Leading Beyond the Business, 2026

Schedule

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

University of Worcester | Worcester, EN

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From networking, award ceremonies to innovative business pitches, this event has something for everyone! In collaboration with the UoWBS.
About this Event

Welcome to Leading Beyond the Business, 2026!

Join us at University of Worcester Arena, Joel Richards Suite on 27/03/26 for an evening of excitment and networking opportunities.


From networking to innovative business pitches, this event has a wide range of segments and opportunites that all attendees will gain from:


💸 Witness the Dragons'-Den inspired 'BOSS' (Business, Opportunity, Sponsorship and Support) Competition Finale. University students present sustainable business concepts to a panel of experienced professionals with hopes of winning a slice of £10,000 to put towards establishing their business. * The students gain Institue of Leadership membership.


🏅Celebrate the latest cohort of motivated, self-assured students who have completed our 'Confidence+' programme. This urges pupils out of their comfort zones via teaching transferable skills, learning to sell themselves and application-writing skills to enhance their employability/confidence to enter the job market post-degree.


💬 Network and connect with other businesspeople, university students and our great event sponsors! We aim for the networking at Leading Beyond the Business to be relaxed and effective so make sure to get talking. You never know who you'll meet- your next intern, sponsor or business partner.

Come along and support the next generation, fresh entrepreneurs and meet new faces! 🙌

This event is free to the students involved. A portion of the profits made from ticket sales will be reinvested into our programmes and catering Food and drink provided. Free, onsite parking.


BOSS: BOSS Programme, Business Mentoring, Business Management | Milford Research

Confidence+: Confidence + Programme, Preparing Students Toward Employment | Milford Research


Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrival

Info: Start of event. Networking time and food available.


🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Welcome

Info: A quick and enthusiastic 'hello' from the hosts! Find more about Milford Research, the event and university.


🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:15 PM
Previous BOSS Finalist Speech

Info: Meet one of the previous BOSS Finalists and hear about their business journey.


🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:20 PM
Meet the Dragons!

Info: Introducing this years' Dragons. Ranging in backgrounds and knowledge, the Dragons are here to quiz and award the contestants where necessary.


🕑: 06:20 PM - 08:00 PM
The BOSS Competition Pitches

Info: Let the games begin! It's time for the BOSS participants to get on stage and present their sustainable business ideas to win a portion of £10,000. Witness the student pitches and questioning from the Dragons. As well as, you can choose to mentor, fund or support these fresh businesses.


🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Confidence+ 'Celebrating Confidence' Awards

Info: Cheer on the resilient and ambitious students who've completed our Confidence+ programme (focused on developing 18-30s desirable and transferable skills for employment i.e. public speaking). They receive their certificates and Institute of Leadership membership. Your newest recruit could be in this year's cohort!


🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
The BOSS Competition Winners Announcement

Info: The Dragons have discussed and selected the trail-blazers. Find out who's risen from the ashes and won a slice of the £10,000 BOSS prize fund spilt £5,000-£3,000-£2,000.


🕑: 09:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Final Networking and End of Event

Info: Whether you're a student, professional or Dragon, you wouldn't want to miss out on the final chance of networking. Get up and get chatting! We all know the power of networking!


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Where is it happening?

University of Worcester, University of Worcester Henwick Grove, Worcester, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 6.13

Milford Research and Consultancy

Host or Publisher Milford Research and Consultancy

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