Global thought leaders and experts in business and scaling are set to converge in Belfast later this year for the first-ever ScaleX™ Summit, a one-day conference to inspire, connect and enable company business leaders and founders to take their businesses to the next level.
The Simple Scaling team, known for their work in enabling ambitious leaders of SMEs to scale with purpose, are the visionaries behind the summit.
Scheduled for November 15 at Belfast ICC, this event expects to unite over 500 entrepreneurs and business leaders to connect and explore the latest industry trends, challenges and best practices that are shaping the business world today.
Billed as “Ireland’s first dedicated scaling summit”, esteemed keynote speakers will deliver thought-provoking sessions on topics including the future of hyper sales growth, sustainability for greater profitability and impact, visionary leadership for long-term success, amplifying growth and the dynamic impact of scaling and investment, the power of high-performing teams, ascending to greatness by mastering your mindset, and much more.
Co-founder Brendan McGurgan said: “The disproportionate but hugely positive impact of SME scaling businesses is far reaching, from economic growth and productivity to better cultures and employment opportunities. Sadly, the latest statistics in the UK suggest that less than 1% of the 5.7m SMEs are scaling. A mere 34,000 contribute half of the UK’s £2 trillion total SME revenue."
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"Aligned to our own purpose, ScaleX Summit is an opportunity for ambitious business leaders to be inspired to defy the norm and to create flourishing, scalable businesses that contribute positively to their communities, society and the wider economy. This summit offers ambitious leaders the chance to learn from the industry's best, propelling their journey towards becoming part of that aspirational 1%.”
Co-founder Claire Colvin added: “Our vision is clear: we aim to position this small island as a global scaling powerhouse. It is our purpose to lay a solid foundation for both the current and the next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders by providing them with the blueprint for scaling."
"Like the proverb says, we're planting trees under whose shade we may never sit, and it is this foundation that creates great societies and communities.The ScaleX Summit is a significant step in this direction. For business leaders, attending the ScaleX Summit is not just a decision, it's a defining moment – it's where they will find insights, connections and tools to transform their businesses and join the elite circle of successful scale-ups.”
Among the headline speakers announced for the event are Professor Damian Hughes, author of High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best, the Sunday Times bestselling book that uncovers the eight essential habits of the world's leading sportspeople, coaches and entrepreneurs.
From Thinkers50, Marga Hoek, author of Trillion Dollar Shift, the first-ever business book on the opportunities for businesses who align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Considered one of the most influential and knowledgeable speakers on sustainable business and capital, Marga is a true visionary leading the way in the transition towards a sustainable world.
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Oleg Konovalov, a global thought leader, author, business educator, consultant and C-suite coach is named among the top eight global experts in leadership and has been shortlisted for the Distinguished Award in Leadership by Thinkers50. Referred to as ‘the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership’, Oleg is a sought-after consultant and mentor to Fortune 500 companies and ambitious start-ups alike.
Renowned speakers Nick Bradley and Jack Daly bring decades of commercial success and insight, with the former having acquired and sold over two dozen businesses with a combined valuation of $5.2 billion dollars in the last decade.
ScaleX Summit will provide opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies that leaders can implement immediately on their scaling journey and connect with like-minded leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and innovators from diverse industries and backgrounds.
A limited number of early bird tickets have been released for the event at a reduced price. The event takes place at Belfast ICC on November 15.
Source: Written from press release
