Changemakers Conference 2025 | Scotland
Scotland
8:45am to 6:00pm // 29 October 2025
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As part of the global Changemakers series, we'll be bringing the Changemakers Conference to Scotland once again on Wednesday 29 October at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
This is not just a conference – it’s a challenge. A challenge to think bigger, act braver, and make a measurable impact in everything we do.
The theme of this year's conference is Challenge and we will be looking at two intersecting dimensions of challenge.
Through this expanded lens, Changemakers 2025 aims to provide practical inspiration and bold ideas – helping leaders and innovators across sectors to drive positive change and feel energised about the impact they can make.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Laura Bates
Tony Anderson
Beth Sherman
Rachael Bews
Svein Clouston
Petra Cameron
Wayne Deakin
Ella Greenwood
David Kean
Beth Shriever MBE
Kathryn Strachan
Daniel Sullivan
Alicia Teltz
Caroline Olechowski
Ali Olivier
Yvette Webster
Venue
National Museum of ScotlandChambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF
Date
29 October 2025Time
Registration from 8:45am, first session 9:20am, conference ends 5:00pm, (optional) drinks until 6:00pmDress Code
CasualWHAT TO EXPECT
Challenging the Status Quo
Marketers and professionals as internal disruptors and agents of change
Shifting brand or organisational purpose from words to action
Redesigning traditional models and frameworks to meet evolving expectations
Breaking down silos and fostering collaboration through courageous leadership
Spotlighting bold, unconventional ideas and creative risks
Embedding equity, sustainability and ethics into strategy and execution
Navigating External Challenges
Leading in the context of economic pressure and public scrutiny
Embracing innovation amid rapid technological shifts
Building trust and engagement in complex, noisy environments
Responding to geopolitical, cultural and generational change
Supporting people, organisations, and communities to thrive under pressure
Also Introducing...
The Challenge – The Changemakers Series
This newsletter will be your monthly dose of insight, inspiration, and impact. Each month from July to November, we’ll explore a real marketing challenge, one that’s keeping leaders up at night, shaping boardroom decisions, and redefining what great marketing looks like.
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TICKET INFORMATION
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Member Tickets £199 +VAT
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TEAM MEMBERSHIP
Member Tickets £199 +VAT
Restricted to 4 per organisation.
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NON-MEMBERS
Member Tickets £249 +VAT
Speakers and Sessions
David Kean – “Getting to Yes: The Challenge of High-Stakes Conversations”: Learn proven techniques to navigate high-pressure discussions with clarity, empathy, and influence.
Ella Greenwood – “The Power of Story: Challenging Stigma Through Film and Creativity”: Discover how storytelling can reshape perceptions, break stigma, and drive social change.
Tony Anderson – “Launching an Airline on a Wing and a Prayer”: Explore the lessons behind easyJet’s rise and the power of entrepreneurial brand-building.
Alicia Teltz – “LinkedIn Personal Branding & Social Selling”: Master strategies to build a standout digital presence and drive impact through authentic engagement.
Dan Sullivan & Caroline Olechowski – “Reimagining Health: Innovation and Brand Transformation at Bupa”: See how innovation, purpose, and storytelling are redefining one of the UK’s most trusted brands.
Panel: “Marketing in the Age of AI: Ethics, Trust, and Transformation”: Unpack the opportunities and ethical dilemmas shaping marketing’s AI-driven future.
Wayne Deakin – “When Change Meets Creativity”: Learn how creativity, technology, and human insight combine to drive transformation and growth.
Beth Shriever MBE & Petra Cameron – “Winning Partnerships: From Brand Strategy to Sporting Success”: Gain insight into building authentic, purpose-led brand partnerships that deliver mutual value.
Panel: “The Attention Economy: Crafting Stories That Stick”: Explore how to create stories that connect across short- and long-form platforms in a crowded media landscape.
Laura Bates – “AI & Emerging Technologies”: Examine how AI is reshaping workplaces and marketing, and how to ensure ethical, inclusive innovation.
Beth Sherman - "Using Humour to Build Trust and Drive Action" - Discover an immediately implementable framework grounded in the principles of comedy that shows how humour, used strategically, builds trust, drives action, and achieves measurable results.
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