With the aim of bringing our readers an extensive business events, exhibitions and trade fairs diary, Small Business will be continually updating this page as new events come onto our radar. If you notice any business shows we have missed, or would like to feature your event on our list, please get in touch with Anna Jordan on anna.jordan@stubbenedge.com
Event month:
2025 – January | February | March | April | May | June | July | September | October | November
January 2025
Event: B2B Growth Expo Southampton
Date: 23 January 2025
Location: Utilita Bowl, Southampton, SO30 3XH
Website: b2bgrowthexpo.com/southampton-expo/
Brief: Growth business networking event featuring business seminars, keynote speakers, VIP and speed networking, and interactive workshops. They are expecting over 1,500 visitors and 100+ exhibitors.
February 2025
Event: Portsmouth Business Expo
Date: 6 February 2025
Location: The Village Hotel, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3FR
Website: www.b2bexpos.co.uk/event/portsmouth-expo-february-2025
Brief: An opportunity to network with over 250 attendees from across Hampshire. As well as the exhibition part, there are also free seminars and workshops as well as a speed networking session.
Event: YORBusiness
Date: 26 February 2025
Location: Holiday Inn Conference Centre and Hotel, Wakefield Road, Garforth, LS25 1LH
Website: yorbusinessevents.co.uk/
Brief: A business expo and networking event for Leeds that runs from 10am until 3pm. Admission and parking for visitors is free. Exhibitor prices start at £150.
Event: The Midlands Business Network Expo
Date: 27 February 2025
Location: The National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, B92 0EJ
Website: themidlandsbusinessnetwork.co.uk/events/mbnexpo2025/
Brief: Connect with 100 exhibitors and engage with professionals from various industries. There will be free business seminars, dedicated networking sessions, and a premier event: The Networking Lunch, with guest speakers.
March 2025
Event: unLTD Business Expo
Date: 5 March 2025
Location: Magna, Rotherham, S60 1FD.
Website: expo.unltdbusiness.com
Brief: An all-day exhibition for businesses from Sheffield, Rotherham and beyond. Free for visitors.
Event: Solihull Business Expo
Date: 6 March 2025
Location: The Village Hotel, The Green Business Park, Solihull, B90 4JG
Website: b2bexpos.co.uk/event/solihull-expo-march-2025
Brief: An opportunity to network with 300+ attendees from across the Midlands at Solihull’s largest business show and featuring a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services and promoting their latest products. There will also be free seminars and workshops from the Midlands leading keynote and business speakers as well as a speed networking session.
Event: Festival of Accounting and Bookkeeping
Date: 12-13 March 2025
Location: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Website: www.fab.uk
Brief: An event that brings accountants and finance professionals together to meet, share experiences and gain direct access to unique content and practical advice to help navigate challenges and improve business.
Event: B2B Growth Expo Bournemouth
Date: 20 March 2025
Location: Citygate Church, Bournemouth, BH8 8AS
Website: b2bgrowthexpo.com/bournemouth-expo/
Brief: A chance to network with Bournemouth and Dorset-based companies. Over 100 local exhibitors will be showcasing their services. Free business seminars, keynote speakers and interactive workshops.
Event: Coventry Business Expo
Date: 26 March 2025
Location: Village Hotel, Coventry Business Park, Coventry, CV4 9GZ
Website: b2bexpos.co.uk/event/coventry-expo-march-2025
Brief: Join hundreds of local businesses and enjoy the opportunity to openly network with over 250 attendees from across Coventry. Local exhibitors will be showcasing their services and promoting their latest products. Free seminars and workshops as well as a speed networking session. The event is free to attend with registration.
Event: The Business Innovation Expo
Date: 26-27 March 2025
Location: ExCeL, London, E16 1XL
Website: businessrevivalseries.co.uk
Brief: To feature a wide array of exhibitors showcasing their latest products, services, and solutions. From cutting-edge technologies to disruptive business models, this Expo will offer a first-hand look at the future of your industry. There will also be an extensive seminar and keynote program.
April 2025
Event: Lancashire Business Expo
Date: 4 April 2025
Location: Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre, Marsh Lane, Preston, PR1 2YF
Website: shoutexpo.com/attend-lancashire
Brief: A B2B exhibition woth a diversity of businesses from across a range of sectors where like-minded business leaders can meet, share information and enjoy a day of making valuable connections. The organisers are anticipating over 1,500 visitors from 9.00 am to the 3.00 pm finish.
Event: National Convenience Show
Date: 7-9 April 2025
Location: NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Website: www.nationalconvenienceshow.co.uk/
Brief: This is the biggest event for the convenience-retailing sector, providing a single platform for the whole market to come together – suppliers, wholesalers and retailers. You can, sample and source c-store-specific products and services and also gain access to four other co-located shows; Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, The Forecourt Show, and The Restaurant Show.
Event: SME XPO
Date: 8-9 April 2025
Location: ExCeL London, E16 1XL
Website: www.smexpo.co.uk
Brief: SME XPO is a FREE networking exhibition and conference run by the Evening Standard and designed to support the UK scaleup community. This event is designed to inspire and educate business leaders and owners, delivering a programme covering everything from strategy, investment, and scaling-up, to sustainability and more.
Event: International Franchise Show
Date: 11-12 April 2025
Location: ExCeL London, E16 1XL
Website: www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk
Brief: The UK’s biggest franchise exhibition featuring opportunities from around the world. Business owners get free access to over 250 exhibitors, 60 seminars, 1-2-1 personal advice, interactive features, expert guidance and more.
Event: lovelocalexpo
Date: 30 April 2025
Location: Impact Conferencing, 30 Sycamore Ave, Burnley, BB12 6QP
Website: lovelocalexpo.co.uk
Brief: An annual exhibition of businesses from all sectors and corners of Lancashire attracting visitors from across the North-West. Meet new clients, suppliers and collaborators and attend expert seminars. Access experts in business support, funding, grants, scaling and growth. Free to visit.
Event: Edinburgh Business Show
Date: 30 April 2025
Location: Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL
Website: hashtagevents.co.uk/business-shows/edinburgh-business-show/
Brief: The show is aimed at helping local SMEs, growth-oriented entrepreneurs and individuals to achieve business and professional goals by connecting with one another. Designed for decision makers, team leaders, owners, managers and directors from all sizes of business. Features 1-2-1 Networking, workshops and seminars. Free General Admission.
May 2025
Event: Anglia Business Exhibition
Date: 7 May 2025
Location: Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8UH
Website: www.angliabusinessexhibition.com
Brief: Originally started 29 years ago as the ISSBA Trade Fair, this is a small B2B exhibition to showcase local businesses, innovation and entrepreneurs and to be a platform to sell, trade and grow the local business community.
Event: North East Expo
Date: 8 May 2025
Location: High Gosforth Park, Racecourse, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HP
Website: northeastexpo.co.uk
Brief: An event for small and medium sized businesses across the Tyneside, Wearside and Northumberland areas. It is free to attend as a delegate and you will get the chance to meet and network with over 150 Exhibitors, plus attend any of the 16+ seminars.
Event: Leicester Business Show
Date: 15 May 2025
Location: Holiday Inn, Wigston, LE18 1JW
Website: hashtagevents.co.uk/business-shows/leicester-business-show/
Brief: A business networking event for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, team leaders, managers, consultants, contractors and professionals from all kinds of business and all sizes. The event will feature guest speakers and seminar / workshop sessions.
Event: Expo Scotland Business Show
Date: 29 May 2025
Location: Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9BA
Website: www.hashtagevents.co.uk/expo-scotland-business-show/
Brief: This will be the 15th edition of this event which is for entrepreneurs, business owners and investors in the Glasgow and the West of Scotland region. Free Seminar and Workshop sessions.
June 2025
Event: South West Expo Bristol
Date: 5 June 2025
Location: BAWA Leisure, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG
Website: greatbritishexpos.co.uk/event/south-west-expo-bristol/
Brief: Join over 1,000 SMEs from across the region who will be attending the business expo and using it as a platform to connect, meet new suppliers and become a new supplier. Runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm, with six featured keynote speakers and four marketing workshops.
Event: Bristol Business Expo
Date: 19 June 2025
Location: BAWA Conference Centre, Bristol, BS34 7RG
Website: b2bexpos.co.uk/event/bristol-expo-june-2025
Brief: An opportunity to openly network with 300-400 attendees from across Bristol, explore the exhibition with a variety of local exhibitors showcasing their services, attend free seminars and workshops, and a speed networking session.
Event: eTail UK
Date: 24-25 June 2025
Location: QEII Conference Centre, London, SW1P 3EE
Website: etaileurope.wbresearch.com
Brief: eTail UK is designed to help you increase the profits from your online business.
A chance to connect with top minds from the UK’s most successful and innovative retailers.
July 2025
Event: B2B Growth Expo Milton Keynes
Date: 22 July 2025
Location: The Ridgeway Centre, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TH
Website: b2bgrowthexpo.com/milton-keynes-expo/
Brief: Growth business networking event featuring business seminars, 20 keynote speakers and interactive workshops. They are expecting over 1,500 visitors and 100+ exhibitors.
September 2025
Event: Wiltshire Business Show
Date: 17-18 September 2025
Location: Trowbridge Civic Centre, Trowbridge, BA14 8AH
Website: business-shows.co.uk/wiltshire/
Brief: Business breakfasts on both mornings, a ‘LIVEtalk’ event programme, specialists clinics, meeting spaces, a great line-up of speakers and a wide range of exhibitors.
Event: The Better Business Show
Date: 18 September 2025
Location: Worthing Leisure Centre, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, BN12 4ET
Website: worthingandadurchamber.co.uk/event-5879503
Brief: This event is managed by the Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce and it is marketed to local business owners and decision-makers. There are also some subsidised exhibition stands allocated specifically for start-up businesses (who are in their first 18 months of trading).
October 2025
Event: Hereford & Worcestershire Business Expo
Date: October 2025
Location: University Arena, Worcester, WR2 5JN
Website: hwchamber.co.uk/events/business-expo/
Brief: This event is run by the local Chamber of Commerce. Attendance is free, there is a dedicated Networking Zone, and they are expecting 150 exhibitors. Exact date to be confirmed.
Event: Somerset Business Show
Date: 2-3 October 2025
Location: Taunton Conference Centre, Taunton, TA1 5AX
Website: business-shows.co.uk/somerset/
Brief: For start-ups and micros, through to SMEs and corporates. Exhibitors help design the programme and deliver presentations. Exhibition hall opens at 09:30 both mornings. Free parking.
Event: Devon Business Show
Date: 15 October 2025
Location: Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth, PL2 3DG
Website: devonchamber.co.uk/devon-business-show/
Brief: The show is managed by the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. A chance to meet and connect with the region’s leading businesses and entrepreneurs.
Event: Thames Valley Expo Reading
Date: 24 October 2025
Location: Green Park, 100 Longwater Ave, Reading, RG2 6GP
Website: greatbritishexpos.co.uk/event/thames-valley-expo-reading/
Brief: A business networking and educational event aimed at small business owners and entrepreneurs. Runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm, with six featured keynote speakers and four marketing workshops.
Event: North West Business Expo
Date: 24 October 2025
Location: Bolton Stadium Hotel, Bolton, BL6 6SF
Website: shoutexpo.com/attend-northwest
Brief: Running since 2021, this expo will have 150 Exhibitors and expects over 2,000 visitors from businesses in the Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Liverpool City regions.
November 2025
Event: The Business Show
Date: 12-13 November 2025
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, E16 1XL
Website: www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk
Brief: One of the biggest shows/exhibitions in the business networking calendar with around 750 exhibitors, 300 seminars, and an expected 25,000 visitors over its two days. The event runs alongside the ‘Going Global Live’ (for businesses looking to expand internationally) and ‘Retrain Expo’.
Event: Halton and Warrington Business Fair
Date: 13 November 2025
Location: DCBL Stadium, Widnes WA8 7DZ
Website: haltonbizfair.co.uk
Brief: A friendly and lively annual B2B event that regularly attracts around 40 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors from the local area and beyond.
Event: The National Business Expo
Date: 13 November 2025
Location: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ
Website: zokit.co.uk/the-south-wales-business-expo/
Brief: A business exhibition for Wales. Main features include: Networking Breakfast, Awards Lunch, BizTalks, Business Lounge / Co-working Space, VIP Area.
Event: The South Gloucestershire Business Show
Date: 19-20 November 2025
Location: Thornbury Leisure Centre & Conference Centre, BS35 3JB
Website: business-shows.co.uk/south-gloucestershire
Brief: The exhibition is open 09:30 – 4:00pm on Wednesday and 09:30 – 3:00pm on Thursday. There’s free Wi-Fi, plenty of places for meetings and an Event Programme addressing topical issues for business.
Event: Sales Innovation Expo
Date: 19-20 November 2025
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, E16 1XL
Website: www.salesinnovationexpo.co.uk
Brief: “Welcome to Europe’s leading sales event, the only show of its kind to provide thousands of the most proactive sales professionals, with the tips, tricks and techniques they need to transform themselves, and their companies, into the biggest names within the world of sales.”
Event: B2B Marketing Expo
Date: 19-20 November 2025
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, E16 1XL
Website: www.b2bmarketingexpo.co.uk
Brief: “Where B2B marketing leaders from major brands connect.” This year’s major themes are: AI and Automation, How to lead a successful B2B marketing team, Getting creative in the B2B marketing spaces, and Engaging Leads.
Event: North West Expo (Manchester)
Date: 20 November 2025
Location: Legends Suite, Manchester City FC, Etihad Stadium, M11 3FF
Website: greatbritishexpos.co.uk/event/north-west-expo-manchester/
Brief: A business networking and educational event for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Running from from 10.00am to 3.00pm, it includes five keynote speakers and four marketing / PR workshops.
