About this Event
The UK Deaf Business Expo 2026 – 2nd Edition is a free, inclusive business event celebrating Deaf entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration across the UK.
Taking place at Lloyds Bank, Colmore Row, Birmingham, this one-day expo brings together Deaf, CODA, hearing, and interpreter entrepreneurs, along with business leaders, organisations, and supporters, to share knowledge, build connections, and explore opportunities for growth.
Attendees can expect a full day of inspiring keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and business exhibition stalls, covering topics such as Deaf awareness, funding, start-ups, communication, and inclusion in business.
The event also provides valuable networking opportunities, enabling meaningful conversations between entrepreneurs, organisations, and potential partners.
The UK Deaf Business Expo is proudly supported by Lloyds Bank and is delivered in a Deaf-friendly and accessible environment, with BSL interpreters provided throughout the day.
Free registration is required.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Networking
Info: Guest sign in, refreshments, exhibitor stalls open
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Opening Remarks & Welcome
Info: Event overview and Health & Safety briefing
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:30 AM
MP / Lord Mayor (TBC)
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Mid-Morning Break (15 minutes)
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussions - All Exhibitor - Round 1
Info: Short presentations: introductions (5 minutes each) & Q&As
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel Discussions - Spotlight on Deaf Entrepreneurship
Info: Host and Panel (TBC)
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel Discussion - Growth, Funding & Partnerships
Info: Host and Panel (TBC)
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Exhibitor Presentations - Round 2
Info: Short presentations: services & products (10 minutes each)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Mid-Afternoon Break (15 minutes)
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Networking & One-to-One Meetings
Info: Photography & Q&As
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: Key takeaways and next steps
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Final Networking & Event Close
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
125 Colmore Row, 125 Colmore Row, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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