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Big Business North Wales 2026 Generates More Than £2 Million in Business for the Region
Four months on from its inaugural event, Big Business North Wales is already demonstrating the significant economic impact of bringing businesses together, with more than £2 million in invoiced business generated for companies across the region.
Held on Friday 5 June 2026 at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, Big Business North Wales brought together more than 100 exhibitors across an impressive 10,000 square metres of exhibition space, establishing itself as the largest business event of its kind in the region.
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Designed to do more than simply bring businesses together under one roof, the event introduced a new, zone-based exhibition concept, grouping exhibitors around key economic growth sectors to help visitors find the organisations, expertise and opportunities most relevant to them.
And the results are now speaking for themselves.
More than £2 million in business — and counting
In the immediate aftermath of the event, feedback from exhibitors was overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting high-quality leads, valuable conversations and introductions to the right people.
One particularly striking comment came from a representative on a stand showcasing Sell2Wales, who reported generating more leads before lunchtime at Big Business North Wales than at the Business Wales event held in North Wales.
Other exhibitors spoke of the quality of the conversations they had enjoyed, highlighting the opportunity to meet decision-makers, explore new opportunities and develop relationships that could translate into tangible business.
Since the event, exhibitors have continued to follow up on those conversations, with many proactively contacting the organisers to share their progress.
Now, four months later, the commercial impact is becoming increasingly clear. As of October 2026, invoices have been issued for contracts won as a result of connections made through the event, with the total value of invoiced business now exceeding £2 million.
This represents business being passed to companies across North Wales, providing a tangible demonstration of the value of bringing the region’s business community together.
And with conversations continuing and new opportunities still developing, there is every possibility that this figure will grow further in the months ahead.
From Net Zero & Clean Energy, to Finance, Investment and Growth; Digital, Data and AI; Advanced Manufacturing; Skills and Workforce Development, and several other specialist areas, the layout enabled visitors to navigate the exhibition according to their interests and business priorities.
Feedback suggests that this approach made a real difference.
Visitors could head directly to the zones most relevant to them, meet multiple organisations working within the same sector and explore opportunities that might otherwise have been missed. They could then discover other areas of the exhibition, opening the door to new conversations and unexpected partnerships.
The concept helped transform the exhibition from a traditional collection of stands into a destination for business development, knowledge-sharing and economic opportunity.
Hand-in-hand with supporting the local business community the organisers, The North Wales Business Network fundraise for local charities and good causes. They have raised in excess of £1,000 for Ty Gobaith/ Hope House Children’s Hospices chosen charity for Big Business North Wales 2026. To date raising an incredible £21,000+ for local charities.
Thank you to the businesses that took a chance
Organising an event of this scale around a new concept was an ambitious undertaking, and the organisers would like to extend a huge thank you to every exhibitor, partner and supporter who took part in the inaugural 2026 event.
Their willingness to support a new initiative helped create an environment where businesses could meet, exchange ideas and identify opportunities for growth.
The £2 million milestone is an encouraging early indication of what can be achieved when businesses are given the opportunity to meet the right people and develop meaningful commercial relationships.
For North Wales, the ambition is not simply to host a successful exhibition for one day, but to create a lasting platform that supports the regional economy long after the doors close.
Big Business North Wales returns on Tuesday 15 June 2027
Building on the success of the inaugural event, preparations are already well underway for Big Business North Wales 2027, taking place on Tuesday 15 June 2027 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.
The 2027 exhibition will expand to accommodate 160 exhibitors, creating even more opportunities for businesses to showcase their expertise, meet potential customers and suppliers, and develop relationships across the region and beyond.
With an expanded exhibition and the experience gained from the 2026 event, the ambition is to build on the momentum already established and deliver an even greater impact for the North Wales economy.
The organisers believe that an event of this scale and format is unprecedented in Wales, and the growing level of interest in the 2027 exhibition reflects the appetite for a fresh approach to bringing businesses together.
Businesses interested in exhibiting are encouraged to get in touch to discuss stand availability and secure their place within their preferred zone.
To enquire about exhibiting at Big Business North Wales 2027, contact Nina at nina@nwbn.uk
Big Business North Wales is more than an exhibition. It is an opportunity to turn conversations into contracts, introductions into partnerships and regional ambition into real economic impact.
And with more than £2 million in invoiced business already generated from the 2026 event, the next chapter is only just beginning.