By Andrew Black Political reporter, BBC Scotland A vote for Scottish independence would be an "act of national self-belief", Alex Salmond will tell his party later.
The first minister will tell the SNP conference devolution has made Scotland better, but the country now needs powers to make all its own decisions.
His speech in Perth comes ahead of the independence referendum, on 18 September next year.
A "yes" vote is not about victory for the SNP, but for the whole of Scotland, Mr Salmond will say.
Voters in the referendum will be asked the straight yes/no question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
Mr Salmond will tell delegates that the devolved Scottish Parliament has provided "a taste of independence", in areas like health and social care, but he will argue it is now time to extend its powers to areas like welfare and defence.
He will say: "A 'yes' vote is not a victory for the SNP or even a victory for the Yes campaign - or even the huge coalition of interests and enthusiasm that supports a "yes" vote.
"It will be, above all, an act of national self-confidence and self-belief."
'Common sense'The first minister will say: "The case for independence is about what is best for the people of Scotland, wherever they come from.
End Quote Alex Salmond First MinisterLet us consider what we can achieve by extending Scotland's powers over the things we don't currently control"
"It is about who should be taking decisions about Scotland - those who live here or politicians at Westminster.
"This central question of who should be taking decisions is not an academic argument.
"It is a common sense argument based on our experience."
Mr Salmond will say of Scottish devolution: "Conference, with even just a taste of independence we have been able to deliver fairer policies than elsewhere on these islands.
"With a measure of independence on health, on education and on law and order we have made Scotland a better place.
"So let us consider what we can achieve by extending Scotland's powers over the things we don't currently control - over our welfare system, our economy, pensions and defence.
"That is what a 'yes' vote means."
Next month the Scottish government will set out its prospectus for independence in a white paper.
BBC Scotland's political editor Brian Taylor said it was possible Mr Salmond may use his speech at the conference to signal the date the white paper will be published.
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