Events
Where connections happen
From informal meetups and business discussions to international events, SBN brings people together to share ideas, build relationships and discover opportunities.
Whether you're joining us in Scotland, elsewhere in the world or online, our events are about meeting people, making meaningful connections and being part of a community that helps each other.
Everyone is welcome. SBN members attend free, with tickets available for non-members.
PAST EVENTS
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SBN at NYC Tartan Day 2026
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Scottish Business Gathering in London
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Scottish Business Gathering in Washington D.C
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SBN on the Thames
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Global Innovation at the IBM Innovation Studio
Different ways to connect.
One global community.
From relaxed networking to focused conversations and international gatherings, SBN creates opportunities to meet people, exchange ideas and build meaningful relationships.
Whether you're looking to expand your network, learn something new or share your experience, there's a way to get involved.
SBN Spotlight
Fresh perspectives. Valuable insights. New opportunities.
Join SBN CEO Scott Dalgleish and a special guest for a monthly online conversation exploring the people, ideas and opportunities connecting Scotland with the world.
From international business and emerging industries to entrepreneurship and personal journeys, each Spotlight offers an opportunity to hear interesting stories, discover new perspectives and take away valuable insights.
With a relaxed interview and audience questions, it's a chance to learn from people with experiences worth sharing.
SBN Members: Free | Non-Members: £20
Everyone is welcome. Members can find their Member Ticket Code inside SBN Family to claim their complimentary ticket
Meet the Chairman
Welcome to our monthly online gathering where the focus is on helping each other make meaningful connections.
Hosted by SBN Chairman and Co-Founder Russell Dalgleish, it's an opportunity to bring your Ask to the community. Whether you're looking for an introduction, exploring a new market, seeking advice or trying to solve a business challenge, Open Table is about finding people who can help you move forward.
Russell helps participants explore their Asks, identify potential connections and draw on the experience and networks of others in the room.
It's a practical, interactive session built around a simple idea: the more we help each other, the more we can achieve together.
SBN Members: Free | Non-Members: £20
Everyone is welcome. Members can find their Member Ticket Code inside SBN Family to claim their complimentary ticket
Scottish International Week 2026
pre-register Here
A week of global knowledge, opportunities and connections.
Scottish International Week brings together Scotland's global business community to share expertise, explore international opportunities and make meaningful connections.
Join us for a week of expert insights, international perspectives and opportunities to connect with business leaders across Scotland and around the world
You don't need a particular reason to come along.
Some people attend with a specific opportunity or question in mind. Others simply want to meet interesting people and see where the conversations lead.
Our event formats
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SBN Open Table
Make your Ask. Make connections
An interactive session open to everyone, designed to help you make the most of the SBN network. Free for members, £20 for non-members. Meet fellow members, share what you're working towards and bring an Ask that others in the community might be able to help with.With support from the SBN team, you'll explore relevant connections, ideas and opportunities to help you move forward.
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SBN Spotlight
Discover insights. Explore opportunities.
An engaging online session open to everyone, exploring timely insights, emerging opportunities and ideas that matter to our community. Free for members, £20 for non-members.
Through expert perspectives, practical discussion and Q&A, Spotlight helps you understand what's happening, why it matters and what you can do next
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SBN Gatherings
Good conversations. Great connections.
Our in-person gatherings bring together Scotland's global business community for relaxed evenings of conversation, introductions and collaboration.
Meet interesting people, hear what others are working on, share your own Ask or opportunity, and discover where the network might be able to help.
Whether you're looking for new connections or simply good company, you never know where a conversation might lead.
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International Events & Special Gatherings
Connecting Scotland around the world.
From international networking events to larger programmes such as Scottish International Week, SBN brings people together across borders to share knowledge, build relationships and strengthen Scotland's global connections.
Bring people together with SBN
Great connections start by bringing the right people together.
We work with businesses and organisations across Scotland and around the world to create events that connect communities, share ideas and open doors to new opportunities.
Support Our Events: Support our events programme through sponsorship and collaboration, raise your organisation's profile and help strengthen Scotland's global connections.
Host an SBN Gathering: Open your doors to Scotland's global business community. Help bring people together in your city, create new relationships and strengthen your local network.
Partner With Us: Collaborate with SBN to deliver events that connect relevant people, industries and ideas, creating opportunities for both our communities.
The connections don't stop when the event ends.
An SBN event might be where you make your first connection, but becoming a member opens the door to so much more.
Join Scotland's global business community to build meaningful relationships, access our international network, discover new opportunities and be part of a community that helps each other succeed.