--- title: The Business Show London Returns to ExCeL on 11-12 November With 500 Exhibitors and Free Entry description: The Business Show London returns to ExCeL on 11-12 November 2026 with 500 exhibitors, 200 speakers and free tickets for 25,000 entrepreneurs and SME owners. author: Darie Nani (Editor-in-Chief) date: 2026-07-31T13:18:11.055Z updated: 2026-07-31T13:18:11.066Z canonical: https://www.sovereignmagazine.com/article/the-business-show-london-2026 image: https://cdn.nanimediahouse.com/the-business-show-london-2026.webp categories: Networking content_type: Spotlight region: London publication: Sovereign Magazine about: - type: Event name: The Business Show London 2026 description: The Business Show London 2026 is the UK's leading event for starting or scaling a business, expecting 25,000 entrepreneurs, SME owners and startup founders at ExCeL London on 11-12 November 2026. Entry is free, with 500 exhibitors, 200 keynote and seminar speakers, and speed networking sessions across both days. url: https://www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk/?utm_source=PARTNERsovereignmagazine startDate: 2026-11-11T10:00:00.000Z endDate: 2026-11-12T16:00:00.000Z --- The Business Show London returns to ExCeL on 11 and 12 November 2026, with organisers expecting 25,000 entrepreneurs, SME owners and startup founders across the two days. Entry is free, and the programme brings together 500 exhibitors and 200 speakers in Halls N1 to N4. The show, which bills itself as the world's biggest business event, is aimed at people [starting or scaling a company](https://www.sovereignmagazine.com/article/why-now-is-the-time-to-scale-erika-robinson-on-small-business-growth). Where most large business conferences charge for entry, The Business Show has kept tickets free, and its agenda leans practical: clarifying a value proposition, finding funding, hiring, and putting AI to work in day-to-day operations. UK SMEs go into 2026 dealing with rising costs and crowded markets while working out how far AI can take over admin, customer service and decision-making. Organisers say the programme has been shaped around that shift, with sessions on practical AI use rather than theory. ### Event: The Business Show London 2026 11 November 2026 – 12 November 2026 In-person Venue: ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom Organized by: The Business Show The Business Show London 2026 is the UK's leading event for starting or scaling a business, expecting 25,000 entrepreneurs, SME owners and startup founders at ExCeL London on 11-12 November 2026. Entry is free, with 500 exhibitors, 200 keynote and seminar speakers, and speed networking sessions across both days. [Event website](https://www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk/?utm_source=PARTNERsovereignmagazine) ## 200 Speakers at The Business Show London 2026 The seminar and keynote agenda runs across both days, with representatives from Google, HelloFresh and HSBC among the 200 speakers. Topics range from using design principles to drive change and how mentality shapes a business, to applying AI in the supply chain. Sessions are spread across the halls rather than gated behind a paid track, so attendees can build their own agenda around the exhibitors they want to meet. ## 500 Exhibitors Covering AI, Marketing, Recruitment and Finance Exhibitors are selected for relevance to SMEs and startups, covering dozens of sectors including AI, marketing, recruitment, coaching and accounting. For a founder, the floor works as a compressed procurement exercise: comparing suppliers, tools and services side by side over two days instead of across months of calls. ## Speed Networking at One of London's Biggest Business Networking Events The show's speed networking sessions follow a simple format: 60 seconds to pitch yourself, 60 minutes per session, and around 60 contacts by the end of it. The sessions are aimed at attendees looking for new clients, partners and suppliers, and run throughout both days. ## Dates, Times and Free Tickets for ExCeL London The Business Show London runs Wednesday 11 November, 10:00 to 17:00, and Thursday 12 November, 10:00 to 16:00, at ExCeL London, Halls N1 to N4. Tickets are free and available now through [The Business Show website](https://www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk/?utm_source=PARTNERsovereignmagazine). Sovereign Magazine is a media partner of The Business Show London. ## FAQ **Q: Where is The Business Show London held?** At ExCeL London in the Royal Docks, in Halls N1 to N4. The venue is served by Custom House station on the Elizabeth line. **Q: Is The Business Show London free to attend?** Yes. Tickets are free and cover both days, including all keynotes, seminars, speed networking sessions and the exhibition floor. Registration is through The Business Show website. **Q: When is The Business Show London 2026?** Wednesday 11 November, 10:00 to 17:00, and Thursday 12 November, 10:00 to 16:00. **Q: Who is speaking at The Business Show London 2026?** The agenda features 200 speakers, including representatives from Google, HelloFresh and HSBC, covering topics from practical AI adoption to funding and team building. **About The Business Show** The Business Show is the UK's leading event for startups, SMEs, and growing businesses. Held in London, Miami, and LA. [Website](https://www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk/?utm_source=PARTNERsovereignmagazine)