The Southend Business Show 2026 will convene the minds and businesses shaping the city’s economic future — an ambitious gathering of leading businesses, ambitious entrepreneurs, forward thinking investors, and key public sector leaders.

For one day only, Southend’s commercial landscape comes together under a single roof — a rare opportunity to forge powerful connections, unlock new collaborations, and gain insider access to the ideas and organisations driving growth across sectors.

As the city’s definitive flagship business event, the Show will shine a confident spotlight on Southend’s strengths, celebrating innovation, enterprise, and the momentum propelling our economy forward.

Open to both residents and businesses, this is more than an event — it is a statement of intent.

Join Southend City Council at a time that suits you, but don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversations, opportunities, and partnerships that will define Southend’s next chapter.

This show would not be possible without the sponsorship from our local businesses

• Muddy Wood Projects Ltd construction, maintenance, fire door specialist
• Surgical Holdings part of the Stille Group.
• BTMK solicitiors
• Formara print and marketing
• Dedman Gray property consultants
• Azets accountants

Supported by Freedom Leisure Centre, Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre

Are you a Southend-on-Sea business who would like to exhibit? Contact the team