CONFERENCE 2025

Scotland 2050 will hold its inaugural conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on the 17th of June 2025.

Scotland 2050 will be Scotland’s most inclusive conference bringing together leading figures from the world of business, politics, and civic society to share innovative ideas, knowledge, and understanding of where Scotland should aspire to be in 2050.   

The conference will feature keynote speakers, plenary panel sessions, and interactive breakout sessions, providing a platform for discussing Scotland's future growth agenda by addressing current challenges and exploring new opportunities.  

Everyone is welcome to attend Scotland 2050 which will be a free ticketed event, aiming to attract diverse voices from civil society, industry, academia, and policy.   

The conference has secured support from the main political parties and will involve key political stakeholders from both the UK and Scottish governments. 

Why should you attend Scotland 2050? 

Got an interest in the future of Scotland? Got a hunger for learning and knowledge? If you want to engage with key policy makers, political stakeholders, hear from leading voices that will shape the future of Scotland or simply just want to be part of the conversation, then Scotland 2050 is the conference for you. 

Historic stone building named Assembly Rooms with classical columns, banners, and storefronts.

Confirmed Speakers

Bernard Ponsonby, Scotland 2050 host, Scottish broadcast journalist for regional news and current affairs

Bernard Ponsonby, Scotland 2050 host, Scottish broadcast journalist for regional news and current affairs

John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland

John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland

Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Gaelic

Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Gaelic

Cherie Blair CBE, KC, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and Co-Founder and Chair, Omnia Strategy LLP

Cherie Blair CBE, KC, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and Co-Founder and Chair, Omnia Strategy LLP

Alex Cole-Hamilton, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Alex Cole-Hamilton, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Anas Sarwar, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party

Anas Sarwar, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party

Willie Rennie MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrats Spokesperson on Communities, Economy and Education

Willie Rennie MSP, Scottish Liberal Democrats Spokesperson on Communities, Economy and Education

Daniel Johnson MSP, Scottish Labour Party spokesperson on Economy, Finance and Fair Work

Daniel Johnson MSP, Scottish Labour Party spokesperson on Economy, Finance and Fair Work

Paul Sweeney MSP, Scottish Labour Party, Deputy Spokesperson on Mental Health and Veterans

Paul Sweeney MSP, Scottish Labour Party, Deputy Spokesperson on Mental Health and Veterans

Martin Whitfield MSP, Scottish Labour Party, Chief Whip

Martin Whitfield MSP, Scottish Labour Party, Chief Whip

Gordon Robertson, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at Edinburgh Airport

Gordon Robertson, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer at Edinburgh Airport