EVENT AGENDA · SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2026
How to build a tech start-up in 2026:
How to build a tech start-up in 2026:
from concept to international markets
Full programme for Eligent Club at Westminster Business School, including the general agenda and parallel sessions in Rooms A, B and C.
Event programme
Agenda
Use the tabs to view the general schedule or the detailed programme for each room.
General agenda
13:00–18:00
Start together. Then choose your room.
Registration and networking are shared across the event before the parallel room programme begins at 14:30.
Arrival
Check-in / Registration
Community
Networking
Parallel programme
Sessions in Rooms A, B and C
Room A – Getting started with your startup · Room B – Development and Growth · Room C – Investment & Funding
Community
Networking
Room A
14:30–17:00
Getting started with your startup
Practical sessions for founders working through the earliest stages of validation, MVP development and first investment.
Opening
Eligent Club Intro
Panel discussion
How to build a tech startup in 2026
Session 1
How to validate your startup idea?
Session 2
How to build your MVP with £0 cost?
Session 3
How to attract your first investment?
Room B
14:30–17:00
Development & Growth
Focused sessions for founders working on business model development, go-to-market, sales and founder communication.
Opening
Eligent Club Intro
Panel discussion
How to grow and scale your startup?
Session 1
How to find a business model for your startup?
Session 2
How to build GTM/sales strategy for your startup?
Session 3
Public speaking for founders
Room C
14:30–17:00
Investment & Funding
Investor-focused discussions, startup pitches and sessions on attracting investment at different stages of growth.
Opening
Introduction
Panel discussion
Investment & Funding
Session 1
For Investors only
Session 2
Startup Pitches
Session 3
How to attract late-stage investment
Choose the room that best matches your current priority.
Programme subject to on-the-day updates.