TBE Show 2026 is back in Bath. Here's everythingyou need to know
The Business Exchange Show is the South West's biggest regional business gathering, and this year it's bringing 300+ attendees and 50+ exhibitors together for a full day of networking, ideas and connections. Here's the lowdown, plus why bzb IT will be there.
Thursday 17 September 2026 · University of Bath, School of Management
What’s on: A networking breakfast, a full exhibition floor, conference sessions on leadership, scaling and digital transformation, and a keynote from Emma Jones CBE, the UK Small Business Commissioner, on supporting small businesses and fair payment practices.
Who are bzb IT: We’re a managed IT support and cyber security provider based in Bath, working with SMEs across the South West. We’ll have a stand at TBE Show all day, and you can find Oli Hayes (Business Development Manager) and Luke Nix (Technical Account Manager) there. Come and say hello.
Kick off the day with a relaxed networking breakfast, followed by a panel discussion on building businesses with lasting value, covering strategy, finance and partnerships.
This is where you’ll find bzb IT. Come say hello, see what we’ve been up to, and explore the stand alongside 50+ other exhibitors from across the region.
The UK Small Business Commissioner takes the stage to talk payment practices and supporting the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses.
A session on why great businesses need more than one great leader, and how to build leadership capability throughout your team rather than resting it on a few people.
A relaxed lunch for exhibitors and delegates before the afternoon sessions kick off.
An hour of insight on why technology alone doesn’t transform businesses, plus real lessons on scaling and growth from other business journeys.
Finish the day with treats, drinks and relaxed conversation with fellow delegates, exhibitors and speakers.
Proud TBE VIP members
We’re proud TBE VIP members, and we’ve been part of this community for a while now, including having Anita Jayes on our podcast. TBE Show is one of our highlights of the year, and we’ll be on a stand on the day. Come and find us. We’d love to say hello.
Watch our episode with Anita Jaynes from TBE
We were lucky enough to be joined by the fantastic Anita Jaynes, Founder of The Business Exchange South West, for a fantastic episode of The Scale Up Podcast. Check our the episode below.
