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Ready for the Next Move?
The decisions that will shape your business over the next 12 months.
15 October 2026 - One Creechurch Place, London, EC3A 5AF
Economic uncertainty, changing customer expectations, rapid advances in technology and increasing pressure to do more with less are forcing business owners to make smarter decisions than ever before. Success is no longer measured simply by growth, but by building a business that is resilient, productive and ready to adapt to whatever comes next.
Hosted by Arti Halai (ITV/BBC), this edition of EB Connect will bring together successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders to explore the practical decisions that will have the greatest impact on business performance over the next 12 months.
As business owners begin looking ahead to the new year, one question matters more than ever: is your business ready for the next move?
This session will be recorded and released on demand to the EB and EBL audience.
The panel will feature perspectives from across the SME ecosystem, including:
- Dell Technologies – Exploring how technology, productivity and innovation are helping ambitious SMEs build stronger, more resilient businesses.
- Sage – Sharing how greater financial visibility and smarter decision-making can give business owners the confidence to plan and grow.
- Amy Knight, Founder, Must Have Ideas – Sharing the realities of building one of the UK’s fastest-growing consumer brands, the lessons learned along the way, and what she’d do differently.
- Elite Business Ambassador (Special Guest to be Announced) – Bringing practical experience and insight from working with ambitious UK SMEs.
Together, the panel will explore what it really takes to build a business that’s fit for the future. From improving productivity and embracing technology to strengthening financial resilience, developing high-performing teams and investing in the areas that deliver the greatest return, the discussion will focus on the practical decisions that help businesses become stronger, more competitive and better prepared for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Attendees will gain practical insight into:
- The biggest opportunities and challenges facing SMEs over the next 12 months.
- How successful businesses are improving productivity and maintaining a competitive edge.
- Where business owners should focus their time, investment and energy for the greatest impact.
- How technology can support smarter decision-making, greater efficiency and sustainable business growth.
- The practical actions every SME should take before the new year to build a stronger, more resilient business.
Designed to be practical, engaging and experience-led, this session will move beyond theory to provide honest insight from business leaders who have successfully navigated growth, change and uncertainty. Every attendee will leave with fresh ideas, actionable takeaways and a clear understanding of the priorities they should focus on over the next 12 months to build a stronger, more resilient and future-ready business.
The afternoon will begin with informal networking over coffee and refreshments, followed by a 45-minute panel discussion and 15-minute audience Q&A. The event will conclude with drinks and canapés, providing attendees with the opportunity to continue conversations with speakers, partners and fellow business leaders.
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MEET YOUR HOST
Arti Halai
Bringing energy, insight, and a wealth of experience to every Elite Business CoNNect session, Arti Halai is your expert host and guide throughout the event.
With over three decades of experience across broadcasting, entrepreneurship, and executive coaching, Arti has built a career helping others communicate with clarity and confidence. As a former ITV and BBC presenter, she’s covered major global stories — from General Elections to the 9/11 tragedy — and spent years fronting prime-time news across the Midlands.
Previous Speakers Include:
AalokShukla
CEO, Implement AI
ÁineRogers
Director of Cisco’s SMB for the UKI theatre
AndrewGrill
AI Expert and Leading Futurist
DaxGrant
Forbes Technology Council
EllenBishop
CEO, Alcea Consulting
GeorgiosMichalakidis
CTO, Perkbox Vivup Group
KimAntonio
Founder, Auris Tech/Kafoodle
PiersLinney
Co-Founder of Implement AI
MelissaSnover
Award winning CEO Founder, Nourish3d and Script3d
MichaelHayman MBE
Chair & Co-Founder, Seven Hills
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