VHS Annual Conference 2026 - Power, Partnership, Perseverance

Join Voluntary Health Scotland at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 2 November for our 2026 Annual Conference: Power, Partnership, Perseverance.

This year's conference centres on a simple but resolute idea - Scotland's third sector holds more power than is often recognised and more influence than it sometimes realises. Across communities, local systems and national conversations our organisations shape lives, gather insights and drive progress every day.

Together with our Collaboration Partner, Public Health Scotland, and Community Partner, and Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, we're bringing together leaders, practitioners and partners from across Scotland's third, public and academic sectors to celebrate our collective power, strong partnerships, and how our perseverance leads to real, measurable change.

Speakers include:

• Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care of Scotland

• Paul Johnston, Chief Executive, Public Health Scotland

• Mel Young, President and Co-Founder, Homeless World Cup

• Kirsten Hogg, Director of Devolved Nations, Carers Scotland

• Amy Callaghan, Policy and Political Advisor, Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland

• Adam Lang, Director of Policy, Insight and Advocacy, Carnegie UK

• Rachel Baker, Chair and Director, Yunus

• Sarah Latto, External Affairs Lead, Voluntary Health Scotland

BSL Interpreters will be available on the day. Please see 'Accessibility info' for more information.

We'll be sharing more event information as the programme is finalised. We look forward to welcoming you!