The Angel Group Symposium 2026

The Angel Group Symposium is an exclusive event bringing leading angel groups and angels together to discuss practical steps for launching and growing a successful angel group – from different group structures and principles behind leading a group, to professionalising and forming a fund.

If you’re interested in hearing from industry leaders on a range of exciting topics, as well as networking with your fellow investors over drinks, this event is for you!

Please note, those this event is focused solely on those with ambitions to grow their existing angel group, or take practical steps to forming one.

Register your interest here.

AGENDA

1:30 pm – Registration

2:00 pm – UKBAA Update
Roderick Beer, Managing Director, UKBAA

2:10 pm – Welcome Keynote: UK Market Insights from HSBC Innovation Banking
Glen Waters, Head of Early-Stage Banking, HSBC Innovation Banking

2:25 pm – Fireside Chat: Unlocking Public Innovation Programmes for Angel Investors
Sara Palmer,Head of Investment, Innovate UK Business Connect
Roderick Beer, Managing director, UKBAA

2:45 pm – Research Keynote: The Impact of Angel Groups on the Investment Ecosystem
Niall MacKenzie, Professor and joint Editor-in-Chief of Business History, Strathclyde Business School

3:05 pm – Networking Break

3:35 – Panel Discussion: Building, Engaging and Sustaining New Angel Groups
Agata Zborowska, COO, Conception X
Bradley Jones, Co-Founder, CEO, ThatRound
Anna Colombatti, Co-Founder, Diversity X Ventures
Jenny Tooth OBE, Chair, UKBAA

4:15 pm – Spotlight Session: Unlocking Co‑Investment Pathways with the British Business Bank
Susan Nightingale, Director UK Network – Devolved Nations, British Business Bank
Jonathan Keeling, Partner, Haatch

4:45 pm – Market Intelligence: Angel Investment Activity and Sector Trends
Henry Whorwood, MD – Research and Consultancy, Beauhurst Insights

5:05 pm – Closing Remarks
Roderick Beer, Managing Director, UKBAA

5:10 pm – Drinks and canapes – kindly provided by our hosts, HSBC Innovation Banking