Events
Research Conference 2026
Our conferences are designed to inform, inspire and challenge. Over a few days in Edinburgh in May 2026, we hope that we achieved all of that.
Conference highlights video
A snapshot of the exceptional group of corporate leaders, industry experts, policymakers and academics who took to our conference stage presenting keynotes, joining discussions and taking questions.
Conference summary
A written summary of the 30 sessions with contributions from 27 guest speakers alongside many members of Walter Scott’s Research team.
From AI transformation to fear of bubbles, to energy and geopolitics, globalisation, China and trade wars, as well as the changing consumer, diversity, longevity and Gen Z.
