This year’s Festival promises lively debates, thought-provoking panels and inspiring voices tackling some of the most pressing social, political and environmental issues of our time.
BBC journalist Clive Myrie will appear as part of this year’s line-up, discussing his incredible 30-year broadcasting career. While Professor Danny Dorling, renowned social geographer, will explore the impact of politics on the UK’s housing, education, poverty and inequality levels, and will offer robust solutions on how to address these challenges of our age.
In addition, the Festival programme features leading experts from the worlds of politics, the arts, business, the media and the third sector. With events on topics tackling some of the big issues facing Scotland, the UK and the world such as the use of AI, peace in the Middle East, how we tackle misogyny and our use of technology.
The Scottish Parliament is wheelchair accessible, has ground level entry, lifts and disabled toilets. Nine of this year’s events this year will be British sign language translated.
To find out more about this year’s programme of events and to book tickets go to The Festival of Politics.
