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.

A.L Kennedy

A.L Kennedy

Writer & Performer

Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen

Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen

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

Dr Hina Khan

Dr Hina Khan

Project Coordinator, Spire Global, Inc

David Laird

David Laird

Luxury Portfolio Specialist, William Grant & Sons

Bill Lowry

Bill Lowry

Chieftain, Seaside Highland Games

Scott MacDonald

Scott MacDonald

President, Queen Mary Scottish Festival

Fiona MacFadyen

Fiona MacFadyen

Ambassador (Auckland, New Zealand), SBN

Gabi Matic

Gabi Matic

Programme Director, ATI Boeing Accelerator

Lynn McCloghry

Lynn McCloghry

Immigration Solicitor

Sylvestor McCoy

Sylvestor McCoy

Actor

Michael McCuish

Michael McCuish

Public Relations Director, Away from the Ordinary

Stephanie McDonald

Stephanie McDonald

Non-Exec Director, Africa Scotland Business Network

Tony McGeever

Tony McGeever

Actor

Jamie McGowan

Jamie McGowan

Managing Director, Essence of Harris

Cindi McIntosh

Cindi McIntosh

President, Scotweek

Ian M. Houston

Ian M. Houston

Managing Director, Clydebuilt International

Richard Mill

Richard Mill

MD, Large Scale Events, IQPX

Ken Misch

Ken Misch

Drum Major, LA Scots Pipe Band

Jane Morrison-Ross

Jane Morrison-Ross

CEO, Scotland IS

Grant Murray

Grant Murray

Currency Strategist UK, North & Europe, GPS Capital Markets

Mick O'Connor

Mick O'Connor

Founder and Director, HAELO Consulting LTD

Dawn O'Leary

Dawn O'Leary

Managing Partner, Davis Burton Sellek

Grant O'Rourke

Grant O'Rourke

Actor

Pendy Pendyala

Pendy Pendyala

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

Lyndsey Phillips

Lyndsey Phillips

Client Relationship Director, Association of Scottish Business Women

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Talks

SIW Official Launch: The importance of Exploring Opportunities beyond Scotland

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

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
Ruby Sweeney Claire Alexander Kendra Byers Fiona MacFadyen Lyndsey Phillips 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
Michael McCuish Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen Fraser Grier

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
Ian M. Houston Christine Esson

SIW! News

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

Insights Into Silicon Valley

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

UK-US Immigration: How to navigate our Special Relationship

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

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
Richard Mill Ruby Sweeney Dawn O'Leary David Gray Pete Docherty Joseph Trodden Jamie McGowan

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

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

Innovation, Investment and Entrepreneurship in Scotland Today

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

SIW! News

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

Scottish Brew & Spirits in the US

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

Building relationships with International students for business

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

Space Panel

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

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

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

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