Shape the future of Perth and Kinross. Join leaders and businesses to drive growth, skills, investment and sustainable economic opportunity.

Perth and Kinross Economic Summit 2026

Growing Perth and Kinross: Unlocking Business Growth Through Skills, Investment and Collaboration

What will it take to unlock the next chapter of economic growth for Perth and Kinross?

Join businesses, investors, education and skills partners, public sector organisations and key stakeholders from across Perth and Kinross for the inaugural Perth and Kinross Economic Summit.

At a time of economic uncertainty, rapid technological change and evolving workforce needs, this summit provides a unique opportunity to come together, share perspectives and help shape the future of the Perth and Kinross economy.

This interactive summit is designed to spark honest conversations, encourage collaboration and identify practical actions that will support business growth, investment and long-term economic prosperity across Perth and Kinross.

Throughout the morning, delegates will hear from a range of influential speakers and industry leaders, including John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland; Susan Campbell of the Scottish National Investment Bank; and our Lead Sponsor, SSE who will share how they are leading the energy transition from Perth. There will also be interactive panel discussions and facilitated roundtable discussions allowing those attending to ask questions and share ideas.

Together we will explore:

•The opportunities and challenges facing businesses in Perth and Kinross

•How we create the conditions for sustainable business growth

•Developing the workforce that businesses need for the future

•The role of investment, innovation and partnership in driving economic success

•Practical actions that will help shape future priorities for Perth and Kinross

Whether you are a business owner, employer, investor, education provider or partner organisation, your voice and experience matters. The ideas, discussions and recommendations from the summit will help inform the future work of the Perth and Kinross Economic Partnership.

Programme Highlights

•Opening Address – John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland

•Lead Sponsor Remarks - SSE, Leading the Energy Transition from Perth

•Keynote Address – Susan Campbell, Scottish National Investment Bank

•Interactive panel discussions with business leaders and partners

•Facilitated roundtable discussions

•Networking lunch

•Eco Village

Register Your Place

Attendance at the Perth and Kinross Economic Summit is free, however places are limited and advance registration is essential.

To secure your place, please register as soon as possible.

As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide details such as your organisation, job title and any dietary or accessibility requirements to help us plan the event and ensure the best possible experience for all delegates.

Please note that photography and filming will take place during the event and may be used in future communications and promotional materials by Perth and Kinross Council and event partners.

If your plans change and you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your booking or let us know as soon as possible so that your place can be offered to someone on our waiting list.

We look forward to welcoming you to Perth for what promises to be an engaging morning of discussion, collaboration and action.

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