About this Event
Attendees can join for a full day or select and book the individual sessions that are of most interest to them.
Launch Event
Our launch day will kick-start Enterprise Week 2026 with an engaging morning of inspiration, insight and opportunity. Learn from a prominent Luton business success story, hear honest perspectives from experienced entrepreneurs, and discover practical advice to help your venture thrive. The event concludes with an interactive Q&A and the unveiling of exciting new opportunities for the local business community.
Curious About AI Workshop
Curious about AI but unsure where to start? This interactive workshop from the University of Bedfordshire will show business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs how to make AI work for them. Explore real-world applications, uncover hidden opportunities, and bust the biggest myths surrounding AI, leaving with actionable insights to support your business journey.
Access to Finance Workshop
Join Barclays Bank for an insightful Access to Finance Workshop designed for business owners and pre-start entrepreneurs. Discover the funding options available to start, sustain, or grow your business, and gain practical guidance on navigating the finance landscape. This interactive session will help you understand what lenders and investors look for and how to improve your chances of securing the right funding.
Entrepreneurship for All Webinar
Our jam-packed launch day concludes with an online workshop facilitated by award-winning charity, Disability Resource Centre. Entrepreneurship for All is a practical workshop designed for people with disabilities who own a business or are considering starting one. Discover how entrepreneurship can be a realistic and rewarding path, build confidence in your ideas, and learn about the supports, opportunities and networks available to help turn your ambitions into action.
Monday 16 November 2026
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Event Registration
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Enterprise Week Launch Event
Info: Our launch event will consist of a panel of local entrepreneurs that will be sharing their success story in Luton alongside a special key note speaker. Some exciting news will also be unveiled for local businesses.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
AI for Businesses Workshop
Info: The University of Bedfordshire will be hosting an interactive workshop that will help businesses navigate through the new age of AI and how it can work for you.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Access to Finance Workshop
Info: In this interactive session, Barclays Bank will be highlighting how your business can access the finance it needs to grow, the common pitfalls experienced, and what the best option might be for you.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Entrepreneurship for All Online Workshop
Info: Hosted by the Disability Resource Centre, this online workshop will showcase how entrepreneurship can truly be for all.
Event venue & nearby stays
University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton, United Kingdom
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