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23 Oct 2025

Take Action Face-To-Face: Why Exhibitions Are More Important Than Ever

Lola Ritz Kearney
The UK events industry continues to play a key role in powering the nation’s business ecosystem in 2025. According to the latest Economic Impact Study by the Events Industry Alliance (EIA), exhibitions contributed £11.5 billion to the UK economy last year and supported over 126,000 jobs, proving that in-person events remain the backbone of trade and innovation.

Where Ambition Meets Opportunity

Beyond the statistics, exhibitions like The Business Show UK remind us of something even more important: Business is still human.

The Business Show attracts everyone from entrepreneurs and startups to established CEOs, all under one roof and all looking to grow. It is a space uniquely designed for connection, collaboration, and conversation.

Ask yourself: how many meaningful partnerships could you form in just two days on the show floor, partnerships that would take weeks to build online?

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In-Person Shows Purpose

Exhibitions are unique in their ability to bring ambitious professionals together. Panels, workshops, and networking opportunities like the ones you see at The Business Show spark real collaboration. Exhibiting demonstrates the intent and confidence behind your brand, proof that you are ready to be seen, heard, and trusted.

Connecting face-to-face accelerates business growth. Deals move faster, partnerships deepen, and ideas become actions. Showcase your product or service directly to decision-makers who are ready to take action, not just browse.

When you exhibit at The Business Show, you are not just part of an event, you are part of a driving force behind the UK’s growing economy.

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