BBX 2025 Events
Online Networking Events
Join Us for a BBX Networking Event!
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other BBX traders and brokers from across the country, exchange ideas, and build valuable business relationships. Whether you’re a new BBX merchant or just looking to refresh your knowledge, this event will help you get the most out of your BBX account and unlock new opportunities.
Our events are completely free, but we want to make them as enjoyable and rewarding as possible while also supporting great causes. To confirm your spot, we take a £50 DTC holding deposit when you register.
✔ If you attend, you can choose to have the £50 DTC refunded or donated to charity.
❌ If you don’t attend, the £50 DTC will be donated to charity to support a good cause.
We’d love to see you there! Register now and be part of a great networking experience.
BBX Online Networking Event 21/05
Wednesday 21st of May, 2025
12pm – 1:30pm GMT
Hosted online via Zoom
To book your place and register click here.
BBX Online Networking Event 15/06
Wednesday 15th of June, 2025
12pm – 1:30pm GMT
Hosted online via Zoom
Webinars/Workshops
Get Hands-On with ChatGPT – See What AI Can Really Do for Your Business with an Online Workshop
13th May 2025 Online
90-Minute Interactive Workshop for Business Owners
14:00 – 15:30
£50 BBX
AI can save you hours every week – but only if you know how to use it. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll log in, learn how to talk to ChatGPT, and start using it to solve your real-world business challenges.
Whether you run a trades business, a consultancy, a retail shop, or a service firm – this session is designed for absolute beginners. No jargon, no tech skills needed.
Walk away with confidence and practical results
Book and register your place here
Local Networking Events
Local BBX networking events to be announced soon!
Exhibitions
14th (10am – 5pm) – 15th (10am – 4pm) May 2025
Cheltenham Racecourse
The Business Growth Show is the ultimate platform for forging meaningful connections and building relationships with businesses on a local, regional and national scale. Held over two days at the Cheltenham Racecourse, this is our flagship event – bringing together an incredible community of business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from across the UK.
B2B Growth Expo – Basingstoke
19th June 2025
10am – 5pm
The Apollo Hotel Aldermaston Road, Hampshire, Basingstoke
Discover boundless growth and success at The B2B Growth Expo! Our platform empowers you with resources and insights to stand out in a vibrant marketplace, fostering strategic alliances and catalyzing business expansion. Embark on this transformative journey by contacting our dedicated event team. Join us in this extraordinary expedition of growth, innovation, and prosperity, and be a part of your business’s triumphant success story.
Grow Your Global Business Network
29th May 2025
10am – 5pm
QEII Centre, London, UK
Global Britain Trade Expo occurs as an annual conference and exhibition, hosted at London’s QEII Centre on 29th May 2025. The event is multi sector and will welcome hundreds of business leaders,12+ embassies, 80+ exhibitors, 33 speakers and government organisations to meet and do business. Sessions will take place over two stages, offering delegates the strategic knowledge, practical skills and high profile connections to help grow internationally.
We have stands available to purchase with your BBX trade credits
Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival 2025
28th – 29th June 2025
Fishermans Walk, Southborne, Dorset
The festival is held annually in Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne, and brings together thousands of visitors for a weekend of live music, vintage charm, and community celebration.
2025 marks the introduction of ticketing to ensure the festival’s sustainability and growth.
We have sponsorship opportunities
- Unmatched Visibility: Engage with a diverse audience of vintage enthusiasts, music lovers, and families.
- Brand Association: Align your brand with a multi-award-winning festival, known for its community spirit and high-quality programming.
- Marketing Reach: Benefit from extensive pre-event and on-site promotions through social media, local press, and festival materials.
- Community Impact: Showcase your support for local culture, businesses, and charitable initiatives.
B2B Growth Expo – Bournemouth
03 July 2025
10am – 5pm
Citygate Church Bournemouth 138a Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth
Discover boundless growth and success at The B2B Growth Expo! Our platform empowers you with resources and insights to stand out in a vibrant marketplace, fostering strategic alliances and catalysing business expansion. Embark on this transformative journey by contacting our dedicated event team. Join us in this extraordinary expedition of growth, innovation, and prosperity, and be a part of your business’s triumphant success story.
Read more and book your stand with us
Manchester Business Fair
10 July 2025
Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Greater Manchester Business Fair is a popular annual business exhibition and business support day that has been showcasing and supporting local businesses since 2011. A business to business exhibition showcasing around 40-50 exhibitors is the main feature of the Fair.
Exhibiting at Greater Manchester Business Fair provides you with a shop window to showcase your products and services to hundreds of other businesses in a professional and friendly environment!
Exhibitor Package £275 + vat each – ONLY 4 AVAILABLE
2m x 2m stand – free upgrade to 3m x 2m
- Table, chairs and name board
- Bring your own tablecloth
Poole Goes Vintage Music Festival 2025
13 July 2025
11am – 7pm
Old Orchard and along the High Street
Step back in time and revel in the magic of the 1940s to 1960s, with music that stirs the soul and fills the air with nostalgia. Dust off your dancing shoes, embrace the retro spirit, and get ready for a day of vintage enchantment you won’t forget!The festival celebrates the charm of the 1940s to 1960s, transforming Poole’s High Street into a vibrant hub.
The event includes live music, vintage fashion shows, artisan markets, and family-friendly entertainment.
It attracts thousands of visitors and is a perfect platform for promoting brands while supporting the local community.
Click here for all sponsorship opportunities
COTS 2025 – The Care & Occupational Therapy Show
16 July 2025
Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter
Join the Care & Occupational Therapy Show 2025 (COTS 2025) for a one-day interactive event designed for care professionals, occupational therapists, and healthcare providers. With a massive 1500m² exhibition space, this event is the perfect platform for businesses looking to engage with a rapidly growing industry. With a dynamic trade show floor, massive exhibition space, internationally renowned keynote speakers and engaging panel discussions this is not an event to miss!
We have stand offers available
West Country Business Show
18 July 2025
Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter
The West Country Business Show is the South West’s newest event for aspiring and established businesses to showcase their products or service. Organised by Inspired Motive, a highly regarded and renowned company that has been multi-award nominated by industry experts. Our exhibition offers sales-driven advantages like no other. Whether you’re looking for a steady stream of quick leads or want to forge meaningful, long-term partnerships, we’ve got the perfect platform for you. Business-led exhibitions like The West Country Business Show provides a unique opportunity to speak directly to new customers, showcase your services alongside your competition and also boost your organic SEO. Expect a premier business exhibition, networking opportunities, showcase your business, workshops and keynote speakers as well as live demonstrations and product launches.
We have stand offers available
Highcliffe – Clifftop Music Festival
7 September 2025
11am – 7pm
Wharncliffe Road in Highcliffe
The second annual 1970s Music Festival returns to Wharncliffe Road in Highcliffe on September 7th, promising a bigger and funkier celebration of funk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll. Organized by the Highcliffe Action Team, the festival will feature tribute bands, local talent, dance-offs, fashion contests, and food vendors, all embracing the nostalgic spirit of the ’70s. Chair Mandy Polkey highlights the event as a chance for the community to come together, relive the magic of the era, and enjoy a day of music, fun, and togetherness. Tickets are available now, so dust off your bell-bottoms and platform shoes and get ready to boogie!
Read about our sponsorship opportunities and book here
Wirral and Chester Business Fair
25 September 2025
10:30am – 3pm
New Brighton Floral Pavilion
Wirral and Chester Business Fair is a lively and friendly B2B event held annually at New Brighton Floral Pavilion.
A business to business exhibition is the main feature of the Fair. However it is also a business support day with plenty of interesting business seminars. There are also many opportunities to network and obtain business advice from a variety of experts and professional bodies.
Visit: No matter what size your company is and how long it’s been in business – or even if it’s currently just an idea – register to visit this free event and benefit from features to support and grow your business
Exhibit: Exhibiting at the event is an affordable way to promote your products and services to hundreds of potential customers. A range of stand sizes are available
Read more here about the opportunities and book your stand
Bradford Business Fair 2025
16 October 2025
10am – 3pm
Mecure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, Bradford Road, Bringley
As with all our Fairs, this one day event is free to visit and will be full of great features for businesses and budding entrepreneurs from all types of industries and sectors:
- B2B Exhibition
- Networking
- Workshops
- Advice and Information
- Ask the Expert
For companies look to have a higher profile, exhibition and sponsorship packages are available providing a simple and cost effective way to promote your products and services to a wide range of companies and demonstrate your support of the local business community.
Click here to book your stand – limited stands available
Halton and Warrington Business Fair
13 November 2025
10:30am – 5pm
DCB Stadium Halton
Halton and Warrington Business Fair is a friendly and lively annual B2B event that regularly attracts around 40 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors from the local area and beyond.
First held at Halton Stadium in 2008, the event has remained at the venue ever since, which has provided continuity and helped to ensure the Fair is now firmly established as a popular fixture on the local business calendar.
Whilst the main feature of the Fair is a business to business exhibition, it is also a business support day with plenty of interesting business seminars as well as opportunities to network and obtain business advice from a variety of experts and professional bodies.
Click here to book your stand – Limited Amount Available!
27 November 2025
10am – 4:30pm
Eatside Rooms, Birmingham, Woodcock St
Experience the Future of Business at the Birmingham Expo! Discover the leading edge of industry and innovation at the Birmingham Expo, the premier event for professionals looking to expand networks and enhance strategies. This business exhibition in Birmingham unites entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and innovators to exchange ideas and drive business growth. Join us for an unmissable event that will elevate your business success.
Gain New Insights with Expert Speakers at the Birmingham Business Expo
Our speakers at the Birmingham Expo are more than just voices—they are trailblazers, thought leaders, and visionaries who turn ideas into action. Each speaker at the B2B Expo Birmingham brings expertise, passion, and experience to inspire meaningful conversations and spark change. Whether you seek professional growth, personal development, or a fresh perspective, the Birmingham Business Expo offers insights that captivate and empower.
