Global Scotland: Strengthening Our Industrial and International Future
15th October 2026
17:00 – 18:00
Conference Suite 3, The Event Complex Aberdeen
In an increasingly uncertain world and rapidly evolving international order, Scotland is playing a growing role on the global stage. Join Holyrood and Babcock, Scotland’s largest engineering employer, for a timely discussion on how Scotland’s industrial base can strengthen the nation’s international standing through its relationships with the EU, NATO, Ukraine and like-minded partners around the world. As geopolitical tensions reshape security, industrial policy and global alliances, what role can Scotland’s world-leading defence, maritime and advanced manufacturing sectors play in driving economic growth, enhancing resilience, accelerating innovation and reinforcing Scotland’s reputation as a trusted international partner?
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