BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Stirling Centre - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Stirling Centre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Stirling Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T172757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T172800Z UID:235477-1782288000-1782320400@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Business Excellence & Quality Thinking – Prof. Paulo Sampaio DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260603 \nProgramme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: Online \nTopic:Business Excellence & Quality Thinking \nSpeaker:Prof. Paulo Sampaio \nThis session is part of the Thomas Reid Learning Forum and explores principles of business excellence and quality-driven organisational thinking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/business-excellence-quality-thinking-prof-paulo-sampaio/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T171655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T171658Z UID:235468-1780819200-1781110800@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Global Executive Learning Forum DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: EXT260601 \nProgramme Type: ConferenceMode: In-Person \nOverview:The Global Executive Learning Forum is a multi-day in-person conference bringing together senior leaders and executives to explore advanced learning\, leadership\, and organisational development practices. \nLocation:Stirling Court Hotel\, Stirling\, Scotland \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/global-executive-learning-forum/ CATEGORIES:Conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T170846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T170849Z UID:235463-1779868800-1779901200@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Foresight & AI – Navigating Uncertainty - Prof. Jeff Gold & H.E. Prof. Emilija Stojmenova Duh DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260503 \nProgramme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: Online \nTopic:Foresight & AI – Navigating Uncertainty \nSpeakers:Prof. Jeff GoldProf. Emilija Stojmenova Duh \nThis webinar is part of the Thomas Reid Learning Forum series and explores how foresight and artificial intelligence can support decision-making in times of uncertainty. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/foresight-ai-navigating-uncertainty-prof-jeff-gold-h-e-prof-emilija-stojmenova-duh/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T133924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T083840Z UID:235414-1779091200-1779555600@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Proven Strategies for Futures Foresight DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260301 \nProgramme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person \nOverview:Proven Strategies for Futures Foresight is an immersive retreat focused on strategic foresight\, long-term planning\, and future-oriented decision-making for leaders and professionals. \n  \n  \nLocation:Split\, Croatia\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/proven-strategies-for-futures-foresight/ CATEGORIES:Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260510T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T170446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T210217Z UID:235459-1778400000-1779037200@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Bestseller Blueprint Retreat DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: EXT260502 \nProgramme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person \nOverview:The Bestseller Blueprint Retreat is an immersive in-person retreat designed to support authors and thought leaders in developing\, refining\, and positioning bestselling ideas in a focused\, inspiring environment. \n  \n  \nLocation:Loch Lomond\, Scotland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/bestseller-blueprint-retreat/ CATEGORIES:Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T165513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T165517Z UID:235451-1777449600-1777482000@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Innovation Practices for SMEs – Dr Arnaldo Costier DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260406 \nProgramme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: In-Person \nTopic:Innovation Practices for SMEs \nSpeaker:Dr Arnaldo Costier \nLocation:University of Stirling Innovation Park – Scion Centre \nThis session is part of the Thomas Reid Learning Forum series and focuses on practical innovation strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/innovation-practices-for-smes-dr-arnaldo-costier/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T165200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T165203Z UID:235447-1777104000-1777136400@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:The Bestseller Blueprint – Naula Naughton DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: EXT260405 \nProgramme Type: TrainingMode: Online \nOverview:The Bestseller Blueprint is an online training programme led by Naula Naughton\, designed to guide participants through the process of creating\, positioning\, and launching impactful bestselling content. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/the-bestseller-blueprint-naula-naughton/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T164300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T164303Z UID:235438-1776240000-1780506000@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Futures and Foresight Masterclass – By Professor Jeff Gold DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: EXT260403 \nProgramme Type: TrainingMode: OnlineFormat: Masterclass \nDuration:8 sessions\, each lasting 60–90 minutes \nOverview:The Futures and Foresight Masterclass\, led by Professor Jeff Gold\, is designed to develop future-focused thinking\, foresight capabilities\, and strategic insight for professionals and leaders. \nRegistration:Registration page and form will be available soon. URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/futures-and-foresight-masterclass-by-professor-jeff-gold/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233947 CREATED:20251230T164743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T164746Z UID:235443-1776240000-1777568400@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Productise Your Learning – Conference and Workshops DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260404 \nProgramme Type: Training / ConferenceMode: In-Person \nOverview:Productise Your Learning is a combined conference and workshop series designed to help organisations and professionals convert learning initiatives into scalable\, impactful solutions. \nLocations:Lahore & Islamabad\, Pakistan \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/productise-your-learning-conference-and-workshops/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233948 CREATED:20251230T153355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T190723Z UID:235425-1775808000-1775840400@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Launch of OL Standard DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260303 \nProgramme Type: LaunchMode: In-Person \nOverview:The Launch of OL Standard marks the introduction of a new standard focused on organisational learning\, quality\, and impact. The event brings together stakeholders\, partners\, and practitioners to explore the framework and its application. \nLocation:University of Stirling \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/launch-of-ol-standard/ CATEGORIES:Launches END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233948 CREATED:20251230T154133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T154136Z UID:235434-1775635200-1781110800@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Certified Organisational Learning Professional (COLP – Education) DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260402 \nProgramme Type: TrainingMode: OnlineDuration: 8–10 weeks \nOverview:The Certified Organisational Learning Professional (COLP – Education) programme is designed for education professionals to build strong organisational learning capabilities\, leadership practice\, and sustainable improvement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/certified-organisational-learning-professional-colp-education/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260405T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233948 CREATED:20251230T153820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T210115Z UID:235430-1775376000-1775926800@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Achieving and Sustaining Business Excellence DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260401 \nProgramme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person \nOverview:Achieving and Sustaining Business Excellence is an immersive leadership retreat focused on building sustainable organisational performance\, quality\, and long-term excellence. \n  \n  \nLocation:Edinburgh\, Scotland\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/achieving-and-sustaining-business-excellence/ CATEGORIES:Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260330T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233948 CREATED:20251230T132237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T115400Z UID:235400-1774857600-1775322000@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Global Medical Tourism Leadership & Experience Programme DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260202 \nProgramme Type: RetreatMode: In-Person \nOverview:The Global Medical Tourism Leadership & Experience Programme is an immersive retreat designed to bring together healthcare and medical tourism leaders for experiential learning\, strategic insight\, and international collaboration. \n  \n  \nLocation:Tirana\, Durrës – Albania\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/global-medical-tourism-leadership-experience-programme/ CATEGORIES:Retreats END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233948 CREATED:20251230T134540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T134636Z UID:235419-1774425600-1774458000@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:From Experience to Excellence DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260302 \nProgramme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: Online \nTopic:From Experience to Excellence \nThis webinar is part of the Thomas Reid Learning Forum series and focuses on transforming professional experience into excellence through reflective learning and leadership insight. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/from-experience-to-excellence/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233948 CREATED:20251230T133316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T182837Z UID:235408-1772028000-1772033400@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:Lifelong Learning & SME Growth – Prof. Alaa Garad DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: INT260203 \nProgramme Type: Webinar / SeminarMode: Online \nTopic:Lifelong Learning & SME Growth \nSpeaker:Prof. Alaa Garad \nLocation:Online \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/lifelong-learning-sme-growth-prof-alaa-garad/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260126T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233948 CREATED:20251229T222424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T085338Z UID:235348-1769414400-1769792400@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:AI-Powered Leadership Unlocking Business Value with AI Strategy DESCRIPTION:Activity ID: PTN260101 \nProgramme Type: Training\nMode: In-Person \nTopic:\nAI-Powered Leadership – Unlocking Business Value with AI Strategy \nLocation:\nCambridge University\, UK\n \n View Programme Details URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/ai-powered-leadership/ CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T233948 CREATED:20251006T085141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T130053Z UID:234540-1763028000-1763049600@stirlingcentre.org.uk SUMMARY:World Quality Week DESCRIPTION:November 13 - Hosted by the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation\n \n \n \n \n \n World Quality Week 2025 at Forth Valley College\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Think Differently: Bringing Quality to Life\n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, World Quality Week takes on a fresh\, forward-looking theme — “Think Differently.” \nThe 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. \nTogether\, educators\, industry leaders\, and student voices will explore how thinking differently can lead to real\, measurable improvements — in teaching\, skills\, leadership\, and collaboration. \nThe day will feature keynotes\, roundtables\, and interactive sessions\, culminating in the official launch of the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Keynote Speaker\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Poonam Gupta\, OBE\n CEO\, PG Paper \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Anton Tabone\n \n Founder and Chairman\, Med.TV\, Malta \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers and Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wendy Chalmers Mill \n Wellness Speaker\, Coach\, Author and TEDx Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ricky Kujawa\n \n Human Capital Expert \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zak Stark\n \n Head of Commercial & Training Delivery \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Leyla Zenon\n Revenue and Expansion Strategist \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Ana Paula Fonseca\n Heriot-Watt University \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Colin McKeand\n \n Networking Scotland’s Mister Networking \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Arnaldo Costeira \n Lisbon Business & Government School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steve Smith\n \n Head of Commercial | Revolve Communications \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Objectives\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Champion quality and innovation \n Show how creative\, practical thinking can lead to measurable change in education\, skills\, and industry collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Build stronger networks \n Connect education leaders\, industry experts\, quality professionals\, and students to share insights and co-create solutions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Official Launch of Stirling Centre\n Introduce the mission\, partners\, and 2026 programmes of the Stirling Centre for Strategic Learning & Innovation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n World Quality Week & Launch of the Stirling Centre | 13 November 2025 – Forth Valley College\, Stirling\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Schedule\nRegistration & Networking Coffee09:30 – 10:00 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Remarks & Official Launch\nProf. Alaa Garad10:00 – 10:20 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Icebreaker Activity\nThink Differently Moment10:20 – 10:30 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Opening Remarks & Official Launch\nSteve Smith | Ricky Kujawa | Karen Leftley | Colin McKeand With Q&A10:30 – 11:20 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Café (World Café Style)\nGroup 1 – Thinking Differently                      Group 2 – What You Need from the Stirling Centre11:20 – 12:10 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coffee Break\n12:10 – 13:30 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speed Presentations\n3-4 Minute Sparks13:30 – 13:50 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guest Speakers – Session 2\nDr Poonam Gupta\, OBE | Dr Anton Tabone | Dr Ana Paula Fonseca | Dr Arnaldo Costeira13:50 – 14:40 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gallery Walk & Reflection\n14:40 – 14:50 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mini Workshop\nBy Leyla Zenon\, MBA14:50 – 15:10 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Future Wheel Activity\nIf We Think Differently15:10 – 15:30 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Closing Remarks\nGroup Photo | Lunch & Networking15:30 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Be part of this landmark event as Scotland’s next chapter of innovation begins. \nPlaces are limited — secure your spot today. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WQW registrationFirst NameLast NameOrganisationEmailMobileMode of Participation- Select -In PersonOnline I consent to have this website store my submitted information so they can respond to my inquirySubmit Form URL:https://stirlingcentre.org.uk/event/wqw/ LOCATION:World Quality Week 2025 at Forth Valley College\, Forth Valley 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