Introduction from Sir Liam Fox

With over three decades in Parliament, including my time as Secretary of State for International Trade, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of entrepreneurship. Now, more than ever, supporting entrepreneurs is essential. In today’s challenging economic climate - where uncertainty and rapid change are the norm - entrepreneurs hold the key to future growth, innovation, and prosperity. They are the problem-solvers, job creators, and trailblazers who will define the next era of opportunity for the UK.

The Festival of Entrepreneurs is dedicated to nurturing the UK's scale-up potential, empowering more businesses to join the ranks of our 30,000 existing scale-ups. Over two days, the festival will welcome 5,000 ambitious entrepreneurs and business owners, eager to find the insights, connections, and services that will accelerate their growth.

The speaker programme at the event will bring together 200 established and successful entrepreneurs, sharing their stories and expertise across five stages. They’ll be joined by investors, technical experts, and service providers—offering the knowledge, tools, and partnerships that can make the difference between standing still and scaling up.

By getting involved, you’ll play a part in supporting the ambitions of the UK’s next generation of scale-up leaders. In doing so, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a community of driven entrepreneurs, forging relationships that can open doors for mutual growth and success.