IGNITE26: To Seven Figures and Beyond

IGNITE26 isn’t just what happens on The Main Stage. It’s also what happens in the conversations in between: the introductions made, the businesses discovered, and the partnerships that begin over a coffee between sessions.

Platform is our expo zone at Millennium Point; home to hand-selected brands and businesses that have been chosen because they genuinely serve women. Whether you’re looking for funding, legal support, or just the right tools for your business; you’ll find it here.

Take your time. Explore. And don’t be afraid to have the conversation. That’s what Platform is for.

On the day, you’ll meet:

Conference Solutions Ltd

Conference Solutions Ltd is a women-owned, full-service event management company, founded in 1984. Managing Director, Amy Jo Dalton, and her team of industry professionals thrive on making impactful events happen; approaching every project with curiosity and commitment and always delivering beyond expectations. Whether you’re planning a small meeting or major large scale event, they are ready and waiting to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Independent Women

Independent Women was the UK’s first national IFA built specifically for women, and 25 years on it still understands what much of the industry misses: wealth is about the life it enables, not just the numbers. Part of Forvis Mazars in the UK, the team covers financial planning, tax, wealth management and mergers and acquisitions, backed by a global network across 100 countries. Built for the scaling, the exiting, the caring, and everything in between.

University of Birmingham

UoB works with businesses of all sizes to turn ideas into commercial reality. From Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) – where SMEs can access up to 67% Innovate UK funding to bring academic expertise into their business – to research collaborations, consultancy and more, the university is a powerful partner for founders who want to grow smarter. If you are building something and want world-class thinking behind it, start here.

HELLOTIME

HELLO TIME was born from burnout, not a business plan. Founder, Sam Smith, set out to create the planner she couldn’t find; one that helped her slow down, get clear and take back control of her time. The result is an award-winning collection of planners, notebooks and stationery, loved by Mary Portas and Holly Tucker MBE, and featured in Stylist magazine. Beautifully made and built around how founders actually work, they are designed for the women who plan everything for everyone else.

UK News Group

UK News Group is the go-to source of positive, essential news for SMEs across the UK. Covering everything from property and finance to women in business and regional stories; it exists to shine a spotlight on the people and companies building something brilliant, wherever they are. The kind of platform that believes good news travels further when it’s shared. For founders, that makes it a rare thing: a newsroom more interested in what you are building than what has gone wrong.

Smart Works Birmingham is an award-winning charity that helps women break the cycle of hardship, using the power of high-quality clothes and one-to-one coaching.

They will be joining us at IGNITE26, hosting a pop-up Fashion Sale. Items sold are donated by retail partners and supporters. Brands include Aligne, Rixo, Varley, Whistles and many more, and with up to 70% off RRP, this is truly Fashion as a Force for Good.

Bought your ticket yet? Your IGNITE26 ticket gets you:

A full day of keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions with some of the most inspiring female founders in the UK
Access to the Platform throughout the day, where you can meet the brands and businesses who support female founders and leaders
Refreshments on arrival and throughout the day, plus a full buffet lunch including a full (let us know dietary requirements when booking your ticket)
The chance to be in a room with 250 women who share your ambitions and are building remarkable businesses, just like you!

Tickets are priced at £79 for The 51% Club members and £99 for non-members.

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Tickets – £79 Members / £99 Non-Members

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