Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Time: 12:00 - 17:30
Venue: London South Bank University
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The Small Business Charter Annual Conference is the annual gathering of SBC’s network of centres of excellence. It is a forum for strategic and practical dialogue on how to maximise SBC accredited business schools’ capabilities as engines of SME-led regional growth .
This year’s event come at a time when the UK’s Industrial Strategy, Small Business Plan and the Government’s skills policies are seeking to revitalise the economy. The conference will explore the opportunities this presents business schools and how to seize them by getting closer to business and aligning with regional priorities for growth, innovation and funding.
Join an audience of Deans, Directors of Enterprise and Accreditation Managers to hear from sector leaders on themes including:
Developing your school’s strategy and model as a regional anchor institution
Aligning with universities’ enterprise engagement strategies
Approaches to engaging with employers and stakeholders to develop local skills solutions
Developing faculty capability in education and engagement towards impact
Collecting data and measuring impact
Conference tickets include entry to the Small Business Charter Summer Reception, featuring the Small Business Charter Excellence Awards.
Multi-ticket discounts are available – secure your place today.
