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.

David Gray

David Gray

Managing Director, AM Bid

Jamie McGowan

Jamie McGowan

Managing Director, Essence of Harris

Karen Wood MBA

Karen Wood MBA

Director of Enterprise, Informatics Ventures

Professor Joe Goldblatt

Professor Joe Goldblatt

Author, Speaker and Consultant

Anna MacDonald

Anna MacDonald

CEO, The Association of Exiled Scots

Ainsley Hamill

Ainsley Hamill

CEO, The Association of Exiled Scots

Andy Foote

Andy Foote

Advanced Linkedin Strategy Coach, Linkedin Insights

Kingsley Aikins

Kingsley Aikins

CEO, The Networking Institute

Ameer Ibrahim

Ameer Ibrahim

Director, One Edinburgh

Michelle Santoso

Michelle Santoso

Operations Manager, One Edinburgh

Marco Garcia Mendez

Marco Garcia Mendez

Senior Strategy Manager, One Edinburgh

Joseph Trodden

Joseph Trodden

CEO, Joseh Trodden LTD

Richard Mill

Richard Mill

MD, Large Scale Events, IQPX

Pete Docherty

Pete Docherty

Managing Director, MBN Solutions

Dawn O'Leary

Dawn O'Leary

Managing Partner, Davis Burton Sellek

Dietrich P Willke

Dietrich P Willke

Professional Sales & Leadership Coach, Southwestern Consulting

Peter Young

Peter Young

Executive Chairman, Global Surface Intelligence

Bruce Tuomala

Bruce Tuomala

Principal, Sisu

Pendy Pendyala

Pendy Pendyala

Senior Vice President, Life Sciences & Technology, Scottish Development International

Jane Morrison-Ross

Jane Morrison-Ross

CEO, Scotland IS

David Pierce

David Pierce

Managing Director Global Hedging Products, GPS Capital Markets Inc

Alan Thomson

Alan Thomson

Government Affairs, Skyrora LTD

Daniel Ritchie

Daniel Ritchie

Business Consultant & Teacher

Julie Ashworth

Julie Ashworth

Founder and Managing Director, Broadreach LTD

Sylvestor McCoy

Sylvestor McCoy

Actor

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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