Start-Up Day 2024

The British Library's Business & IP Centre exists to support small business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors like you.

Start-Up Day marks an important day in our calendar. Discover secrets to success from renowned industry leaders like Charlie Bigham. Network with like-minded entrepreneurs and get a professional headshot to enhance your brand. Plus, you can explore our dedicated BIPC area in the British Library and connect with industry experts at our speed mentoring sessions.

Once you put that knowledge into practice, we look forward to welcoming you back to the Business & IP Centre over the coming months and years as your business ideas begins to grow wings.

Agenda:
09:00 - 09:30: Arrivals and Registration (tea and coffee will be served)
09:30 - 09:45: Welcome and Introduction with Rasheed Ogunlaru and Jacqueline Brown
09:45 - 10:00: The Importance of Small Businesses to UK Growth
10:00 - 10:45: Customer trends: Understand Today's Consumers and Key Trends (with Q&A) with Francesca Smith
11:00 - 11:45: From Start-up to Household Brand (with Q&A) with Charlie Bigham and Martha Keith
11:45 - 14:00: Lunch
12:00 - 13:30: Speed Mentoring for Start-Ups
14:00 - 15:15: Start-up Stars: What I Wish I Had Known When I Started Up (with Q&A) with Rasheed Ogunlaru, Mickela Hall-Ramsey and Helen Edwards
15:30 - 16:20: Tech Trends: Harness the Power of AI for Your Business (with Q&A) with Dean Williams and Cien Solon
16:20 - 16:30: Closing Address with Isabel Oswell - Director of Business Audiences
16:30 - 17:30: Speed Mentoring for Start-Ups

TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../start-up-day-2024-tickets...