Scotland 2050 - Shaping Scotland's Future Together
What kind of Scotland do we want to live in by 2050?
That's the question at the heart of this year's Scotland 2050 Conference - and we want everyone to have a say. Not just politicians. Not just business leaders. Everyone.
Taking place on Tuesday 2 June at the magnificent Assembly Rooms on George Street, Edinburgh, this is a free, one-day event designed to bring together the widest possible range of voices from across Scotland - to look beyond the short-term and start building a bold, shared vision for our country's future.
Over the course of the day we'll explore the big issues facing Scotland - from the economy and energy, to housing, health and opportunity - and ask what we need to do today to secure a better tomorrow.
Tickets are completely free. We've made it that way on purpose, because this conversation belongs to all of Scotland.
Speakers
Barrie Cunning, Founder, Scotland 2050
Alistair Grant, Scotland 2050 Chair and Political Editor, The Scotsman
Jane Wood, CEO, Homes for Scotland
Lord Jack McConnell, First Minister of Scotland 2001 to 2007
Charandeep Singh, CEO, Scottish Chambers of Commerce
Councillor Ruairi Kelly, SNP City Convener for Housing, Development, Built Heritage and Land Use, Glasgow City Council
Geraint Evans, CEO, UK Major Ports
Stuart Wallace, CEO, Forth Ports
Anamika Dwivedi, Scottish Property Federation
Bill Esterson MP, Chair, Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Gordon Dewar, CEO, Edinburgh Airport
Lesley Smillie, Senior Partner and Government and Public Services Lead Scotland, Deloitte
Andrew Roberts, Strategic Land Regional Director, Taylor Wimpey
Professor Anton Muscatelli, President, Royal Society of Edinburgh
Mark Diffley, Director and Founder, Diffley Partnership
Martin Whitfield, former Labour MSP
Alex Orr, Managing Director, Orbit Communications
| 08:30 |
Registration and Check-in
Doors open. Tea and coffee available.
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| 09:00 |
Opening Remarks
Barrie Cunning, Founder, Scotland 2050
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| 09:10 |
Keynote Address
Lord Jack McConnell, First Minister of Scotland 2001 to 2007
Followed by Q&A chaired by Alistair Grant, Political Editor, The Scotsman
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| 09:30 |
Empowering Scotland: Energy and Connectivity
A long-term approach to Scotland's energy security and connectivity.
Panellists: Bill Esterson MP, Chair, Energy Security and Net Zero Committee | Stuart Wallace, CEO, Forth Ports | Geraint Evans, CEO, UK Major Ports | Gordon Dewar, CEO, Edinburgh Airport | Representative, Shoosmiths (TBC)
Chaired by Alan Young, Political Editor, The Scotsman
Sponsored by Forth Ports
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| 10:00 |
Scotland's Future Economy
A long-term plan for economic resilience and growth.
Panellists: Professor Anton Muscatelli, President, Royal Society of Edinburgh | Charandeep Singh, CEO, Scottish Chambers of Commerce | Lesley Smillie, Senior Partner and Government and Public Services Lead Scotland, Deloitte | Representative, Shoosmiths (TBC)
Chair: TBC
Sponsored by Shoosmiths
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| 10:45 |
Keynote Address
Keynote speaker TBC, followed by Q&A
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| 11:15 |
Morning Break and Networking
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| 11:30 |
Rebuilding Trust: A New Era in Scottish Political Discourse
Panellists: Mark Diffley, Director and Founder, Diffley Partnership | Martin Whitfield, former Labour MSP | Anamika Dwivedi, Scottish Property Federation | Barrie Cunning, Founder, Scotland 2050 | Additional panellists TBC
Chair: TBC
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| 12:00 |
Keynote Address
Keynote speaker TBC, followed by Q&A
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| 12:15 |
Navigating Change: Scotland's Place in a Global Landscape
Panellists: Charandeep Singh, CEO, Scottish Chambers of Commerce | Kathryn Porter (TBC) | Additional panellists TBC
Chair: TBC
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| 13:00 |
Keynote Address
Keynote speaker TBC, followed by Q&A
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| 13:15 |
Lunch Break
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| 14:05 |
Keynote Address
Keynote speaker TBC, followed by Q&A
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| 14:45 |
Afternoon Break and Networking
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| 15:00 |
Homes of Tomorrow: Sustainable Solutions for Scotland's Housing Crisis
Panellists: Jane Wood, CEO, Homes for Scotland | Councillor Ruairi Kelly, SNP City Convener for Housing, Development, Built Heritage and Land Use, Glasgow City Council | Alex Orr, Managing Director, Orbit Communications | Politician TBC | Representative, Shoosmiths (TBC)
Chaired by Andrew Roberts, Strategic Land Regional Director for Scotland, Taylor Wimpey
Sponsored by Orbit Communications and Taylor Wimpey
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| 16:00 |
Conference Close
Closing remarks by Barrie Cunning, Founder, Scotland 2050
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