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 25/06
Wednesday 25th of June, 2025
12pm – 1:30pm GMT
Hosted online via Zoom
To book your place and register click here.
BBX Online Networking Event 23/07
Wednesday 23rd of July, 2025
12pm – 1:30pm GMT
Hosted online via Zoom
To book your place and register click here.
BBX Online Networking Event 27/08
Wednesday 27th of August, 2025
12pm – 1:30pm GMT
Hosted online via Zoom
To book your place and register click here.
BBX Online Networking Event 24/09
Wednesday 24th of September, 2025
12pm – 1:30pm GMT
Hosted online via Zoom
To book your place and register click here.
Webinars/Workshops
Transform Your LinkedIn Profile into a Lead-Generating Powerhouse
16th July 2025 Online via Zoom
90-Minute Workshop
12:30 – 14:00
£50 BBX
Join us for a focused and practical session designed to help BBX clients unlock LinkedIn’s full potential. Whether you’re looking to attract more cash business, improve your digital presence, or grow your professional network, this webinar gives you the tools to make LinkedIn work for your business.
Ideal for: BBX clients aiming to boost their cash business through LinkedIn
Book and register your place here
Struggling with Sales? Master the Art of Negotiation with Gary Schuller
3rd July 2025 Online via Zoom
2 hour workshop
9:00 – 11:00
£50 BBX
Ready to unlock the secrets that took 40 years of global experience to master? If you’ve ever struggled to close a deal, attract the right clients, or make your offer irresistible — this is the session you’ve been waiting for.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
– How to identify and attract the right prospects
– How to convert those prospects into sales
– How to create that WOW factor that makes people say, “I want more!”
Book and register your place here
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
Decode Your Strengths: Profile Yourself, Empower Your Team
11th June 2025 Online
Exclusive Webinar with John Shenton
12:00 – 14:00
£50 BBX
Join Profile P for an exclusive webinar where we’ll guide you through a unique personal profiling tool that helps you understand your natural behaviours, how to interpret your profile, and most importantly—how to use this knowledge to thrive at work. This session will show you how to: Uncover your unique working style; Communicate more effectively with colleagues and clients; Build stronger, more collaborative teams and Reduce workplace friction and increase productivity
Book and register your place here
Local Networking Events
Local BBX networking events to be announced soon!
Exhibitions
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
Platform 51: CEOS – ONLY Business Networking Evening
29th May 2025
6pm – 9pm
Copthorne Tara Hotel, Scarsdale Place, High Street Kensington London
The most exclusive CEOs ONLY Business Networking evening, hosted in the heart of London. This high calibre event is tailored to top tier CEOs, founders, investors and global business leaders who are serious about expanding their networks. Expect powerful connections with decision makers, networking focusing on collaboration and growth, opportunities to be featured as a keynote speaker, intimate setting, meeting investors, professional photography and media coverage and lots more..
FLAIR Summit
17th-18th June 2025
6pm – 9pm
Royal Leonardo Hotel, Central London
FLAIR 2025 is not just another business event — it’s a two-day celebration of women’s achievement, leadership, and legacy. Hosted in Central London, this high-impact summit brings together First Ladies of Africa, industry CEOs, global influencers, and top entrepreneurs to empower the next generation of female leaders.
As a BBX member, you now have exclusive access to attend this premium event using your BBX Pounds.
SMEXPO LONDON
18th-19th June 2025
Excel London
Join over 4,000 ambitious founders and SME leaders at SME XPO 2025, a free two-day exhibition and conference dedicated to scaling businesses. Taking place on 18–19 June 2025 at ExCeL London, this event offers 100+ hours of expert-led learning, 120+ best-in-class suppliers, and unlimited networking opportunities.
SME XPO is the UK’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated entirely to ambitious scale up founders and decision-makers who are looking to grow. Take part in the SME XPO 2025 to gain insights, connect with peers, and explore the latest solutions for business growth.
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
Greater Manchester Business Fair
10 July 2025
10:30am – 3pm
Mecure Bolton Georgian House Hotel, Bolton
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.
