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        Connecting Visionaries to Shape Scotland’s Future

        February 18th, 2025

        Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh

        Join us at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh for a day of meaningful connections, innovation, and collaboration that will help unlock new opportunities for Scottish businesses on a global scale.

        Note: All monies raised from this event go towards event costs. Discounts and complimentary tickets are available to non-profits and early stage entrepreneurs to allow them to attend. Email jamie@sbn.scot for more details.

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      • The Globally Connecting Scotland conference is a premier gathering designed to inspire, connect, and empower senior executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers. With a philosophy rooted in the values of the Scottish Business Network, the event will focus on leadership, innovation, international collaboration, and climate action, alongside additional dynamic activities to foster networking and collaboration.

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        Themes

         

        Globally Connecting aims to cover a lot of what Scotland has to offer through four key themes

        Leadership

        Innovation

        Internationalisation

        Climate

      • Agenda

        The full day conference will explore these key sectors in great detail

        "It started with an Ask"

        The first session to kick off the day will be an opening keynote from Scottish Business Network's Chair Russell Dalgleish.

        Global leadership lessons for Scotland

        The second session will explore leadership principles that foster growth and resilience from a global perspective.

        Fuelling Progress through Innovation

        Our innovation panel aim to examine Scotland’s position as a hub for innovation in technology, culture, and enterprise.

        International Panel

        Our afternoon presentation will answer how can Scotland better access global markets by addressing opportunities and challenges in international trade and collaboration.

      • Secure Your Tickets Now

        Book now to secure your space at Globally Connecting

        All monies raised from this event go towards event costs. Discounts are available to non-profits and early stage entrepreneurs to allow them to attend. Email jamie@sbn.scot for more details.

      • Sponsorship

        sHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS AT THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE. cONTACT US BELOW

      • Meet our SPeakers

        More business leaders to be announced

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        Richard Lochhead

        Scotland's Minister for Business

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        R. Michael Anderson

        Leadership Mindset Pioneer and Author

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        Liz Cameron

        Director and Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce

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        Steven Turner

        Climate Focussed Venture Strategist

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        Ruby Sweeney

        Collaborator & Champion for Female Entrepreneurship & Empowerment

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        Cath Strachan

        Business Coach and Mentor

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        Brian Williamson

        Serial Entrepreneur and Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh

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        Paul Forrest

        Investment & Growth Specialist and TEDx Speaker

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        Mark Elliott

        Head of CivTech Division for the Scottish Government

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        Ian Dowson

        FinTech, GovTech and Corporate Development Specialist

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        Linda SCott

        Scottish Tech Leader and Director

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        Russell Dalgleish

        Scottish Serial Entrepreneur and Investor

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        Charles Kergaravat

        CMO at Apizee

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        Gerard Cunningham

        Public Company Board Member, Serial Founder and CEO

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        Steve O'Donnell

        Fractional Digital & AI Leader

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        Maggie Morrison

        International Business Leader and Board Advisor

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        Tom Thomas

        Scottish Business Network Bangalore Ambassador

      • Globally Connecting brought to you by

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        Scottish Business nEtwork

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        Scottish Govtech Cluster

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        The Events Hub

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        net zero nation

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        Saltire Sentinel

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