Schedule

With over 41 experts, we couldn't be more excited about our lineup. Which ones will you watch?

2025/09/22

09:00 AM

Why LinkedIn is the Founders Greatest Asset

Fraser Morrison Russell Dalgleish

Fraser Morrison & Russell Dalgleish

10:00 AM

Burnout, Breakthrough, and the Biology of Success

Wendy Sneddon Lynn Erasmus

Wendy Sneddon & Lynn Erasmus

11:00 AM

Innovation in Leadership: The Power of Senior Executives supporting growing businesses.

Cath Strachan Carol Smith Lesley Maxwell Alistair Wood Julie McCann

Cath Strachan, Carol Smith, Lesley Maxwell, Alistair Wood & Julie McCann

12:00 PM

Spotlighting Scotland’s Global Innovation Story

Richard Lochhead

Richard Lochhead

Minister for Business and Employment, Scottish Government

01:00 PM

Igniting Innovation in Medtech and Biotech: Opportunities and Challenges for Scotland’s Next Wave

James Blackwood Natalie Douglas Richie Bavasso Alexander Weir John Gilhooly Ruth McLaughlin Gisela Garcia-Alvarez

James Blackwood, Natalie Douglas, Richie Bavasso, Alexander Weir, John Gilhooly, Ruth McLaughlin & Gisela Garcia-Alvarez

03:00 PM

Global Leadership Lessons for Scotland

Linda Scott Steven Ross Charles Kergaravat Mark Elliott

Linda Scott, Steven Ross, Charles Kergaravat & Mark Elliott

04:00 PM

Waves of Innovation: Lessons from the Mediterranean

Craig Gunn

Craig Gunn

Valencia Ambassador, Scottish Business Network

05:00 PM

SIW25 Roundup

Wendy Sneddon Kendra Byers Russell Dalgleish Ian Blackie Jamie Dalgleish

Wendy Sneddon, Kendra Byers, Russell Dalgleish, Ian Blackie & Jamie Dalgleish

2025/09/23

11:00 AM

Scotland–Pittsburgh: Building Bridges in Innovation and Business

Christopher Spanbauer Russell Dalgleish

Christopher Spanbauer & Russell Dalgleish

03:30 PM

Changing the way we perceive sales - A masterclass on building a sustainable sales engine

Peter Barclay

Peter Barclay

Managing Director, SalesGeek

05:00 PM

SIW25 Roundup

Wendy Sneddon Kendra Byers Russell Dalgleish Ian Blackie Jamie Dalgleish

Wendy Sneddon, Kendra Byers, Russell Dalgleish, Ian Blackie & Jamie Dalgleish

2025/09/24

11:00 AM

How Can Scotland Better Access Global Markets

Sara Thiam Gerard Cunningham Tom Thomas Brian Williamson

Sara Thiam, Gerard Cunningham, Tom Thomas & Brian Williamson

12:00 PM

Doing Business in London

Russell Dalgleish

Russell Dalgleish

Chair, Scottish Business Network

01:00 PM

Engineering Curiosity: Bringing Innovation to Market

Steve O'Donnell

Steve O'Donnell

COO, Scottish Business Network

03:00 PM

Critical Thinking in Sales: Building an Innovation-Driven Mindset for Business Growth

Peter Waggott

Peter Waggott

Managing Director & Neurodivergence Coach, Vertical Motives Consultancy

04:00 PM

Igniting Innovation in Medtech and Biotech Live Q&A

James Blackwood Natalie Douglas Richie Bavasso Alexander Weir John Gilhooly Ruth McLaughlin Gisela Garcia-Alvarez

James Blackwood, Natalie Douglas, Richie Bavasso, Alexander Weir, John Gilhooly, Ruth McLaughlin & Gisela Garcia-Alvarez

05:00 PM

SIW25 Roundup

Wendy Sneddon Kendra Byers Russell Dalgleish Ian Blackie Jamie Dalgleish

Wendy Sneddon, Kendra Byers, Russell Dalgleish, Ian Blackie & Jamie Dalgleish

2025/09/25

08:00 AM

The Scotland–Europe Exchange: Innovation & Opportunity

Martin Ring

Martin Ring

CEO, BCF International

10:00 AM

Innovation Through Digital and Government

Russell Dalgleish

Russell Dalgleish

Chair, Scottish Business Network

05:00 PM

SIW25 Roundup

Wendy Sneddon Kendra Byers Russell Dalgleish Ian Blackie Jamie Dalgleish

Wendy Sneddon, Kendra Byers, Russell Dalgleish, Ian Blackie & Jamie Dalgleish

2025/09/26

09:00 AM

Fuelling Progress Through Innovation

Steve O'Donnell Anne Johnson Paul Winstanley Kendra Byers

Steve O'Donnell, Anne Johnson, Paul Winstanley & Kendra Byers

09:30 AM

Selling with an Innovative Mindset: Change how you see sales

Richard Norris

Dr Richard Norris

Consultant and Coach, KWC Global

10:00 AM

People Power: Innovation in Talent for a Changing World

Steven Ross Russell Dalgleish

Steven Ross & Russell Dalgleish

11:00 AM

Innovation for Climate: Scotland’s Role in a Sustainable Future

James Napier

James Napier

Founder, Notch

03:00 PM

The Innovation Debate: Shaping Scotland’s Future

Joanne Hagerty Karen Onuma-Mielke

Joanne Hagerty & Karen Onuma-Mielke

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