When and where is Festival of Entrepreneurs 2026?

3 and 4 November 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT.

What are the opening times?

Tuesday 3 November 09:00 to 18:00 and Wednesday 4 November 09:00 to 17:00.

How much does it cost?

The two-day visitor pass is free; register through the official website.

Founders, business owners, CEOs and managing directors, commercial leaders, investors and senior decision-makers.

Festival of Entrepreneurs 2026

Name: Festival of Entrepreneurs 2026
Start: 2026-11-03T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-04T17:00:00+00:00
Location: NEC Birmingham

About this event

Festival of Entrepreneurs is a two-day business event at the NEC Birmingham for people building and scaling companies. Founders, business owners, CEOs, investors and commercial leaders hear from entrepreneurs and investors, meet organisations offering finance, technology, AI, professional services and recruitment support, and network with peers. The organisers expect 5,000+ founders and business leaders, 200 speakers and 150 exhibitors across five stages.

Five stages

The agenda asks how to win customers, fund growth, build teams and create long-term value.

Keynote stage
Tech, AI & Marketing stage
Funding stage
People & Leadership stage
Leaders in Strategy podcast stage

Who it is for

Designed for growing and established businesses.

Founders and co-founders
Business owners
CEOs and managing directors
Commercial leaders
Investors
Senior decision-makers

Exhibition and networking

The exhibition brings together providers of funding, technology, marketing, professional advice and recruitment, with curated meet-ups and networking spaces throughout the two days.