Exhibitor applications are now open for Venturefest South 2026
Be part of Venturefest South’s biggest Festival of Innovation yet
This year marks 10 years of Venturefest South – over the past decade, we’ve brought together more than 50,000 innovators and businesses, helped generate over £250 million in opportunities, and built a community of more than 15,000 people across the region.
What started as a gathering of ambitious people with big ideas has grown into the South’s flagship innovation and business growth event. Now, exhibitor applications for Venturefest South 2026 are officially open.
More than an exhibition
The Festival of Innovation brings together founders, investors, corporate leaders, universities, researchers, policymakers and growth-focused businesses from across the South and beyond. They’re there to discover new ideas, explore partnerships, find solutions and understand what’s coming next.
For businesses looking to grow, that creates a rare opportunity to be part of conversations that don’t usually happen in one place.
Whether you’re launching something new, looking for customers, exploring investment opportunities or building strategic partnerships, Venturefest South gives you direct access to the people who can help move things forward.
Who attends?
Venturefest South attracts organisations from some of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing sectors, including:
- Ocean Science, Marine & Maritime
- Life Sciences & Health
- Creative Industries & Gaming
- Defence & Security
- Space
- Sustainable Innovation
Alongside sector specialists, you’ll find investors, innovation funders, universities, local authorities, corporate innovation teams and business leaders looking to connect with ambitious organisations.
Why now?
Year 10 is shaping up to be our biggest Festival of Innovation yet. As the innovation ecosystem across the South continues to grow, so does the opportunity to build new connections, showcase emerging technologies and create partnerships that drive commercial growth.
If your organisation has something to say, demonstrate or share, this is the year to do it.
Lock in your early bird exhibitor space
Exhibitor applications are now open, with early bird pricing available until 30 June 2026. Secure your Business Exhibition Stand for £750 + VAT, which includes one tabletop exhibition space within the Innovation Showcase and up to five registrations for your exhibition team. From 30 June 2026, pricing will increase to £850 + VAT.
Join us
Venturefest South has always been about bringing the right people together. If you’re developing new technology, scaling a business, building partnerships or looking for your next opportunity, exhibiting puts you at the heart of the conversations shaping the future of the region.
We’d love to have you with us as we celebrate 10 years of Venturefest South!
