Visitor Information

Everyone is welcome to visit the Doncaster Business Showcase 2025. This event is FREE to attend as a visitor - no ticket or registration required.

Doncaster Business Showcase 2025 Speaker Sessions:

Speaker sessions take place in the networking area located behind the headline sponsor stand and close to the main entrance of the racecourse.

11am: Utilising AI to Improve Productivity and Efficiency

Speaker: Tony Houlihan

Tony is the Chief Technology Officer of TwentyFour IT Services, with more than 20 years’ experience in the IT & Cyber Security industry supporting businesses around the world.

With recent developments in AI, Machine Learning and Generative AI many businesses are hoping they can implement these new tools to improve their business workflows, but how? See how we're helping businesses to embrace AI solutions that could enhance business productivity, improve efficiencies, whilst also keeping their business data secure.

12 noon: The Future of Security: AI in Action 

Speaker: Russell Till & special guest

Russell is the Managing Director of Dolphin, an award winning Doncaster-based MSP. Passionate about technology and process innovation, he transforms business operations with cutting-edge solutions, helping organisations thrive in a rapidly evolving, tech-driven world.

Discover how AI is reshaping security by merging physical and digital protection. This talk explores how unifying systems enhances safety, reduces risks, and future-proofs businesses. Learn how smarter, AI-driven solutions can safeguard your organisation while unlocking new opportunities in today’s connected world.

1pm: Intercultural Communication: Build Stronger Connections and Boost Engagement with PAB Magnet

Speaker: Iwona Lebiedowicz

Specialising in intercultural communication with 20+ years of experience, Iwona empowers leaders and teams to communicate effectively in a rapidly changing world. With a strong educational background and hands-on expertise, she supports businesses in expanding globally.

Discover how to unlock business growth with Iwona. Learn strategies to enhance communication, build stronger connections, boost engagement, and drive success in both local and international markets.

2pm: Triangle Networks: Countdown to the Openreach Analogue Switch Off – What’s coming and What to do

Speaker: Bob Irwin

With 17 years’ experience, Bob Irwin offers insight into the Openreach Analogue Switch off, how to transition to a full-fibre future and to succeed in a digital-first world.

With the Openreach Analogue Switch Off fast approaching and data-hungry tools dominating, understand what impact this may have on your business, what’s going to be affected (your phone line!) and how switching to full fibre internet circuit is crucial to future-proof your business.

Doncaster Racecourse is one of Doncaster’s premier venues located just outside of Doncaster city centre, and boasts stunning views of the Racecourse and a large exhibition hall ideal for events such as this one.

The venue will be providing refreshments throughout the day, serving a variety of hot and cold drinks and a selection of lunch meals, sandwiches and refreshments. Please note this venue is CARD ONLY – there will be no cash accepted.

There are many excellent business reasons to visit the Doncaster Business Showcase 2025.

  • Network with businesses from across the region and beyond.
  • 2500+ visitors expected 
  • Browse and chat with over 250 Exhibitors – from sectors including digital, professional, promotional, business support, consultancy, security, telecommunications and many more
  • Generate new business opportunities
  • Reconnect with old contacts
  • Source new products and services
  • Meet local business suppliers all under one roof
  • Make quality connections, suppliers and customers
  • Find out about funding and business support opportunities
  • Knowledge and exposure
  • Doncaster Racecourse is easily accessible
  • Free parking all day

The Doncaster Business Showcase is the biggest B2B networking event of its kind in Yorkshire and provides businesses with a one-stop shop in which to do business. The event includes an Exhibition Hall and a dedictaed networking area.

The Doncaster Business Showcase is an annual event and attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors each year. For many businesses, it is the ultimate event to be seen networking at in Yorkshire!

The Business Showcase is FREE to attend as a visitor, made possible through the commitment of the exhibitors who have paid to have an exhibition stand to promote their business.

There is no strict agenda for this event – simply turn up when you like and leave the event when you’re ready. Depending on what you want to achieve from your visit, please plan your own agenda before arrival. We recommend that you plan in advance which exhibitor stands you want to visit before attending to ensure you don’t miss any opportunities. 

Make your visit to the event a success by walking around the Exhibition Hall, talking with exhibitors and perhaps take a break from the hustle and bustle for a quieter chat in the networking area. It’s always good to network with other visitors simply by buying a coffee or by starting conversations with others in the networking area.

We recommend that you bring plenty of business cards with you. Never underestimate how many people attend this event and how many business cards you may want to hand out to new connections. We also recommend that you bring a pen and note pad to write down ideas that you have when at the event.

As a visitor you are NOT permitted to sell directly to the exhibitors who have paid to have a stand at the event, similarly you are NOT permitted to take promotional video footage or photography for your own use. However, there is plenty of opportunity to network and chat with the exhibitors and if you feel like there is connection between yourself as a visitor and an exhibitor, request their contact details and follow up with them after the event.

Last updated: 24 January 2025, 13:45