2026 Festival of Entrepreneurs exhibitor showcase
Your next business breakthrough could start with a conversation
Funding for your next move. Technology that saves your team time. Marketing that brings in customers. People who can help you grow.
Explore the sponsors, partners and exhibitors joining the Festival of Entrepreneurs at the NEC Birmingham on 3–4 November. Meet the specialists, compare ideas and discover practical support for the business you want to build.
Bring your questions and make time to explore. Alongside the conversations, you can sharpen your pitch, refresh your LinkedIn profile and meet business communities from across the UK.
GOLD SPONSORS
NatWest
Stand B9
NatWest supports businesses from their first steps through to growth and expansion, with business current accounts, lending, savings and specialist support. As a Gold sponsor of the Festival, the team will be available to discuss the next move for your business.
NatWest Accelerator brings together expert support and a community of founders through its app and UK hubs. Business owners can connect with other entrepreneurs, access support and explore the wider services available from NatWest.
Visit the team at the Festival or download the NatWest Accelerator app to start connecting with its UK business community.
WorldFirst
Stand B13
WorldFirst helps businesses manage money internationally, whether they are selling overseas, paying international suppliers or planning their next move into global markets. It supports 1.5 million SMBs with tools including multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange tools, business cards and funding solutions.
Its international business account enables companies to collect, hold, convert and pay funds across currencies, with support for supplier payments and marketplace collections. This brings the financial side of selling, sourcing and expanding internationally into one place.
Meet the WorldFirst team on 3–4 November to explore how it could support your business and where your next international opportunity could take you.
Amazon DSP
Stand F12
Amazon DSP helps entrepreneurs build and operate their own delivery businesses, supported by Amazon’s logistics network, technology and operational expertise. The programme provides access to tools, training and ongoing support designed to help Delivery Service Partners establish their teams, manage day-to-day operations and grow sustainable businesses delivering for Amazon customers across the UK.
PXA Group
Stand K1
PXA is a B2B marketing agency helping technology and professional services businesses build brands, generate demand and improve marketing performance. Its services cover strategy, branding, websites, content, campaigns, digital marketing and lead generation, combining creative and commercial expertise within one team.
The agency works with businesses to connect marketing activity with wider sales and growth objectives rather than treating individual channels separately. For entrepreneurs, PXA can provide the marketing expertise and resources needed to strengthen positioning, reach the right audiences and generate new business.
SPONSORS
The Liberti Group
Stand D5
Liberti Group provides fractional leadership to SMEs and mid-market businesses, giving them access to experienced senior professionals without the commitment of full-time hires. Its specialist businesses cover finance, marketing, HR and sales, with fractional leaders working directly within client organisations to provide strategic direction and hands on support.
Businesses can use individual specialists or build a fractional leadership team across several functions. For entrepreneurs, this provides flexible access to senior expertise as leadership requirements change during growth, investment or preparation for exit.
Its businesses include The CFO Centre, The Marketing Centre, Kiss the Fish, YRH Finance Team and People Puzzles.
Partners&
Stand A17
Partners& is an insurance advisory business providing commercial insurance, employee benefits, risk management and claims support to businesses across the UK. It works with organisations to understand their risks and build insurance programmes around their specific operations, people and commercial priorities.
Its services cover areas including business insurance, cyber risk, professional risks, property, employee benefits and private client insurance. For entrepreneurs, Partners& can help identify and manage the risks that develop as a business grows, providing insurance and advice suited to the company’s changing needs.
Exetor Group
Stand E19
The Exetor Group is a global leadership development firm helping senior executives, teams and organisations strengthen leadership and deliver business strategy. Its work includes executive coaching, team coaching, leadership programmes, workshops, succession planning and support through organisational change. The firm has 50 accredited practitioners across five continents and more than 20 years of experience coaching leaders worldwide.
For entrepreneurs, Exetor can help strengthen leadership, improve team performance and build the management capability needed as a business grows.
Implement AI
Implement AI helps businesses adopt and manage AI agents and digital workers. Co-founded by Piers Linney and Dr Aalok Shukla, the company provides support for selecting, implementing and developing AI tools around practical business needs.
Business owners can explore how AI could support customer conversations, handle routine tasks and increase capacity across their teams. Its approach combines technology with ongoing implementation and management, helping businesses move from ideas into everyday use.
KN Comms
Stand D23
KN Comms helps businesses and charities develop marketing and communications across social media. Founded by Kati Noakes, whose experience includes Saatchi & Saatchi and the BBC, the consultancy also supports partnership and influencer engagement programmes.
Its practical training includes Instagram Reels workshops, social media courses and webinars on using AI in marketing. Business owners can explore how to plan more purposeful content, build their confidence with digital tools and communicate consistently with their audience.
Story 22
Stand F16
STORY22 is a full-service marketing agency specialising in StoryBrand, helping businesses clarify their message and turn it into marketing that generates sales. Its services include marketing strategy, brand positioning, website development, copywriting, SEO, paid advertising, email marketing, social media, fractional CMO support and AI training.
The team has 60 years of combined marketing experience and uses the seven-step StoryBrand framework across its work. For entrepreneurs, STORY22 can help make their offer clearer and build marketing around what customers need to understand and act on.
Strategus Consulting / Leaders in Strategy Podcast
Stand P32
Strategus Consulting is a business and leadership consultancy specialising in business strategy and planning, bid management, project management and business coaching. Its services include strategic planning, Bid SMART and Project SMART programmes, coaching and mentoring, workshops, board advisory and non-executive director support.
Around 70% of its clients are SMEs, with the consultancy providing director level advice backed by senior executive experience. For entrepreneurs, Strategus can provide practical support with planning, leadership, winning bids and managing projects as the business develops.
Sharpen your pitch with Frog Talk
Free 20-minute Pitch Clinic · Stand E6
Get practical, one-to-one feedback from communication coach Dasha Dollar-Smirnova. Bring an investor pitch, a sales conversation or your everyday business introduction and work on your story, delivery and confidence. A recording is available if you would like one. Places are limited, so book ahead.
Refresh your LinkedIn profile with First Enterprise
Free professional headshots · 3–4 November · Stand B2, next to the Funding Stage
Make a stronger first impression online. First Enterprise is offering free professional headshots for your LinkedIn profile during the Festival. Visit stand B2 to find out more and refresh your photo while you’re here.
Funding, finance & accounting
NatWest
Stand B9
NatWest supports businesses from their first steps through to growth and expansion, with business current accounts, lending, savings and specialist support. As a Gold sponsor of the Festival, the team will be available to discuss the next move for your business.
NatWest Accelerator brings together expert support and a community of founders through its app and UK hubs. Business owners can connect with other entrepreneurs, access support and explore the wider services available from NatWest.
Visit the team at the Festival or download the NatWest Accelerator app to start connecting with its UK business community.
Download the NatWest Accelerator app
WorldFirst
Stand B13
WorldFirst helps businesses manage money internationally, whether they are selling overseas, paying international suppliers or planning their next move into global markets. It supports 1.5 million SMBs with tools including multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange tools, business cards and funding solutions.
Its international business account enables companies to collect, hold, convert and pay funds across currencies, with support for supplier payments and marketplace collections. This brings the financial side of selling, sourcing and expanding internationally into one place.
Meet the WorldFirst team on 3–4 November to explore how it could support your business and where your next international opportunity could take you.
The CFO Centre
With the Liberti Group · Stand D5
The CFO Centre provides fractional Chief Financial Officers to businesses that need experienced financial leadership without a full-time appointment. Its CFOs work with owners on cash flow, profitability, growth planning, funding and preparation for exit.
The service gives founders senior financial support within their business, helping turn financial information into clearer decisions and practical plans. As part of the Liberti Group, The CFO Centre offers access to expertise that can develop alongside the company’s needs.
YRH Finance Team
With the Liberti Group · Stand D5
YRH Finance Team provides fractional finance managers, financial controllers and accounting support for growing businesses. Its services include bookkeeping, management accounts, cash flow management, payroll, VAT, financial reporting and improvements to finance systems and processes.
The team works alongside business owners and their existing accountants to provide more timely information about performance and profitability. Part of the Liberti Group, YRH helps businesses strengthen their finance operations without building a full internal team.
ANNA
Stand A2
ANNA Money provides business accounts and financial admin tools designed for UK entrepreneurs, sole traders and small businesses. Its app brings payments, invoicing, expense tracking, bookkeeping and tax management together in one place.
For entrepreneurs, ANNA can reduce the time spent on day-to-day financial administration. Businesses can create and chase invoices, capture receipts, organise expenses, manage cash flow and calculate and file taxes with HMRC. It also provides business cards, international payments and tools for managing team spending as a company grows.
BizBritain
Stand A9
BizBritain helps entrepreneurs access finance to start, grow or buy a business. Its support covers Start Up Loans, growth finance and acquisition finance, with access to a network of specialist lenders.
The team helps business owners understand their options, prepare applications and find funding suited to their plans. Whether you are launching a company, investing in expansion or considering an acquisition, BizBritain provides guidance through the funding process.
FlexABL
Stand A10
FlexABL is a UK-based invoice finance provider helping businesses improve cash flow by unlocking working capital tied up in unpaid invoices. Offering flexible funding facilities from £100,000 to £750,000, FlexABL provides tailored invoice finance, invoice discounting and credit protection solutions.
Businesses can access up to 90% of eligible invoice values, with technology that integrates with accounting software to simplify administration. Through personalised support and flexible funding arrangements, FlexABL helps business owners manage cash flow, maintain financial stability and access the capital needed to support growth.
Leonard Curtis
Stand F8
Leonard Curtis provides professional services to businesses, their owners and advisers across the UK. Its expertise covers business restructuring and insolvency, funding and finance, legal services, property, pensions, tax and business advisory support.
The firm works with companies at different stages, from businesses looking to fund growth or complete a transaction to those facing financial or operational difficulties. For entrepreneurs, Leonard Curtis provides access to specialist advice across finance, legal and restructuring matters, helping business owners deal with complex situations and make informed commercial decisions.
Alexander Rosse
Stand C5
Alexander Rosse is an accountancy and business advisory firm supporting entrepreneurs and businesses across the UK. Its services cover accounting, bookkeeping, tax, payroll, business advisory, funding, corporate finance and investor readiness.
For entrepreneurs, the firm provides financial support at different stages of building and growing a business. This includes improving cash flow and profitability, budgeting and forecasting, preparing for external investment, accessing schemes such as SEIS and EIS, and providing Finance Director support when more experienced financial input is required.
Alexander Rosse also uses cloud accounting and technology to give business owners clearer, more current financial information, helping them understand performance and make better-informed commercial decisions as the business develops.
Ask The Accountant / Boffix
Stand P16
Boffix provides accounting and business support services for small businesses, entrepreneurs and creators. Its services include bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax returns, payroll, pensions, company formation, compliance, legal and HR support, accounting software and business address services.
For entrepreneurs, Boffix offers flexible support that can change as the business develops. Its team can take care of day-to-day financial administration, help businesses meet HMRC and Companies House requirements, manage payroll and provide clearer financial reporting, giving business owners more time to focus on running and growing their company.
Cloud Accounting Support Services — CASS
Stand C17
CASS is a Xero Platinum Partner accountancy firm providing outsourced finance support to growing UK businesses. Its services cover bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, year-end accounts, cash flow forecasting, management accounts, business planning and Virtual Finance Director support.
For entrepreneurs, CASS can take care of day-to-day finance while providing clearer information about cash flow, profitability and business performance. Its outsourced model also gives founders access to more experienced financial support as their business grows, without the cost of building a full in-house finance team.
Empact Ventures
Empact Ventures connects start-ups, scale-ups, corporate organisations, investors and public sector partners through business support programmes and technology communities. Its work includes startup and scaleup programmes, corporate innovation, business matchmaking, investment connections and events across areas including technology, AI and cybersecurity.
The organisation has built a network spanning thousands of businesses and works with partners to create targeted connections based on commercial needs. For entrepreneurs, this provides opportunities to meet potential customers, investors, partners and other businesses that can support their next stage of growth.
First Enterprise
Stand B2
First Enterprise provides business loans and finance to start-ups and established businesses across the UK, particularly those that may find it difficult to secure funding through traditional lenders. Its finance options include Start Up Loans, business loans and funding through government-backed programmes.
Alongside finance, First Enterprise provides guidance throughout the application process, helping business owners understand their funding options and prepare for borrowing. For entrepreneurs, this provides another route to capital for starting a business, investing in equipment, managing cash flow or funding the next stage of growth.
At the Festival: First Enterprise is offering free professional LinkedIn headshots on 3–4 November at stand B2, next to the Funding Stage. Visit the team to refresh your profile photo.
RX / Zoyo Global
Stand A3
Meet the RX / Zoyo Global team at the Festival and find out more about the business and its services.
The Commercial Branch
Stand B5
The Commercial Branch is an independent commercial finance and mortgage brokerage. Its services include commercial mortgages, development finance, bridging loans, buy-to-let and refurbishment finance, alongside corporate finance.
The team helps business owners and property investors explore funding for acquisitions, new premises, development projects and refinancing. Its brokers work with clients to understand their plans and identify suitable options across a network of lenders.
Marketing, brand & customer growth
RePact / Made for the World
Stand F19
Made for the World is a digital impact agency working with nonprofits and purpose-led brands across strategy, brand, digital platforms and reporting.
Its work helps organisations communicate their purpose clearly and turn audience interest into participation. Business owners can explore how a more considered approach to brand and digital experiences can support their commercial, social or environmental goals.
Business-Bollox / eeZed
Stand G10
Business-Bollox helps SMEs bring clarity and purpose to their marketing. Led by Emma Easton, its support covers marketing strategy, mentoring, accountability, workshops and marketing education, with practical guidance for business owners and developing marketers.
The business helps founders establish stronger marketing foundations, decide where to focus their effort and turn plans into action. Its straightforward approach makes marketing easier to understand and gives teams the support to communicate their offer with greater confidence.
The Marketing Centre
With the Liberti Group · Stand D5
The Marketing Centre provides fractional marketing directors and Chief Marketing Officers for businesses that need experienced marketing leadership. Its support brings together commercial strategy, marketing planning and oversight of delivery, with additional resources to help put plans into practice.
Working alongside founders and leadership teams, its specialists help businesses clarify their positioning, focus investment and connect marketing activity with growth objectives. Part of the Liberti Group, The Marketing Centre provides senior expertise without the commitment of a full-time marketing director.
PXA Group
Stand K1
PXA is a B2B marketing agency helping technology and professional services businesses build brands, generate demand and improve marketing performance. Its services cover strategy, branding, websites, content, campaigns, digital marketing and lead generation, combining creative and commercial expertise within one team.
The agency works with businesses to connect marketing activity with wider sales and growth objectives rather than treating individual channels separately. For entrepreneurs, PXA can provide the marketing expertise and resources needed to strengthen positioning, reach the right audiences and generate new business.
KN Comms
Stand D23
KN Comms helps businesses and charities develop marketing and communications across social media. Founded by Kati Noakes, whose experience includes Saatchi & Saatchi and the BBC, the consultancy also supports partnership and influencer engagement programmes.
Its practical training includes Instagram Reels workshops, social media courses and webinars on using AI in marketing. Business owners can explore how to plan more purposeful content, build their confidence with digital tools and communicate consistently with their audience.
Story 22
Stand F16
STORY22 is a full-service marketing agency specialising in StoryBrand, helping businesses clarify their message and turn it into marketing that generates sales. Its services include marketing strategy, brand positioning, website development, copywriting, SEO, paid advertising, email marketing, social media, fractional CMO support and AI training.
The team has 60 years of combined marketing experience and uses the seven-step StoryBrand framework across its work. For entrepreneurs, STORY22 can help make their offer clearer and build marketing around what customers need to understand and act on.
EllisJames Creative
Stand C23
EllisJames Creative is a Bristol-based design and brand consultancy helping businesses strengthen how they communicate with customers. Its services cover brand strategy, graphic and web design, marketing, social media, presentations, bids and ongoing creative support.
For entrepreneurs, EllisJames Creative can help turn complex ideas into clear, consistent communications that support wider business objectives. Its approach starts with understanding the audience before developing the brand, messaging and creative work, helping businesses communicate what makes them different and present themselves consistently across customer touchpoints.
Purpose Media
Stand C8
Purpose Media is a full-service marketing agency helping businesses improve their brand, digital presence and lead generation. Its services cover marketing strategy, branding, web design and development, SEO, paid advertising, content, social media, video and HubSpot, bringing different areas of marketing together under one team.
The agency works with businesses across a range of sectors to connect marketing activity with commercial objectives. For entrepreneurs, Purpose Media can provide the strategy and specialist resources needed to strengthen marketing, reach customers and support business growth.
Spaghetti Agency
Stand F7
Spaghetti Agency provides digital marketing services and training for businesses that want to get found online. Its work spans content writing, social media, email marketing, SEO, websites and practical training, combining hands-on delivery with straightforward advice.
Business owners can explore how to make their marketing more engaging, improve online visibility and develop the skills to manage activity themselves. The agency brings a direct, approachable style to helping businesses reach customers and communicate more effectively.
YUnique Marketing
YUnique Marketing provides outsourced marketing support for businesses that need experienced marketing expertise without building a full in-house team. Its services include marketing strategy, planning, campaign management, digital marketing, content, social media and fractional marketing leadership.
The team works alongside business owners to understand commercial priorities and develop marketing activity around them, from individual projects to ongoing support. For entrepreneurs, YUnique Marketing can provide additional marketing capability and direction as the business grows and its marketing requirements become more complex.
Adia PR
Stand P6
Adia PR helps founders and businesses build visibility through media relations, thought leadership, personal branding and reputation management. Its services include PR copywriting, brand storytelling, media training and social media PR.
The team helps business owners translate their expertise into stories and communications that reach the right audiences. Entrepreneurs can explore how a clearer public profile can support credibility, recognition and business growth.
Blake Mark Productions
Stand F13
Blake Mark Productions is a digital marketing agency supporting SMEs, charities and growing organisations with websites, SEO, paid advertising, social media and content creation.
For entrepreneurs, the agency provides practical marketing support built around commercial objectives. Its team can help businesses improve their online presence, build websites designed around performance and search visibility, reach customers through Google and Meta advertising, and create photography, video and social content. This gives business owners access to a broader marketing team without having to manage several separate suppliers.
Inspired Business Marketing
Stand P6
Inspired Business Marketing helps business owners clarify their positioning, marketing strategy and priorities. Its work focuses on connecting what a business offers with the customers it wants to reach.
Entrepreneurs can discuss where to focus their marketing effort and how to develop a more consistent approach to communicating their value. The team provides an outside perspective on turning business goals into practical marketing activity.
The Marketing Autopilots
Stand F14
The Marketing Autopilots helps businesses build automated marketing systems designed to generate and nurture leads. Its work combines marketing strategy, CRM, email automation, customer journeys and sales funnels to create processes that continue working without requiring constant manual input.
The company helps businesses connect different parts of their marketing and follow up with prospects consistently, using automation to reduce repetitive work. For entrepreneurs, The Marketing Autopilots can help create a more structured approach to lead generation and conversion while reducing the time spent managing day-to-day marketing activity.
Tiny Spark
Stand G9
Tiny Spark is a Bristol-based digital agency helping UK SMEs improve their online performance. Its services cover website design and development, eCommerce, SEO, PPC, social media, CRM, customer loyalty, branding, video and photography. The team also provides business analysis, audience research and digital strategy to identify where marketing investment can deliver better commercial results.
For entrepreneurs, Tiny Spark can bring website, marketing and customer engagement activity together around measurable business objectives, from generating leads to increasing repeat business.
TP Creative
Stand B17
TP Creative is a creative agency specialising in branding, graphic design, websites and digital marketing. The team works with businesses to develop brand identities and create the digital and marketing materials needed to communicate consistently across websites, campaigns and other customer touchpoints.
Its services bring design and digital expertise together, supporting businesses from initial brand development through to ongoing marketing activity. For entrepreneurs, TP Creative can provide the external creative support needed to establish a professional brand and maintain a consistent presence as the business develops.
Volume2
Stand P22
Volume 2 is a full-service agency providing sales, new business development, branding, marketing, design and social media management, supported by its business advisory service. The agency works with organisations ranging from start-ups and SMEs to larger businesses across sectors including fintech, SaaS, retail, hospitality, education and the public sector.
Its services include developing sales strategies, building brands, creating marketing plans and improving social media activity. For entrepreneurs, Volume 2 can provide additional commercial and creative expertise to strengthen sales and marketing as the business develops.
Remedy Marketing
Stand P8
Remedy Marketing provides B2B marketing services for technology and business services companies. Its work spans marketing strategy, demand generation, thought leadership, content and customer case studies.
The team helps businesses turn their expertise, ideas and customer successes into clear evidence of their value. Business owners can explore how stronger messaging, useful content and focused campaigns can build credibility and support sales conversations.
Foxleigh Commercial Performance
Stand C6
Foxleigh Commercial Performance helps sales teams, leaders and commercial organisations handle difficult conversations and improve business performance. Its programmes cover negotiation, personal impact, strategic relationships and team performance, using workshops, case studies, individual development and practical tools that can be applied to real commercial challenges.
Foxleigh has worked with organisations including Coca-Cola, Sony, Haleon and AstraZeneca. For entrepreneurs, its training can strengthen negotiation, customer relationships and communication when handling important deals, meetings and partnerships.
Kiss the Fish
With the Liberti Group · Stand D5
Kiss the Fish helps businesses improve sales performance through fractional sales directors, sales training and coaching. Its specialists work with owners and teams to develop sales strategy, strengthen sales management and build a more consistent approach to winning business.
The service combines experienced commercial leadership with practical support for the people making sales happen. Part of the Liberti Group, Kiss the Fish gives entrepreneurs access to senior sales expertise without needing to appoint a full-time sales director.
People, HR & recruitment
Acuity Associates
Stand B3
Acuity Associates specialises in senior finance recruitment, helping businesses find CFOs, Finance Directors and Financial Controllers for permanent, fractional and interim roles.
Rather than relying on qualifications and CVs alone, the company assesses candidates using The Acuity Measure, which benchmarks their capabilities and identifies strengths and weaknesses. Only candidates scoring in the top 25% against their peers are put forward.
For entrepreneurs building or growing a business, Acuity Associates can help identify the level of financial leadership the company actually needs and find people with the skills to provide it. This can give founders access to experienced financial leadership on a permanent basis or through fractional and interim appointments as their requirements change.
The Invisible Load Reset
Stand F6
Invisible Load Reset helps people understand and reduce the mental and emotional workload that contributes to overwhelm. Its approach looks beyond time management, focusing on six areas: Load, Roles, Standards, Capacity, Regulation and Permission. These examine what people are carrying, where their energy goes, the expectations they manage and what they can drop, delegate or change.
For entrepreneurs, Invisible Load Reset provides a framework for recognising competing demands and making clearer choices about where to direct their time and energy.
People Puzzles
With the Liberti Group · Stand D5
People Puzzles provides fractional HR directors and people consultancy for growing businesses. Its services cover people strategy, leadership development, organisational structure, workplace culture, talent management and the processes that support effective teams.
Working with founders and leadership teams, its specialists connect people decisions with the wider business plan. Part of the Liberti Group, People Puzzles gives businesses access to senior HR expertise as they grow, manage change and develop their next generation of leaders.
Go HR
Stand B19
Go HR provides outsourced HR support to small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Its services cover HR advice, employment contracts and policies, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, training and ongoing support for managers and business owners.
The company offers flexible HR support without businesses needing to employ a full internal HR team. For entrepreneurs, Go HR can help put the right people processes in place, manage employment issues and provide practical guidance as teams grow and responsibilities as an employer increase.
Kin-Sail
Stand B23
Kinsail is modernising the workplace nursery benefit to help working families thrive. Through salary sacrifice, parents can make significant savings on their nursery fees, while employers offer a benefit that supports their people and helps retain talent.
Kinsail combines smart technology with first-class compliance to make the benefit simple for everyone: employers, employees and nurseries. Every family receives clear guidance at each step, and nurseries are supported to invest in better outcomes for children. With no fee for parents and a growing network of nurseries across the UK, Kinsail makes high-quality childcare more affordable, so families can focus on what matters most.
Meraki People
Meraki People works with founders and leadership teams on the people and organisational challenges that can slow growth. Its services include board-level advice, organisational design and leadership team development, with support around scaling, investment readiness, succession and integration following a merger.
The consultancy helps businesses align their structure, culture and leadership with their next stage of development. For founders, this provides an outside perspective on building a stronger senior team and a business that depends less on one person.
Mintago
Stand E8
Mintago is a financial wellbeing platform that helps employers support their people with pensions, savings and wider financial planning. Its services include pension management, salary sacrifice, financial education, money management tools and access to financial advisers, brought together through one employee platform.
For entrepreneurs and growing businesses, Mintago can simplify pension administration while providing employees with practical financial support. Its platform can also help employers reduce pension costs, improve employee benefits and give teams better access to information about their finances.
Wellington HR & Go EO
Stand A18
Wellington HR provides outsourced HR support and consultancy to businesses across the UK. Its services cover employment contracts and policies, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, organisational change, HR strategy and ongoing advice for business owners and managers.
The company works as an external HR partner, giving businesses access to professional support without the need for a full internal HR function. For entrepreneurs, Wellington HR can help put appropriate people processes in place, manage employment issues and support teams as the business develops.
Wellington HR is exhibiting with Go EO, giving visitors an opportunity to discuss employee ownership alongside their wider people plans.
Culturev8te
Stand F17
Culturev8te helps organisations build stronger workplace cultures through leadership development, employee engagement and organisational change. Its work focuses on creating environments where people can perform well, communicate effectively and contribute to the wider aims of the business.
For entrepreneurs, Culturev8te can provide support as growing teams create new leadership and people challenges. The company helps business owners understand their existing culture, develop managers and strengthen how teams work together. This can help founders build a workplace that supports performance and retains good people as the business develops.
Happy
Stand G5
Happy helps organisations create better workplaces through leadership, management and workplace culture training. Its programmes cover areas including people management, psychological safety, hybrid working, coaching, wellbeing and building high-performing teams. The company also provides workplace consultancy and digital skills training.
For entrepreneurs, Happy can help develop stronger managers and create working practices that support people and performance as teams grow.
Healthy HR Consultancy
Stand G14
Healthy HR provides outsourced HR support and consultancy to businesses that need practical people management expertise without an internal HR team. Its services cover employment contracts and policies, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, organisational change and ongoing HR advice.
The company works with business owners and managers to put appropriate HR processes in place and deal with employment issues as they arise. For entrepreneurs, Healthy HR provides access to experienced HR support as teams grow, helping businesses manage people consistently and meet their responsibilities as employers.
KC Partners / Legally Speaking Podcast
Stand P12
KC Partners is a London-headquartered legal recruitment firm connecting law firms and legal professionals across the UK and international markets. Its services include contingent recruitment, retained search and headhunting for permanent, fixed term and interim roles, alongside career guidance, personal branding and industry events.
With more than 20 years of combined recruitment and legal market experience, the team works across multiple practice areas and seniority levels. For entrepreneurs building legal businesses or teams, KC Partners provides specialist support in finding and attracting legal talent.
The Legally Speaking Podcast is a global legal podcast hosted by Rob Hanna, covering legal careers, technology, AI, leadership, entrepreneurship, wellbeing and inclusion. Launched in 2018, the show has produced more than 500 episodes and minisodes and reached listeners across more than 180 countries.
The podcast features lawyers, law firm leaders, entrepreneurs and legal technology professionals, sharing their experiences and perspectives on changes across the profession. For entrepreneurs working in or serving the legal sector, it provides access to industry conversations, business experiences and developments shaping the market.
Modern Mind Group / Emotioneering
Stand P7
Modern Mind Group is a People Operations and performance consultancy helping businesses improve how their teams work and perform. Its services cover HR strategy and management, recruitment, performance processes, KPIs, culture, employee engagement, leadership development, communication and executive coaching.
The consultancy also provides training across leadership, sales, customer service, remote team management and communication. For entrepreneurs, Modern Mind Group can provide the people expertise needed to build stronger teams, improve performance and develop managers as the business grows.
My Benefits World
Stand A14
My Benefits World provides employee benefits and workplace wellbeing services to businesses across the UK. Its offering brings together benefits including health and wellbeing support, employee discounts, recognition, financial wellbeing and salary sacrifice schemes through a single platform.
The company helps employers build and manage benefits packages that are relevant to their workforce while making them easier for employees to access and understand. For entrepreneurs, My Benefits World can provide a practical way to strengthen employee benefits and support recruitment and retention as teams grow.
Not Just Crew
Stand P24
Not Just Crew is a UK-based career support and recruitment community helping aviation professionals explore new opportunities and make the most of their transferable skills.
Co-founded by Simon Costello, the organisation provides recruitment support, career guidance and access to specialist advice, including financial planning and mortgages. Through its community, resources and NJC Academy, Not Just Crew helps individuals navigate career transitions, develop their potential and pursue opportunities beyond the aviation industry.
Redstone Search
Stand A20
Redstone Search Group is a specialist executive search and recruitment firm operating across global commodities, wealth management, private banking, legal, risk and compliance markets. It works with organisations ranging from specialist firms to multinational businesses, recruiting professionals from mid level appointments through to senior leadership and executive roles.
Its consultants combine sector knowledge with international search capabilities to identify candidates across established and emerging markets. For entrepreneurs and growing businesses, Redstone provides specialist recruitment expertise when finding experienced professionals and senior leaders for important roles.
3HR 4 Business
Stand A13
HR 4 Case Management provides specialist HR, recruitment and payroll support, helping businesses manage their responsibilities as employers.
With experience in areas including employment contracts, policies, recruitment, payroll and ongoing HR support, the team helps organisations put the right processes in place and deal with people issues as they arise.
For entrepreneurs and business owners, managing people can become increasingly complex as a company grows. HR 4 Case Management provides practical support that can help employers recruit effectively, stay on top of employment requirements and spend less time dealing with HR administration.
Their experience is particularly relevant to founders building teams who need professional HR support without necessarily having that expertise in-house.
Technology, AI & cyber security
Smile IT Solutions
Stand F20
Smile IT Solutions is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner helping businesses build, manage and improve their cloud infrastructure. Its services cover AWS managed services, cloud migration, cost optimisation, cybersecurity, application development and modernisation. The company also develops AI and automation solutions, including generative AI, AI agents, voice AI and document processing.
For entrepreneurs, Smile IT Solutions can provide the technical expertise to build digital products, manage cloud systems and introduce AI and automation as the business grows.
Digital Tactics
Stand C20
Digital Tactics is a technology company specialising in AI, software engineering and digital innovation. Its services include AI transformation, web applications, systems architecture, security, integrations and modernising existing technology.
For entrepreneurs, Digital Tactics can provide the technical expertise needed to turn ideas into working products, improve existing systems and introduce AI where it makes commercial sense. The team works with businesses from early-stage start-ups to established organisations, supporting projects from initial prototypes and MVPs through to larger platforms and ongoing technical support.
Element Softworks / Merlin Cloud
Stand G23
Merlin Cloud helps businesses turn retail spaces and events into measurable customer experiences. Its technology includes interactive kiosks, games, product discovery tools, smart QR codes and engagement tracking, helping businesses attract attention, capture leads and understand visitor behaviour.
Alongside Merlin Cloud, &Element provides digital product and technology expertise across product strategy, user experience, software development and digital services. Together, the businesses offer support for founders developing digital products or creating more engaging experiences for customers.
Atherio
Atherio is an AI-powered leadership intelligence platform helping businesses develop stronger managers and high-performing teams. Founded by Ben Stocken, the platform provides personalised, real-time coaching tailored to an organisation's culture, values and employee engagement.
Through daily leadership prompts, science-backed guidance and measurable development insights, Atherio helps managers build effective leadership habits and make better decisions. Designed to make leadership development more accessible and scalable, Atherio supports organisations in improving team performance, employee engagement and long-term business growth.
CurveTech
CurveTech specialises in cyber security, compliance and brand protection. Its services include security assessments, Cyber Essentials support, security and technology consulting, and tools for managing assets, investigations and risk.
The team helps businesses understand their existing controls, identify gaps and plan improvements around their needs. For growing companies, this provides access to specialist security expertise as systems, customer data and operational responsibilities become more complex.
ERGOS Technology
Stand C18
ERGOS Technology Partners provides outsourced IT services for businesses, covering managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, compliance and technology strategy. Its services include 24/7 monitoring and help desk support, data protection, cloud migration, security testing, incident response and virtual CIO support.
ERGOS works across sectors including finance, legal, healthcare, construction, retail and manufacturing, providing both remote and on-site support. For entrepreneurs, its services can help keep technology secure and reliable while providing the technical expertise needed as a business grows.
IT Covered
Stand E18
IT Covered provides managed IT support, cybersecurity and technology services to businesses across the UK. Its services include Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, hardware and software, help desk support, Cyber Essentials and AI integration, backed by 24/7 monitoring to identify problems before they cause disruption.
Based in York, the team provides remote support nationwide alongside on-site support across Yorkshire. For entrepreneurs, IT Covered can manage day-to-day technology, strengthen cybersecurity and provide technical support as teams and systems grow.
Nexus 360
Nexus 360 helps businesses connect their strategy with the operations and technology needed to deliver it. Its work brings together business planning, systems and practical improvements to the way an organisation operates.
Business owners can explore where their current processes or technology are holding them back and what needs to change next. The focus is on developing a clearer roadmap for improvements that support the wider business plan.
Survly
Stand P28
Survly is a conversational AI survey tool developed by Andrew Walker. It starts with a question and uses follow-up questions to explore responses, offering businesses a different way to gather feedback and understand what people think.
The team can discuss how conversational surveys could support customer research and feedback.
Viendo
Stand F9
Viendo provides managed IT and technology services to businesses, supporting both small and mid-market organisations. Its services cover managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud transformation, VoIP and connectivity, helping companies manage the technology they rely on for day-to-day operations.
For entrepreneurs, Viendo can provide external IT expertise to keep systems secure, connected and supported as the business and its technology requirements grow.
ZIM Connections
Stand C21
ZIM Connections provides international eSIM data plans and phone numbers, helping travellers stay connected across more than 200 destinations without relying on physical SIM cards or expensive roaming. Its digital eSIMs offer quick activation, flexible data options and access to 4G and 5G connectivity, with plans designed for both individual travellers and businesses.
Amazon DSP
Stand F12
Amazon DSP helps entrepreneurs build and operate their own delivery businesses, supported by Amazon’s logistics network, technology and operational expertise. The programme provides access to tools, training and ongoing support designed to help Delivery Service Partners establish their teams, manage day-to-day operations and grow sustainable businesses delivering for Amazon customers across the UK.
Leadership, strategy & coaching
Exetor Group
Stand E19
The Exetor Group is a global leadership development firm helping senior executives, teams and organisations strengthen leadership and deliver business strategy. Its work includes executive coaching, team coaching, leadership programmes, workshops, succession planning and support through organisational change. The firm has 50 accredited practitioners across five continents and more than 20 years of experience coaching leaders worldwide.
For entrepreneurs, Exetor can help strengthen leadership, improve team performance and build the management capability needed as a business grows.
Strategus Consulting
Stand P32
Strategus Consulting is a business and leadership consultancy specialising in business strategy and planning, bid management, project management and business coaching. Its services include strategic planning, Bid SMART and Project SMART programmes, coaching and mentoring, workshops, board advisory and non-executive director support.
Around 70% of its clients are SMEs, with the consultancy providing director level advice backed by senior executive experience. For entrepreneurs, Strategus can provide practical support with planning, leadership, winning bids and managing projects as the business develops.
Carter Consultancy
Stand B8
Carter Consultancy helps businesses improve performance through strategy, leadership development and organisational change. The consultancy works with business owners and leadership teams to address challenges, improve how teams work together and put clearer plans in place.
For entrepreneurs, Carter Consultancy provides an outside perspective when growth creates new demands on leadership, people and business structure. Its support can help founders step back from day-to-day operations, identify what needs to change and develop stronger leadership across the business, creating the structure and focus needed to move the company forward.
CCR3 Academy
Stand B20
CCR3 Academy trains and accredits coaches and consultants in the CCR3 Discovery Process®, helping them understand the thinking, values and behavioural patterns behind individual performance.
Its approach combines profiling with accreditation, masterclasses and an ongoing learning community. Coaches and consultants can explore how deeper insight into their clients can support conversations about leadership, confidence, decision-making and change.
Harmeston Consultancy
Stand E20
Harmeston helps businesses plan and deliver projects, manage change and improve the processes behind effective delivery. Its services include project management, portfolio management office support and practical project management education.
The team works with organisations on technology changes, business processes and complex programmes, helping keep priorities aligned and progress visible. For business owners, this provides experienced support when growth or transformation requires stronger coordination, clearer responsibilities and more control over delivery.
Invarah House
Stand B20
Invarah House is a privately curated peer advisory for women in business, bringing together founders, entrepreneurs, directors and executives. Its advisory circles combine peer discussion, professional facilitation, executive coaching, strategic thinking and practical accountability, using its methodology: The Woman. The Business. The System.
Membership is by invitation or application, with each group intentionally curated. For entrepreneurs, Invarah House provides a trusted setting to challenge thinking, review business decisions and gain perspectives from other experienced women in business.
Brave Bold Brilliant
Stand P25
Brave Bold Brilliant provides leadership and business development programmes for entrepreneurs, managers and senior executives. Its services include business mentoring, leadership programmes, peer support and strategic business reviews, built around leading yourself, your team and your business.
For entrepreneurs, the company provides an outside perspective on the challenges that come with running and growing a business. Its programmes can help founders review strategy, strengthen leadership, develop their teams and make clearer decisions, with one-to-one mentoring available for business owners who want more individual support.
Business Leader
Stand P27
Business Leader supports founders and CEOs of businesses with £3 million or more in revenue who are focused on scaling. Its membership combines CEO coaching, peer forums, masterclasses, company visits and practical business content, alongside its magazine, podcasts and original journalism.
Members can learn from other business leaders, explore the decisions that come with growth and gain an outside perspective on their plans. The combination of coaching, peer discussion and business insight gives founders support as their leadership responsibilities develop.
Business Mindsets
Stand G6
Business Mindsets provides business coaching and mentoring for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to improve performance and build stronger businesses. Its support spans strategy, leadership, sales, marketing, finance and personal development.
Through coaching, mentoring and practical business support, the team helps owners identify priorities, address problems and put clearer plans in place. It provides an outside perspective on the decisions that come with running a company, helping founders focus on what their business needs next.
CALMM
Stand P6
CALMM helps women founders develop the commercial and leadership capabilities needed to grow their businesses. Founded by Thea Brook, its work brings together financial discipline, systems and leadership development to reduce dependence on the founder.
Business owners can explore how to move beyond constant firefighting, establish clearer priorities and build a more structured approach to growth. The focus is on developing a business that can perform consistently as its team and ambitions expand.
Dare to Succeed / Innovate Eleven
Stand F10
Dare to Succeed provides business coaching, mentoring and development programmes for entrepreneurs and business owners. Its work focuses on helping people improve how they lead, make decisions and approach the challenges involved in building a business.
For entrepreneurs, Dare to Succeed provides structured support to step away from day-to-day pressures and focus on what the business needs next. Through coaching and mentoring, founders can review their goals, identify barriers to progress and develop practical plans for moving forward, while strengthening the leadership skills needed to manage themselves and their teams as the business grows.
Dr Jo Perkins
Stand B18
Dr Jo Perkins is a Chartered Coaching and Counselling Psychologist who works with senior professionals, business owners, leaders and teams. Her services include Board and CEO coaching, leadership coaching, team development and support for women in business.
For entrepreneurs, Dr Jo provides psychology-based coaching to help manage the pressures that come with leading a business. Her work can help founders develop greater self-awareness, strengthen decision making, build confidence and resilience, and improve performance while managing the demands of leadership and business growth.
Foxleigh Commercial Performance
Stand C6
Foxleigh Commercial Performance helps sales teams, leaders and commercial organisations handle difficult conversations and improve business performance. Its programmes cover negotiation, personal impact, strategic relationships and team performance, using workshops, case studies, individual development and practical tools that can be applied to real commercial challenges.
Foxleigh has worked with organisations including Coca-Cola, Sony, Haleon and AstraZeneca. For entrepreneurs, its training can strengthen negotiation, customer relationships and communication when handling important deals, meetings and partnerships.
Frog Talk
Stand E6
Frog Talk provides communication coaching and training for business leaders and teams. Founded by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova, its approach combines business experience, drama training, psychology and neuroscience to develop clearer, more confident communication.
Its work covers leadership communication, public speaking, presentation skills, strategic account management and leading through change. Business owners can explore practical ways to strengthen their pitch, build customer relationships and communicate effectively when the stakes are high.
At the Festival: Book a free 20-minute, one-to-one Pitch Clinic with Dasha. Bring an investor pitch, sales conversation or business introduction for practical feedback on your story, delivery and audience engagement. A recording is available if you would like one. Slots are limited.
Legal, insurance & intellectual property
Partners&
Stand A17
Partners& is an insurance advisory business providing commercial insurance, employee benefits, risk management and claims support to businesses across the UK. It works with organisations to understand their risks and build insurance programmes around their specific operations, people and commercial priorities.
Its services cover areas including business insurance, cyber risk, professional risks, property, employee benefits and private client insurance. For entrepreneurs, Partners& can help identify and manage the risks that develop as a business grows, providing insurance and advice suited to the company’s changing needs.
Abel + Imray
Stand C19
Abel + Imray is a European firm of patent and trade mark attorneys helping businesses protect and manage their intellectual property in the UK, Europe and internationally.
The firm advises on patents, trade marks, designs, copyright and wider intellectual property strategy, working with businesses ranging from growing start-ups to established international companies.
For entrepreneurs, intellectual property can become an important commercial asset as a business develops. Abel + Imray can help founders understand what they can protect, secure rights around new products, technology and brands, and identify potential risks before investing in expansion or entering new markets. This includes checking whether a brand is available to use and helping businesses develop an IP strategy that supports their wider commercial plans.
The Chambers of Robin Somerville
Stand G8
The Chambers of Robin Somerville provides legal advice, mediation and independent workplace investigation services. Robin is a direct access barrister and commercial mediator specialising in shareholder, partnership, family business and commercial disputes.
His work also includes workplace investigations, independent grievance and disciplinary hearings, and training. Business owners can explore how to assess a dispute, understand their options and work towards a practical resolution.
Sirius IP
Stand G13
Sirius IP provides intellectual property services to businesses, helping them identify, protect and manage the value of their ideas, brands and innovations. Its work covers patents, trade marks, designs and wider IP strategy, with advice built around the commercial objectives of each business.
The team works with companies to understand where intellectual property sits within their wider business plans and how it should be protected. For entrepreneurs, Sirius IP can help establish the right protection early and manage intellectual property as the business, brand and product portfolio develop.
Networks, business support & places to grow
Future Female Entrepreneur / Two Chicks
Stand K3
Future Female Entrepreneur (FFE) was created by Two Chicks founders Anna Richey and Alla Ouvarova to support the next generation of female entrepreneurs and encourage more women to start and lead businesses in the UK.
FFE runs mentoring initiatives and networking events across Central London, bringing aspiring entrepreneurs together with female founders and business professionals. Events include panel discussions and talks covering business and entrepreneurship, giving participants access to practical experience, connections and opportunities to ask questions as they take their first steps towards starting a business.
HelpBnk
Stand K2
HelpBnk is a community built around people helping each other without charging for their time or expertise. Founded by Simon Squibb, the platform connects people who need advice, introductions or practical support with others willing to help, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship and turning ideas into businesses.
The platform includes a community, business resources, events and opportunities to ask for or offer help. For entrepreneurs, HelpBnk provides access to people, experience and connections that can help them solve problems and move business ideas forward.
British Council — Innovation for African Universities
Stand G11
Innovation for African Universities is a British Council programme supporting universities across sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation. It brings together universities, businesses and other organisations to develop partnerships and improve the support available to entrepreneurs.
For entrepreneurs, the programme helps connect business ideas with university expertise, research and wider international networks. Its work supports the development of entrepreneurial skills, stronger links between education and industry, and new approaches to turning ideas into viable businesses. This creates opportunities for founders while helping universities play a greater role in economic and business development.
Allies Network CIC
Stand G7
Allies Network CIC is a Birmingham-based social enterprise working with African, Arab and other ethnic minority communities through health, education and social inclusion services.
The organisation also provides professional training in areas including equality, diversity and inclusion, cultural competency, unconscious bias, inclusive communication and community engagement.
For entrepreneurs and business owners, Allies Network can help teams better understand the communities they employ and serve, strengthen inclusive workplace practices and improve how they communicate and engage with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Association of Business Mentors
Stand G15
The Association of Business Mentors (ABM) is a UK professional body dedicated to raising standards in business mentoring and supporting the development of professional business mentors. It connects business owners and entrepreneurs with experienced mentors who provide independent guidance, practical insight and support for business growth.
Through professional accreditation, training, continuous development and mentoring programmes, ABM helps mentors build their expertise while giving businesses access to structured support that strengthens leadership, improves decision-making and supports sustainable growth.
Business Buzz
Stand C7
Business Buzz is a UK business networking organisation running local events designed to help business owners meet, build relationships and develop new opportunities. Its informal format brings together entrepreneurs and professionals without membership requirements, structured referrals or formal presentations.
For entrepreneurs, Business Buzz provides a straightforward way to expand their local business network, meet potential clients and suppliers, and build relationships with other business owners. With events operating across multiple regions, founders can connect with people in their local market while also accessing a wider network as their business develops.
Federation of Small Businesses — FSB
Stand F15
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) represents small businesses and self-employed people across the UK. Its membership provides access to business services including legal and HR advice, tax support, debt recovery, insurance, funding guidance and health and safety assistance. FSB also represents the interests of small businesses with government and policymakers.
Alongside practical business support, FSB runs local events and provides opportunities for members to connect with other business owners. For entrepreneurs, membership provides access to specialist advice and resources that can help with the day-to-day challenges of running a business.
University of Warwick Science Park
Stand G16
The University of Warwick Science Park supports technology-led and knowledge-based businesses through workspace, business support, access to finance and connections to the University of Warwick. Its services include incubation, mentoring, investment readiness, technology commercialisation and support for companies developing new products and services.
The Science Park works with businesses from early-stage ventures through to established technology companies across several locations in the West Midlands. For entrepreneurs, it provides access to specialist support, university expertise and connections that can help develop and commercialise new ideas.
Woman Who
Stand G19
Woman Who is a UK-based business community and awards organisation dedicated to recognising, connecting and championing women in business.
Founded by Sandra Garlick MBE in 2016, it has supported thousands of female founders, entrepreneurs and professionals through its nationally recognised Woman Who Achieves and Solopreneur Awards, networking events, mentoring and community initiatives. Through its Let’s Get Visible® Academy and business support programmes, Woman Who helps women build confidence, strengthen their personal brands, increase visibility and create new opportunities for business growth.
Be The Business
Stand P10
Be the Business is a UK not for profit organisation focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses improve productivity and performance. Since 2017, it has supported more than 16,000 business leaders through programmes, practical resources, peer learning and access to experienced business people.
For entrepreneurs, Be the Business provides practical support to identify where improvements can be made and turn them into changes within the business. Its Productivity Programme includes a personal advisory board, one-to-one mentoring and peer learning, giving business owners outside experience to help tackle challenges and improve performance.
BNI
BNI is a global business referral organisation that helps business owners build relationships and generate new business through structured networking. Founded in 1985, it operates through local chapters where members meet regularly, exchange referrals and develop long-term professional relationships.
For entrepreneurs, BNI provides a structured way to expand their business network, meet potential referral partners and create opportunities through trusted introductions. Members also have access to training and resources designed to improve networking, relationship building and referral skills, helping business owners develop a more consistent approach to generating business through their professional network.
Enterprise Nation
Stand P26
Enterprise Nation is a business support platform and community helping people start and grow businesses. It provides access to practical resources, events, training, advisers and business programmes, alongside opportunities to connect with other founders and organisations. The platform works with businesses across the UK and has partnerships with major companies and public sector organisations.
For entrepreneurs, Enterprise Nation provides a central place to find business advice, develop skills, make connections and access support across areas including finance, marketing, technology and growth.
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
Stand D25
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce supports businesses across the region through its network of more than 2,500 member organisations. Membership provides access to business support, events, training, international trade services, funding guidance, legal and HR advice, and opportunities to raise company profiles.
Its network spans six geographical and four themed divisions, connecting businesses of different sizes and sectors. For entrepreneurs, the Chamber provides practical support, local business connections and resources to help them develop and grow their companies.
Professionals UK
Stand A11
Professionals UK is a business network connecting professionals, consultants and companies across the UK. Members can create profiles, publish articles, share events and connect with other professionals through regional and sector specific networks. The platform covers areas including accountancy, finance, legal services, marketing, technology, HR and business consultancy.
For entrepreneurs, Professionals UK provides a way to build business relationships, find specialist expertise and increase their visibility within a wider professional network.
TechWM
Stand P3
TechWM connects founders, businesses, investors and organisations across the West Midlands technology sector. Its work includes events, programmes, research and partnerships, promoting the region as a place to build and grow technology businesses.
The network brings together companies working in AI, cyber security, digital technology and emerging technologies. Entrepreneurs can meet other founders and investors, build regional connections and explore support for their next stage of growth.
University of Nottingham Innovation Park
Stand D17
University of Nottingham Innovation Park brings universities and businesses together to support innovation, knowledge exchange and commercial collaboration. Its work helps organisations develop partnerships that connect academic expertise, research and talent with real business challenges and opportunities.
The network supports collaboration through programmes, resources and connections between universities, entrepreneurs and industry. For business owners, this can provide routes into academic expertise and research, while creating opportunities to develop new ideas, partnerships and approaches that support business development.
Women in Business Network Birmingham
Stand P23
Women in Business Network (WIBN) is a membership organisation connecting women who run their own businesses or hold professional roles across the UK. Its local groups meet regularly, giving members a structured setting to build relationships, exchange referrals, share experience and develop their business network.
WIBN combines local meetings with a wider national community, connecting women across different industries and professions. For entrepreneurs, the network provides regular access to business contacts, potential referral partners and other women running and developing businesses.
Your Business World
Your Business World brings business owners together through events, networking and opportunities to connect. Its community gives entrepreneurs a way to meet other founders, share experience and develop professional relationships.
Visitors can discover opportunities to widen their network, meet potential collaborators and become more involved in the business community around them.