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The Progressive Policy Think Tank

IPPR Scotland at SNP Autumn Conference 2023

IPPR Scotland will be holding several events at this year's SNP conference.

See IPPR's full conference programme here. For enquiries, please contact h[email protected].

SNP | 15 - 17 October 2022, Aberdeen

Sunday 15 October

Sunday 15 October, 12.30 - 13.30 | Meeting Room 4, First Floor, TECA

Working wonders: The role of employment support in tackling child poverty

Hosted by IPPR Scotland

  • Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy (invited)
  • Laura Millar, Strategic Manager, Fife Gingerbread 
  • Fiona Jones, Head of Partnerships and Employers, Fedcap 

Chair: Philip Whyte, Director, IPPR Scotland

Please note this event will take place inside the secure zone and a conference pass will be required. 

Monday 16 October

Monday 16 October, 12.30 - 13.30 | Conference Suite 4, TECA

How does health drive prosperity?

Hosted by the IPPR Commission on Health and Prosperity

  • Michael Matheson MSP,  Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care 
  • Other speakers to be announced

Chair: Chris Thomas, Head of the Commission on Health and Prosperity, IPPR

Please note this event will take place inside the secure zone and a conference pass will be required. 

Tuesday 17 October

Tuesday 17 October, 09.15 - 10.15 | Meeting Room 4, First Floor, TECA

Minimum Income Guarantee: Short-term action towards a long-term ambition

Hosted by IPPR Scotland, the Poverty Alliance, and Christians Against Poverty

  • Ruth Boyle, Policy and Campaigns Manager, the Poverty Alliance
  • Emma Jackson, National Director Scotland , Christians Against Poverty
  • Casey Smith, Researcher, IPPR Scotland

Chair: Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice

Please note this event will take place inside the secure zone and a conference pass will be required.