Elite Business CoNNect

October 15, 2026
15:30
Howden

Elite Business CoNNect is the UK’s premier live and streamed event designed for driven entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners, and forward-thinking investors

If you haven’t had the chance to join us yet, EB CoNNect is a free event for driven entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners and forward-thinking investors. It’s an environment built as a safe, secure community where the conversations that matter can actually happen. No pitch decks, no noise. Just a room full of people building real businesses and the space to talk honestly about what’s next.

This autumn: Preparing your business for the year ahead

Economic uncertainty, shifting customer expectations, rapid technology change and the pressure to do more with less are forcing business owners to make smarter decisions than ever before. Success isn’t just about growth anymore; it’s about building a business that’s resilient, productive and ready for whatever comes next.

Is yours?

Hosted by Arti Halai (ITV/BBC), this 1-hour panel discussion will help you understand which areas of your business to focus on over the next 12 months. Here’s who will be joining Arti:

  • Isabel Phillips — Dell Technologies UK AI Community, helping start-ups turn emerging technology into real business outcomes
  • Sarah Sahyoun — Senior Director, Global Product Marketing, a transformation-focused marketing leader and coach
  • Mark Sweeny — Group CEO, de Novo Solutions and MASANAS, a serial entrepreneur behind a £12.5m, fast-growing Welsh tech business
  • Lucie Macleod — Founder, Hair Syrup, a founder’s-eye view of building and scaling a brand from scratch

What to expect

  • Practical conversation on the decisions shaping business performance over the next 12 months
  • After the panel discussion, head to Howdens rooftop bar for drinks and canapés, with time to talk and network with fellow business owners
  • Networking with entrepreneurs, business owners and investors, not just your standard LinkedIn contacts
  • A relaxed, welcoming setting designed for real conversation, not rushed elevator pitches

Spaces are limited to keep the room exactly what it should be: focused, high-calibre, and worth your time. You have to be subscribed to Elite Business to attend. It’s free to subscribe and you can unsubscribe at anytime.

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