AccelerateHER Showcase 2026

Showcase partner: Scottish National Investment Bank

Also supported by the Scottish Government, with support from our legal partner Burness Paull and financial readiness partner Johnston Carmichael

You are invited to join AccelerateHER and eco-system partners , alongside 16 exceptional female founders for an unforgettable showcase designed to celebrate innovation and champion the next generation of female leaders. 

An exciting programme features quick fire pitching where you play a pivotal role in determining the most compelling pitches, fireside chats with AccelerateHER CEO Elizabeth Pirrie, and plenty of opportunity to network with colleagues. 

Please register and prepare to be inspired as 20 female founders unveil their visionary pitches directly to you! Are you poised to become the catalyst for these innovations?

Agenda

12:00 Arrival | Lunch

13:00 Welcome: Elizabeth Pirrie, CEO, AccelerateHER

13:05 Ministerial Address: Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic

13:15 Introducing the Showcase, featuring panellists:

• Nicola Douglas, Executive Director, Investment, Scottish National Investment Bank
• Calum Purdie, Head of Technology and Life Sciences, Johnston Carmichael
• Callum Sinclair, Partner, Head of Technology & Commercial, Burness Paull LLP
  

13:20 Founders Showcase Part 1

• Natalie Garry, danceSing Ltd
• Chantalle Cummings, Intercue
• Lesley Thomson, Nudge Innovations

13:40 Fireside Chat with Elizabeth Pirrie and Leah Hutcheon, Founder and CEO, Appointedd

14:00 Founders Showcase Part 2

• Arabella Harvey, Raven Botanicals
• Gillian Murray, Slipperfield Training Ltd
• Karen Robinson, Three Robins

14:20 Comfort break and feedback

14:35 Founders Showcase Part 3 – Quick Fire Pitches

15:00 Closing remarks

15:05 Reception

16:00 Close

Privacy

Use of Your Personal Data at Events

To support networking and help you get the most out of our event, we may provide those coming with a list of the names and organisational affiliation of those attending.

Furthermore, we typically take photographs of proceedings in order to highlight or showcase AccelerateHER'S activities.

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