DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 22nd Sep, 2025) Heriot-Watt University Dubai will host the Social Capital 2026 conference from 26th–28th March 2026, welcoming leading scholars, practitioners and policymakers from around the world to explore the key role of social capital in building resilient and thriving societies. Organised by the International Social Capital Association (ISCA), the Social Capital 2026 conference will be held for the first time, launching a new global platform for research and dialogue on social capital. Together, these three globally renowned thought leaders will explore how social capital shapes democracy, fosters economic opportunities, and strengthens social cohesion. Professor Dame Heather McGregor, Provost and Vice Principal of Heriot-Watt University Dubai, said, “We are honoured to welcome such distinguished voices to the inaugural Social Capital 2026 conference. Social Capital 2026 provides a global stage where ideas about social capital are shared, challenged, and refined.