UK Forum on Cultural Diplomacy 2027
“Strengthening Democracy, Economic Development, Social Progress and Women’s Leadership”
Forum Overview
Held by the Scotland Forum, the UK Forum on Cultural Diplomacy 2027 will bring together political leaders, policymakers, academics, representatives of business and civil society to consider key political, economic and social challenges facing the United Kingdom and the wider international community. The Forum will focus on strengthening democratic institutions, supporting sustainable economic development and social progress, and promoting women’s leadership in politics, business and public life.
Hosted at The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh from 12–14 January 2027, the Forum will also consider the ways in which artificial intelligence, digital technologies and financial innovation are shaping economies, institutions and society. Through lectures, discussions and meetings, the programme will provide a platform for dialogue and cooperation between government, academia, business and civil society, with an emphasis on practical approaches to economic opportunity, democratic participation and inclusive social development.
Speakers & Delegates
Speakers during the forum will include leading politicians, diplomats, governmental officials, senior academics, and artists. These speakers will include individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board, please click here.
Locations
Based in Edinburgh, the Forum will be hosted across a number of significant political, historic, and cultural venues throughout the city.
Participants »
Participation in the Forum is open to government and diplomatic officials, academics, artists, representatives of civil society, members of the private sector, as well as young professionals and students.
If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the forum, please click on the link below and fill out the online application form:
Participant Papers »
The Forum Committee encourages rigorous academic research and analysis on issues related to the objectives of the Forum. Accordingly, the Committee warmly invites Forum participants to submit papers for consideration, both for presentation during the Forum and for inclusion in the proposal document that will be issued following the event and distributed to governments and leaders of the international community worldwide.
