Keynote
A focused talk around a powerful idea, story, methodology or business lesson.
Speaker information / UK Tour 2026–2027
Bring your expertise.
Move the room.
Business Ascension THE ACTIVATION TOUR™ brings business development, human connection and transformation to cities across the UK.
If your expertise can help a business owner think differently, make a decision or take meaningful action, explore your place on our stage.
Business development beyond the business card.
EXPERTISE WITH A CLEAR OUTCOME
INCLUSIVE ROOMS
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS
COLLABORATION
The experience
Give the audience
something to do differently.
The tour brings together business owners, founders, entrepreneurs, experts and leaders who want to develop their businesses and the person behind them.
Sessions can combine education, lived experience, activation, demonstration, storytelling or practical business strategy. Each should leave the audience with a clear outcome they can think about, challenge or apply.
The wider Business Ascension movement connects live events, local Hubs, immersive experiences, awards and future opportunities for deeper business development.
Who will be in the room?
Different businesses.
Shared ambition.
Our audience can include founders, coaches, consultants, service providers, creatives, agency owners, sales professionals and business leaders at different stages of growth.
Business Ascension welcomes people of all genders and different backgrounds, industries, abilities and lived experiences. We are actively developing accessibility and inclusion across our events.
Sales & marketing
Brand & positioning
Leadership
Identity & behaviour
Money & commercial growth
AI & technology
Systems & operations
Wellbeing & sustainable performance
Inclusion & accessibility
Scaling & impact
Ways to contribute
Your expertise.
Your way of bringing it alive.
Activation
An experiential session designed to create a shift in the room.
Educational session
Practical tools, frameworks and strategies the audience can apply.
Interactive experience
Exercises, demonstrations or facilitated discussion involving the audience.
Expert conversation
A facilitated panel bringing different perspectives to a relevant business topic.
The exact format depends on the location, programme and speaker. Your booked package determines your allocated stage time.
Our approach to the stage
Lead with value.
Let your work create curiosity.
Your session should centre on the audience’s development. You can reference your business, methodology and expertise where relevant, while keeping a clear focus on value and impact.
We do not welcome aggressive selling or disguised sales presentations. We want people to become curious about your work because of what they experienced.
A collaborative commitment
We build the room
together.
Being part of the tour means supporting the wider experience. Bring your personality, respect the room and help create meaningful connections beyond your own stage slot.
- Bring genuine expertise or relevant lived experience.
- Deliver a tangible takeaway for business owners.
- Communicate respectfully and inclusively.
- Respect your agreed stage timings.
- Support promotion through your relevant platforms and network.
- Share event graphics, your session and ticket information.
- Take part collaboratively and avoid aggressive selling.
The UK tour
Choose your city.
Bring your contribution.
The tour connects local audiences with speakers, experts and the wider Business Ascension community.
It also forms part of the journey towards Business Ascension Live & Awards at Hazlewood Castle on 13–14 July 2027.
Newcastle
20 November 2026
London
2 December 2026
Stratford-upon-Avon
20 January 2027
Bristol
21 January 2027
Brighton
10 February 2027
Manchester
17 March 2027
Leeds took place on 28 October 2026. Contact Vicki to check the fit and availability for your preferred event.
Your stage investment
Choose how you want
to be part of the experience.
Option 01 / Speaking slot
Your expertise.
A focused stage moment.
£299
Per event
- 20-minute keynote.
- Social media promotion.
- PR pack.
- 2 guest tickets.
Option 02 / Headline Event Partner
A deeper experience.
A bigger brand presence.
£997
Per event
- 45 minutes with the audience.
- Promotion before, during and after the event.
- Extra PR and media opportunities.
- Expo stand.
- Your logo on event promotion for your chosen location.
- 4 guest tickets.
These are paid stage and partnership packages. Check the booking page for payment details and terms, and confirm your preferred location and session arrangements with the team.
Your next steps
Bring your message
into the room.
Have a question before booking? Message Vicki on WhatsApp to explore whether the event is a good fit for your expertise.
01 / Secure your package
Choose a speaking slot or Headline Event Partner package through the booking page.
02 / Complete your speaker form
Share your details and proposed contribution so the team can prepare for your involvement.
After booking: complete your speaker form here .
03 / Prepare and promote
Work with the team on your session arrangements and help promote your appearance to your audience and network.
Useful information
Before you book.
How many people are the tours expecting?
Some venues will be 30 - other venues will be 50.
Can I talk about my business from the stage?
Yes, where it supports your session. The primary purpose must be audience value and impact. Aggressive selling and disguised sales presentations are not part of the experience.
Do speakers help promote the event?
Yes. Speakers are expected to actively support promotion, including sharing event graphics, talking about their session, sharing ticket information and inviting their network.
Will photography or filming take place?
Where photography, filming or content capture takes place, speakers may feature in Business Ascension promotional and editorial content. Specific media arrangements will be communicated in advance.
Is the stage open to different perspectives?
Yes. We welcome different backgrounds, identities, industries, abilities and lived experiences. Speakers are expected to communicate and deliver respectfully and inclusively.
Does speaking on the tour guarantee a future stage?
The tour creates opportunities to build ongoing relationships. Any future Business Ascension opportunity will be discussed separately.
Business Ascension THE ACTIVATION TOUR™
Your knowledge could shape
somebody’s next move.
Bring your expertise, your humanity and a clear outcome for the people in the room.