Venturefest West Midlands 2026

The Event

The leading innovation and entrepreneurship conference in the region

Venturefest West Midlands provides investors, innovators and entrepreneurs the chance to meet, engage and exchange ideas for co-operation and collaboration, particularly in the fields of science and emerging technologies.

Being supported locally by business, universities, science parks and business support organisations, Venturefest is a leading conference supporting the region’s innovative entrepreneurs and businesses to flourish.

Venturefest is a free event which will take place on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at the Billy Wright Stand at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton.

This year’s programme will include industry leaders delivering insightful talks and delegates will have the opportunity to join panel discussions, workshops and network in the exhibition area.

Key themes this year include:

• Leadership
• AI & Digital Transformation
• Commercialisation
• Investment
• Sustainability

You can keep up to date with the Programme updates via the website.

Running alongside Venturefest West Midlands for another year will be Pitch Up, a pitching competition for business owners, giving a unique opportunity for businesses to raise their profile both in the West Midlands and in front of a national audience of investors. Business owners are invited to present their ideas in a pitch for investment and stand a chance of winning one of several awards.