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East London meet the buyer event is set to take place this December at Excel London. It gives local SMEs a rare opportunity to meet and sell to major buyers from London City Airport's supply chain as well as public and private sector buyers from across East London.
£8,128,033 worth of business was generated as a result of our events since 2022, boosting the regional economy.
As a leading procurement event in East London, the quick-fire meeting concept enables local firms to pitch their products and services directly to carefully selected senior buyers with multi-million-pound buying requirements.
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Who are the 'Buyers'?
Buyer, procurement, supply chain teams looking to place contracts with SMEs in East London.
Typically public sector buyers and private sector primary contractors (Tier 1 Suppliers).
Have new projects, contracts and supply chain opportunities and are looking to meet new suppliers that are relevant to bid for the contracts.
Who are the 'Suppliers'?
SME business owners or sales/business development managers looking to meet with procurement decision-makers to find out more about upcoming contracts to bid for.
Looking to discover upcoming opportunities relevant to their business and in turn, pitch their product/services.
Please note Supplier Tickets are only available to businesses located in Newham, Islington, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Lambeth, Bexley, Bromley and Croydon.
PITCHING. NETWORKING. WORKSHOPS. INFORMATION.
Ticketed Event
100+ Suppliers
20+ Buyers
NEW FOR 2026
FUEL is a UK-wide roadshow created to make it easier for business leaders and entrepreneurs to understand, prepare for and access the right finance.
FUEL is delivered by UMi, who also deliver East London Meet the Buyers in partnership with London City Airport. Together, we’re bringing the two events together to connect opportunities to win new business with the funding and investment that can help you deliver it.
Your Meet The Buyer ticket includes FUEL
When you sign up for East London Meet the Buyers, you automatically get access to the FUEL workshop agenda and exhibition area, including sessions on funding options, how funding decisions are made and how to organise your financial information.
Want more from your day?
Upgrade to a combi ticket and get access to Meet the Money.
Meet funders, lenders and investors through curated 1-to-1 conversations focused on your business and what you're looking to achieve.
Coming as a team?
Make the most of both events. Your BD or sales lead can focus on buyer meetings while a colleague uses Meet the Money to explore funding and investment opportunities for the business.
WHY ATTEND?
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Save Time
Avoid cold calling, we provide direct access to buyers and sellers.
Save Money
Remove the cost of business development, meet multiple leads in one place.
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Connect
Share ideas with others looking to develop their supply chains.
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Keep Focus
Guarantee one-on-one appointments with an organised schedule.
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Stay Ahead
Learn about upcoming contracts and projects in the area.