The next big event! February 2026.
Our next event will be held in February 2026.
If you would like to be there, get in touch with the #SBS Crew.
Events
Each year we host the jewel in the #SBS crown – the annual #SBSEvent, and many other exciting events!
TV Dragon and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis will once again host his annual #SBS Small Business Sunday event – one of the UK’s leading small business initiatives. The free event will take place at the ICC Birmingham on 20th February 2026, marking the 16th year of #SBS and its 13th annual event. Back by 12 supporting partners, #SBS continues to recognise, empower and connect entrepreneurs across the nation.
For the first time, this year’s event will have an official theme: Resilience Rocks! The theme celebrates the determination, adaptability and spirit that unite the UK’s small business community. It will run through every part of the event – from practical sessions and keynote talks to networking and workshops – exploring how entrepreneurs overcome daily challenges such as managing finances, maintaining wellbeing and staying agile in uncertain times. Resilience Rocks is a tribute to the people behind small businesses and the strength that drives them forward.
Theo Paphitis said: “#SBS Small Business Sunday is about more than recognition – it’s about belief: belief in ideas, entrepreneurs and the power of community. Our network now includes more than 4,500 members, and none of it would be possible without our incredible partners who share that belief and champion small businesses every step of the way. For 15 years, #SBS has given entrepreneurs a platform to celebrate and grow. When you back small businesses, you’re backing people, families and futures.”
This year, #SBS is partnering with a line-up of industry leaders to support the initiative, including NatWest, Ryman, Robert Dyas, DHL, Spring & Autumn Fair, Hakim Group, Culbert Ellis, SumUp, FreeAgent, GS1 UK and Lifestyle.
Previous Events
Being an #SBS winner means you’re invited to one of the most engaging and rewarding free business events of the year!
The annual #SBS event, exclusive to #SBS winners, offers unparalleled networking opportunities – with entrepreneurs having the means to meet and form business connections with fellow small businesses.
#SBS winners get the chance to have one-to-one sessions with our fantastic partners, attend exclusive workshops, gain access to speed advice sessions from industry leaders, hear from celebrity speakers and have some professional headshots taken at our #SBS Photozone!
New #SBS winners, or those that have not attended an #SBS event before, also have the opportunity to have a picture taken with Theo Paphitis himself when receiving their official #SBS certificate.
Best of all, it’s completely free!
"The annual #SBS event is without question one of the best free days out the office that our amazing #SBS winners will ever take."
