Thrive Summit UK 2026
Building
beyond limits
in business
and career.
Join career professionals and business owners for a day of practical insights, meaningful connections, and new perspectives on growth.
- Saturday, 28 November 2026
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM GMT
- The Envoy Nation, Leicester
- Free registration
Dress code: Corporate or smart casual
The next chapter is coming
28 November 2026
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM GMT · Leicester
More than an event
A space to grow.
A room to belong.
Thrive Summit brings career professionals and business owners together for honest conversations, practical insight and meaningful connection.
One day in Leicester, built around the people and perspectives that make your next step possible.
The story behind ThriveWhy be in the room?
Leave with more
than inspiration.
Exposure
Rooms, stories and standards that widen what you believe is possible for your life and work.
Knowledge
Practical insight from people doing the work, shared plainly and without gatekeeping.
Connection
Deliberate space to meet people you would not meet on an ordinary Saturday.
Action
You leave with next steps, not just notes. Thrive is built to be applied on Monday.
All backgrounds. All industries.
Your ambition
belongs here.
- Career professionals growing or changing direction
- Business owners building beyond today
- Founders and entrepreneurs taking their next step
- Anyone seeking perspective and meaningful connection
Thrive Summit UK 2026
Meet the Voices Shaping the Future
Meet the business leaders, industry experts and thought leaders bringing their experience, ideas and perspectives to Thrive Summit.
Aanuoluwapo (Aanu) Clement David-Olawade
Host and convenor of Thrive Summit UK 2026
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Rukayat Alabi
Award-winning entrepreneur, business leader, author, and international speaker
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Dr Funmi Obembe
Academic leader and technology specialist
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Joanna Streames
Managing Director, Velvet Mortgage and Insure Services
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Morin Osunmakinde
Clarity coach and transformational speaker
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Prof. Mohamed Shaban
Associate Dean for Enterprise, Professor of Finance and FinTech, University of Leicester School of Business
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A day with purpose.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM GMT. Session timings will be confirmed ahead of the event.
- 01
Arrival & connection
Doors open, red carpet, breakfast and networking.
- 02
Opening & keynotes
Welcome, opening and keynote sessions.
- 03
Lunch & networking
Lunch and networking.
Sponsors & partnerships
Build people.
Back possibility.
Support a day of practical learning and connection for career professionals and business owners.
Partner with ThriveConfirmed sponsor & host partner
The Envoy Nation
Our Leicester venue and partner for Thrive Summit UK 2026.
Partner announcements coming soon.
Partnerships and volunteering
Let's Make Thrive Happen Together.
Whether you're an organisation looking to partner with us or an individual ready to contribute, there's an opportunity to be part of the experience.
Partner With Us
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Become a VolunteerExperience Thrive · 2025 footage
2025 was just
the beginning.
Relive the moments, the conversations, and the connections that helped shape Thrive. Then be part of what comes next.
Your next chapter begins in Leicester
Find your way
to Thrive.
The Envoy Nation66 Burleys Way, Leicester, LE1 3BD
Please plan ahead: the venue does not have step-free access.
Saturday, 28 November 2026
Your next chapter
starts here.
One day. Meaningful connections. New perspectives on business and career.
The Envoy Nation, Leicester · 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM GMT · Free registration