4-5 June 2025

Manchester Central

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
YES, LETS GO!


Turn your business idea into reality.

Join us, 4-5 June 2025 at Manchester Central.

The number of UK businesses currently owned by women is at 32.37%, highlighting a remarkable shift from four years ago, when just 17% of founders were female (UENI, 2020).

Are you looking for inspiration and recommended business services to turn thinking into action? This could be starting your own business or side hustle, embarking on a freelancing journey or exploring franchising opportunities. Imagine saving yourself time and money trying to research and test the right solutions. Instead, you now have all the knowledge, support, and business strategy from the start to get your idea off the ground today.

WHY ATTEND?

Be inspired by female trailblazers

Listen to success stories from influential female founders and entrepreneurs who have grown and scaled their businesses, redefining what it is to be a Female Founder.

Save time & ask the experts

Meet 1-on-1 with market-leading providers on guidance to set-up your business for success and acquire the ‘know-how’ on fundamentals?

Agility, innovation, action

Learn from the experts who have worked with numerous business owners. Find the right solutions and support for businesses and start-ups.

Find your community

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs who are focused on starting their businesses and share insights.

2k+

Attendees

30+

World-class speakers

35+

Exhibitors

1-2-1

Meetings

3+

Roundtables

ABOUT THE EVENT

The #1 business event for women, looking for guidance, recommended products/services and expert advice to start their business.

Women in Business & Tech Expo is focused on advancing female leadership, centering conversations on propelling diversity in entrepreneurship, and providing solutions for female founders and business starters to thrive.

  • A huge help for me in understanding where to focus my attention throughout my first year of business. I’ve now got new ideas to implement, as well as the names of companies to go to for further information and to use their services in the future.

    Jessica

  • Inspiring speakers, really motivated me to start my own business and start work on my business plan immediately.

    Stephanie

  • A wonderful 2 days spent listening to some of the most influential women in business.

    Lisa

MUST ATTEND CAREER SESSIONS

Tsunami: A Story of Survival - Overcoming adversity, building resilience and finding your purpose as an entrepreneur

Ani Naqvi, Founder and CEO, Ultimate Results Group.

Keynote: The Entrepreneur Experience - The highs and lows of starting a business

Sara Davies MBE, Founder of Crafter’s Companion & Investor on Dragons’ Den.

Realising your ambition to be your own boss - an introduction to Franchising & McDonald’s

Paul Courtman-Stock, Franchising Recruitment and Reputation Consultant, McDonald's Restaurants Limited.
Rajeena Gurung, Franchising Recruitment and Reputation Consultant, McDonald's Restaurants Limited.

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Anna Goodwin, Managing Director, Heart Centred Business.

MUST-VISIT EXHIBITORS

BUSINESS STARTER ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

To be considered for a roundtable you must purchase your ticket and express your interest on the registration form. For any queries, please email fiona@hubexhibitions.co.uk

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Award-winning event. Shortlisted for seven industry awards.
Among the top 80 event organisers and agencies in the UK & Ireland.

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