Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Steven Bartlett

It was revealed yesterday that former Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Steven Bartlett will be speaking at the upcoming BFA Conference.

This exciting news has of course been welcomed by BFA CEO Pip Wilkins, who said, “We are thrilled to have Steven as our headline speaker this year; his business acumen and success need no introduction and with this year’s them of ‘Innovation – Driving Business Success’, I know the franchise community will be eager to hear his thoughts and strategies on growing brand values via digital advancements across networks.”

Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, author, and public speaker known for his significant contributions to the business world at a young age. He notably became the youngest ever investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den at the age of 28.

Steven’s journey from university dropout to a successful entrepreneur and media personality is inspiring.  It is marked by founding Social Chain and ascending as a leading figure in digital marketing, all while championing authenticity and mental health awareness in business. This mindset is a key theme in his best selling book “Happy Sexy Millionaire.”

The upcoming BFA Conference will centre on the theme of ‘Innovation – Driving Business Success’. Bartlett intends to explore this theme, highlighting how companies can leverage digital advancements to enhance their brand values across various networks.

The conference will be held at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire on 7th November 2024.

Alongside Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, speakers will include Paul Thompson QFP, Water Babies founder and BFA chair and Pip Wilkins, BFA CEO.  There will be a number of break out sessions and networking opportunities.

It will also host the 2024 WorkBuzz Awards and in the evening the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards, a black tie event.

Tickets are £700 and booking is now open to BFA members and non members alike: https://www.thebfa.org/product/conference-awards-2024/