Festival of Business 2026 Set to Bring Together West London’s Business Community

The West London Chambers of Commerce will host its ninth annual Festival of Business on Tuesday 3 March 2026, bringing together companies, entrepreneurs and organisations from across the region for a full day of networking, exhibitions and business insight.

Taking place at the Holiday Inn Brentford Lock, the event has become one of West London’s flagship business gatherings, attracting exhibitors, keynote speakers and delegates from across Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

This year’s Festival is supported by the London Borough of Hounslow and West Thames College, reflecting the growing collaboration between local government, education and the business community in supporting economic growth across West London.

The day will begin with a VIP breakfast featuring keynote speaker Professor Peter John CBE, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of West London. Delegates will also hear from Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council, alongside representatives from neighbouring boroughs and local business leaders.

Running from 9:30am until 4:00pm, the main exhibition and workshop programme will feature more than 40 exhibitors and up to 50 business stands, alongside seminars covering topics including artificial intelligence, business growth and sales strategy.

The Chamber says the event is designed to support firms of all sizes by creating opportunities to connect with decision makers, build partnerships and showcase products and services to the wider West London market.

Exhibitors already confirmed include organisations from sectors spanning technology, finance, education, recruitment, hospitality, business support and media, including Venture X Chiswick Park, West London Chambers, Oasis Accountants, The Palleys Yard, Green Guide Magazine and WSI Digital Advisors.

Speaking about previous Festivals of Business, representatives from Branduin Business Support said the event had become an important opportunity to connect with local businesses, networks and decision makers across the region.

The Festival of Business 2026 will take place at:

Holiday Inn Brentford Lock
Commerce Road
Brentford TW8 8GA

Entry to the exhibition and seminars is free, although registration is required.

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