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2026 AGENDA
08:30am
Registration & Networking
We'll be delighted to welcome you to East London Meet the Buyer.
10:00am
One-to-One Buyer Meetings Begin
Suppliers to will be able to begin meeting buyers for pre-scheduled appointments.
Please ask the team of any additional availability.
11:45am - 12:15am
Central Digital Platform - What, why and how?
Hear about the Government's Central Digital Platform, the role it plays in public procurement, why it is important and how to get the most out of your account.
14:30pm - 15:00pm
Pitching 101
Create a pitch deck that wins funders over and tells your story.
9:00am
Welcome & Introductions
Speakers to be confirmed...
10:00am - 10:30am
Finance Made Simple: Understanding Your Funding Options
This session cuts through the jargon and makes the finance landscape easier to understand.
12:30pm - 13:00pm
Lunch
A light lunch for all buyers and exhibitors only.
15:00pm - 15:30pm
Beyond Valuation - What Founders Need to Know About Investment
Look beyond valuation and understand the investment terms that shape your business’s future.
09:30am - 10:00am
Behind the deal: A founder and funder panel
Expect honest insights, practical advice, and a clearer understanding of what businesses and funders look for when funding decisions are made.
11:00am - 11:30am
Financials for funding
Learn how to organise your financial information.
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13:45pm - 14:15pm
Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance: Who We Are & How We Protect Directors
his session will provide an introduction to Purbeck, the purpose behind Personal Guarantee Insurance, and the risks directors face when securing business finance.
Discover how the cover works, the protection it offers, and the value it delivers to business owners, lenders, and finance introducers in supporting access to funding.
16:00pm
Event Closes
This is the time we'll be ending all pre-scheduled appointments and the event closes.