When we met in Edinburgh, we agreed that the purpose of this 

planned Global Conference is to connect Scotland to its 

international community of people who care about Scotland by strengthening the bonds of culture, commerce, heritage, affinity, interest, academia and/or tourism.

Based upon the input that we received from supporters, participants and sponsors during and after the July 7th Round table, it was clear that many people, both in Scotland and around the world, believe that the potential impact of this Conference will 

be best realized if BUILDING BRIDGES takes place in the months following the Referendum on Scottish Independence so that Scotland's decision 

about its future can be observed fully, clearly and definitively.

It has therefore been decided that the Conference will be held in 

two parts :

in New York on November 15th of this year

and in Scotland on March 17th and 18th 2015 at Gogarburn in Edinburgh.

The conference's focus will remain on refining, in a post referendum environment, the message of collaboration, mutuality of need and 

the benefits inherent in the relationship between Scotland and its international communities

On November 15th in New York, following the Wallace Award Dinner on November 14th, The Scottish North American Leadership Conference (SNALC), founding partners, the American-Scottish Foundation and Chicago Scots, in association with St Andrew's Society of Detroit, invite you to join  12th Annual SNALC Round table in New York City.

The 2014 Round table is an opportunity for the Scottish North 

American community to share views, values, experiences and best practices and they will be joined this year by the Asia Scotland Institute, Scotland.

As part of the day a discussion will be held on subjects to be included in the March 2015 Conference.

SNALC aims to raise awareness of Scotland and Scottish culture; to develop a better understanding of the roles, objectives and operations of the various government, academic, non-profit and private sector organizations that operate in the Scottish North American 

community and to identify opportunities to enhance communication and collaboration within the community.

The day concludes with A Reception and Talk, 

"Scotland Post Referendum" , hosted by Aberdeen University.  

Professor Michael Keating, Chair in Scottish Politics and Director of 

the Scottish Centre for Constitutional Change, will speak on the implications of the Referendum decision. 

For reservations and further detail of day please visit ASF website

Tickets for SNALC Roundtable - $75 (ASF Members $60)

Tickets for Reception & Talk   - $50

If you have questions please call the ASF Events at 212 605 0338.

On March 17th and 18th, the conversation will continue, when 

Building Bridges, Connecting Scotland with 

its International Community (BBCS),

Building Bridges, Connecting Scotland, looks to maximize and strengthen Scotland's unique attributes and their relevance in the Twenty First century through such areas as higher education, 

science, engineering, alternative and renewable energy, entrepreneurialism and the inventive spirit which coupled with 

strong brands of whisky, textiles and food - defined as Scotland Outbound. 

A second part will engage on the issue of how to attract talent, immigration and investment in a post referendum world to ensure Scotland's economic health and security - defined as Scotland Inbound.  

To conclude the second day The Scottish North American Leadership Council will focus on the means to secure an expanded engagement for mutual benefit for Scotland and its international community. 

A distinguished group of Speakers and Panelists, combined with case studies, will provide the stimuli for active participation from attendees drawn from around the world to engage in work sessions and proceedings will be live streamed throughout the two days. 

Further details please contact the Asia Scotland Institute.

We will begin reaching out to encourage Sponsorship and participation at all levels and already have a number of global brands either committed to or interested in supporting both events.

We hope you will join us in November and March to progress this important

conversation.

Alan L. Bain                    

American-Scottish Foundation                    

Roddy Gow OBE                      

Asia Scotland Institute

Gus Noble
Chicago Scots