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Speak at the UK SME Summit

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 - Sat, Sep 26, 2026 Mercure Hotel Northampton, NN1 2TA, United Kingdom

The UK SME Growth Summit – Northampton 2026 is a premier business event designed to bring together entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, and decision-makers from across the UK. This summit focuses on one clear objective, helping small and medium-sized enterprises grow, scale, and succeed in today’s competitive and fast-changing business environment.

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UK SME Summit 2026
Date

Sep 26 - Sep 26, 2026

Time

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue

Mercure Hotel Northampton, NN1 2TA, United Kingdom

Capacity

100 seats

Speak

Speak at the summit.

A working two-day audience of SME founders, operators, and buyers who came to be talked to. Bring something specific.

A paid speaking slot is worth it if you have:

  • Something new to say to SME founders
  • A case study, research, or playbook worth sharing
  • A product or service SMEs actually buy
  • A team ready to follow up with the leads
  • Comms and social channels you'll amplify with

Stage time

A track or main-stage slot depending on your package. Recording delivered post-event.

Working audience

A room of SME founders, operators, and buyers, not a hallway of drifters.

Marketing exposure

Listed across the summit site, delegate app, and pre-event comms.

Warm leads

Delegate scans and follow-up support built into the package.

Association

Your name alongside the summit's programme and press coverage.

Programme

Confirmed for the stage.

New names announced in waves between now and the summit. Filter by track to find what matters to you.

Debbie Wallace

Debbie Wallace

AI Business Consultant & Educator · aiBizAssist

Debbie Wallace is an AI Business Consultant, Educator and founder of aiBizAssist. With more than 25 years of experience across operations, procurement, supply chain and e-commerce, she brings a strong commercial and operational perspective to AI adoption. Debbie works with UK founders and SME leaders to turn AI from a collection of disconnected tools into practical improvements across their businesses. Her expertise includes AI strategy, workflow design, automation, team training and responsible governance. Known for making AI clear and accessible, Debbie focuses on what works in a real business environment: improving productivity, creating more efficient ways of working and helping people use AI confidently and responsibly.

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Dr Al-Amin Dabo

Dr Al-Amin Dabo

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR · University of Northampton

Dr Al-Amin Dabo is an Associate Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Northampton and Faculty Knowledge Exchange Lead. His work focuses on bridging academia and industry through applied research, business engagement, and enterprise support. He works closely with SMEs, public sector organisations, and industry partners to develop practical solutions that improve organisational performance and foster innovation and knowledge exchange.

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Mr Abiodun Bamgbala

Mr Abiodun Bamgbala

CHAIRMAN & CEO · Abbfem Group

Abiodun Bamgbala, FCCA, MBA is a Chartered Accountant, business strategist, and technology-driven entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in finance, business development, and enterprise transformation. He is the Founder of Abbfem Consulting and ABBPAY Solutions Ltd, where he leads the development of innovative payroll, accounting, HR, and business management solutions designed to simplify compliance and empower businesses with real-time financial intelligence. Abiodun has worked with entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporate organisations, delivering practical solutions in financial management, growth strategy, and digital transformation. He is known for his ability to translate complex financial and operational challenges into clear, actionable strategies that drive measurable results. His work is focused on bridging the gap between finance, technology, and business intelligence, enabling organisations to move beyond traditional reporting into data-driven decision-making and scalable growth. Through the Praise Palace Business School, he mentors business owners and equips them with the frameworks, systems, and financial discipline required to build sustainable and profitable enterprises. With professional experience spanning the United Kingdom and international markets, Abiodun brings a global perspective to business innovation, regulatory compliance, and market expansion. He is passionate about building impactful solutions, developing leaders, and supporting businesses to achieve long-term success in an increasingly digital economy.

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Oluwayemisi T. Adebayo

Oluwayemisi T. Adebayo

Strategist| Business Consultant | Marketing Expert | Lecturer | Founder · TheEBConcept & Oakss Consult

Oluwayemisi T. Adebayo is a business and marketing strategist, management consultant, entrepreneur and educator whose work sits at the intersection of strategy, marketing, technology and business growth. With more than a decade of experience spanning marketing, communications, digital strategy, business development and organisational growth, she has built a career focused on helping businesses and organisations navigate changing markets, strengthen their positioning and translate opportunity into sustainable growth. She is the Founder of TheEBConcept, a marketing, advertising, communications and strategy agency, and the founder and leader of Oakss Consult, a management and training consultancy supporting organisations and professionals with strategic growth, business development and capability development in the UK. Her entrepreneurial portfolio extends across a number of business and growth initiatives, where she has contributed to the development of innovative solutions, strategic direction and market expansion. Oluwayemisi has advised and worked with businesses across Europe, Africa and other international markets, bringing a cross-market perspective to the challenges of modern business. Her work encompasses brand and market positioning, digital transformation, customer experience, strategic marketing, business development and the application of technology to business growth. She is particularly interested in how organisations can move from simply participating in the digital economy to building strategies that create genuine competitive advantage. Alongside her entrepreneurial and consulting work, Oluwayemisi is an academic and university lecturer in the UK & Africa, where she teaches and mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students across business, marketing, customer experience, data, technology and consultancy. Having taught and mentored thousands of students, she brings together academic thinking and practical business experience, enabling her to exami

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Pastor Ibrahim Abarshi

Pastor Ibrahim Abarshi

SPEAKER, TRAINER and COACH · John Maxwell Team

Pastor Ibrahim Abarshi is a certified Independent Speaker, Trainer and Coach with the John Maxwell Team and where he also doubles as an Executive Director. A graduate of Sociology from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; he holds post graduate degrees in Mass Communication, International Law & Diplomacy, and Public Policy & Management from the University of Lagos; and the ISS/Erasmus University in the Netherlands. His working life has richly drawn from the public, private and faith based non- governmental sectors. He worked as a Broadcast Journalist, PR Consultant, Central Banker (Central Bank of Nigeria) and a Senior Pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Nigeria, the Netherlands and now the United Kingdom. He currently serves as a Director on a number of companies including DNA Learning Solutions in Nigeria and Sarakuna Consultancy Ltd in the Uk. He also serves as the Pastor in Charge of Province 1, Region 11 of the RCCG, UK and he is based in Rochester, Kent. Pastor Ibrahim Abarshi is passionate about seeing people's lives positively changed, visionary leaders raised and communities transformed. He is married to Pastor (Dr) Ebun Abarshi and the union is blessed with two sons, Johnie and Daniel.

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Apply to become a speaking partner

We welcome applications from organisations and professionals who align with the summit’s mission of supporting SME growth and innovation.

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FAQ

Speaker questions, answered.

Anything missing? Drop us a line at events@uksmegrowthsummit.co.uk.

We welcome applications from:

  • Business leaders

  • Industry experts

  • Consultants and advisers

  • Technology providers

  • Financial institutions

  • Organisations supporting SME growth

All applications are reviewed to ensure alignment with the summit’s objectives and audience.

The summit includes both:

Invited guest speakers

Partner speaking opportunities through our Thought Leadership Packages

Our partner packages are designed to provide organisations with enhanced visibility, engagement, and networking opportunities.

No. To maintain the quality and relevance of the summit, all speaker applications are subject to review and approval by the summit team.

We prioritise sessions that provide practical value and actionable insights for attendees.

Speakers may reference their organisation or services where relevant; however, sessions should primarily focus on delivering valuable insights, education, and practical strategies rather than direct sales presentations.

The summit audience includes:

  • SME owners

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Professionals

  • Business leaders

  • Investors

  • Decision-makers and stakeholders

We are particularly interested in topics related to:

  • SME growth and scaling

  • Finance and funding

  • Tax and compliance

  • Digital transformation and AI

  • Leadership and strategy

  • Marketing and customer growth

Depending on the package selected, benefits may include:

  • Speaking opportunities

  • Exhibition space

  • Brand visibility

  • Website promotion

  • Delegate passes

  • Networking access

Full details are available within the package information.

Yes. Many partners choose to combine speaking opportunities with exhibition presence to maximise visibility and engagement.

Yes. The summit may photograph or record sessions for promotional and marketing purposes.

Session lengths vary depending on the package and programme structure, typically ranging from:

  • 15-minute insight sessions

  • 20–30-minute presentations

  • Panel discussions

Yes. We welcome both UK-based and international organisations interested in engaging with SMEs and business professionals in the UK market.

To apply or discuss partnership opportunities, please contact:

📧 events@uksmegrowthsummit.co.uk

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