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People First Summit

Bringing together the people, experience and ideas changing the future of workplace wellbeing in Scotland.
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Event information

  • November 23, 2026
  • NatWest Group Headquarters, Gogarburn, 175 Glasgow Road, EH12 1HQ
  • 09.00-17.00
  • £149 (Early Bird)
  • 6 CPD credits

People First Summit

Bringing together the people, experience and ideas changing the future of workplace wellbeing in Scotland.
Contact the team
Book your ticket

Event information

  • November 23, 2026
  • NatWest Group Headquarters, Gogarburn, 175 Glasgow Road, EH12 1HQ
  • 09.00-17.00
  • £149 (Early Bird)
  • 6 CPD credits

The People First Summit comes on the back of Change Mental Health having over five decades of experience. It has taught us something really important: mental health doesn’t stay at home when people go to work.

We’re proud to team up with Wellbeing at Work again, a global leader in workplace wellbeing events, for the second annual People First Summit. Hosted by NatWest at their Gogarburn headquarters and sponsored by accountancy firm AAB, the event provides a fantastic environment for national and worldwide employers to learn, connect and engage, while enabling thriving workplaces and employees.

People First Summit 2025 in numbers

1
attendees
1 +
organisations from across Scotland 
1 %
at Head of function level or above 

It’s exactly why we’ve built our corporate training and workplace programmes, and why we’re proud to bring that thinking alongside other bright minds to the People First Summit. 

The Summit brings together senior leaders, HR and people professionals and wellbeing specialists from across Scotland for a day built around one idea: that putting people first isn’t soft, it’s strategy. Expect practical insight, honest conversation and the kind of connections that make workplaces genuinely better. 

You will gain valuable new insights into the most effective wellbeing strategies through a range of keynotes, workshops and discussions.

Wellbeing at work in numbers

£ 1 B
the cost of poor mental health to UK employers
1 %
UK workers experiencing significant daily stress
1 %
employees say managers impact their mental health as much as their partner
1 %
of employees say their mental health affects how well they do their job 

People First Summit speakers

Dalia Feldheim​Professional woman with long blond hair in a cream blazer and white top, standing in a modern office with a desk and plant behind her.

Dalia Feldheim

Author, Lead Like a Girl

Nick Ward Head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling man in a dark blazer and white shirt, in an office setting.

Nick Ward

CEO, Change Mental Health

Tony Elliott - Smiling man in a navy suit and white shirt, portrait against a light background.

Tony Elliott

Executive Director of People, Robertson Group

Rachael Steedman - Close-up of a smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair in an indoor setting.

Rachael Steedman

Colleague Experience Director, Aegon UK

Euan Wielewski -Smiling man with short dark hair and a beard, wearing a navy shirt, in front of a light brick wall.

Euan Wielewski

Head of Applied AI, NatWest Group

Fiona Hogg - Woman with short blonde hair wearing glasses on her head speaks at a podium during a conference, wearing a teal geometric-patterned dress.

Fiona Hogg

Chief People Officer, NHS Scotland

Georgina McBroom - Professional headshot of a smiling woman with light brown hair wearing a navy blazer.

Georgina McBroom

Health and Wellbeing Manager, SSEN

Marzena D’Arcy - Woman with long blonde hair wearing a black dress speaks at a podium with a microphone on stage, gesturing with her hands during a presentation.

Marzena D’Arcy

Head of HR, Dales Marine Services Close

Judith Mackinnon- Smiling woman with shoulder-length gray hair, outdoors with trees behind her.

Judith Mackinnon

Head of People Advice, Scottish Government

Fiona McAslan - Portrait of a smiling woman with short blonde hair wearing a red sweater against a beige background

Fiona McAslan

Head of Health and Wellbeing, Royal Mail

Jonny Cobbold -Smiling man with short dark hair and beard looking at the camera, neutral background.

Jonny Cobbold

Director of Development, Change Mental Health

Craig Dundas - Man in a suit and tie smiling at a formal event, seated at a candlelit table.

Craig Dundas

Digital & Technology Operations Manager, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service

Vicky Hope - Portrait of a woman with blonde hair wearing a green sweater with a pink collar, posing against a light gray background.

Vicky Hope

CEO, LOOP Agencies

Milo Phillips-Brown - Portrait of a smiling man with glasses and a beard, wearing a light gray shirt, in front of a glass-walled building.

Milo Phillips-Brown

Assistant Professor in the Philosophy of Technology, University of Edinburgh

Carolann Begbie - Professional headshot of a smiling blonde woman wearing a black top, with a softly blurred office background.

Carolann Begbie

Director of People and Services, Edinburgh Napier University

Chris Cummings - Professional headshot of a middle-aged man in a navy blazer and light blue shirt, smiling outdoors.

Chris Cummings

Founder, Wellbeing at Work

Attend

Prices start at £149 for earlybird
  • A full day of keynotes, leadership roundtables and practical workshops
  • Connect with senior leaders, HR and wellbeing professionals from across Scotland
  • Leave with real strategies to take back to your workplace, plus up to 6 CPD points
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Sponsor / Partner

A range of packages available
  • A speaking slot to put your thinking in front of a senior, decision-making audience
  • Exhibition space to showcase what you do and have the conversations that matter
  • Access to the delegate wishlist, we'll invite the specific people you most want in the room
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Frequently Asked Questions

A full day of keynotes, leadership roundtables, workshops and networking, plus tea, coffee and lunch throughout. Attendance also earns up to 6 CPD points.

Yes. Tea, coffee and lunch are included throughout the day.

Yes. NatWest Gogarburn is fully accessible, with step-free access and lifts throughout. If you have any specific access requirements, just let us know and we’ll make sure you’re looked after.

The venue is easy to reach by car, or by tram from Edinburgh city centre. The venue is a short walk from the Gogarburn tram stop. There’s also parking available on site.

The Summit is designed for employers and in-house people professionals, so general supplier tickets aren’t available. If you’d like to reach this audience, we’d love to talk to you about partnering, email Matt Cameron.

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