Events
See all upcoming events from Scottish Business Network and our Partners
CivTech Round 12: Online Drop-in session
CivTech Round `12 is on it's way — and with it, a brand-new set of real-world Challenges will be open for appliations. With exciting and well-funded Challenges offering significant contract opportunities, now is the time to bring your ideas to life.
Join this online sessions to learn more & apply.
Polish & Scottish Business Mixer in Boston
Hosted by Bullhorn, this is a relaxed Boston evening for Polish and Scottish business communities, friends of both, and globally minded professionals.
Alongside the introductions and open networking, we want to talk about something bigger. How is consultancy changing as AI reshapes the way businesses operate? And why does understanding the wider ecosystem, not just your own patch, matter more than it used to?
Too much of business still runs in silos. Understanding how other industries and markets work, and how pricing and value are shifting because of it, is becoming essential well beyond technology.
These insights come from three networks working together. The Scottish Business Network, Polish Business Link, and AutomateNow, hosted by Bullhorn.
Expect a warm welcome, one-minute introductions, open networking, and a room full of people who genuinely want to help each other.
FUEL Roadshow 2026: Unlocking Smarter Funding
FUEL is a business finance and funding roadshow visiting seven UK cities in 2026, coming to Murrayfield, Edinburgh on 24 September. A full-day event designed to cut through jargon and help business leaders get clear, get ready, and get connected directly with investors, lenders, and funding experts in just one-day.
For a single ticket, you’re not just buying entry, you’re accessing a complete package designed to move your business funding plans forward. You’ll have a personalised experience, with tailored ‘Meet the Money’ sessions, matching you with funders who can support your specific business needs and arranging a 1-2-1 meeting on the day. With real funding opportunities, sessions that create action, and stories that inspire, can you afford to miss this event?
Whether you’re just starting out, reviewing your finances, or planning your next move, FUEL connects you with the support that drives your business forward, with:
· Pre-matched meetings: Sit down with funders who want to work with businesses like yours.
· Actionable workshops: Leave with clear steps and useful tools.
· Real success stories: Hear from founders who’ve made it happen.
FUEL is backed by UMi (who’ve unlocked over £1 billion for UK SMEs) and national partners including the Minister for Small Business, Royal Bank of Scotland, Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, CO4CH, Office of the Small Business Commissioner, CBI, British Business Bank and regional partner Scottish Enterprise.
Each event connects more than 250 business leaders with funders, investors, and experts who turn opportunities into action, not just in theory but in practice. Visit www.fuelroadshow.co.uk now to secure your ticket.
What’s New in HubSpot
HubSpot announced major changes at UNBOUND, but new features only create value when your team knows how to apply them in the real world.
In this session, Bart Kowalczyk will translate the most important updates into practical insight for founders, sales leaders, marketing leaders, and revenue teams. You’ll get a clear view of what matters, what is still noise, and how to use new HubSpot capabilities to improve pipeline growth, lead conversion, team efficiency, and visibility across the customer journey.
What you will learn
The most important HubSpot changes announced at UNBOUND
Where AI can genuinely support sales and marketing teams, and where it can create distraction
How better CRM context improves AI outputs and team decision-making
Why Answer Engine Optimisation is becoming an important part of demand generation
How new prospecting capabilities can support more qualified conversations
Practical ways to apply these changes in HubSpot without overcomplicating your processes
Scottish Business Gathering in London
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation and collaboration with Scottish Business Network.
We’re back in London on September 29th, bringing together friends and members of the SBN community at The Shoap – Scotland’s home from home in London.
The evening will feature a selection of short contributions from people across our community, highlighting what they’re working on, what they’re looking for and where the network might be able to help.
But the best part of an SBN evening is usually what happens around that – the conversations, introductions and unexpected connections that come from getting the right people in the same room, all while enjoying some Scottish food and drink.
Since 2016, the mission of the SBN has been to connect the Scottish diaspora globally, bringing people together and making meaningful connections.
So whether you have an ask, an opportunity to share, someone you’d like to meet, or you simply fancy spending an evening with an interesting group of people, come and join us.
Date: 29 September
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: The Shoap, 406 St John St, London EC1V 4ND
Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Awards
The Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Awards 2026 will bring together more than 1,000 leaders, employers and changemakers to champion inclusive growth, diverse talent and workforce innovation. Discover how Scotland’s national platform is shaping the future of work through collaboration, recognition and opportunity.
BNA Tirana Conference
From London to Berlin and now in Tirana. Business Network Albania invites you on November 14th to an exclusive event where business, ideas and people meet to create new partnerships, share experiences and build lasting opportunities.
AI for Growth: A Practical Sales & Marketing Mastermind in Edinburgh
Small business owners are hearing a lot about AI, but most sessions are either too technical or too vague. This mastermind is different.
Join a small group of business owners, founders, and commercial leaders for a practical session on how to use AI to improve sales and marketing in the real world. We will look at simple ways to create more opportunities, improve follow-up, save time, and make better use of your business data.
This is not a technical workshop and it is not just about HubSpot. We will talk about what is changing in sales and marketing, what small businesses should actually pay attention to, and how tools like HubSpot can become the right place to bring together context, automation, and action.
Expect a one-hour presentation followed by a mastermind discussion where we share ideas, examples, and practical next steps.
Interceltic Business Forum - Lorient 2026
The 10th edition of the Interceltic Business Forum will take place in Lorient on August 3rd at CCI Morbihan. Bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, and elected officials from across the Celtic nations, the forum is a key moment for networking, cross-border collaboration, and innovation.
Your Contact Base is A Goldmine: Are You Managing It Properly?
Your contact base is one of your most valuable business assets, but is it creating real opportunities? In this webinar, you'll learn how to turn your contacts into an active, trusted network that generates referrals, introductions, and business growth.
Discover why clarity, relationship nurturing, visibility, and thoughtful follow-up are essential to building credibility and staying top of mind. We'll also explore how AI can support relationship management without replacing the trust that drives meaningful connections. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, consultant, or sales professional, you'll gain practical strategies to unlock the full value of your network and create lasting opportunities.
SBN on the Thames
We're delighted to welcome you back for another unforgettable evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration on London's iconic River Thames.
Summer Business Drink Event with PBLink
The team at Polish Business Link are hosting a Summer Business Drink Event on the 25 June 2026 at 6:00 – 9:00pm at Insolve Plus,14 Bonhill St, London EC2A 4BX
This isn't your average networking event.
Think relaxed atmosphere, a vibrant crowd from across London and beyond, and the kind of conversations that actually lead somewhere.
Hosted by Bart Kowalczyk, Founder & Director of Polish Business Link, and Lloyd Hinton, Partner at Insolve Plus, this event provides a welcoming space for conversation, collaboration, and new business opportunities.
Here's what's included:
🔹 Complimentary drinks with your ticket
🔹 A diverse mix of entrepreneurs and business professionals
🔹 New partnerships and opportunities waiting to be made
🔹 A welcoming space hosted by two experienced business leaders
Bring a friend, bring your business cards, and come ready to connect!
SBN Family Members are welcome to chose member free tickets!
Founders Unfiltered — stories, struggles & breakthroughs
Join the launch event of Innovation Forum Glasgow, bringing together founders, researchers, and innovators from across Scotland to share honest insights from the startup journey.
Featuring a panel of founders from the medtech, health-tech, and deep-tech sectors, the session will explore the realities of building a company—from early challenges and tough decisions to key breakthroughs and lessons learned.
Hear directly from founders building at the edge of innovation
Dave Hughes Founder/CEO @Hayla
Holly Butler Co-Founder, CTO Dxcover
Elijah Nazarzadeh Founder/CSO Nebu~Flow
Dr Kate Cameron Founder/CEO Cytochroma
Chris Walsh Founder/CEO TileBio
Russell Dalgleish Chair Scottish Business Network
Sales Growth Expo 2026
Built for Ambition. The Scottish Growth Expo brings together Scotland’s most ambitious business leaders, C- level executives, founders, directors, sales leaders and sales professionals for a day focused on collaboration, support and growth.
Scots in London Ceilidh
Get ready to dance your socks off with some lively Scottish tunes and great company at a proper ceilidh!
Join Scots in London for an evening of dancing with award-winning ceilidh band ‘Licence to Ceilidh’. You don’t need any previous dance experience – there will be an expert caller to lead everyone through the steps.
The evening will open with a special appearance from members of the Pipes and Drums of the London Scottish Regiment, one of the oldest pipe bands in the world.
A light supper of traditional Scottish fare is included in the ticket price, and there will be a bar available to purchase drinks.
The State of Sales Breakfast in London
Sales is getting harder. Buyers are more informed, cycles are longer, and the noise has never been louder. So what are the leaders who are actually growing doing differently?
That's exactly what we're getting into.
AutomateNow is bringing together a small group of sales and business leaders for a morning of honest conversation, real insights, and a genuinely good breakfast at one of London's most iconic venues.
This session will feature:
R. Michael Anderson is one of the most accomplished speakers on the subject of growth and how to get your mental attitude right.
Bart Kowalczyk, whose focus on the need to optimise human interaction during the sales process has captured much attention this year.
Henry Burns of Surfe, who will share insight on how to ensure your outreach delivers and how to think creatively about platforms such as LinkedIn
Russell Dalgleish, Chair of the Scottish Business Network and at AutomateNow, he focuses on building senior-level partnerships across the UK, US and international markets to drive sustainable growth and commercial success.
Techcelerate Coffees Glasgow
Real conversations. Practical insight. Stronger tech startups.
Tech startups are easier to build than ever. But winning: getting traction, customers, and sustainable growth is harder than ever to achieve.
That’s exactly why we’re holding this event, bringing together tech founders, investors and senior operators for Techcelerate Coffees Glasgow.
This is not another networking event. No panels. No pitches. No fluff.
Just 2 hours of high-value, peer-to-peer conversations with people who are in the trenches building, scaling, and investing in tech startups.
Isle of Man Interceltic Business Forum
The Interceltic Business Forum is coming to Douglas, Isle of Man, on Thursday 16 April 2026. This event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the Celtic nations for a day dedicated to collaboration, learning, and networking.
Hosted by Business Isle of Man, the forum builds on the Island’s reputation as a hub for innovation and sustainability. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, forge new partnerships, and explore the unique business landscape of the Isle of Man.
Hosted by Business Isle of Man, the forum builds on the Island’s reputation as a hub for innovation and sustainability. Delegates will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, forge new partnerships, and explore the unique business landscape of the Isle of Man.
What to expect:
Keynote speakers and panels: Hear from leading voices in maritime, sustainable finance, regenerative tourism, manufacturing, and more.
Strategic networking: Connect with decision-makers, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the Celtic nations.
Evening reception & excursions: Experience Manx culture and hospitality with hosted activities for visiting delegates.
Location: Villa Marina Colonnade Suite, Douglas IM1 2HP.
For those visiting from off-Island who choose to stay on for Friday, we will be organising additional activities to further showcase the Isle of Man and provide more opportunities for networking and cultural experiences.
Please note: The full agenda will be released closer to the event date.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, discover new opportunities, or gain insights into the latest trends, the Interceltic Business Forum offers a unique platform to advance Celtic business connections.
Scottish Business Network @ NYC Tartan Day Parade 2026
Join us for the march up 6th Avenue at the 28th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade.
SBN New York: Global Innovation at the IBM Innovation Studio
Join us for an exclusive, high-impact morning at the IBM Innovation Studio, located in the heart of NYC. This event is a unique bridge between the Scottish entrepreneurial spirit and the global engine of IBM’s technological frontier. In this session, we move beyond the theory of AI to show you how some the world’s most recognisable brands are using IBM technology to constantly improve.
Scottish Drinks Meetup
Join the Scottish Business Network while we mix and mingle at New York City Tartan Week.
Navigating Uncertainty: Business Leadership in a Changing World
A Fireside Chat with Alistair Wood followed by a panel session looking at navigating the global landscape of 2026.
SBN Coworking Day
SBN are delighted to announce the launch of our London Coworking Days. Thanks to our partners at Fora, we will be hosting monthly coworking sessions at their premium venues across the city, providing our community with a hub to work, meet, and collaborate. This isn't just about finding a desk, it’s about capturing those "watercooler moments" with other SBN Members.
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