IGNITE – The 51 Percent Club

IGNITE is our annual conference, designed to propel your business to new heights!

The event is two action-packed days dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and equipping you with the strategies and connections you need to scale. It is your chance to immerse yourself in insightful talks, practical masterclasses, and invaluable networking opportunities designed to fuel your business growth.

Connect with fellow founders, learn from industry experts, and leave with the knowledge and connections to confidently scale your vision.

Don’t just navigate the entrepreneurial journey – IGNITE it!

IGNITE25 was a massive success, welcoming speakers including:

Katy Leeson, former MD of Social Chain UK
Maxine Laceby, Founder of Absolute Collagen
Juliet Barratt, Co-Founder and former CMO of Grenade
Pamela Aculey, Founder of MIXD Reality & Just Like Me Books
Sally Bee, Health & Wellbeing expert and six-time heart attack survivor
Lucy Hope, Founder of FemTech start-up, The Daughters of Mars
Our Fortuna Fellowship Cohort
Experts from British Business Bank, HSBC UK, Barclays, and many more!

*NEW* for 2025 – we introduced zones dedicated to everything you need in business. Across the two days, these zones hosted fantastic talks, workshops, and masterclasses including:

Sales & Marketing essentials in the Growth Zone
Mindset & Wellbeing in Founder Focus
All-things-tech in the Innovation Lab
Finance & Funding in the Investment Zone

We’re already working on IGNITE26, so check back soon for details.

Tickets will go on sale in January 2026.

IGNITE also hosts an Advice Marketplace, a hub that connects you with leading organisations offering invaluable advice and practical guidance to supercharge your everyday business operations.

Expert advice is on hand, including: