The Women in Business Big Show 2026

Connect. Learn. Grow. Be Inspired.

Whether you’re already running a successful business, just getting started, or simply exploring the idea of becoming your own boss, The Women in Business Big Show 2026 is a free event designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and connections to help you move forward.

Join hundreds of women and dozens of business owners from across Kent and the South East for a full day of inspiring talks, practical workshops, networking, wellbeing, shopping, and business support—all under one roof.

What to expect:

✨ Inspiring keynote talks from successful business owners and industry experts

🤝 Speed networking and opportunities to build valuable business connections

📈 Practical advice on marketing, AI, sales, leadership, personal branding, business growth, and more

🛍️ A marketplace showcasing local businesses, products, and services

💚 Wellbeing experiences to help you build a business that supports both your success and your wellbeing

Hear from expert speakers including:

• Zoe Cairns (ZC Social Media) – Your 90 Day LinkedIn Visibility Plan: Get Seen Online

• Mark Jennings (Stormchasers Digital) – Your Customers Are Searching Differently Thanks to AI

• Rachael Bryant (Your Video Team) – How Your Personal Brand Builds Your Business

• Becky Colwell (Heart to Heart Sales) – How to Turn More of What You’re Already Doing Into Clients… Without Feeling Salesy

• Katie Powsey (KP Life Coaching) – Say Yes to Less: Build Your Business for Freedom, Not Favours

•  Emereole (Specifi VA Ltd) – Stop Doing Everything: Grow with a Real Team Without the Costs and Risks of Employment

• Adelle Martin (Executive Resilience Coach) – Stay In The Room™: How Women Stay in Business and Leadership When Life Disrupts Everything

• Lorraine Chapman – Why Smart People Stay Small: You’re Good at What You Do, So Why Are You Still Playing It Safe?

• Jackie Groundsell (1230 The Women’s Company) – Interactive Speed Networking

• Plus sessions from Michèle Yianni-Attard, Jane Martin, Kay Best, and more.

Event Details:

📅 Thursday 6 August 2026

🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Longfield Academy, Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH

🚗 Free parking

🎟️ Free admission

Whether you stay all day or drop in for a few sessions, you’ll leave with practical ideas, fresh inspiration, and meaningful connections that can help take your business to the next level.

Reserve your free place today—we’d love to welcome you.

This years amazing Sponsors:

•Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
•Savvy Skills
•Cafe in the Calm
•Stormchasers Digital
•South East Business Show
•ZC Social Media
•Executive Resilience Coach
•Future Insight Consultancy
•Dragon Co-working
•Specifi VA.

Enquiries: Sian Murphy, 01634 566321 / 07951 168863