Scotland 2050 Conference: Shaping Scotland's Future

Keynotes from Angela Rayner MP, Sir Tom Hunter and leading Scottish politicians. Shaping the Scotland we want by 2050.
About this Event

Join the conversation about the Scotland we want to build by 2050

Scotland 2050 is a simple idea. Bring together people from every walk of life, community leaders, business owners, students and politicians, and have an honest conversation about the Scotland we want to build by 2050.

Our first two conferences sold out. For 2027, we're bringing together an extraordinary line-up of keynote speakers, cross-party representation from the Scottish Parliament and voices from across Scottish life for one day at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh.

Keynote speakers

The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Sir Tom Hunter, entrepreneur and philanthropist, with a keynote speech and live Q&A

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Michael Marra MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party

Harriet Cross MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland and Shadow Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero

More speakers will be announced as the programme develops.

Seven conversations shaping Scotland's future

Panellists will be announced over the coming weeks, and panel sessions are subject to change. The sessions currently planned are:

1. Housing, Health and the Economy. The interconnection between health, housing and the economy. A blueprint for a resilient future wellbeing economy for Scotland by 2050.
2. Navigating the future and harnessing the power of AI. How can AI drive economic growth, enhance productivity and improve quality of life for the people of Scotland, whilst tackling potential social and economic disparities in the run up to Scotland in 2050.
3. Beyond the Fringe. Reviving working-class perspectives in Scotland's performing arts sector and ensuring diverse voices in Scotland's creative sectors.
4. Brand Scotland and soft power. Bridging the gap between Scotland's global image and Scotland's domestic reality, whilst bolstering Scotland's place in a changing world.
5. A better, fitter and healthier future for all. Creating a resilient pathway that tackles Scotland's health inequalities and provides solutions towards a healthier Scotland by 2050.
6. Breaking barriers and building an inclusive future for all. Adopting an inclusive approach to empowering women and minorities and increasing participation in politics and civic society in Scotland by 2050.
7. The role of devolution in Scotland's energy landscape. Building a sustainable energy future for Scotland and exploring potential future energy solutions in Scotland.

Where and when

Date: Tuesday 8 June 2027 Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm Venue: Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR

Book early

Both our 2025 and 2026 conferences sold out. We'd encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment.

Stay up to date

Want to hear about speaker announcements and the full programme before anyone else? Visit our website to get the latest news:

www.scotland-2050.co.uk

Scotland 2050 is a national conversation about the Scotland we want to build by 2050.

Filming and photography
The event will be photographed and filmed for use on the Scotland 2050 website, social media and other promotional material. By attending, you acknowledge this. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please tell a member of the team when you arrive. You can read how we use personal information in our privacy policy.