The Business Show London 2026
2026-11-11 - 2026-11-12 | Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Official Hustler’s Library Review
Dates: November 11–12, 2026Location: Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XLHours:Day 1: 10:00am – 5:00pmDay 2: 10:00am – 4:00pm
The Business Show returns to Excel London in November 2026 as the world’s largest award-winning business event for SMEs and startups.
With more than 25,000 entrepreneurs expected across two days, this is not a passive conference built on theory. It is a live ecosystem of founders, operators, service providers, and capital — interacting in real time.
Hustler’s Library recognizes The Business Show as one of the UK’s most tactically valuable rooms for founders who are actively building, scaling, and refining their execution strategy.
Why The Business Show London Matters
The Business Show is fundamentally different from venture-heavy innovation conferences.
This is not about early hype cycles.This is about operational growth.
Here, conversations center around:

Improving Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
Increasing Lifetime Value (LTV)
Building sustainable cash flow
Exploring funding structures
Strengthening competitive advantage
Developing real exit strategy optionality

The show floor becomes a living laboratory of business fundamentals. Vendors compete for attention. Founders negotiate. Partnerships form. Systems get upgraded.
It is practical capitalism in motion.
Sponsors & Brand Authority
The Business Show’s credibility is reinforced by the caliber of brands involved across speakers, partners, and supporting sponsors.
Past and participating brand presence includes:

Google
Adobe
Uber
LinkedIn
Meta
Microsoft
Revolut
TikTok
Dell Technologies
Intel

In addition, strategic content partners and contributors include organizations such as:

BBC StoryWorks
Virgin Media O2
The Big Issue
DAZN

This level of brand alignment matters.
When major infrastructure platforms and enterprise technology providers show up in the same room as SMEs, it signals that small and medium-sized businesses are no longer peripheral to innovation. They are the core engine of it.
Keynote & Speaker Lineup
The Business Show London 2026 features founders, operators, and executives who represent real operational credibility — not theoretical commentary.
Highlighted speakers include:

James Gold – Co-Founder, SkinnyDip
Brian Horsburgh – UK SMB Director, Dell Technologies
Lord John Bird – Founder, Big Issue Magazine
Steve Huntley – Former Director, Virgin Media O2
Sergio Gallo – Director of UX, DAZN Bet
Kam Dovedi – Founder, Premier Property Education
Amber-Rose Badrudin – Founder & Content Creator, OreeMart
James Ryan – Founder, Bacqd
Billy Holliday – Chairman, Bacqd
Dean Franklin – Founder & Winner of The Apprentice 2025

This speaker composition reflects something important:
The event bridges traditional enterprise leadership, media influence, fintech growth, ecommerce execution, and grassroots entrepreneurship.
That intersection is where real competitive advantage is built.
The Energy of Execution
Unlike speculative startup showcases, The Business Show is grounded in real-world friction:

Hiring challenges
Funding bottlenecks
Operational inefficiencies
Marketing ROI pressure
Automation integration
AI implementation

Founders attend not just to be inspired, but to improve systems.
You will see conversations about:

Pricing strategy
Sales pipeline design
Customer retention frameworks
Cash flow forecasting
Strategic planning cycles
Market positioning

In other words, the fundamentals that determine whether a business survives past five years.
Accessibility & Location Advantage
Excel London is strategically positioned in Royal Victoria Dock, just minutes from Canary Wharf.
The venue is supported by:

Three onsite DLR stations
Jubilee Line access via Canning Town
Parking for 3,700 vehicles
London City Airport five minutes away

Ease of access reduces friction.Reduced friction increases quality attendance.
In business, even logistics are leverage.
Hustler’s Library Private Founder Mixer – London
As with CES and other global events we attend, Hustler’s Library will host a private founder and operator mixer during The Business Show London 2026.
This will not be an open RSVP event.And it will not be a mass-networking environment.
The goal is simple:
High-signal conversations among serious builders.
The mixer is curated for:

Revenue-generating founders
Operators scaling teams and infrastructure
Investors and advisors focused on disciplined capital allocation
Strategic partners exploring long-term collaboration

Some of the most important discussions around:

Equity structure
Funding alignment
Long-term exit strategy
Market positioning
Strategic partnerships

happen outside the expo floor.
Attendance will be limited to preserve quality and confidentiality.
Founders and operators interested in receiving private details may contact Hustler’s Library directly.
Where The Business Show Fits in the Global Ecosystem
To contextualize its role:

London Tech Week emphasizes venture capital and macro innovation themes.

CES functions as a global intelligence briefing on infrastructure, manufacturing, and policy.

The Business Show London focuses on operational execution for SMEs and scaling founders.

It is closer to the ground.Closer to revenue.Closer to friction.
And that is precisely why it matters.
Final Thoughts
The Business Show London 2026 is not about spectacle. It is about strengthening the mechanics of business.
For founders serious about improving margins, refining systems, and building durable enterprise value, it is one of the most pragmatic rooms in the UK calendar.
Hustler’s Library will continue covering and attending the world’s most important business environments; where capital, operators, and execution intersect. Because sustainable growth is not about visibility, It is about structure.
And structure wins.
