2027 Programme

The 11 Pillars of Launchpad

Sunday 24 January 2027 · Park Hall Hotel & Spa, Wolverhampton. A one-day programme built around the eleven pillars that turn an idea into a sustainable business.

The 11 Pillars

Learn

Practical workshops built around the eleven pillars that move an idea forward.

01

Mindset

Breaking limiting beliefs

02

Customer & Business Model

Know your customer. Know your value. Know how you make money.

03

Business Start-Up

Getting set up correctly

04

Business Planning

Building the strategy

05

Finance & Funding

Where to find finance and how to raise it

06

Tax, Bookkeeping & Accountancy

Understanding your numbers and financial responsibilities

07

Legal & Compliance

Protecting your business and staying compliant

08

Marketing & Branding

Getting seen, remembered and trusted

09

Sales

Getting customers and creating recurring revenue

10

Operations & Systems

Building a business that doesn't rely entirely on you

11

Sustainability & Growth

Creating a business that can survive, scale and last

Guest speakers

Meet the speakers.

Inspiring founders and experts sharing the lessons behind their businesses — with more names announced on our Instagram as they join the line-up.

View the speaker line-up
02

Connect

Expert networking with the people who can help you grow.

  • Investors
  • Business owners
  • Finance specialists
  • Expert mentors
  • Sponsors
  • Support organisations
03

Pitch

Five finalists, announced live at the event, pitch for a £2,500 business grant.

  • Inspiring founders
  • Practical business insights
  • Overcoming fear
  • Raising finance
  • Balancing family and business
  • Failures and lessons learned
  • Scaling a business
04

Grow

Leave with a clear plan for your next steps.

Whether you're just getting started or ready to grow, you'll leave with knowledge, confidence, connections and a clear plan for your next steps. Join us at the Park Hall Hotel & Spa, Wolverhampton on Sunday 24 January 2027.

Bring your idea, however early it is.

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