Taking place on the 12th and 13th of March at London’s iconic St Paul’s (EC4V 5AJ) and available to live-stream across the UK, this year’s conference is set to inspire, connect, and empower the next wave of entrepreneurial success.

The event will be hosted by presenter Oli Barrett MBE, described as “The most connected man in Britain” by WIRED UK, and Hannah Prevett, Enterprise Editor at The Times. Together, they will guide audiences through an incredible lineup of keynote speeches, insightful panels, and actionable advice from some of the UK’s most influential business leaders.

Highlights of Elite Business Live 2025 programme:

• Simon Squibb, globally recognised entrepreneur and founder of HelpBnk, will open Day 1 on 12th March. Simon’s journey from homelessness at 15 to selling his agency to PwC is a powerful story of resilience and innovation. With over 7 million followers on social media, he’s spreading the word through his #GiveWithoutTake movement and inspirational street interviews where he asks people “What’s your dream?”.
• Joseph Foster, founder of Reebok, and Lisa Ventura MBE, founder of Cyber Security Unity, rounding out a dynamic first day.
• Day 2 on 13th March features Joseph Valente, winner of The Apprentice and founder of Trade Mastermind. Joseph’s rise from being expelled at 15 to achieving business success epitomises his entrepreneurial spirit.
• Shaa Wasmund MBE, instrumental in Dyson’s rise, and Charlie Rubin, co-founder of Purdy and Figg, will close the event with practical advice and inspiring insights.   
• Panel speakers include, Founder & CEO of The Turmeric Co, Thomas Robson-Kanu; Senior Director of New Product Solutions at Dropbox, Andy Wilson; Founder of Mane Hook-Up, Jade Buffong-Phillips and Founder Big Business Events, Adam Stott.
• Breakout sessions will feature rising stars like Chloe Clover of Wander Films and established experts such as Alison Shadrack of Adia PR and Kurt Edwards of AdSmart by Sky, offering hands-on guidance in a more intimate setting.
• Scott English, founder of Elite Business Live and Elite Business Magazine, shared his enthusiasm for the event: "For 13 years, Elite Business Live has been at the forefront of connecting and inspiring business owners across the UK. Elite Business Live 2025 is about more than business advice - it’s about creating meaningful connections and showcasing the incredible stories behind Britain’s entrepreneurial talent.”

How to attend

The event will take place in a studio-like setting, with a limited number of studio audience tickets starting at just £49. For those unable to attend in person, live-stream access is available for free, ensuring no one misses out on this must-attend event.

For an enhanced experience, VIP tickets start at £135.90, offering front-row seats, exclusive networking opportunities, and enhanced access to keynote speakers.