Sandy Begbie – CEO of SFE

Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill MP, Lucy Rigby MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, and Jason Stockwood, Minister for Investment, confirmed their attendance at this major event for the Scottish economy.

They will join other high-profile attendees – including the First Minster John Swinney and the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey – at the landmark event, which is the first of its kind to be staged in Scotland and aims to attract significant international investment into Scotland’s economy.

The summit, which is taking place on October 6 and October 7, will bring together industry, global investors, government and regulators to showcase Scotland’s world-leading financial services, energy and life sciences sectors.

Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, said: “Scotland is central to our Plan for Change and the national renewal we are delivering across the United Kingdom. From clean energy to defence, we are backing Scottish communities with record investment and opportunity.

“This government is championing Scottish industry. From our £10 billion shipbuilding deal with Norway to new trade wins with India and the US, we’re creating thousands of well-paid jobs for Scots and attracting global investment.”

“This summit is a fantastic opportunity to keep that momentum going.”

Sandy Begbie CBE, chief executive of SFE, added: “Scotland’s Global Investment Summit will bring together some of the biggest names in UK and international finance, and I am absolutely delighted that the UK government has backed the summit with these high level attendees.

“Co-hosted by the Lord Mayor of London and Scottish Financial Enterprise, the summit will showcase Scotland’s world-class key growth sectors, including financial and professional services, energy and life sciences.

“With just days to go, it is fantastic to see the growing enthusiasm for this significant event for the Scottish and UK economy.”

The Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King DL, who will also speak at the event, 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.

“The attendance of Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, shows just how big the opportunity is for Scotland and the UK.

“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.”

Other speakers at the summit include Stephen Dainton, of Barclays Investment Bank, Professor Juergen Maier CBE, chair of Great British Energy, Paul Thwaite, chief executive, NatWest Group and Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, chief scientist (health) for the Scottish Government.