Worcestershire Festival of Business – Powered by TOP
Thursday 23rd April 2026 | 9:00am – 2:30pm | Sixways Stadium, Worcester
The Worcestershire Festival of Business is back for its 11th record-breaking year – bigger, brighter and bolder than ever.
Hosted at the iconic Sixways Stadium, it’s the county’s largest and most established business exhibition, bringing together hundreds of ambitious SME owners, entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the region.
To exhibit: >> CLICK TO EXHIBIT <<
To visit for free: >> CLICK TO VISIT <<
But behind every great event is a great team – and this one is no exception.
Meet the Event Team
The Festival of Business is powered by a dedicated group of local business professionals who believe in the power of connection, collaboration and community.
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Richard Frazer – TOP Networking Limited / Frazer Finance Limited
Founder of TOP Networking UK and the driving force behind the Festival. Richard brings vision, leadership and an unrelenting passion for connecting Worcestershire’s business community. -
Stuart Allen – Worcestershire Enterprise Limited
The voice of sales coaching in the region, Stuart’s energy, stage presence and event hosting experience keep the day engaging and full of opportunity. -
Heather Baylis – HBVA Services
The organisational heartbeat of the team. Heather’s attention to detail ensures everything runs smoothly from start to finish. -
Sandy Burt – TOP Networking Ltd / Phoneworcs Ltd
A communications and technology expert who keeps everyone connected – quite literally. Sandy brings the technical reliability of digital communications and personal support that every large event needs. -
Richard Burt – Nova Internet Limited
The digital backbone of the Festival. Rich and his team provide the digital marketing solutions that power everything behind the scenes. -
Roxy Frances – Aurora’s Destination
A creative eye and fashion entrepreneur who adds colour, style and warmth to the Festival experience. -
Melissa Rogers – Ignite Social Media Marketing
The social media strategist spreading the word far and wide, ensuring the Festival shines brightly across all platforms. - James Edwards – Blue Squirrel Software
Blue Squirel have custom built all back systems and CRM for TOP Networtking. They are software and systems experts and have directly changed the way the Festival interacts with those interested online. -
Martin Thorne – Joist Limited
The creater of the TOP Expo App. A software and systems expert ensuring technology enhances every visitor’s experience – from bookings to live engagement.
Together, this exceptional team delivers one of the most dynamic business events in the region – an exhibition that not only connects businesses but celebrates the spirit of enterprise that defines Worcestershire.
