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:
2024 – October | November | December
2025 – January | February | March | April | May | June | July | September | October
October 2024
Event: Hereford & Worcestershire Business Expo
Date: 10 October 2024
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.
Event: The B2B Exhibition Norfolk
Date: 17 October 2024
Location: Norfolk Showground, Norwich NR5 0TT
Website: norfolkchamber.co.uk/chamber-events/b2b24/
Brief: the exhibition brings together over 150 exhibitors and more than 1,000 attendees, showcasing the very best of Norfolk’s business community. Open from 10am to 4pm. there is a ‘Eat, Chat, Chill’ breakout meeting area that offers free WiFi and comfortable seating.
Event: Bishop’s Stortford Means Business
Date: 23 October 2024
Location: South Mill Arts, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3JG
Website: www.bsmb.co.uk
Brief: Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their business to 300+ visitors in one day. It’s free to attend and you’ll get the chance to chat to many of the towns’ top businesses. All exhibitors and visitors can also attend the free seminars which will take place throughout the day.
Event: Coventry Business Expo
Date: 23 October 2024
Location: Village Hotel, Coventry Business Park, Coventry CV4 9GZ
Website: b2bexpos.co.uk/event/coventry-expo-october-2024
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: Thames Valley Expo Reading
Date: 24 October 2024
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.
November 2024
Event: Bristol Business Expo
Date: 7 November 2024
Location: BAWA Conference Centre, Bristol, BS34 7RG
Website: www.b2bexpos.co.uk/event/bristol-expo-november-2024
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: Edinburgh Business Show
Date: 7 November 2024
Location: Leonardo Murrayfield Hotel, Edinburgh EH12 6UG
Website: edinburghbusinessshow.co.uk
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.
Event: The Business Show
Date: 13-14 November 2023
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 and 200 seminars. The event runs alongside the Business Startup show and has previously attracted around 25,000 visitors over its two days.
Event: Birmingham Business Expo
Date: 14 November 2024
Location: St Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham B9 4RL
Website: b2bexpos.co.uk/birmingham-expo-november-2024
Brief: An opportunity to network with 300-400 attendees from across the Midlands at Birmingham’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: Halton and Warrington Business Fair
Date: 14 November 2024
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: North East Expo
Date: 14 November 2024
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: The South Wales Business Expo
Date: 14 November 2024
Location: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, CF11 8AZ
Website: zokit.co.uk/the-south-wales-business-expo/
Brief: Exhibition Hall, Networking Breakfast, Awards Lunch, BizTalks, Business Lounge / Co-working Space, VIP Area. General admission is free, VIP tickets from £15 + VAT. Event will run from 09:30 to 14:00.
Event: Leicester Business Festival
Date: 6-17 November 2024
Location: Various
Website: www.leicesterbusinessfestival.com
Brief: An annual fortnight of business events, held right across Leicester and Leicestershire. The first festival was held in 2015 and has become a fixture across the city and county. Events are free and anyone can attend. They vary in type, structure and size, across digital and in-person platforms, and from workshops and seminars to product demonstrations, showroom tours and round tables.
Event: The South Gloucestershire Business Show
Date: 19-20 November 2024
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 Tuesday and 09:30 – 3:00pm on Wednesday. There’s free Wi-Fi, plenty of places for meetings and an Event Programme addressing topical issues for business.
Event: Salisbury Business Expo
Date: 20 November 2024
Location: The Stones Hotel, Salisbury, SP4 6AT
Website: www.b2bexpos.co.uk/event/salisbury-expo-november-2024
Brief: A chance to network with 300 attendees from across Wiltshire. The event is free to attend with registration, and features seminars and workshops, and a speed networking session.
Event: North West Expo (Manchester)
Date: 21 November 2024
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.
Event: Sales Innovation Expo
Date: 27-28 November 2024
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: Expo Scotland Business Show
Date: 28 November 2024
Location: Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9BA
Website: www.hashtagevents.co.uk/expo-scotland-business-show/
Brief: This will be the 14th 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.
December 2024
Event: SheffEX
Date: 4 December 2024
Location: Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria, Sheffield, S4 7YE
Website: sheffex.com
Brief: The ‘Sheffield Business & Networking Expo For The City Region’ has been running since 2014. Companies from Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Chesterfield will be attending alongside national brands.
Event: The Midlands Business Network Expo
Date: 4 December 2024
Location: Aston Villa FC, Birmingham, B6 6HE
Website: themidlandsbusinessnetwork.co.uk/events/expo/
Brief: An event designed to bring together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and industry leaders – from small start-ups to established enterprises. Includes exhibitor stands, seminars and workshops hosted by industry experts.
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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
