Bradford Mini-Expo
Wednesday 30th April 2025, 10.30am-1.30pm, Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, Bradford Road, Bingley BD16 1TU
In partnership with the Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, we are pleased to invite you to take part in this brand new business to business event on Wednesday 30th April!
Good contacts are crucial to a successful business. Even in today’s digital world, meeting people face to face is still one of the most effective ways of developing meaningful business relationships. This free event has been designed to give local businesses of all types and sizes a great chance to get to know each other and find out what products and services are available.
Alongside the mini-exhibition and open networking, the event will include a valuable free workshop. Expert Business Coach and Trainer Andy Guile will show you how to promote your business in just 60 seconds by crafting the perfect elevator pitch.
Complimentary refreshments will be available during the mini-expo.
After the exhibition, attendees can network over a buffet lunch (£12.50+VAT). This is optional, and visitors can take part in the free elements of the event without joining the lunch.
Plenty of free parking is available at the Hotel for use by exhibitors and attendees on the day.
Event Schedule:
10.30am – 12.30pm: Mini Exhibition and Open Networking
Join a range of local businesses taking part in this mini B2B exhibition. Exhibiting costs just £60+VAT so is an affordable way to boost your profile and showcase your products and services in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Visiting is a great chance to connect, network, and discover new suppliers.
A dedicated meeting area will be available for one-to-one catch-ups – perfect for reconnecting or having more in-depth conversations with new contacts. If there’s someone you’ve been meaning to catch up with or meet on the day, invite them to the event to network, explore, and make the most of the event. No booking needed—just turn up!
Complimentary refreshments will also be provided.
11.00am – 11.30am: Business Workshop ‘How to Present a Killer Pitch’ delivered by Master Coach and Trainer Andy Guile
All you need to know to write and present that 60 second pitch that blows the competition away. Ideal for beginners or seasoned networkers you will come away with new knowledge covering:
- What is a pitch?
- Why we pitch
- What makes a great pitch?
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Networking Lunch
Expand your connections further by taking part in the networking lunch. An opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals and explore potential collaborations over a delicious hot and cold buffet lunch.
You’ll also be given the opportunity to put what you have learnt at the workshop into practice and deliver a 60 second pitch about your business.
How can you get involved?
Click here to visit our ticketing page and book onto this event now
Visit – Free
As well as all the benefits of attending on the day, all visitors who come along will receive a free basic business listing in the Mini-Expo Online Event Guide (added to the Guide after the event). Please provide your listing details when you book your tickets and make sure you report to the event registration desk on arrival to activate your listing.
Networking Lunch – £12.50+VAT (pre-booking essential)
- Admission to the networking session (12.30-1.30pm) with hot and cold buffet lunch, as well as entry to all the free elements of the event
- Full business listing in the Mini-Expo Event Guide published online on the day
Exhibit – £60+VAT
- Exhibition space (approx 2.5m x 2m) with table, chairs, and wifi. Power supply also available (if required)
- Full Business Listing in the Mini-Expo Event Guide published online on the day
- 1 x Complimentary place at the Networking Lunch
Sponsor – £200+VAT
- Exhibition space (approx 2.5m x 2m) with table, chairs, and wifi. Power supply also available (if required)
- Full Page Advert in the Mini-Expo Event Guide published online on the day
- Full Business Listing in the Mini-Expo Event Guide published online on the day
- Logo Acknowledgement on front cover of the Mini-Expo Event Guide published online on the day
- Logo Acknowledgement on other event Publicity and Promotional Materials
- 2 x Complimentary places at the Networking Lunch
We look forward to seeing you there!