The Summit Agenda
Scotland’s Global Investment Summit unites top investors, government, and industry leaders for focused keynotes, sector sessions, site visits, and exclusive networking, connecting ambition with investment.
The Summit Agenda
Sunday 5 October
Opportunity to experience the best of Scottish culture, including world leading golf course and food and drinks experiences.
All day: Optional leisure activities for arriving delegates
Golf at selected Scottish courses
Whisky tastings at local distilleries
Showcasing Scotland’s soft power through culture, food, and heritage
Informal reception at Gleneagles Townhouse Lamplighters rooftop bar (Address: 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD)
Monday 6 October - Daytime
9:00 am – 4:30 pm: Tailored site visits for investors, with options including:
Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District, Glasgow
Edinburgh University School of Informatics
Heriot-Watt Robotarium
Opportunity for bi-lateral meetings with Scottish leaders and key investors
Open showcase of investment opportunities from Scottish National Investment Bank
Monday 6 October - Evening
Dignitaries and sponsors will be invited to an exclusive dinner and networking event on Monday evening. Please click below and enter your password if one has been shared
Tuesday 7 October - Investment Summit Agenda
Venue: NatWest Conference Centre, Gogarburn, Edinburgh
Morning Sessions
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Registration & Breakfast
Tea, coffee, and breakfast items served on arrival
9:00 am – 9:15 am: Opening Remarks
Welcome
Introduction to the Summit programme
9:45 am – 10:30 am:
Panel 1 – The Investment Landscape in Scotland
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Networking Break
Refreshments
11:00 am – 11:45 am:
Panel 2 – Building Scotland’s future - developers
Afternoon Sessions
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm:
Sector Case Studies (three separate sessions running simultaneously)
Presentations on three priority sectors:
Financial Services
Life Sciences
Renewables
Lunch 1pm - 2:15pm
Lunch and networking opportunities
2:15 pm – 3.00 pm:
Panel 3 - Building Scotland’s future - Investors
3:00 pm – 4:45 pm:
Connecting Investors with Opportunities
Structured networking and 1:1 meetings with project sponsors
Dedicated spaces for investment proposals across financial services, life sciences, renewables, and infrastructure
4:45pm - 5:15pm:
Closing keynote address and reflections
Tuesday 7 October - Evening
Attendees will be able to attend an exclusive drinks reception at an iconic Edinburgh venue.
6pm – 8pm:
Closing Reception and celebrating Scotland’s cultural heritage
Drinks and entertainment celebrating Scottish culture and partnership opportunities
Attendees to include leaders from Scotland’s cultural sector.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Scotland's Global Investment Summit — a unique gathering of global investors, policymakers, and innovators.
To secure your place and receive full event details, please complete your registration at your earliest convenience. Spaces are limited, and early registration is strongly recommended.
