The Scottish Family Business Conference 2026

Schedule

Thu May 28 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

University of Strathclyde,The Technology and Innovation Centre | Glasgow, SC

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Join us for an inspirational day packed with speakers and insights on matters associated with running a family business today.
About this Event

Our flagship Scottish conference will bring the family business community together to hear insights from family business leaders and specialists on all maner of topics relevant to those running a family business in Scotland today.

The full programme will be announced in due course to include keynotes, masterclasses and panel discussions as well as the latest news, insights and research of relevance to the sector.

8.30am - Registration.

9.15am - Welcome and Introduction. Paul Andrews, Family Business United.

9.30am - Opening Keynote.

10.00am - Family Business Insight.

10.30am - An Audience with Rebecca Bell, Managing Director, Spectrum Service Solutions

11.00am - Coffee and Networking.

11.30am - Family Business Masterclass.


12 noon - Panel Discussion - The Family Business Agenda

1.00pm - Lunch and Networking.

1.45pm - An Audience with Iain Stirling, Arbikie

2.15pm - Family Business Masterclass.

3.00pm - Afternoon Tea and Networking.


3.20pm - Closing Keynote.

4.00pm - Closing Remarks.

We are delighted to be hosting the event at the University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre with a beautiful auditorium and networking/exhibition space.

Book early to secure your place as there is a fixed capacity in the auditorium.


Thank you to our confirmed sponsors of this event:

  • Brooks Macdonald
  • AAB
  • Western Pension Solutions
  • Turcan Connell
  • BlueSky Experiences

Exhibit With Us

If you are a family business and wish to showcase your products and services to the delegates, get in touch to book an exhibition space which is inclusive of a table and tablecloth, chairs, space for pull ups and a delegate ticket for the event too.

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Where is it happening?

University of Strathclyde,The Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Tickets

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