Meet the Speakers

Scotland’s Global Investment Summit brings together a powerful line-up of speakers, industry leaders, pioneering entrepreneurs, senior policymakers, and global investors. Each driving change across finance, life sciences, and the net zero economy.

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Alastair King DL
The Lord Mayor of London

Sandy Begbie CBE FRSE
Chief Executive, Scottish Financial Enterprise

Welcome to Scotland’s Global Investment Summit

Scotland has a rich history of innovation and global leadership. Scots have shaped the global financial system, providing significant advances in life science and renewable technology - our goal is to make sure international investors are as aware of our future opportunities as well as our historical achievements.

Scotland today stands at the forefront of the global net zero transition, with investible energy projects worth tens of billions of pounds across the country. These projects encompass a varied range of renewable technologies, from offshore wind and tidal energy to hydrogen production and carbon capture, offering substantial opportunities for sustainable investment.

Scotland’s innovative life-sciences sector is a leader in health tech and research, with the industry now worth more than £10bn to the Scottish economy. This sector thrives on a collaborative ecosystem of universities, research institutions, and innovative companies, driving advancements in areas like drug discovery, medical devices, and digital health solutions.

Scotland’s Global Investment Summit 2025 promoted by the City of London Corporation and Scottish Financial Enterprise, supported by both the UK and Scottish governments’, along with a wide range of partners, will provide investors with a unique insight and direct connections to the opportunities that can be found in our key sectors.

Meet the influential voices shaping Scotland’s future

A distinguished lineup of speakers from government, finance, and innovation who will share insight, strategy, and vision at Scotland’s Global Investment Summit.

Further speakers will be announced in due course

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Lord Mayor
London
Lord Mayor
London

Alastair King DL
The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor of London, 2024–25

Alastair King DL is the 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London, a role that sees him serve as a global ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services sector. With a career spanning law, finance, entrepreneurship, and public service, he brings a rare blend of commercial insight and civic leadership to the office at a time when global confidence, sustainable investment, and innovation are more important than ever.

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Lord Mayor
London
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Chief Executive
Chief Executive

Sandy Begbie CBE FRSE
Chief Executive, Scottish Financial Enterprise

Sandy Begbie CBE FRSE is one of Scotland’s most influential business leaders, with a career defined by transformation, vision, and a deep commitment to social and economic progress. As Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), Sandy leads Scotland’s financial and professional services industry—one of the nation’s most important economic sectors—at a time of unprecedented opportunity in responsible investment, fintech, and the transition to net zero.

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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.

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