FUEL Manchester 2026
About this Event
Sponsored by GM Business Growth Hub and S&W - with support from Bruntwood SciTech - FUEL Manchester 2026 will be a two-part event which begins with a breakfast panel where several founders share their advice for growth.
You can register to attend the breakfast panel from this page.
Speakers (more TBC)
- Shaun Wane, former England rugby league head coach
- Sam White, founder & CEO, Stella Insurance
- Laura Earnshaw, founder & CEO, MyHappyMind
- Phil McCabe, founder & MD, Hybrid Solutions Group
- Fergal O'Connor, founder & CEO, Buymedia
- Thomas Keighley, co-founder & CEO, urfuture
- Sid Sethi, founder & MD, Specscart
- Gabriel Erinle, founder & MD, GAME FM
- Gary Fenemore-Schenk, tax director, S&W
- Janine Smith, director, GM Business Growth Hub
Part two of FUEL Manchester is an exclusive masterclass where a select group of 25 businesses will be invited to gain direct access to experts and respected names from the world of business. Please email [email protected] to register your interest for this session, which will be split into dedicated pods focused upon:
Raising funding
• How to become investment-ready
• The different types of funding available
• Identifying - & working with - the right investors
Growth planning
• Safeguarding intellectual property
• Transitioning from startup to scaleup
• Building an exit plan
People & performance
• Tips for recruitment & retention
• Upskilling & optimising performance
• Boosting diversity & inclusion
AI & technology
• Harnessing the power of AI in all areas of your business
• Scaling your tech - and tech talent - alongside the business
• Integrating third-party technology
S&W supports fast-growing businesses and founders helping them disrupt and dominate their sectors, with comprehensive services across accountancy, tax and advisory services. It helps navigate complexities and unlock opportunities across every stage of business with award winning services and advice.
Attendees' provided contact details may be used for follow-up correspondence by BusinessCloud Publishing Ltd and sponsors.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Networking
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Breakfast panel
Host: Chris Maguire
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:15 PM
Invite-only masterclass pods
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Summary & conclusions
Host: Chris Maguire
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
