Event details
FSB's BIG networking event is back with an extra-special event to celebrate FSB's 50th anniversary. Whether you’re self-employed, a start-up, or simply looking to grow your B2B connections – make sure you join us for FSB’s biggest networking event, ever!
What can you expect at our BIG networking event? You’ll have the opportunity to network with entrepreneurs in small breakout rooms and be in with a chance to pitch your business to hundreds of small business owners.
Brilliant Guests
We'll also be joined by some brilliant guests to share their experiences and tips for achieving great business growth.
Julianne Ponan
Julianne is a pioneer in the free-from world. She was diagnosed with severe anaphylaxis at two years old, she has multiple allergies to all peanuts, treenuts, sesame, chickpeas and more. She is the founder and CEO of Creative Nature a Top 14 allergen free brand, through her own experiences and challenges living with allergies she focused on Creative Nature to be at the forefront of ‘free from’ innovation, pushing the boundaries and launching a range of free from foods with good nutrition from baking to snacks! In recognition of her outstanding contributions to business, exports, and aiding individuals with allergies, Julianne was honoured with an MBE in the New Year's Kings Honours in 2023.
Creative Nature has grown from strength to strength driving change for free-from food in the aviation industry, launching products on board Virgin Atlantic and more. The brand is also into Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Co-op, Asda, Tesco exports to 16 countries including the UAE.
Ryan Jackson
FSB award winner, Ryan Jackson, has experienced a meteoric rise to success since starting out selling second-hand trainers on Depop from his bedroom. Six years later, his company, OG Kicks, has expanded rapidly, opening stores in Brighton's Bond Street and London's Soho District, while also investing heavily in both his young team and the brand's community vibe.
Having already achieved significant success at the age of 24, Ryan will share his experiences and his lessons learnt during his journey to becoming one of the UK’s most successful young entrepreneurs.
Win a BIG prize for your small business!
Win a BIG prize for your small business. We'll be on the lookout for the best virtual background that really stands out from the crowd. The networker with the most creative and eye-catching background will win a luxury hamper full of artisan food and drink from small businesses. Time to get creative!
Our BIG networking event always proves popular and places are strictly limited. To make sure you don't miss out, we recommend you book your free space early.
If our event capacity is reached, you may be added to a waiting list. You will then be notified should a place become free.
Our Hosts
FSB East of England Regional Chair,
Founder and CEO of Simboc Ltd.
Hollie Whittles,
FSB Skills Policy Champion,
Director, Purple Frog Systems and Fraggleworks
Click here for the prize draw terms and conditions (downloads as a pdf).
Event contact
For help and support regarding this event, please telephone our dedicated events helpline 01253 336028 or email [email protected]
