AccelerateHER Showcase 2026

Main sponsors: Scottish National Investment Bank and Scottish Government

Supporting sponsors Techscaler and Aberdeen Audio Visual

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, guest speakers and fireside chats with AccelerateHER CEO Elizabeth Pirrie, and plenty of opportunity to network with colleagues. 

Please register and prepare to be inspired as 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 Guest speaker to be announced

13:15 Introducing the Showcase, featuring panellists

13:20 Founders Showcase Part 1

13:40 Guest Speakers and Fireside Chat with Elizabeth Pirrie 

14:00 Founders Showcase Part 2

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.

Please let us know if you do not wish to provide consent for the use of your personal data in this way. To see how we use and take care of your information, please see our privacy notice.