Alan Nelson

Hosted by broadcaster and journalist Kirsty Wark, CMS’s On Point event takes place on Thursday 2 October 2025 at Edinburgh’s EICC with its focus on Scottish business and the new world order.

With her highly-publicised memoir, Frankly, published last month, Ms Sturgeon will talk about her life in politics and Scotland’s place in the world.

She will be joined by broad spectrum of other high-profile guest speakers including Sebastian Burnside, chief economist at NatWest Group, who will deliver a ‘high-octane’ global economic overview; Dr Stephanie Hare, a leading authority and media commentator on AI and technology; and Will Ullstein, CEO of global public opinion and data company YouGov. The conference will also feature an expert panel discussing key elements needed to help Scottish business to thrive within the current geopolitical climate.

Alan Nelson, acting managing director of CMS Scotland, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Nicola Sturgeon to our annual On Point conference taking place in Edinburgh next month. As one of the most formidable and enduring figures in UK politics, we look forward to hearing her insights on leadership and her thoughts on Scotland’s role within the modern world.

“Both Ms Sturgeon and our other high-calibre speakers will offer relevant and timely insights on how Scottish businesses of all sizes, and across all sectors, can thrive in a volatile global economic environment.”

Further information on the event is available here.