Position your brand at the centre of the UK’s entrepreneurial growth economy

Connect with 5,000 ambitious entrepreneurs and business owners actively scaling their businesses

A growth-focused audience that’s ready to act

The Festival of Entrepreneurs will bring together 5,000 founders, owners, and directors from across Britain’s most ambitious small and medium-sized businesses.

These are companies with proven traction typically generating between £500k and £10m+ and clear plans to grow. They're exploring new ideas, solutions, and services to help them move faster, smarter, and further.

Across two days at the NEC, you’ll connect with decision-makers seeking expertise in areas like finance, technology, marketing, operations, leadership, and business growth strategy.

Whether you're offering services, tools, or partnerships - the Festival puts your brand in front of the right people, at the right moment.

Exhibiting and sponsorship options designed to deliver results

We offer a range of ways to showcase your brand, your team, and your expertise:

  • Exhibit:
    Meet founders and business owners face-to-face from your premium shell scheme stand space.

  • Speak:
    Share insight through curated keynote and seminar sessions (included in selected sponsorship packages).

  • Sponsor:
    Raise your visibility through targeted sponsorship opportunities - including stage branding, Connection Hub partnerships, and more across Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers.

Why get involved?

Connect directly with 5,000 decision-makers serious about scaling

  • Align your brand with one of the UK’s most exciting entrepreneurial platforms

  • Build stronger business development pipelines

  • Position yourself as a trusted partner for growth

  • Strengthen your brand leadership within the SME space

Meet the entrepreneurs building Britain’s next generation of high-growth businesses

Fill out the enquiry form to explore exhibiting, speaking, or sponsorship opportunities.