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Gain industry insights, essential face-to-face connections, and prime networking opportunities at Business Expo Wigan.

Plus, it’s FREE to attend!

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Connect with industry leaders, collaborators, and like-minded professionals at Wigan Business Expo. Your next big opportunity is just a conversation away. Expand your network locally by booking your visitor ticket today.

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Competitor & Market Analysis

Want to know what your competitors are up to and explore industry trends? Gain the ‘edge’ by learning market demands, innovations, and strategic moves, vital for business growth and staying ahead.

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Learning & Education Sessions

Empower your business with actionable insights, not sales pitches! Join us at Wigan Business Expo for invaluable learning opportunities tackling today's shared business challenges. Get ready to thrive!

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Face-to-Face Interactions

In today's digital world, in-person connections are invaluable. Exhibitions create opportunities for eye-to-eye meetings with potential clients, building trust and leaving an indelible impression that surpasses emails or phone calls.

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Order of the day

9:00am Exhibition Opens

10:00am – 10:30am: Workshop How to Write a Winning Awards Application

Brought to you by Wigan Business Awards

Back by Popular Demand!

Our How to Write a Winning Awards Application workshop returns for another year kicking off a series of free events run by the award-winning Wigan Business Awards team. 

Awards open doors, boost credibility, attract new customers, and strengthen your brand.  

In this short but powerful workshop, the Wigan Business Awards team will show you how to craft an application that gets you noticed amongst other entrants.

10:45am – 11:15am: Workshop Cyber security doesn’t have to be complicated.

With Sue Johnson from Intersect Cyber & IT

If your passwords are weak, MFA isn’t on, systems aren’t updated, or no one’s watching who logs in, your digital front door is open.

This engaging, hands-on session uses everyday analogies to explain how modern attacks really work and what practical steps businesses can take to reduce risk — no tech waffle, no fear-mongering, just common sense.

11:30am – 12:pm: Workshop Gateway to Growth - Grow Your Business Through Tendering

Brought To You By JGP Consultancy

For many businesses, tendering feels daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.  

This year at Wigan Expo, Sponsors JGP Consultancy will be sharing practical insights on how to find, prepare for, and win tenders.  

If you want to unlock new revenue streams, contract opportunities, or partnerships with the public and private sectors, this session is your gateway to growth.

12:30am – 13:00pm: Workshop Social Media Mistakes, and How To Fix Them

Brought To You By Launch North West

Social media can be a powerful growth tool, but small mistakes often hold businesses back. This workshop explores the most common social media mistakes and how to fix them with practical, realistic solutions. 

The session is led by Jo Leigh, a qualified digital marketer and co founder of Launch NW, and the organiser of the Wigan Business Awards. The awards marketing campaign won the Marketing Impact Award at the GM Chamber Excellence Awards, bringing proven, real world experience into the session. 

2:00pm Exhibition Closes

Expand Your network Visit Wigan Business Expo

Gain industry insights, essential face-to-face connections, and prime networking opportunities at Wigan Business Expo.

Plus, it’s FREE to attend!