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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.

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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.

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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