Thursday 30 April 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), EH3 8EE
Entrepreneurial Scotland invites members to attend the British Business Awards 2026 - a national, cross-industry celebration of excellence in UK business. Bringing together leading organisations and individuals, the evening recognises achievements in innovation, leadership, ESG and commercial success, while celebrating ambition, resilience and impact at the highest level.
Thursday 14 May 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | The Treasury at AC by Marriot Hotel, 260 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QX
Join us for an exclusive Exchange Members’ Dinner with Calum Paterson, Co-founder and Chairman of Scottish Equity Partners (SEP), one of Europe’s leading growth equity investors. Calum will share his perspective on the evolving investment landscape, alongside reflections from his own entrepreneurial journey and lessons from supporting high-growth businesses.
Wednesday 3 June 2026 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Glasgow Golf Club, Killermont, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 2TW
Join us for the inaugural ES Open at Glasgow Golf Club, bringing members and the wider community together for a day of connection, conversation and friendly competition. Enter as a four-ball with colleagues, clients, friends or fellow members, and enjoy a relaxed day on the course with the Entrepreneurial Scotland community.
17 June 2026 | 18:30-22:00 | The Bonham Hotel, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN
Join us for an exclusive Exchange Members’ Dinner with Gareth Williams, co-founder and former CEO of Skyscanner.
Drawing on his journey from bootstrapping the business in 2002 to leading its rapid international expansion and $1.8 billion acquisition, Gareth will reflect on the importance of thinking big from the outset and how that early vision shapes long-term success.
He will share candid insights on building and scaling a global company, and how leaders must evolve to navigate complexity, growth and change.
3 September 2026 | Time TBC |
Glaschu, 32 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AB
Join us for an exclusive Member’s Dinner with Mark Logan. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the technology industry, Mark has worked with many successful start-up organisations. In particular, he was former Chief Operating Officer at Skyscanner. Mark was appointed as the first Chief Entrepreneur by the Scottish Government, and he continues to advise and invest in start-up businesses. Mark was recently appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he harnesses the economic potential of Glasgow’s Arts sector.
Theme TBC.
Friday 18 September | Timings & Location TBC
The Exchange Members’ Day is back for another year. Join us for a day of connection, challenge and reflection, bringing together members from across all cohorts. Designed to take you beyond your usual group, it’s an opportunity to engage with the wider Exchange community and gain fresh perspectives through structured conversations, shared learning and interactive sessions.
Friday 23 October | Timings TBC | The Signet Library, Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF
Our third annual Patrons’ Lunch returns, bringing together senior leaders and innovators for an afternoon of connection, insight and shared ambition. Featuring a keynote speaker and a charity auction with money-can’t-buy experiences, the event supports the development of Scotland’s next generation of leaders while offering the chance to connect and reflect on the impact of Entrepreneurial Scotland’s work.
Wednesday 28 January 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Join us for an exclusive Exchange Members’ Dinner with Willie Watt CBE, Chairman of the Scottish National Investment Bank. Willie will share his perspective on identifying talent, building strong teams and leading organisations through complexity, drawing on experience from a career spanning investment management, private equity and national institutions.
Thursday 26 February 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Voco Grand Central Glasgow, 99 Gordon St, Glasgow
Join us for an exclusive Exchange Members’ Dinner with Neil Logan, co-founder and former CEO of Incremental Group. Neil will share his perspective on building an exit-ready business, drawing on experience from scaling and exiting a high-growth company, alongside insights into what acquirers look for and the realities of selling. This dinner is delivered in partnership with Cazenove Capital.
Tuesday 24 March 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM | Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Join us for an exclusive Exchange Members’ Dinner with Ian Ritchie CBE, founder of Office Workstations Limited (OWL) and a pioneer in Scotland’s tech industry. Ian will share insights from his entrepreneurial journey, alongside his perspective on the role of boards in supporting early-stage businesses, driving innovation and providing strategic direction.
