Doing Business in the USA Seminar
18th June 2026, 12:00 - 18:00
Join us at Hampden to hear about the US Export Plan, connect with like minded business people and understand how to do business in the USA.
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As the Scottish Men’s National Football Team competes on the world stage at the World Cup in the USA, join us at Hampden Park on 18 June for a strategic event focused on Scotland’s new US Export Plan.
The Scottish Government in partnership with the Scottish North American Business Council will deliver this half day event consisting of a mixture of speakers, panel discussion and a specific presentation by Grant Thornton, authors of the US Export Plan. If you are looking to learn more about opportunities to grow and expand your business into the USA this event will provide practical insight, expert guidance, and valuable connections that can support successful engagement with the US market. You can have your questions answered by an expert panel and hear from Scottish companies who’ll share their experiences and top tips for being successful in the US market. The event will provide an opportunity to hear from and meet USA trade experts for a 'whistle-stop' tour of Scotland's top export destination.
Speakers Include:
- Allan Hogarth, Executive Director Scottish North American Business Council
- Kathryn Porter, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh
- Rhoda Campbell, Director UK and Ireland, Select Florida
- Duncan Levesley/Vaihari Balendran, Grant Thornton UK Advisory and Tax LLP
- David McPhee, Director of Global Trade at Scottish Enterprise
- Poonam Malik, Co Founder, Microplate Dx Limited
- Dave Hughes Founder Different, Circles Consulting
- Laura Donald, MBM Commercial, US Corporate attorney
- Nicki Patterson, Chief Growth Officer, Solutions Driven
- Robert Pullar, Transactions Tax Director, RSM UK
- Jason Dobson, Drinks Marketing Expert
- Hadi Heidari, CTO, Neutronics
- Iona Steele, International Business Development Manager Isle of Harris Distillery
