Leaders converge on Scotland for Global Investment summit
A host of high-profile figures from across business, academia and government will participate in Scotland’s Global Investment Summit next month, in one of the most significant gatherings of its type ever to take place in Scotland.
The landmark summit, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise and the Lord Mayor of London, will bring together global investors, policy makers and leaders from three of the nation’s growth sectors; financial services, renewable and life sciences, with the goal of showcasing the opportunities that exist and connecting investors with those opportunities.
Following a reception and gala dinner on the 6th of October - where Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey will deliver the keynote address - the summit itself will take place on the 7th of October at NatWest Gogarburn, with speakers from across life sciences, renewable energy and financial services providing investors a window into the innovative opportunities across Scotland.
Sandy Begbie CBE, CEO at Scottish Financial Enterprise, said: “The calibre of speakers is truly exceptional and certainly not one I have seen in my 40 years in our industry in Scotland. As well as being a flagship event for these key sectors, this is a hugely important platform for Scotland to showcase the breadth of innovation, talent and opportunity that exists in our economy, with a view to attracting inward investment.”
The Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King DL, said: “Scotland has a rich history of innovation and global leadership. It has shaped the global financial system, providing significant advances in life sciences and renewable technology - and our goal is to make sure international investors are now aware of our future opportunities too.
“Scotland today stands at the forefront of the global net zero transition, is a leader in health tech and research, and has a thriving financial and professional services industry. The Scotland’s Global Investment Summit will provide investors with a unique insight and direct connections to the opportunities that can be found in our key sectors. Having attendees of the calibre of the Governor of the Bank of England shows the magnitude of the summit.”
Please see the full agenda for the summit below:
Monday 6 October
Showcase and visits to key innovation centres, followed by reception and gala dinner with Bank of England Govenor Andrew Bailey as the keynote speaker.
Tuesday 7 October - Investment Summit Agenda
Venue: Royal Bank of Scotland, Gogarburn Conference Centre
Morning Sessions
8:00 am – 9:00 am: Registration & Breakfast
9:10 am - 9:25 am:
Welcome and Introduction to the Summit programme - Lord Mayor
9:25 am – 9:45 am:
Keynote address from senior government minister
9:45 am – 10:30 am: Panel 1 – The Investment Landscape in Scotland
Discussion on Scotland’s economic outlook and investment opportunities
Chair:
Alastair King DL, Lord Mayor of London
Speakers:
Carolyn Jameson, Senior Independent Director, Scottish National Investment Bank
Sandy Boss, Chair, BlackRock UK
Adrian Gillespie, CEO, Scottish Enterprise
Further panellists to be announced
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Networking Break
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Panel 2 – Building Scotland’s future
Discussion on infrastructure, renewable energy, and major projects
Chair:
To be announced
Speakers:
Mikael Down, Executive Director and Head of EMEA Sustainable Finance, Morgan Stanley
Keith Anderson, CEO, ScottishPower
Jürgen Maier, Chair, Great British Energy
Claire Mack, CEO, Scottish Renewables
Adam Morrison, Country Manager, Ocean Winds.
Afternoon Sessions
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm:
Sector Case Studies (three separate sessions running simultaneously)
Life Sciences
Chair:
Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Business, Scottish Government
Speakers:
Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Chief Scientist, University of Glasgow
Dr Deborah O’Neil, Founder and CEO, NovaBiotics
Dr Glenn Corr, Chief Operating Officer, TauRx
Mark Cook, Chair, Life Sciences Scotland
Ian McCubbin, Chair of Cell and Gene Therapy Catapault, Chair of RoslinCT
Renewables
Chair:
Jeremy Grant, Business Columnist, The Scotsman
Speakers:
Maggie McGinlay, Chief Executive, ETZ Ltd
Tim Stedman, CEO, Storegga
Lolita Jackson, Executive Director of Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Development Capital LLP
Martin Roughhead, Chief Financial Officer, Haventus
Financial and Professional Services
Chair:
Sarah Pritchard, Deputy Chief Executive, FCA
Speakers:
Fraser Wilson, Financial Services Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Jackie Leiper, Chair Scottish Executive Committee, Lloyds Banking Group
Scott Walker, Managing Director and co-head of the BlackRock Edinburgh office
Nicola Anderson, CEO, FinTech Scotland
Stephen Flaherty, CTO & Head of Group Technology Infrastructure Services, Barclays
Lunch 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm:
Lunch and networking opportunities
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Panel 3 - Building Scotland’s future - Investors
Chair:
Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister
Speakers:
Hannah Gurga, Director General ABI
Chira Barua, Chief Executive, Scottish Widows
Peter Branner, Chief Investment Officer, Aberdeen
Stephen Dainton, Head of Investment Bank Management, Barclays
2:45 pm – 4:30 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
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm:
Closing keynote address - senior Scottish government minister
Closing reflections - Sandy Begbie CBE, CEO of Scottish Financial Enterprise
Tuesday 7 October - Evening
5:30 pm – 8.00 pm: Closing drinks reception
Venue: Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh
All attendees are invited to join an exclusive drinks reception marking the close of Scotland’s Global Investment Summit and a celebration of Scotland’s arts and culture sector.