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Date: Thursday October 22nd | Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM | Location: The Studio
ScaleUp Summit
In an era of accelerated markets, AI disruption and shifting investor expectations, scaling sustainably has never been more complex.
Scale Up Summit is designed for founders and leadership teams scaling beyond startup mode.
Focused on the operational realities of growth, the summit explores the challenges businesses face as they expand teams, enter international markets, secure investment and build long-term competitive advantage.
The programme will focus on AI-enabled growth, scaling operations, leadership, investment readiness, industrial innovation, climate technology and international expansion, with practical insight from operators, investors and founders navigating high-growth journeys in real time.
Start/ Scale/ Succeed
Two Growth Zones
The Summit has two zones, specifically designed to give your business relevant support to aid your growth aspirations.
Investment
Zone
Investment Zone connects ambitious startups and growth-stage businesses with investors, advisors and ecosystem partners.
Designed as a practical access point for investment conversations, the space will feature founder showcases, investor insight sessions, curated networking and discussions around scaling, funding readiness and commercial growth.
The programme will focus on the sectors shaping the future economy, including AI, climate technology, health innovation, advanced manufacturing and immersive technologies, while strengthening investment connectivity across the regional innovation ecosystem.
Upskill
Masterclasses
Upskill Masterclasses provide practical, accessible learning experiences focused on helping individuals, organisations and educators navigate rapid technological change.
Designed for SMEs, professionals, educators, startups, students and emerging talent, the sessions focus on real-world capability building rather than theory, helping attendees understand how technologies such as AI, digital media and automation are reshaping work, communication, education and everyday life.
The programme is designed to make emerging technologies feel understandable, usable and relevant, regardless of technical background or sector.
Our 2025 Speakers
Andy Bloxam
Partner Private Equity & Venture Capital
Beth Bannister
Dan Glazer
Managing Partner London Office
Daniel Campion
CEO & Co-founder
Danielle McGrellis
Associate
David Milton
Entrepreneur in Residence
Davies Okeowo
Founder
Indy Bening
Associate Principal
Jayne Hume
Head of the Global Division
Jim Shirley
Founder
Luize Silina
Investment Analyst
Matthew Borthwick
Co-founder & CEO
Max Swinbourne
CEO
Maxine Laceby
Co-founder
Melissa Snover
Founder & CEO
Nick Grimshaw
Regional Director
Prashant Aggarwal
Exited Founder
Sophia Tarr
Business Partnerships Manager
Stephen Windsor
Deputy Fund Principal
Irene Graham OBE
CEO
Josh Robson
Head of Public Affairs and External Relations
Serena Koivurinta
Venture Partner
Alexander McLeod
Start-up Coach
Enrique Dupuy de Lome
Director Venture Capital
Rupert Lyle
Early Stage Investor
Dave Bannister
Intellectual Property & Commercialisation Manager
Rachel Farrer, PhD, MBA
Managing Director