New Enlightenment Conference 2026
The New Enlightenment Conference is Panmure House’s flagship international conference for 2026, building on the inaugural New Enlightenment Conference in 2019 which marked the restoration and re-opening of Adam Smith’s final home.
Marking the 250th anniversary of the publication of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, the Conference brings together senior leaders from business, academia, and public policy to explore four core themes — and how Smith’s ideas can help inform today’s most pressing economic, technological, and moral challenges.
Chaired by Professor Adam Dixon, Adam Smith Chair at Panmure House, the Conference offers a non-partisan forum for interdisciplinary dialogue, learning, and constructive challenge.
Enquire to attend
NEC2026 is invite only, however we have a limited number of places available and we welcome you to register your interest in attending.
To find out more and to apply, visit the New Enlightenment Conference website.
