Why visit SCALE SUMMIT

SCALE SUMMIT delivers insight, impact and networking at a level that goes beyond typical ecosystem events. Delegates join a premium, year‑round community of founders, investors and ecosystem leaders who continue to collaborate long after the summit closes.

Speakers

Speakers at past events have included leading founders, investors and ecosystem decision‑makers such as:

Our partners

As the UK’s flagship scaleup conference, supported by strategic partners such as EISA and BVCA, VentureCafe, and more, SCALE SUMMIT attracts a highly curated community of ambitious entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem leaders. These partnerships help ensure that the conversations on stage translate into real‑world opportunities, from investment and export deals to board‑level connections.

Through the Women Who Scale initiative, SCALE SUMMIT is proud to partner with organisations including Hive Founders and Womankind Ventures to support female‑led businesses and underrepresented founders, while growing the UK’s community of female and non‑binary investors.

Nico Cossu

“As a founder, attending events can be extremely costly in terms of time and I have learned to be more selective. What differentiates SCALE events is the very high level of entrepreneurial expertise and the level of support available. Being part of this premium community has given me a sense of stability as a founder. It has been nurturing and grounding, while consistently challenging me and inspiring me.”

Nico Cossu
Founder of PuffPizza
Raised £75,000 funding via SCALE Ventures

SCALE community member

“Really energising — great mix of founders and investors, and inspiring to hear real, unfiltered founder stories.”

SCALE community member

Ben Berrick

“A brilliant event that brought together some amazing minds from across various industries.”

Ben Berrick
Senior Investment Manager
Killik & Co

Abby Robbins

“Meeting new founders, experts and changemakers and discussing new perspectives allows me to stay challenged and current.”

Abby Robbins
Founder
Founder of Yellow Bricks

Marc Levy

“An excellent event, which was enjoyable, insightful and a great opportunity to network.”

Marc Levy
Head of Entrepreneurial Audit
Blick Rothenberg

Nick Lockett

“Good to meet an eclectic and influential group.”

Nick Lockett
Non Executive Chairman

Aya Elsority

“I took away a new and inspiring perspective on self-awareness, breakthroughs and creativity.”

Aya Elsority
Founder
Obelisk People

Barry McNeill

“It was great to be able to connect our work with insights from the VC investor world. Good energy in the room and lovely to start to build more relationships with the wider ecosystem.”

Barry McNeill
Founder
Work Extraordinary

Your SCALE SUMMIT pass

Registering as a SCALE SUMMIT delegate unlocks exclusive access to invite‑only sessions, VIP speakers and networking designed specifically for fast‑growing scaleups. Your two‑day Summit Pass includes unlimited access to everything SCALE EXPO has to offer, plus: 

• Fireside chats - hear honest stories and insights from entrepreneurs who have navigated the transition from Founder to CEO 
• Founder-led panels - exploring the challenges and solutions at key inflection points on the scaleup journey,  including accessing capital, markets, and talent, with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
• Roundtables - your chance to make quality connections, get your questions answered by experts, and walk away with actionable advice you can take back to your business
• Exclusive Women Who Scale content - access exclusive sessions delivered by inspirational female founders and investors, focused on capital, leadership and community.
• Networking with investors -  meet active angels, VCs and private equity investors in formats designed to encourage meaningful conversations

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