SBN Hosts Washington Business Gathering to Strengthen Transatlantic Commercial Corridors

Scottish Business Network is convening senior entrepreneurs, executives, and friends of Scotland in the United States capital for an evening of high-value networking on Thursday 24 September 2026. Hosted at the historic Herald Building in Washington, DC, the gathering will bring together business leaders to explore commercial collaborations and forge direct links between Scottish enterprise and the American marketplace.

Mobilising the Diaspora as an Economic Engine

The Washington gathering forms a key part of an extensive US tour this September by SBN Chair and Co-Founder Russell Dalgleish, who is engaging directly with SBN Ambassadors and diaspora leaders across New York, Boston, Washington, DC, San Francisco, and San Diego.

Rather than relying on the traditional, rigid playbook of international expansion—often defined by speculative cold outreach and expensive agency retainers—SBN champions the power of relationship-led market entry. Scotland possesses an extraordinary competitive advantage in its global business diaspora, with tens of thousands of founders, investors, and C-suite decision-makers operating inside leading commercial centres. Mobilising this active community creates high-trust trade corridors that reduce sales cycles, supply ground-truth due diligence, and bridge international capital directly back into Scottish firms.

Creating Commercial Openings Through Shared Dialogue

Taking place from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1307 New York Avenue NW, the event is tailored for Scots residing in the greater Washington metropolitan area, professionals with commercial or academic ties to Scotland, and US companies interested in partnering with Scottish enterprise.

True to SBN’s community ethos, the gathering focuses on purposeful, direct exchange. Attendees are encouraged to arrive with a specific project they need assistance with or an introduction they can offer to open doors for others. By stepping away from transactional business card swaps, the evening provides an open, collaborative environment where early conversations can mature into lasting transatlantic partnerships.

Event Details and Registration

The Scottish Business Gathering in Washington, DC will take place on Thursday 24 September 2026, running from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT at the Herald Building.

Places are complimentary but advance registration is required to manage venue capacity. Business owners, investors, and professionals looking to attend and connect with SBN leadership can register online on Eventbrite.