North America

Cracking the North American market isn't as impossible as it feels. We're going to break down how to gain traction in the United States, the advantages Scotland has over other countries and building a sustainable network and sales pipeline.

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Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Russell Dalgleish

Russell Dalgleish

Chairman, SBN

Christine Esson

Christine Esson

Founder, SBN

Kendra Byers

Kendra Byers

Head of Community and Strategic Partnerships, SBN

Scott Dalgleish

Scott Dalgleish

Head of Marketing, SBN

R. Michael Anderson

R. Michael Anderson

Leadership Mentor, R MICHAEL ANDERSON

Ian M. Houston

Ian M. Houston

Managing Director, Clydebuilt International

Fraser Grier

Fraser Grier

Immigration Associate, Abrams & Abrams LLP

Sandy Donaldson

Sandy Donaldson

CEO, Impiricus

Claire Alexander

Claire Alexander

Director, Africa Scotland Business Network

Brian Williamson

Brian Williamson

Chairman, 4icg

Don Riddell

Don Riddell

Anchor and Correspondent, CNN

Mick O'Connor

Mick O'Connor

Founder and Director, HAELO Consulting LTD

Lyndsey Phillips

Lyndsey Phillips

Client Relationship Director, Association of Scottish Business Women

Paul Forrest

Paul Forrest

SBN Ambassador, SBN

Fiona MacFadyen

Fiona MacFadyen

Ambassador (Auckland, New Zealand), SBN

Siobhán Jordan

Siobhán Jordan

Director, Interface

Ruby Sweeney

Ruby Sweeney

Founder and Director, The Events Hub

Michael McCuish

Michael McCuish

Public Relations Director, Away from the Ordinary

Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen

Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen

Board Member and Chair of Membership and Engagement, Financial Women's Association

Ivan McKee

Ivan McKee

Minister of Trade, Investment and Innovation, Scottish Government

Maximillian Browning

Maximillian Browning

Chairman, One Edinburgh

Kristina Tamane

Kristina Tamane

Space Business Development Executive, University of Edinburgh

Bruce Walker

Bruce Walker

CEO, FutureX

Annabelle Beckwith

Annabelle Beckwith

Coach, Consultant and Trainer, Yara Journeys LTD

Anna White

Anna White

Managing Director, ScotlandShop

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Talks

SIW Official Launch: The importance of Exploring Opportunities beyond Scotland

28 September 2020, 10:00 AM
Russell Dalgleish Christine Esson Brian Williamson Anna White Julie Ashworth

Uncover your Leadership Type – The Key to Influence, Relationships, and Success

28 September 2020, 03:00 PM
R. Michael Anderson

SIW! News

28 September 2020, 05:30 PM
Kendra Byers Scott Dalgleish

A unique Scottish tale from Brazil - not to be missed.

28 September 2020, 06:00 PM
Russell Dalgleish Daniel Ritchie

Female Business Leaders: International Insights

29 September 2020, 10:00 AM
Kendra Byers Claire Alexander Lyndsey Phillips Fiona MacFadyen Ruby Sweeney Stephanie McDonald

Linkedin Masterclass: Using Linkedin to win business Internationally

29 September 2020, 01:00 PM
Russell Dalgleish

New York: Getting your foot in the door

29 September 2020, 02:00 PM
Fraser Grier Michael McCuish Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen

US/UK trade negotiations, US election, and opportunities that exist for Scottish companies in the US, with SBN Ambassador for Washington, Ian M. Houston

29 September 2020, 04:00 PM
Christine Esson Ian M. Houston

SIW! News

29 September 2020, 05:00 PM
Kendra Byers Scott Dalgleish

Insights Into Silicon Valley

29 September 2020, 06:00 PM
Russell Dalgleish Pendy Pendyala Jane Morrison-Ross

UK-US Immigration: How to navigate our Special Relationship

29 September 2020, 07:00 PM
Fraser Grier Lynn McCloghry Kelsey Deanne Cindi McIntosh

An interview with CNN's Don Riddell

30 September 2020, 09:30 AM
Don Riddell

5 Key Factors to Propel your Business Internationally

30 September 2020, 11:00 AM
Annabelle Beckwith

Immediate Results Training Workshop

30 September 2020, 12:10 PM
Dietrich P Willke

Supportive Leadership: Inspire your team

30 September 2020, 01:15 PM
Ruby Sweeney David Gray Jamie McGowan Joseph Trodden Richard Mill Pete Docherty Dawn O'Leary

Interview with Mr Ivan Mckee, Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation

30 September 2020, 03:30 PM
Russell Dalgleish Ivan McKee

Innovation, Investment and Entrepreneurship in Scotland Today

30 September 2020, 05:00 PM
Russell Dalgleish Paul Forrest Siobhán Jordan Jamie McGowan Karen Wood Joe Goldblatt

SIW! News

30 September 2020, 05:30 PM
Kendra Byers Scott Dalgleish Gabi Matic

Scottish Brew & Spirits in the US

01 October 2020, 07:00 AM
Nicholas Pollacchi Alastair Boase David Laird Jennifer Wren Kelsey Deanne Cindi McIntosh Dan Rutstein

Building relationships with International students for business

01 October 2020, 11:00 AM
Maximillian Browning Jamie McGowan Ameer Ibrahim Michelle Santoso Marco Garcia Mendez

Space Panel

01 October 2020, 02:00 PM
Mick O'Connor Kristina Tamane Peter Young Alan Thomson Hina Khan

The importance of culture, support and innovation for SME's

01 October 2020, 04:00 PM
Grant Murray Ian Farrar

SBN Ambassador Talk: Sandy Donaldson on Start-Ups and Life Sciences

01 October 2020, 05:00 PM
Russell Dalgleish Sandy Donaldson

SIW! News

01 October 2020, 05:00 PM
Kendra Byers Scott Dalgleish

An Interview with Bruce Tuomala

01 October 2020, 05:30 PM
Bruce Tuomala