Matt Larcome

The Business Forecast: Storms, Sunshine & Smart Moves for Scaling SMEs

Thursday
14
May 2026
11:50am-12:10pm
£20 per person or £15 for Connect Business Club members/exhibitors (code required)
Seminar Room

Event Overview

The business climate is changing fast. Buyer behaviour is shifting, AI is accelerating, traditional sales funnels are cracking and customers are demanding more value than ever before. So how can you weather the storm?

In this fast-paced and insightful 20-minute keynote, founder Matt Larcome delivers The Business Forecast - a sharp look at the trends, challenges and opportunities set to shape the next six months for B2B businesses.

From changing buyer behaviour and tougher sales conditions to the rise of AI search, real-life experiences, smarter marketing and new growth opportunities, this session will help you stay one step ahead of the market.

Expect practical insights, bold predictions and clear actions you can take immediately.

Perfect for business owners, directors, sales teams, marketers and ambitious professionals who want to navigate the months ahead with confidence.

Speaker Bio

Matt Larcome is the founder of B2B Expos, one of the UK’s longest-running platforms connecting and inspiring growth for B2B professionals, business owners and decision-makers each year.

With over a decade on the front line of business networking, events, sales and SME marketing, Matt has a unique view of what is really happening in the B2B world - not just theory, but what businesses are buying, struggling with, investing in and demanding right now.

Known for practical insight, honest opinions and high-energy delivery, Matt helps businesses cut through the noise and focus on what actually drives growth.

When & Where

Join

Matt Larcome

for speed networking

at the

Bristol

Business Expo taking place on

Thursday

14

May 2026

at

BAWA Conference Centre

between

11:50am-12:10pm

in the seminar room. The expo is completely free to attend and you can simply turn up for this session.

Please note that you do not need tickets for the seminars or speed networking sessions. You only need to register to attend the main event. All other activities are on a first come, first served basis.

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