVC) and streamed globally.
Together, educators, industry leaders, and student voices will explore how thinking differently can lead to real, measurable improvements — in teaching, skills, leadership, and collaboration.
The day will feature keynotes, roundtables, and interactive sessions, culminating in the official launch of the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation.
Keynote Speaker
Poonam Gupta, OBE
CEO, PG Paper
Dr Anton Tabone
Founder and Chairman, Med.TV, Malta
Speakers and Hosts
Wendy Chalmers Mill
Wellness Speaker, Coach, Author and TEDx Speaker
Ricky Kujawa
Human Capital Expert
Zak Stark
Head of Commercial & Training Delivery
Leyla Zenon
Revenue and Expansion Strategist
Dr Ana Paula Fonseca
Heriot-Watt University
Colin McKeand
Networking Scotland’s Mister Networking
Dr Arnaldo Costeira
Lisbon Business & Government School
Steve Smith
Head of Commercial | Revolve Communications
Event Objectives
Champion quality and innovation
Show how creative, practical thinking can lead to measurable change in education, skills, and industry collaboration.
Build stronger networks
Connect education leaders, industry experts, quality professionals, and students to share insights and co-create solutions.
Official Launch of Stirling Centre
Introduce the mission, partners, and 2026 programmes of the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation.
World Quality Week & Launch of the Stirling Centre | 13 November 2025 – Forth Valley College, Stirling
Event Schedule
Registration & Networking Coffee
09:30 – 10:00
Opening Remarks & Official Launch
Prof. Alaa Garad
10:00 – 10:20
Icebreaker Activity
Think Differently Moment
10:20 – 10:30
Opening Remarks & Official Launch
Steve Smith | Ricky Kujawa | Karen Leftley | Colin McKeand With Q&A
10:30 – 11:20
Learning Café (World Café Style)
Group 1 – Thinking Differently Group 2 – What You Need from the Stirling Centre
11:20 – 12:10
Coffee Break
12:10 – 13:30
Speed Presentations
3-4 Minute Sparks
13:30 – 13:50
Guest Speakers – Session 2
Dr Poonam Gupta, OBE | Dr Anton Tabone | Dr Ana Paula Fonseca | Dr Arnaldo Costeira1
3:50 – 14:40
Gallery Walk & Reflection
14:40 – 14:50
Mini Workshop
By Leyla Zenon, MBA
14:50 – 15:10
Future Wheel Activity
If We Think Differently
15:10 – 15:30
Closing Remarks
Group Photo | Lunch & Networking
15:30
Register Now
Be part of this landmark event as Scotland’s next chapter of innovation begins.
Places are limited — secure your spot today.