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BGBIC 2026
Connecting Local Enterprise with UK & International Opportunities
Bringing together businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, government, academia and strategic partners to create meaningful opportunities for growth, investment, trade and collaboration.
BGBIC is an initiative founded and operated by EAN Consultants Limited, a UK-registered consultancy and business services company.
Free attendance · Registration required · Places subject to confirmation
About BGBIC
Where Business Meets Opportunity
The Bedfordshire Global Business & Investment Connect is a business, investment and international connectivity initiative created to connect Bedfordshire's businesses and entrepreneurs with opportunities for growth, finance, investment, trade and strategic partnerships.
BGBIC brings together businesses with banks, investors, business leaders, universities, public-sector stakeholders, professional organisations and UK and international business networks.
Our inaugural 2026 conference will provide a platform for meaningful conversations, practical connections and new opportunities.
Opportunities at BGBIC
More Than Networking. Creating Real Connections.
BGBIC is designed around practical business outcomes.
Build Strategic Partnerships
Meet businesses and organisations looking for collaboration, suppliers and new opportunities.
Explore International Markets
Discover connections and opportunities across UK and international markets.
Connect with Decision-Makers
Engage with leaders from business, finance, government and academia.
Grow Your Business
Gain insights, relationships and connections for your next stage of growth.
Business Matchmaking
Create purposeful connections with investors, partners and complementary organisations.
Our ambition
From Bedfordshire to the World
Bedfordshire is home to a diverse and ambitious business community with strong connections to London, the wider UK and international markets.
We are creating a platform where businesses can connect with the finance, knowledge, partnerships, investment and markets they need to grow locally, nationally and internationally.
Who should attend?
Built for Ambitious Businesses and the Organisations That Support Them
BGBIC welcomes organisations and leaders seeking practical routes to growth, collaboration and wider markets.
SMEs & Growing Businesses
Entrepreneurs & Founders
Investors
Banks & Financial Institutions
Corporate Organisations
Business Leaders
Professional Services Firms
Universities & Innovation Organisations
Government & Public-Sector Stakeholders
Chambers & Business Networks
Property & Development Organisations
International Businesses & Delegations
Exporters & Importers
Organisations Seeking UK or International Partnerships
Key themes
Conversations That Move Business Forward
Investment & Access to Finance
Helping businesses understand and access pathways to finance, funding and investment.
SME Growth & Entrepreneurship
Supporting businesses to start, strengthen, scale and become more commercially resilient.
UK & International Trade
Connecting Bedfordshire businesses with wider markets and international opportunities.
Business Matchmaking
Creating purposeful B2B, investor and strategic partnership connections.
Innovation & Collaboration
Connecting enterprise with knowledge, expertise, technology and new ideas.
Partnership & Opportunity
Bringing together organisations that can create tangible opportunities for businesses and communities.
What to expect
One Day. Meaningful Opportunities.
A focused programme designed to turn conversations into useful business relationships.
Keynote Conversations
Business & Investment Panels
Banking & Finance Insights
International Trade Opportunities
Business Exhibition
B2B Matchmaking
Investor & Business Connections
Structured Networking
SME Growth Conversations
Strategic Partnership Opportunities
Speakers & participating organisations
Meet the People Shaping Business & Opportunity
BGBIC 2026 will bring together voices from business, banking and finance, government, investment, academia, entrepreneurship and international trade.
Announcements will be made as participation is confirmed.
Register
Join BGBIC 2026
Whether you are building a business, looking for investment, exploring new markets or seeking strategic partners, we would like to hear from you.
Attendance is free.
Registration is required and places are subject to confirmation.
Partner & exhibit
Put Your Organisation in the Room
Work with BGBIC to support business growth or meet the organisations shaping Bedfordshire's future.
Partnership
Become a BGBIC Partner
BGBIC is seeking organisations that share our commitment to business growth, entrepreneurship, investment, innovation and economic opportunity.
Banks · Investors · Corporates · Universities · Government & Public-Sector Organisations · Chambers · Professional Services · Business Networks · International Trade Organisations
Opportunities include strategic participation, programme involvement, business support, sponsorship, exhibition and other forms of collaboration.
Start a partnership conversationExhibition
Exhibit at BGBIC
BGBIC will provide selected organisations with opportunities to exhibit and connect directly with businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders.
Exhibition opportunities will be available for organisations offering relevant products, services, expertise and opportunities to the business community.
Register exhibition interestExhibition packages and availability will be announced shortly.
Be part of BGBIC 2026
Connections Create Opportunities.
Business. Investment. Trade. Innovation. Partnership.
26 November 2026 · Bedfordshire, United Kingdom · Free attendance · Registration required