Leicester Business Show

The leicester business show brings an opportunity to make business connections in Leicester on 16 October 2026. Taking place at Leicester Tigers, Mattioli Woods Welford Road, the event runs from 10:00 to 14:00 and is free for visitors to attend. Whether you are building a new venture, managing an established company or exploring services that could support your next stage of growth, it offers a reason to step away from your usual routine and meet people face to face. For businesses in Leicester and the surrounding area, local relationships can be valuable in practical ways. A conversation might help you understand a supplier’s approach, discover a service you had not considered or identify someone worth contacting after the event. Attending a business show gives you space to ask questions and compare ideas without relying entirely on emails, online searches or social media introductions. It is also a chance to think about your business in the context of the wider local economy. Visitors can approach the day with a clear goal or leave room for unexpected conversations. You might be looking for help with a particular business challenge, researching potential partners or simply keen to broaden your professional network. Speaking with exhibitors allows you to explain what matters to your organisation and find out whether their services could be relevant. There is no need to turn every introduction into an immediate decision; sometimes the most useful outcome is a better question or a contact to follow up later. The four-hour opening window makes it possible to plan your visit around other commitments. Before attending, consider the areas where an outside perspective would be useful and prepare a short introduction to what you do. Bring a convenient way to share your contact details, and make a note of any conversations you want to continue. Check your route to Mattioli Woods Welford Road in advance, allowing enough time to arrive and make the most of your visit. Exhibitor stands are also available to book for businesses that want a presence at the event. Exhibiting can provide a setting for explaining your offer, answering questions and learning what prospective customers are looking for. For visitors and exhibitors alike, the emphasis can be on useful conversations rather than a hard sell. If you are planning more opportunities to connect, you can also explore other Hashtag Events business shows and other business events in the region, choosing those that suit your location, interests and business priorities.

Hashtag Events is the organiser of the leicester business show, with free visitor attendance and exhibitor stands available to book. For anyone considering taking part, the choice is straightforward: attend to explore conversations and potential connections, or enquire about exhibiting if you want a dedicated space to introduce your business. Your aims, available time and approach to meeting new contacts can help you decide which option fits best. As a visitor, you can use the event to gain a clearer understanding of the support and services that might be relevant to your work. Face-to-face discussion gives both sides an opportunity to ask follow-up questions and establish whether there is a useful reason to stay in touch. It can also help you practise describing your own business clearly, especially if you are developing a new offer or reaching beyond your existing network. For exhibitors, the value lies in creating opportunities for direct engagement. A stand can give people a place to stop, learn about your offer and discuss their needs. To prepare, think about the questions you want to ask as well as the information you want to share. Clear messaging and a thoughtful follow-up approach can help you make use of the conversations you have, without assuming every enquiry will lead to business. The Leicester event can also be one part of a broader networking plan. Explore other Hashtag Events business shows alongside other business events in the region to find opportunities that match your goals. Whether attending or exhibiting, arrive with realistic expectations, curiosity about other businesses and time set aside afterwards to reconnect with relevant contacts.