As AgriScot prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary this November, the event is marking the milestone with one of its most significant changes to date – it has opened its seminar programme to applications from any individual, business, organisation or charity for the very first time.
Taking place on 18th November 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, AgriScot has grown over a quarter of a century into one of the UK’s premier agricultural business events, drawing thousands of visitors, exhibitors and industry professionals each year. To mark this landmark occasion, the organising team is throwing open the doors of its packed seminar agenda in a move designed to reflect the extraordinary diversity of people, ideas and innovation shaping Scottish and British agriculture today.
The much-heralded NFUS and Scottish Government debate will remain the centrepiece of the programme however all other seminar spots will be awarded through a competitive application process, with a limited number of places on offer. The change moves away from an invited-only format, welcoming fresh voices, emerging topics and a wider range of industry partners and speakers than ever before.
Gilmour Lawrie, Chairman at AgriScot explained why this year will be special: “Twenty-five years is a significant milestone, and we wanted to mark it in a way that truly reflects where agriculture is today. Opening up our seminar programme feels like the right way to do that, bringing in new perspectives, new voices and new ideas that will inspire and challenge our audience.”
AgriScot is encouraging applicants to think carefully about what makes a compelling session. The team is looking for engaging speakers with strong narratives, personal journeys or credible data; good use of visuals rather than text-heavy slides; and sessions that pair vision with evidence, research or trials. Diversity of voices is actively encouraged, particularly for panel-format applications, and organisers are placing strong emphasis on practical takeaways – the ideas, connections and insights that attendees expect from AgriScot, and can take back and apply directly within their own businesses and organisations.
Topics should be timely, relevant and accessible to a broad agricultural audience, with sessions that inspire, provide practical insight or support the future innovation of the industry considered most favourably.
Applications are now open until the end of June and can be submitted online at https://agriscot.co.uk/seminar-applications/ , where full guidance is available. With only a limited number of spaces on offer, early applications are encouraged.