From panel discussions and exhibitions to fringe events and quick-fire speaker slots, MADE is the country's biggest and most inspiring festival of entrepreneurship.

"If you’re not at MADE, you’re never going to be MADE. You need to be there.” Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones CBE
Come to MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival – a two-day masterclass in building a Great British business.

Described as “the Davos for entrepreneurs”, the festival brings together 3,000 guests with 35 high-profile speakers in venues across the city of Sheffield.
What can you do in 48 hours?

Be inspired by Britain's top entrepreneurs. Network with your peers. Discover how to turn your vision into a world beater. Share insider tips on cracking global markets. Learn how to super-charge growth.

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Speakers

Peter Jones CBE Dragon and founder of the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
Peter Jones CBE

Dragon and founder of the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
Investor. Dragon. Champion of Britain’s young entrepreneurial talent
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Julie Meyer Founder of Ariadne Capital
Julie Meyer

Founder of Ariadne Capital
Championing entrepreneurship in Europe
Lord Bilimoria CBE Chairman of Cobra Beer
Lord Bilimoria CBE

Chairman of Cobra Beer
The undisputed king of the curry house
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RT Hon Dr Vince Cable MP Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
RT Hon Dr Vince Cable MP

Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Leads the government's business policy
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Kanya King MBE CEO and founder of MOBO
Kanya King MBE

CEO and founder of MOBO
Innovator in the British music industry
Charles Morgan Chairman of Morgan Motor Company
Charles Morgan

Chairman of Morgan Motor Company
The man behind the great British car manufacturer
Duncan Goodhew British Olympic legend
Duncan Goodhew

British Olympic legend
Olympic champion and inspirational speaker
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Marcus Stuttard Head of AIM
Marcus Stuttard

Head of AIM
Heading up the UK's primary markets
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Charles Morgan, chairman of Morgan Motor Company

Made Festival was just brilliant, atmosphere similar to 2012 Olympics #MADEfestival#MadeinBritan

Priya Lakhani, founder of Masala Masala

Still talking about @MADEfestival with hubby... Yes, it was that great so get yourself a ticket for next year...

Thanks Sheffield. The #Britishdream is well & truly alive #MADEFestival

Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

“I thought it was such an exciting event and so positive that I wanted to come back again. There is real energy here.”

Smarta

“The rabble-rousing speeches and the entrepreneurial atmosphere were truly inspirational, spurring existing entrepreneurs onto greater endeavours and prompting wannabe business owners to take the leap.”

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Mail on Sunday

“The MADE Festival is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs from all over the country to share their ideas and inspire the next generation of business owners.”