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Wednesday 11 March 2026, 9:00 - 9:45

North of England Suite, MIPIM, Palais des Festivals

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MIPIM 2026 | Great Minds: What is Scotland doing to attract investment, brands and businesses?

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This dynamic 45-minute Great Minds session explores how Scotland is positioning itself as a leading destination for investment, innovation, and enterprise. Through an interactive panel discussion and audience engagement, speakers will examine long-term strategies, cross-sector collaboration, and policy alignment that are driving sustainable economic growth and creating opportunities at scale.

Speakers confirmed include

Jonathan Guthrie

Jonathan Guthrie

chair, Scottish Property Federation (SPF)

Susan Aitken, Glasgow City Council, p Glasgow City Council

Cllr Susan Aitken

Leader, Glasgow City Council

Gunnar Groves Raines

Gunnar Groves-Raines

director, GRAS

Richard Rollinson

Richard Rollison

director of International trade and investment, Scottish Government

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Richard Rollison

director of International trade and investment, Scottish Government

Richard Rollison is a senior economic development leader with extensive experience driving international investment, trade growth, and strategic economic initiatives. As Director of International Trade and Investment for the Scottish Government he has policy responsibility for attracting inward and capital investment to Scotland and is also the Shareholder and Sponsor for the Scottish National Investment Bank. Richard has an M.Phil in Urban Policy from Glasgow University and is a Board member of Teesside University and Scottish Ballet.
Richard Rollinson

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