The Governor’s remarks will kick off the summit, which will also be attended by senior ministers from Scottish and UK governments, investors and a range of industry leaders.

The landmark summit, hosted by Scottish Financial Enterprise and the Lord Mayor of London, will bring together global investors policy makers and leaders from three of the nation’s growth sectors, financial services, renewable and life sciences, with the goal of securing inward investment.

Sandy Begbie CBE, CEO of SFE, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming the Governor of the Bank of England to Scotland’s Global Investment Summit, which is shaping up to be a unique opportunity for Scotland’s economy.

“The investment summit will provide an ideal launch pad to enhance the nation’s reputation further, showcasing Scotland as a world-class investment destination while bringing global investors face-to-face with industry leaders, Scottish firms and policymakers.

“As we continue to deliver our industry growth strategy, this can only help unlock substantial investment in key sectors, while creating new jobs and economic growth for Edinburgh and beyond. We strongly believe that the summit’s agenda will help deliver on this for all three of the key sectors involved.”

The Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King DL, said: “Scotland has a rich history of innovation and global leadership. It has shaped the global financial system, providing significant advances in life sciences and renewable technology – and our goal is to make sure international investors are now aware of our future opportunities too.

“Scotland today stands at the forefront of the global net zero transition, is a leader in health tech and research, and has a thriving financial and professional services industry. The Scotland’s Global Investment Summit will provide investors with a unique insight and direct connections to the opportunities that can be found in our key sectors. Having attendees of the calibre of the Governor of the Bank of England shows the magnitude of the summit.”

The summit’s agenda aims to showcase Scotland’s innovation, heritage, and economic opportunities to global investors and industry leaders. It will feature keynotes from senior Scottish and UK government ministers, panel discussions on the investment landscape and key sectors like renewable energy, life sciences, and financial services, and networking opportunities. The full line up of government representatives, guest speakers and panel members will be announced in the coming days.

A significant portion of the event is dedicated to tailored site visits to Scottish research and innovation centres, allowing investors to directly engage with investment projects and case studies. The summit will conclude with a cultural reception to celebrate Scottish heritage.

For full details of the agenda visit www.scotlandsglobalinvestmentsummit.com/agenda