Alibaba.com is the global B2B marketplace of Alibaba Group, serving over 40 million active buyers and connecting them with 200,000+ verified suppliers worldwide.

As one of the largest platforms for global sourcing and wholesale trade, it is purpose-built to help small and medium-sized businesses launch, scale, and succeed in today’s fast-moving digital economy.

This session is designed for entrepreneurs and SMEs looking to turn their ideas into sustainable, scalable businesses. Through a guided, step-by-step journey, we’ll show how Alibaba.com enables product discovery, trusted supplier connections, industrial-scale manufacturing, and global market access — all in one place.

You’ll also learn how to harness digital and AI tools like ACCIO, the platform’s proprietary AI sourcing engine to spot market trends, reduce sourcing risk, and streamline operations. Featuring some real-world case studies from a business that scaled from zero to international success, this session offers actionable insights and strategic takeaways.

This session will also introduce CoCreate, Alibaba.com’s flagship summit to be held the next day after London Business Show on 14 November in London, with resources, funding, and direct access to ecommerce growth opportunities.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your business global, this workshop will equip you with practical tools and a clear path forward.