Elite Business Connect is the UK's premier live and streamed event designed for driven entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and forward-thinking investors
One Question Matters more than ever: Is your business ready for the next move?
15 October 2026 - 3:30 - 8:30pmOne Creechurch Place, London, EC3A 5AF
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preparing your business for the year ahead
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.
This session will be recorded and released on demand to the EB and EBL audience.
EVENT AGENDA
Building a Future-Ready Business
Hear from leading voices across the UK SME landscape as they share practical insights into what it takes to build a stronger, more resilient business. Featuring experts from Dell Technologies, Amy Knight, Founder of Must Have Ideas, and a special Elite Business Ambassador guest, this panel brings together a wealth of real-world experience.
From harnessing technology and boosting productivity to strengthening financial resilience, developing high-performing teams and making smarter investment decisions, the discussion will provide actionable advice to help ambitious businesses grow with confidence and prepare for the future.
Connect with Like-Minded Business Leaders
The afternoon begins with networking over coffee and refreshments before an expert panel discussion and audience Q&A. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow business owners, industry experts and partners, sharing ideas and making valuable new connections.
The event concludes with drinks and canapés on Howden’s rooftop terrace, overlooking the London skyline, providing the perfect setting to continue conversations in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
QUARTERLY SESSIONS
Stay ahead of the curve with three focused events per year leading to the annual Elite Business Live 2 day event.
FOCUSED TOPICS
Each session dives deep into a critical area of business success – from marketing and leadership to finance and growth.
LIVE & ON-DEMAND
Can’t make it live? No problem. All sessions are available to watch on demand, whenever suits your schedule.
CoNNect EXCLUSIVE
Just genuine peers, all building real businesses, facing similar challenges, and eager to learn, grow, and collaborate.
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If you’re an SME business owner looking to grow your company, sharpen your strategy, and connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs — this is for you.
These are not just events — they’re growth accelerators for busy business owners.
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.
THIS SESSIONS Speakers
Amy Knight
Director of Must Have Ideas
TBC
Dell Technologies
TBC
Sage
TBC
Elite Business Ambassador
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
Previous SESSION
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Elite Business Connect is the UK’s premier livestream event designed for driven entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and forward-thinking investors who are ready to take their ventures to the next level.
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