Business Hive Live 2026

Business Hive Live is Northern Lincolnshire's largest FREE B2B Conference and Expo and it's your opportunity to expand your network, gain valuable insights from industry experts and grow your business.

With over 60 exhibitors from local businesses across Northern Lincolnshire, this unique exhibition welcomes hundreds of visitors from across the region. In addition to to the expo, we are delighted to be able to bring another outstanding national Keynote speaker to Northen Lincolnshire, as well as a line of of business experts in the ever popular Engaging Minds panl session.

Here's the agenda:

8:30am - 09:30am - Breakfast Networking

Kindly sponsored by Connectus Business Solutions Ltd.

09:00am - Business Expo opens

13:00-14:00pm - Lunch

14:00 - 15:00 - Engaging Minds panel discussion with Q&A
A unique panel of experts will discuss the topic -

Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way.

An honest conversation about leadership, followership, attitude, and the mindsets that help small businesses thrive.

Chaired by Mark Webb, The Business Hive's Managing Director, the panel will consist of:

• Kate Van Der Sluis from Humber HR People
• Ruth Pearcey from Mad Products
• Alexis Powell-Howard from Fortis Therapy & Training
• Martyn Keal from Sylvester Keal
• Jason Barker from CARS of Grimsby

Don't miss the chance to participate in 'Engaging Minds' - an exciting Q&A panel session with experiened business leaders who are keen to share their expertise and engage in lively discussions.

15:00pm - 16:00pm - Keynote Speaker - Claire Johnson

Think Like an F1 Driver: Performing Under Pressure

Drawing on her experience as an F1 Driver and as a performance coach in elite motorsport, Claire Johnson shares the lessons Formula 1 can teach us about leadership, teamwork, communication and performing under pressure.

Through powerful stories and practical insights from the world of racing, audiences discover how to make better decisions, stay focused when it matters most and create high-performing teams that consistently deliver results.

An engaging keynote packed with energy, real-world experience and actionable takeaways that can be applied immediately in both business and life.

4pm - Event Finishes