SNP conference is set to take place from August 30 to September 1 with members set to head to Edinburgh for this year’s event.
Anyone wishing to view the full agenda for this year’s conference can do so HERE.
Here’s everything you need to know about where this year’s event is taking place and information about the biggest speeches.
Where is this year’s SNP conference?
This year’s conference will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).
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According to the venue’s website, one of the easiest ways to get there is by train with the centre located less than a mile from Haymarket.
For anyone travelling from within Edinburgh, the closest tram stop is Haymarket Station.
This marks a change from last year, when the conference took place at The Event Complex in Aberdeen.
Who is speaking at this year’s conference?
As always, there’s plenty of speeches and fringe events set to take place over the three days.
John Swinney (below) will be leading an internal election review on Friday while the party’s depute leader Keith Brown will deliver a speech around 2pm.
This will be followed by a policy discussion on the economy and net zero from Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes.
Who is speaking on Saturday?
The SNP’s leader in Westminster Stephen Flynn will deliver his speech on Saturday around 2pm.
Following this, Finance Secretary Shona Robison will also lead a policy discussion on public services around 3.15pm.
What about Sunday?
Sunday will start with a fraternal address from Plaid Cymru – who support independence for Wales.
This will take place around 10.15pm while Swinney will also be making his address to conference on Sunday.
This is expected to take place around 3.30pm before the event comes to a close.
Where can I find out more information?
As always, there’s plenty of fringe events set to take place at conference while a number of organisations will have stalls at the conference.
You can find the full list of fringe events HERE and we’ve also put together a list of those we think are worth keeping a close eye on.
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