Catch-up with our 2019 conference

June 28, 2019

Humanist Society Scotland’s annual conference was a sell-out! Over 140 eager members and guests packed into the Royal Society Edinburgh to hear from a variety of fantastic speakers.

Below is audio recordings taken from some of the speakers and some pictures of the event in full swing. See you all again in Glasgow in 2020!

Listen to AC Grayling at Humanism 2019

Listen to Carina Haouchine at Humanism 2019

Listen to Mike Haines at Humanism 2019

Listen to Stop Climate Chaos at Humanism 2019

John Bishop, chair of Humanist Society Scotland's board of trustees, speaking at the 2019 annual conference.
John Bishop (Chair)
Rebecca Stott speaking at Humanist Society Scotland's 2019 annual conference
Rebecca Stott
Mike Haines and trustee Morven Lyon during a panel discussion at Humanist Society Scotland's 2019 annual conference
Mike Haines & Morven Lyon (Trustee)
Carina Haouchine and trustee and vice chair Maggie Kinloch in conversation at Humanist Society Scotland's 2019 annual conference
Carina Haouchine & Maggie Kinloch (Vice-Chair)
Humanist Society Scotland members holding 'Last Rights' declarations in support of assisted dying
Members supporting the Last Rights campaign

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