Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2025

Tickets for the second Social Enterprise Summit Scotland are now available, taking place in-person on Tuesday 2 September 2025, 9:30am – 4pm at The Barracks Conference Centre, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ.

Hosted by Social Enterprise Scotland (SES), this year’s event theme is “Fair Economy, Shared Future”.

The Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2025 plans to place a spotlight on the rise and relevance of inclusive democratic business models (IDBMs), and approaches to enterprise which are rooted in equity, shared ownership, community voice, and collective benefit.

“Developed with equity and inclusion at its heart, this event will celebrate how social enterprises across Scotland are leading a movement toward fairer, more participatory ways of doing business. It will also serve as a platform to connect, challenge, and co-create ideas that shape the future of an inclusive economy.”

This year’s programme includes:

• The latest Social Enterprise Census: a focused session on what social enterprises can learn about inclusion, participation, and the sector’s evolving role in the economy.
• Public Policy for Inclusive Democratic Business Models (IDBMs): a cross-party panel discussion exploring how public policy can support the growth and sustainability of inclusive democratic enterprises.
• Breakout Sessions

Tickets are limited to 2 per organisation, with a range of pricing tiers:

• £45+VAT for SES Social Enterprise Members
• £75+VAT for SES Supporter Members (including Social Enterprise Networks (SENs) and Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs))
• £90+VAT for Social Enterprises (Non-Members)
• £100+VAT for all other organisations

If you are unsure if your organisation is a member of Social Enterprise Scotland, or of your membership type, please contact the SES membership team by email: membership@socialenterprise.scot

To book your place, or for further information (including the summit agenda and event accessibility), please visit the SES website (linked for your convenience).