Swedish Business Footprint in Scotland 2025
21 October, 16:00 - 20:00
Experience an engaging afternoon in Edinburgh as we explore how Swedish businesses and investments are shaping Scotland’s future. Hear inspiring success stories, connect with leading industry figures, and expand your professional network. Whether you’re curious about the Scottish business environment or keen to meet influential players, this free-of-charge event is open to everyone, secure your ticket today!
Edinburgh
Edinburgh stands at the crossroads of tradition and transformation, where Scotland’s drive for net zero and digital innovation is shaping the future. In 2025, the city is buzzing with investments – from a £66 million boost for Scottish transport and new zero-emission bus funding to a surge in AI, creative industries, and sustainable energy. This year’s event highlights how Swedish companies are at the forefront – partnering in offshore wind, pioneering tech, and redefining creative sectors. With Scotland’s forward-thinking ecosystem and vibrant talent pool attracting international business and early-stage investors, discover how Swedish-Scottish collaboration is powering the next chapter of sustainable, cross-border growth.
About the Swedish Business Footprint events
The Swedish Business Footprint events are In collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in London and the British Embassy in Stockholm, this event is part of our ongoing series exploring the role Swedish businesses play in driving regional growth across the UK.
Speaker
Mickael Paris
Marketing Director
FinTech Scotland
Featured Speaker
Mickael Paris was part of the team that launched FinTech Scotland in January 2018. He has over 15 years’ experience working for both start-ups and FTSE100 companies including Maxymiser, Skyscanner and Standard Life. At FinTech Scotland Mickael focuses on developing the profile of the SME community and the Scottish fintech cluster locally and globally. He is also responsible for creating bridges with international fintech hubs, encouraging inward investment as well as helping Scottish firms export.
Nicola Mahmood
Head of Region Scotland
Aira
Featured Speaker
Nicola joined Aira in April 2024 to set the Scottish business and having established an expert team, is successfully selling and installing intelligent heat pumps across the country. With a keen interest in the electrification of heat, Nicola spent 8 years working on commercial heating and district energy and has held numerous operational and business development positions within Scottish Gas and ENGIE/Equans. Nicola is deeply committed to raising awareness of clean energy tech solutions, while breaking down policy barriers to make heat pumps more accessible to Scottish households.
Moderator
Mike Christopherson
Honorary Consul General
Consulate of Sweden in Edinburgh
Moderator
Host Partner
Partners
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Location
Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom
Delegate
Jan Ståhlberg
Founder & Managing Partner
Trill Impact
Emmie Jones
Partner
White & Case
David Samuelson
Partner
Nordic Capital
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Terms & Conditions
Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@scc.org.uk.
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