Hosted by Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce, the Summit will take place on Tuesday 17th November at the Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers and stakeholders from across the region to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Dundee's economic future.
Widely recognised as one of Lord Sugar's trusted interviewers on BBC's The Apprentice, Mike has built an impressive career spanning media, entrepreneurship and business leadership. He has co-founded and led award-winning businesses, advised high-growth organisations and currently serves on the UK Government's Board of Trade. His experience in innovation, leadership and business growth has made him one of the UK's most respected business voices.
At this year's Summit, Mike will deliver a keynote address exploring The New Leadership Advantage: How to Give Your Teams Confidence in an Uncertain World Without Pretending to Have All the Answers.
Drawing on a career spent building businesses, serving on boards, investing in founders and advising organisations through periods of rapid transformation, Mike will share practical leadership frameworks that help teams thrive when certainty has disappeared. As artificial intelligence reshapes the way we work, global uncertainty continues to impact markets, and new generations redefine their expectations of work and leadership, organisations face growing pressure to remain agile while keeping teams engaged and aligned.
Delegates will gain practical insights into building trust, creating alignment, encouraging healthy debate and developing resilient, adaptable teams that can perform at their best, even during periods of significant change.
The Dundee Economic Summit has become one of the region's leading business events, providing a platform for collaboration, discussion and fresh thinking around Dundee's economic future. This year's event will focus on inward investment and economic impact, examining how Dundee can continue to attract investment, support business growth and create lasting benefits for businesses, communities and the wider regional economy.
Alongside Mike's keynote session, delegates will hear from a range of expert speakers, including representatives from UK Government, and participate in discussions exploring investment, infrastructure, skills, business growth and economic development. The event attracts representatives from a wide range of sectors, creating opportunities to connect, collaborate and help shape the future direction of the region.
Alison Henderson, Chief Executive of Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce, said:
“The Dundee Economic Summit is about bringing people together to have meaningful conversations about our city's future. Mike Soutar's experience helping businesses grow, adapt and succeed at the highest level will provide valuable insight for organisations across Dundee and Angus. As we continue to focus on attracting inward investment and creating the conditions for sustainable economic growth, it is more important than ever that we learn from successful leaders and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Mike’s best-selling book also speaks directly to the kind of mindset we want to encourage through the Summit - ambitious, entrepreneurial and focused on what it takes to build successful businesses and places. His story, and the practical lessons he shares, will really resonate with delegates as we look at Dundee’s next phase of growth.
We're thrilled to welcome Mike back to his home city for the second opportunity to engage with our members this year and look forward to an inspiring and impactful Summit.”
Mike's return to Dundee provides a unique opportunity for delegates to hear from a business leader whose career journey began in the city before taking him to the forefront of UK business, media and entrepreneurship.
Tickets for the Dundee Economic Summit 2026 are now on sale. Delegates from organisations of all sizes are encouraged to attend and be part of the conversations shaping Dundee's future prosperity and economic success. Early booking is recommended due to anticipated demand.
For more information and to secure your place, visit the Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce website: https://www.dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk/events/event/7173/dundee-economic-summit-2026
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce
As the leading business membership organisation in Dundee & Angus and part of the worldwide long-established Chamber of Commerce brand, we help local businesses to connect, communicate and develop for business benefit.
