Scaling Scottish Innovation across borders in Partnership with Germany
Together with our member German Business Hub we cordially invite you and your colleagues to our event:
Scaling Scottish Innovation across borders in Partnership with Germany
Date: Friday, 6. February 2026
Time: 09:30 h GMT
Location: Barclays Clyde Place, 52 Clyde Pl, Kinning Park, Glasgow, Scotland – G5 8AQ, United Kingdom
Scotland’s thriving startup economy, underpinned by a dynamic ecosystem and world-class knowledge community, has established the country as a European leader in artificial intelligence research and innovation. Yet business links with Germany remain limited, with investors focused on London and the Oxford–Cambridge corridor while Scottish startups overlook Germany’s opportunities. This event convenes key stakeholders to highlight the potential of stronger Scotland–Germany connections, enabling startups to tap into Europe’s largest venture capital pools, partner with industrial leaders, and use Germany as a gateway to wider EU and global markets—diversifying investment sources and accelerating Scotland’s role as a global hub for AI and advanced technology.
Programme:
09:30 h: Delegation arrives – Networking tea and coffee
10:00 h: Welcome remarks and Glasgow’s 10 Projects
– Christiane Hullmann, Consul General for Scotland, Federal German Foreign Office
– Richard Muir, Deputy Chief Executive at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
10:15 h: Keynote and Panel discussion
Keynote: Scottish Government representative (TBC)
Panel I:
– Rob Scheid, Director Investment Promotion – UK & Ireland at Germany Trade & Invest
– Stephanie Richter, CEO & Co-Founder of Adspert GmbH
– Jenny Patten, Head of Business Development at Bosch UK
Panel II:
– Angela Mathis, CEO & Co-Founder of ThinkTank Math, President Scottish Energy Forum
– Paul Wilson, CEO at STAC
– Adam Hill, Founder at Stierlink Ventures
Panel discussion moderated by Alex Altmann, Vice president at British Chamber of Commerce in Germany (BCCG)
12:00 h: Closing Remarks and networking lunch
Dr Stuart Patrick CBE, Chief Executive at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Notes of Participation:
Please note that photographs and footage might be taken at this event, which will be used for marketing and publicity in publications, on websites and in social media. Please contact us if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.
