SCOTLAND DECIDES AT THE SSRG CONFERENCE 18th MAY

SSRG The Next Steps Conference

16th-18th May 2025

Speakers include: Jim Sillars, Dr Elliot Bulmer, Neale Hanvey, Sara Salyers,

Tommy Sheridan, Craig Murray, Colette Walker, Dr Mark McNaught, Pro

Alf Baird, Sharof Azizov, Peter Bell, Rhys Stanwix and many more…

Day Three

Sunday 18th May

10:00 Doors Open

10:45-13:00

Hall A: EFTA, Norway & EU Borders

Speakers: Mike Fergus, Professor Jonas Stein, Douglas Chapman discuss how EFTA, EEA and

Borders work with the EU. David Henry presents the case for how you export a carpet to

Switzerland. Hosted by Dr Mark McNaught with Q&A

10:30-14:00

Hall B: Scotland Decides

Hosted by David Younger

An introduction to and discussion about our independent blockchain voting platform

together with description of a proposed national convention.

A way forward without the necessity of working within the UK constitutional system. All

verifiable in international law. Let’s talk about the country we want to live in, then let the

people decide. Followed by a Q&A

13:00-14:00

Lunch Time & Photo Gallery

14:00-16:30

Hall A: The Round Up, What Next?

Speakers for all the sessions deliver a short round up of the bullet assumptions from each

session with the results of the delegates survey. What Next with a Q&A.

Please remember to fill in the Conference Survey. Please Scan this QR Code.

Conference Closes

Thank you till the next time.

Carnegie Conference Centre Halbeath Rd, Dunfermline KY11 8DY

SSRG The Next Steps Conference

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Day One

Friday 16th May

9:00-11:00 Registration Doors open

Location - Carnegie Conference Centre

11:00-13:00

Hall A: Social Security and Pensions:

The UK has the lowest state pension in Europe, so how will Scotland's new state pension

compare and will it be like the UK's a Ponzi scheme or will it be more like Norway and

supported by a sovereign wealth fund invested in infrastructure.

Speakers include: Tommy Sheridan, Neale Hanvey & Jim Osbourne

11:00-13:00

Hall B: Currency and Banking:

It cannot be stressed enough that banking, currency are central to any country that

wishes to successfully trade around the world. Find out how Scotland will create a strong

and secure currency and a central bank to support a independent Scotland.

Speakers include: Tim Rideout & TBC

Lunch 13:00-14:00 &

Hall B Fringe Event: Manifesto For Independence.

Peter Bell discusses the Manifesto For Independence with Q&A.

14:00-16:00

Hall A: The Day After Independence

Speakers Include: Dr Elliot Bulmer, Jim Sillars. What happens after Scotland becomes

independent? The panel present the priorities and options. Followed by a Q&A

16:30-19:00

Hall A: Live Recording of Scottish Questions

Hosted by TBC with a panel of guests answering the big political questions. Recorded live

with audience questions. Broadcast on Sunday 18th of May via SSRG TV on YouTube.

Day Two

Saturday 17th May

09:30 Doors Open

10:30-13:00

Hall A: Energy Policy:

Speakers include: Phil Boswell and Rhys Stanwix with Dr Mark McNaught.

Scotland is energy rich so how will Scotland establish an energy policy that benefits the

people of Scotland? Followed by a Q&A

10:30-13:00

Hall B: Freeports

Speakers include: Colette Walker and Issy Miller. What are the affects of a Freeport? How

does a special tax or regulatory zone affect Scotland's future. Meet the campaign team.

Includes a Q&A.

13:00-14:00

Lunch Time & Photo Gallery

14:00-16:00

Hall A: Decolonisation & Self Determination

Speakers include: Sara Salyers, Pro Alf Baird, Craig Murray and Sharof Azizov. Liberation

Scotland a 17,000+ strong liberation group have delivered an advance notice to the UN. So

what's next, what does this mean and will this help deliver Scotland's Self Determination?

16:30-17:30

Hall B: Decolonisation & Self Determination Q&A

16:00-17:30

Hall A: Meet the Authors

SSRG's David Henry interviews a number of authors. Featuring Yvonne Ridley and her book

"In the Hands of the Taliban", Gareth Wardell and his series of book Essays and Ron Culley

(TBC) who's book Firebrand details the mysterious death of Willie McRae. Followed by a

Q&A

17:30-19:00

Bar Opens & Networking

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Exhibitors include:

Books

SSRG TV