Events Calendar

From Pilot to Paid: Why Early-Stage Startups Stall at the Pilot Stage and How to Turn Trials into Paying Customers

Is this for you? If you're wondering how to Turn Successful Pilots into Revenue-Generating Contracts, then yes! Startups secure pilot projects and POC opps but struggle to convert them into long-term paying customers. This practical and interactive event is designed to help founders bridge that gap and build a clear pathway from validation to sustainable revenue growth.

Copenhagen Lifestyle Expo 2026 is designed for importers, wholesalers, retailers, sourcing agents, distributors, lifestyle buyers, and businesses looking to source high-quality Indian products at competitive prices following the Free Trade Agreements with the UK and Europe. Join us from 5th–9th September at Town Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen), Copenhagen, for the Expo and “Namaste Denmark” annual cultural event celebrating Indian culture, trade, and innovation.

Drinks and canapes will be served at this Africa Business Reception in the House of Lords, where the guests will include senior diplomats from Africa, politicians and business leaders. To book, please email: [email protected]

Innovation for Impact is a 12-week online postgraduate programme designed for professionals, entrepreneurs and change-makers looking to turn ideas into practical outcomes. Delivered by the University of East London in partnership with Wazoku, the course combines academic insight with live industry challenges, helping participants build skills in design thinking, systems thinking, innovation strategy and collaborative problem-solving in real-world contexts.

Join us this September for our Business Networking Event at Riverstone Living, Kensington. Connect with like-minded professionals, build valuable relationships, and explore new opportunities in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Whether you're looking to grow your network or collaborate with others, this is an event not to be missed. KCWCC Member tickets are complimentary, guests are £40. 

The perfect event for London's technology and innovation businesses.

• Panel: Building the businesses shaping London’s future

• Moderator: Graham Ruddick, Deputy Business Editor, The Times

• Speakers: Jason Liggins, CEO, Volta Data Centre Daryl Perry, Head of Research and Insights, Cushman & Wakefield Tim Wetherall, Partner and the Head of Production, WASH Post Production

Join HR expert Martina McAuley and Professor and International Client Strategy Consultant Anastasia Vladychynska for a practical session on the Employment Rights Act 2025. Understand the new compliance requirements and discover what HR must change in recruitment, onboarding and leadership to identify problems earlier, help managers lead their teams effectively and protect employees from avoidable customer conflict. 

This introduction course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as goods wholly produced in the UK, use of documentation including the EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also provides an introduction to customs entries, classification of goods, valuation of goods on import duties, taxes and the Union Customs Code (UCC).

Unlock your full potential and grow in confidence with the industry-first and highly regarded Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants Programme - now updated with AI Learning & Content.

• 5 Month Programme
• 9 Modules of Flexible Learning NEW! AI Learning Content added for 2026
• Fully Accredited Certificate Upon Completion, bearing the Your Excellency gold seal
• Become a truly exceptional EA

Connect with South Asia’s premier trade federation as the historic SAARC Chamber delegation visits London - the first in 20 years. Delegates, representing the world’s fastest-growing region of two billion citizens, seek high-value UK commercial partnerships.

LCCI's Asian Business Association members wishing to join an exclusive group meeting at Marlborough House, Pall Mall on Wednesday 9 September, please contact Arif Zaman by email: [email protected].