Small Business is committed to providing readers with an updated calendar of business-related events, exhibitions, and trade fairs. As new events come to light, this resource will be continuously refreshed. Organizers of events not listed are encouraged to reach out to Anna Jordan at anna.jordan@stubbenedge.com for inclusion.
The upcoming events in 2026 include a variety of expos designed to foster networking and professional growth across regions in the UK.
Key events in May 2026 feature the Midlands Business Network Expo on May 12, held at Wolverhampton Racecourse, connecting attendees with 100 exhibitors and offering free seminars. The Bristol Business Expo on May 14 at the BAWA Conference Centre will host 300-400 attendees and local exhibitors, with sessions for networking and business workshops. The Basingstoke Business Expo on May 20 will attract over 250 participants, providing an opportunity for local networking.
In June, the Expo Scotland Business Show on June 4 at Hampden Park in Glasgow will host entrepreneurs and investors. Simultaneously, the Brighton and Hove Business Show promises networking opportunities with keynote sessions. Other notable events include the Yorkshire Business Fair on June 10 and the Greater Birmingham Business Expo on June 23.
July 2026 will see the South West Expo in Swindon, calling on over 1,000 SMEs to participate. In September, the Better Business Show aims to assist local business owners, followed by several significant exhibitions in October, including the South West Expo in Bristol and the Resilience World Nexus Summit in London.
November 2026 is highlighted by The Business Show at ExCeL London, anticipated to be one of the largest in the business networking calendar, featuring 500 exhibitors and diverse seminars.
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