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Bookings open for Anglia Business Exhibition 2025

The 29th annual Anglia Business Exhibition (ABE) is now accepting stand bookings for its 2025 event, set to take place on 7 May at Trinity Park, Ipswich.

The big picture: The exhibition, run by the Ipswich & Suffolk Small Business Association (ISSBA), has grown in popularity and impact over nearly three decades.

  • The event offers various stand options for different company sizes and budgets, including sponsorship packages.

  • Fleximize, First Intuition and Riverhills have already confirmed as 2025 sponsors.

Graham Barton, Chair of ISSBA, said: "During almost three decades, ABE has gone from strength to strength and provides an incredible opportunity to local businesses."

Speed networking at the ISSBA Anglia Business Exhibition
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Speed networking at the ISSBA Anglia Business Exhibition

Why it matters: ABE is widely regarded as the region's premier B2B exhibition, providing local businesses with a platform to showcase their services and network with potential clients and partners.

Key details:

  • The exhibition will run from 10:00 to 17:00 on 7 May at Trinity Park, Ipswich

  • Attendees can expect:

    • A wide range of local businesses to engage with

    • Free speed networking sessions

    • Refreshments

    • Additional activities (to be announced)

What they're saying: Event Organiser Merie Sennett highlighted the exhibition's welcoming atmosphere: "Despite the size and prestige of this exhibition, it has remained extremely friendly and welcoming.

"As businesses, large and small, come together under one roof, there is always a fantastic atmosphere, buzzing with the sound of people chatting and ultimately, business being done."

Attendees networking at the ISSBA Anglia Business Exhibition
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Attendees networking at the ISSBA Anglia Business Exhibition

How to participate: Businesses interested in booking a stand or sponsorship opportunities can contact the team at contact@angliabusinessexhibition.com or visit www.angliabusinessexhibition.com for more information.

The bottom line: The Anglia Business Exhibition 2025 is a staple of the local business event calendar, offering networking opportunities and a chance for companies to raise their profile in the region.

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