Fellows Festival 2025 Edinburgh

Fellows Festival 2025 will bring together visionary thinkers and experts from diverse fields including culture, media, the arts, public policy, civil society, and business.

Immerse yourself in groundbreaking ideas and be part of driving powerful conversations. Kindle new partnerships and engage directly with bold RSA projects designed to create real-world impact.

Embracing the spirit of connection, regions nationwide and internationally will host local events featuring live-streamed keynotes, dynamic discussions, and region-specific content. With opportunities for collaboration at every level, the festival will bring all participants together, no matter where they are in the world.

What to expect from the Edinburgh Fellows Festival event

Join us in person at the Fellows Festival 2025 Edinburgh event on 17 May from 14:00 to 17:00 for an inspiring afternoon of discussion, creativity, and connection.

Come along for a thought-provoking afternoon featuring Professor Linda Bauld, the Bruce and John Usher Chair of Public Health in The Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh and Chief Social Policy Advisor. Get valuable insights from her expertise in public health and social policy and leave inspired.

We’re also delighted to welcome Sue Palmer, renowned author of Toxic Childhood as she explores the profound impact of love and play on childhood development. Find out how these factors in early life can lay the foundation for lifelong social and emotional wellbeing.

Discover our Playful Green Planet initiative transforming unused green spaces into outdoor play and learning areas. Playful Green Planet is designed to empower children with the skills for climate action and social change by fostering a deep connection to nature and community through outdoor creative play. Joining Playful Green Planet will be some of our Dundee-based stewards who are empowering communities through storytelling, art, youth work, gardening, and environmental education.

Early bird tickets start from £15 and are available until 09:30 on 31 March (regional variations apply). Standard ticket pricing starts on 31 March, so take advantage of this opportunity.

A max of two tickets can be bought in one booking. Please note that you will need to supply guest contact details and any dietary allergies or intolerances.

We can’t wait to share the full agenda with you in the coming weeks. Updates will be featured in the Fellows Festival 2025 area on the RSA website.

Dietary requirements

The ticket price includes lunch. Dietary requirements will be catered for. You will be asked to provide details of any medical food allergies or intolerances for yourself and any additional ticket holders at the point of booking.

Refund policy

Refunds will be processed up to 10 days prior to the event.

Taking part in RSA in-person events

If you have any questions, or to let us know of any access requirements or reasonable adjustments you require, please email fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

By registering for this event, you consent to receive communications about this event, both before and after, and you agree to the sharing of your name, organisation and title with the Fellow(s) and/or partner organisation(s) hosting this event. If you do not wish this information to be shared, please let us know by emailing fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

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