ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Thursday 17 September 2026 | 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Merchants House of Glasgow
Introduction
Our Incredible Journey: Scotland’s advanced manufacturing, green engineering and a sovereign capability. Scotland stands on the brink of a golden opportunity to join the pantheon of advanced engineering nations. But will we be able to take the plunge and join this elite?
Our nation has hidden gems in the fields of space technology, advanced engineering and production, and sustainable green energy, but it will require capital investment, funding, and routes to future markets. This, along with a nimble workforce that is technically smart and able to market and sell the finest products to the world.
The Business has put together a unique panel of experts who remain at the sharp end of developing advanced engineering ideas in Scotland and the UK. They have deep insights into what is required to succeed. This is a first-rate panel of action-led individuals that should not be missed.
Panellists
*Click image to see biography
Will Whitehorn OBE
Chair
Sofant Technologies
& Serpahim Space Investment
Claus Marquordt
Co-founder
Integrated Graphene
(now Gii-Sens)
Marcus Brook
Founder
OurNet.Energy
Sir Jim McDonald
Chair
Scottish Enterprise
Timings
Early start and back to the office:
The morning begins at 8:00 am with breakfast and networking. The expert panel discussions commence at 8:45 am, followed by a Q&A session. The events always conclude promptly at 11:30 am, allowing you to continue your daily business.
08:00 Breakfast & networking
08: 45 Chair’s introduction
08:50 Expert Panel One
10: 20 Comfort Break
10:30 Expert Panel Two
11:30 Close
Who should attend
M&A executives in
- Law Firms,
- Investment Banks,
- Financial Institutions,
- Intermediaries,
- Consultancy Firms,
- Private Equity,
- Audit & Accounting Firms.
Public-sector agencies advising and supporting start-ups and scale-ups in the sector.
Dealmakers who have been involved in fundraising or ensuring IP is properly covered.
Media Coverage
A report on the event will be featured in the Winter edition of The Business Magazine, distributed with The Sunday Times Scotland, read by over 67,000 of Scotland’s business leaders and influencers. There will also be online coverage.