The Startup Summit
20th May 2026, London. Powered by GS1 UK
Are you an emerging FMCG brand keen to secure your first retail listings, grow your tribe and scale up fast? Join us in London on 20th May and connect with 300+ challenger brands, industry experts, retailers and distributors at The Startup Summit, powered by GS1 UK.
When? 9am-5pm, 20th May 2026
Where? Shoreditch Exchange, Gorsuch Place, London E2 8JF
What's happening?
🛒 Get listed at the Pitching Zone: Get your product in front of key speciality buyers and secure your first retail listing with private 1-1 meetings. Pitch to the likes of Selfridges, Whole Foods Market & Planet Organic. Apply now! Applications close 12th May at 10am.
✨ Pitch Perfect: Be one of 6 brands chosen to step into the spotlight and pitch your brand to a panel of speciality buyers live on stage. Pitch Perfect applications will open on 28th April 2026.
👀 The Producers' Table: Showcase your product and get invaluable industry feedback
🤝Unrivalled Industry Networking: Rub shoulders with key industry players who can turbocharge your growth
🎤Absorb Wisdom From Industry Icons: Receive practical, actionable advice from the best in the business focused on working with startups. Hear from the likes of Olly's, Whitebox Cocktails, Miso Tasty, Kulcher, Northern Pasta, MUUSH Drinks & more.
🍻Complimentary Teas & Coffees and Lunch To Keep You Fuelled
“I wish I’d attended the Startup Summit before launching Neurothena. It could’ve saved us from so many early-stage mistakes. Still, it was a powerful reminder of how supportive and energising the food & drink founder community is. The pitch opportunity was a standout, and we made some valuable connections that could shape our next steps. Seeing so many purpose-led brands in one room was inspiring.”
Ashkan Bayrami Virsagh - Neurothena
