Businesses across the Lothians — this is an event you won't want to miss! FREE TO ATTEND AS VISITORS
Bringing together businesses from East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh this is a fantastic opportunity to:
Connect with new businesses and potential partners
Showcase your products, services and expertise
Meet the organisations and strategic partners supporting businesses across the region
Find out about the support, services and opportunities available to help your business grow
The event is a new collaborative finale of East Lothian Business Month, organised by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce in partnership with East Lothian Council. It brings together East Lothian Council's popular Meet the Council and Strategic Partners exhibition with the Chamber's established Business Expo — creating one of the region's biggest business networking and showcase opportunities.
Throughout the day, we'll be hosting a range of interactive sessions, including Elevator Pitches (how to create and deliver an effective elevator pitch) and Speed Networking, providing even more opportunities to connect with potential customers, suppliers and business partners.
For East Lothian-based businesses, there will also be an opportunity during the morning to meet key representatives from East Lothian Council and their strategic partner organisations, ask questions and discuss issues that matter to your business.
Whether you're looking to build your network, raise your profile, find new customers or simply discover what opportunities are out there, Business Connect & Showcase 2026 is the place to be.
AGENDA
09.30 Doors open
*Light refreshments will be available in the morning
09.30 - 12.00 Meet The Council (East Lothian) and Strategic Partners Exhibition
09.30 - 16.00 Business-to-Business Expo
10.00 - 10.15 Welcome - Laurence Rockey, CEO, East Lothian Council
10.15 - 10.20 Welcome - Keith Barbour, CEO, Midlothian & East Lothian Council
WORKSHOPS
10.45 - 11.30 Elevate Your Pitch: Make Your First 60 Seconds Count
14.00 - 15.00 Speed Networking Session
16.00 Doors close
Cost: The Business Expo is FREE to attend