About this Event
Meet business owners, take part in speed networking, exchange useful knowledge and get practical support at the free BNX Bournemouth Business Expo.
Who could help your business move forward? A new customer, a trusted supplier, someone with an answer—or another business owner who understands what you’re working through?
Join us on Thursday 28 January 2027 at the Village Hotel Bournemouth. Meet businesses from Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and beyond, make useful connections and discover ideas, resources and support you can put to work in your business.
You don’t need to be a BNX member or an experienced networker. Whether you’re starting out or have been running your business for years, you’re welcome.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 28 January 2027
Time: 10:30am–3:00pm
Location: Village Hotel Bournemouth, Deansleigh Road, BH7 7DZ
Entry: Free—registration required
Free parking available onsite
Refreshments available to purchase
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
Explore the exhibition
Meet businesses offering products, services and support. Speak directly to the people behind them, ask questions and explore opportunities to work together.
Free speed networking
Meet a range of business owners through structured conversations that help you introduce yourself, find common ground and make new connections.
Business Knowledge Exchange
Discover the books, tools, software, resources and recommendations other business owners find useful—and share something that has helped you. Everyone has experience others can learn from.
Business Surgeries
Bring a business question or challenge to our panel of experienced professionals. These audience Q&A sessions give you the opportunity to ask for practical guidance and learn from the questions other businesses raise.
You can visit for part of the day or stay throughout. Come with something you need help with, someone you would like to meet, or simply an interest in discovering what’s available.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Start-ups, sole traders, freelancers, consultants and small business owners who want to meet useful contacts, find support and explore opportunities.
THE BNX BUSINESS QUEST
If you’d like a little help getting conversations started, collect a BNX Business Quest flyer when you arrive.
Follow the challenges to explore the stands, speak to exhibitors and discover how different businesses could help you. Complete the Quest and you’ll be entered into a prize draw for business-building prizes, including BNX and 4N memberships.
START YOUR DAY WITH 4N
A separate 4N Breakfast Networking Meeting takes place at the hotel from 8:00am–10:00am and includes breakfast.
Breakfast tickets are booked separately. You do not need to attend breakfast to visit the free expo.
ABOUT BNX
BNX – Business Knowledge Exchange is a UK business growth community helping start-ups, sole traders and small businesses connect, learn and grow.
Our expos bring together useful connections, shared knowledge and practical support. Beyond the events, our membership, online meetings and Knowledge Exchange Hub help business owners keep learning, contributing and building relationships throughout the year.
WANT TO EXHIBIT?
Put your business in front of other business owners, demonstrate what you offer and start conversations with potential customers, suppliers and collaborators.
Exhibitor stands are available. Visit https://bnx.ltd to find out what’s included and book your space.
Book your free visitor ticket and join us in Bournemouth on 28 January.
Event venue & nearby stays
Village Hotel Bournemouth, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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