Ecosystem Exchange 2025

Over the course of our first two-day conference, participants meet, talk, and connect with people who are creating and nurturing ecosystems where new and growing businesses can thrive.

Join us at Ecosystem Exchange 2025 as we discuss and challenge three key areas of ecosystem building:

1. Ecosystem Builders & the Future of UK Tech

AI powers 85% of today’s innovation, but the UK’s tech future depends on more than AI alone. We’ll explore how to support AI-native startups, update outdated frameworks, and strengthen the wider ecosystem.

2. Universities as Engines of Innovation

From research labs to venture builders, are universities evolving fast enough? This session looks at how academia can drive talent, policy, and commercial impact while making limited resources go further.

3. Building a Cohesive National Tech Strategy

Are the UK’s innovation goals fit for reality? We’ll compare the national agenda against what’s happening on the ground and explore how to align funding, talent, and governance for long-term success, while keeping an eye internationally.

Speakers shaping the 2025 conversations include:

• Adam French – Partner, Antler – England
• Ana Stewart – Chief Entrepreneur, Scottish Government – Scotland
• Andrea Taylor – CEO, Edinburgh Innovations – Scotland
• Andrew Elphick – Director of Business Clinic & Senior Lecturer, Anglia Ruskin University – England
• Chris Neumann – Associate, Creative Destruction Lab – Canada
• Claire Cockerton – Managing Director, Cockerton & Co – England
• David Herbada – Founding Partner, Fikra Ventures – England
• Dex Hunter-Torricke – Head of Global Communications & Marketing, Google DeepMind – England
• Elizabeth Scott – Chief Executive Director, Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester – England
• Emilio Cuevas – Ecosystem Innovation & Growth Specialist, Innovate UK – England
• Henry Whorwood – Managing Director – Research & Consultancy, Beauhurst – England
• Jane Kennedy – Chief Business Officer, Discovery Park – Scotland
• Jennifer Craw – Chief Executive, Opportunity North East – Scotland
• Jennifer Forbes Iannolo – VP Business Acceleration, CodeBase – Scotland
• Michael Rovatsos – Dean of Research & Innovation, University of Edinburgh – Scotland
• Mike Jackson – Head of Venture Cafe UK, Venture Cafe – England
• Nadine “Noodles” Groves – Co-founder & COO, Natural Velocity – Australia
• Natalia Loza – Founder, Connected.Ventures – England
• Rob Kenedi – Founder, Decelerator with Rob Kenedi – Canada
• Rose Luckin – Founder & CEO, EDUCATE Ventures – England
• Sarah Barratt Ball – CEO & Founder, Stealth Mode Startup – England

• Stephen Brown – Head of Barclays Eagle Labs, Barclays – England
• Siobhan Clarke – Chair, Supercritical – England
• Sarita Runeberg – CEO, Maria 01 – Finland

Ecosystem Exchange 2025 is an exclusive event featuring thought-provoking panels, curated networking, and an evening mixer designed to spark new connections and fresh ideas across the UK’s evolving business ecosystem.

What can I expect?

We will be hosting two days of talks and events, where you will be able to meet and network with other ecosystem builders from across the UK.

This exclusive event features meaningful, interactive panel discussions, curated networking opportunities, and an evening mixer where attendees can continue to explore the evolving landscape of business ecosystems.

Who will be there?

We have invited a select group of people working within or connected to ecosystem building. You will be joined by:

• Regional and city ecosystem managers from across the UK and Europe
• Supporters of ecosystems such as banks, investors, universities and corporates
• Industry and specific interest ecosystem managers

Where and when is this taking place?

Ecosystem Exchange 2025 is taking place on Thursday 13 & Friday 14 November at the Edinburgh Futures Institute, Laurieston Place, Edinburgh. Timings will be confirmed in due course.

Registration

We ask that you register for this event through this page. Note that numbers are very limited, so register soon! If you register and find you are no longer able to attend please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite, or contact us directly at community@thisiscodebase.com

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