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
Anna White Julie Ashworth Brian Williamson Russell Dalgleish Christine Esson

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
Fiona MacFadyen Claire Alexander Ruby Sweeney Kendra Byers Stephanie McDonald Lyndsey Phillips

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 Fraser Grier 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
Jane Morrison-Ross Russell Dalgleish Pendy Pendyala

UK-US Immigration: How to navigate our Special Relationship

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

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

SIW! News

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

Scottish Brew & Spirits in the US

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

Building relationships with International students for business

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

Space Panel

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

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
Sandy Donaldson Russell Dalgleish

SIW! News

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

An Interview with Bruce Tuomala

01 October 2020, 05:30 PM
Bruce Tuomala