Frequently asked questions
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What is Scotland 2050?
Bringing together leading figures from the world of business, politics and civic society, Scotland 2050 will create the opportunity for sharing innovative ideas, knowledge and understanding to inspire for an enlightened and ambitious future looking Scotland.
A space for Scotland to discuss the issues of today and set out a vision for tomorrow.
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Why are we doing this?
In short, there is no current forum that asks the big questions of where we want Scotland to be by 2050. Recognising the global and domestic challenges facing Scotland in an ever-changing landscape, we believe that new thinking is required to reimagine what can be achieved to deliver a new enlightenment.
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When is Scotland 2050 taking place?
The inaugural Scotland 2050 conference took place at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on the 17th June 2025. Our next conference is expected to take place in June 2026.
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Who is attending Scotland 2050?
Speakers for 2026 are yet to be confirmed. You can see who spoke at our last conference by visiting the 2025 conference page.
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How much are tickets?
Tickets are FREE! This is because we believe that the future of Scotland is a conversation that everyone should be part of and we want to ensure a maximum and inclusive attendance.
