On Point: Leadership in Turbulent Times

Our fourth On Point annual Business Conference - Leadership in Turbulent Times takes place on 1 October 2026 at the EICC, Morrison Street, Edinburgh.

The CMS Scotland conference brings our key clients and contacts together to explore how Scottish businesses, across all sectors and sizes, can navigate today’s complex domestic and global landscape - and how they can tackle those challenges, and thrive.

It is expertly hosted by the highly-experienced and respected TV and radio presenter Kirsty Wark, and this year’s keynote speaker is Rory Stewart, Yale Professor, former Conservative Cabinet Minister and diplomat, best-selling author and Co-Host of The Rest is Politics Podcast.

Dr Stephanie Hare, a technology expert and co-presenter of the BBC's AI Decoded, returns by popular demand - to share her thoughts on how leaders are coping with the muti-faceted challenges of dizzying technological change, especially the huge questions posed by AI.

Andrew McDougall, Managing Director, Group Head of Geopolitical Risk, Barclays (former Army officer and diplomat), will outline the complex and ever-changing geopolitical risks facing businesses.

Phil Batty, CEO of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, will share his lessons in leadership, while The Fraser of Allander Institute will unveil exclusive research conducted with Scottish business leaders.

If you would like to join us at this insightful and important event - now a significant fixture on the Scottish business calendar - please register your interest.