African-Scottish Collaboration through Innovation and Talent
Join us for an engaging Virtual Townhall exploring the powerful potential of African-Scottish partnerships in shaping the future of innovation, talent exchange, and entrepreneurial collaboration.
As global markets demand bold solutions and diverse ideas, Africa’s emerging talent and Scotland’s innovation ecosystem stand at a unique crossroads. This virtual event brings together business leaders, ecosystem builders, and innovation champions from both regions to spark conversations, share opportunities, and catalyze collaborations.
Whether you're a founder, professional, student, investor, or policymaker, this is your chance to hear from those driving impact and shaping the future of African-Scottish relations.
🎤 Featured Speakers
🔹 Russell Dalgleish
Chairman, Scottish Business Network
A global connector and champion of Scottish entrepreneurship with a passion for international collaboration.
🔹 Linda Scott
CEO, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce
A business leader and advocate for inclusive economic growth, working to build bridges across business communities.
🔹 Dr. Victor Odumuyiwa
Acting Director, NitHub, University of Lagos
A driving force in Africa’s digital innovation space, committed to developing Nigeria’s next generation of tech talent.
🎙 Moderator: Pepita Mwanga, Project Lead, ASEEP 2025
An experienced voice from both the African landscape as a corporate lawyer and in the UK in the development space
🚀 Why You Should Attend – Especially If You're a Scaleup Talent
This is a launchpad for visionaries, scaleup founders, and changemakers ready to go global.
Here’s why this matters to you:
Discover Collaboration Pathways: Learn how Scottish and African ecosystems can work together in AI, tech, creative industries, and beyond.
Explore Talent Pipelines: Uncover strategies to scale African talent globally and build Africa-to-Scotland innovation bridges.
Network with Key Ecosystem Leaders: Connect with stakeholders who can accelerate your entrepreneurial or professional journey.
Be Part of the Movement: Help shape the future of inclusive, cross-border innovation that builds wealth, impact, and legacy.
🧩 Who Should Attend
African diaspora professionals and founders in Scotland
Emerging African tech and creative entrepreneurs
Investors and incubators focused on Africa and Scotland
Policymakers, ecosystem builders, and global innovation enthusiasts
💡 Registration
This event is free but registration is required. A Microsoft Teams link will be sent to all confirmed attendees ahead of the event.
👉 Secure your spot today and be part of this powerful dialogue!