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 Pierce

David Pierce

Managing Director Global Hedging Products, GPS Capital Markets Inc

Nicholas Pollacchi

Nicholas Pollacchi

CEO, The Whisky Dog

Daniel Ritchie

Daniel Ritchie

Business Consultant & Teacher

Jarvina Routt

Jarvina Routt

World Record Holder - Highland Games Athlete

Michelle Santoso

Michelle Santoso

Operations Manager, One Edinburgh

Emma Schiff

Emma Schiff

World Champion Highland Dancer & Teacher

Ruby Sweeney

Ruby Sweeney

Founder and Director, The Events Hub

Alan Thomson

Alan Thomson

Government Affairs, Skyrora LTD

Sage Tousey

Sage Tousey

Award Winning Highland Dancer

Joseph Trodden

Joseph Trodden

CEO, Joseh Trodden LTD

Bruce Tuomala

Bruce Tuomala

Principal, Sisu

Bruce Walker

Bruce Walker

CEO, FutureX

Anna White

Anna White

Managing Director, ScotlandShop

Dietrich P Willke

Dietrich P Willke

Professional Sales & Leadership Coach, Southwestern Consulting

Karen Wood MBA

Karen Wood MBA

Director of Enterprise, Informatics Ventures

Jennifer Wren

Jennifer Wren

Ambassador for Jura and Dalmore

Peter Young

Peter Young

Executive Chairman, Global Surface Intelligence

R. Michael Anderson

R. Michael Anderson

Leadership Mentor, R MICHAEL ANDERSON

Kendra Byers

Kendra Byers

Head of Community and Strategic Partnerships, SBN

Russell Dalgleish

Russell Dalgleish

Chairman, SBN

Scott Dalgleish

Scott Dalgleish

Head of Marketing, SBN

Christine Esson

Christine Esson

Founder, SBN

Dan Rutstein

Dan Rutstein

Laduma, President

Brian Williamson

Brian Williamson

Chairman, 4icg

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Talks

SIW Official Launch: The importance of Exploring Opportunities beyond Scotland

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

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
Scott Dalgleish Kendra Byers

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 Stephanie McDonald Lyndsey Phillips Ruby Sweeney Claire Alexander Fiona MacFadyen

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
Marie-Helene Kennedy-Payen Michael McCuish 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
Kendra Byers Scott Dalgleish

Insights Into Silicon Valley

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

UK-US Immigration: How to navigate our Special Relationship

29 September 2020, 07:00 PM
Kelsey Deanne Fraser Grier Lynn McCloghry 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
Joseph Trodden Jamie McGowan Ruby Sweeney Pete Docherty Dawn O'Leary David Gray Richard Mill

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
Paul Forrest Karen Wood Siobhán Jordan Jamie McGowan Joe Goldblatt Russell Dalgleish

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
Alastair Boase Dan Rutstein David Laird Cindi McIntosh Jennifer Wren Kelsey Deanne Nicholas Pollacchi

Building relationships with International students for business

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

Space Panel

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