Connect, learn, and grow with ambitious founders, innovators, and leaders.
Join 5,000 entrepreneurs building
Britain’s next generation of scale-ups
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
• 5,000 growth-driven business owners & entrepreneurs
• 200+ leading speakers
• 150+ solution providers
• 90 sessions across 5 stages
• 65+ curated group meetups
WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL
The Festival of Entrepreneurs is a new national platform for ambitious founders, owners, and leaders working to scale their businesses.
Held at the NEC Birmingham on October 8th - 9th 2025, the Festival brings together 5,000 entrepreneurs — from established SMEs to fast-moving businesses with real traction - to learn from proven leaders, connect with the right partners, and take practical steps toward their next stage of growth.
Over two high-energy days, attendees will hear from some of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs, meet face-to-face with 150+ exhibitors and solution providers, and take part in a programme built around action, not theory.
Whether you’re looking to scale smarter, enter new markets, raise capital, or connect with like-minded peers - the Festival offers a uniquely powerful environment to move your business forward.
What leading entrepreneurs and trade voices are saying
Festival of Entrepreneurs Event Chair
“Entrepreneurs hold the key to future growth, innovation, and prosperity...”
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The Rt Hon Sir Liam Fox
Former Secretary of State for International Trade
Keynote Speaker
“Entrepreneurs build the future — and the Festival of Entrepreneurs is a place where that future accelerates.”
Piers Linney
Co-founder of Implement AI & former Dragon’s Den investor
Connect with the founders shaping the UK’s next generation of scale-ups
The Festival of Entrepreneurs connects you with founders, owners, and senior leaders who are actively growing their businesses and investing in smarter ways to scale.
These are high-potential businesses — typically generating £500k to £10m+ revenue — with clear plans for expansion. They're seeking the tools, services, and partnerships that can help them grow faster and with greater confidence.
Whether you provide finance, marketing, tech, consultancy, or operational support — the Festival is where ambitious entrepreneurs come to find their next advantage.
Real entrepreneurs. Real stories. Real strategies.
From billion-pound exits to brand journeys that went global - the Festival speaker programme brings together the founders, investors, and experts who’ve actually done it.
90 sessions across five stages — built around what scale-up founders need now
The Festival dives into the core challenges — and real-world solutions — facing growing businesses today. From raising capital and hiring talent to scaling with AI, building standout brands, and expanding into new markets.
Content Tracks
Finance & Funding
Leadership & Mindset
Talent & Teams
Technology & AI
Brand & Marketing
Innovation & Global Expansion
Secure your place at the UK’s leading scale-up event
The Festival offers flexible exhibiting, sponsorship, and partnership options — helping you connect with entrepreneurs at a pivotal point in their journey.
With thousands of attendees actively investing in growth, this is a rare opportunity to build trusted relationships and showcase your expertise to the right audience.
Note* Book stand opens email to james@festivalofentrepreneurs.co.uk with subject matter Exhibiting enquiry
Request media pack + all links go to the media pack page