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Get ready for a transformative experience at the Southampton Expo, featuring dynamic sessions, interactive workshops, and expert-led discussions to inspire success. The B2B Expo Southampton and Southampton Business Expo offer invaluable insights to drive your business forward.

Exhibition
Keynote Speaking
Seminar
Workshops
Investors Pitch Fest
Visitor registration starts at 10.00 am and end at 04.00 pm
07:00 am - 08:30 am
Exhibitor setup
Embark on your brand's journey at the B2B Growth Expo. Transform your space into a visual marvel, setting the stage for connections, innovation, and growth.
08:30 am - 09:30 am
VIP & exhibitors networking
Forge powerful connections among industry leaders and exhibitors in an exclusive networking session that sets the stage for meaningful collaborations.
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Show opening by Chairman of BCP Council
Embark on a journey of innovation as the esteemed Chairman of BCP Council inaugurates the expo, signaling the commencement of a day brimming with possibilities.
10:00 am - 04:30 pm
Registration starts for visitors
The doors swing open for eager attendees to register, marking the beginning of a day dedicated to exploring transformative business opportunities.
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Show Continues
Dive back into the dynamic expo environment, where exhibitors dazzle and visitors discover a wealth of innovation and growth prospects.
12:30 pm - 01:00 pm
Speed Networking
Ignite conversations and spark partnerships in rapid-fire interactions that maximize networking potential and cultivate valuable relationships.
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Show Continues
Uncover fresh insights, forge connections, and explore the myriad offerings as the expo buzzes with energy and opportunity.
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm
Speed Networking
Engage in a second round of rapid networking, broadening horizons and opening doors to new synergies and ventures.
03:00 pm - 04:30 pm
Show Continue
Dive back into the dynamic expo environment, where exhibitors dazzle and visitors discover a wealth of innovation and growth prospects.
04:30 pm onwards
Show breakdown
As the sun sets on an exhilarating day, exhibitors gracefully dismantle their showcases, marking the end of an expo filled with inspiration, connections, and growth prospects.
09:30 am - 10:00 am
Mayor / Santosh Kumar
CEO Address
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Santosh Kumar
Global CEO at B2B Growth Hub
12:00 pm - 12:30pm
Charlie Nicholson
MD at Nine & Nico
12:30 pm - 01:00 pm
Chris Ward
CEO at Vermont Systems Ltd
01:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Michael Kurn
Founder at Desire Dream Vision
01:30 pm - 02:00 pm
Des O Connor
AI Consultant of DesOConnor.ai
02:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Joshua Agbogidi
Co-Director of JASK Properties LTD
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm
Leilah Mirza
Holistic Therapist at Leilah Mirza Coaching and Healing
03:00am - 03:30 pm
Diana Richardson
Founder of The Glowgetter Mentor Ltd
04:15 pm - 04:30 pm
Closing Speech
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Yet to Announce
12:00 am - 12:30 pm
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01:00 pm - 01:30 pm
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01:30 pm - 02:00 pm
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03:00 pm - 03:30 pm
Yet to Announce
03:30 pm - 04:00 pm
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Generative AI Mastermind (Building Custom GPT and AI Bots)
Build your own Custom GPTs + AI bots - fast. In this Generative AI Mastermind
workshop, you’ll learn how to turn your ideas into practical assistants for sales, marketing,
admin, and support: prompts, workflows, integrations, and guardrails. Leave with a working bot
you can use immediately.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
How to become millionaire in 12 months
Boost your sales confidence with this practical workshop. Learn to communicate
your value clearly, handle objections with ease, and use a proven pitch framework to close more
deals. Perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their sales conversations and win more clients.
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Innovation Grants: Why Some Projects Win
Unsure how Innovate UK funding really works or why some applications succeed
while others don’t? This practical session breaks it down in a clear, hands-on way. You’ll
explore current Innovate UK grant opportunities, understand how applications are assessed,
and work through the three pillars funders focus on - innovation, team, and budget. You’ll leave
with clarity on how to position your project and take the next step toward funding
02:30 pm - 04:15 pm
Investors Pitch Fest