SEMINAL SUMMIT 2025

21st November

Logos of various companies and organizations, including ZEMPLER BANK, METRO BANK, Cano Water, HAWKSMOOR, FLAKE BAKE, and fsb.

Headline sponsors

✱ SEMINAL SUMMIT

✱ ZEMPLER BANK

✱ OPEN AI

✱ SEMINAL SUMMIT

✱ METRO BANK

✱ DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

✱ SEMINAL SUMMIT

✱ HAWKSMOOR

✱ CANVA

✱ SEMINAL SUMMIT ✱ ZEMPLER BANK ✱ OPEN AI ✱ SEMINAL SUMMIT ✱ METRO BANK ✱ DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE ✱ SEMINAL SUMMIT ✱ HAWKSMOOR ✱ CANVA

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Seminal Summit brings together entrepreneurs, politicians, creators and brands shaping the future of business all under one roof.  A space to discover the people and ideas moving the needle in enterprise, tech, culture and the arts.

For the founders, dreamers and doers.

Friday—
21 November 2025

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The Minster Building —
EC3R 7AG 

Register now

SEMINAL SUMMIT PASS
£63.50

Access to the full event, including all keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking sessions. Complimentary snacks and beverages provided throughout the day.

SEMINAL CORPORATE PASS (x4 PASSES)
£375.00

Access to the full event for 4 colleagues, including all keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking sessions. Complimentary snacks and beverages provided throughout the day.

Seminal Summit (formerly SME Day) has become a space built on real stories and authentic connections. It reflects the true landscape of entrepreneurship in Britain, honest, diverse and ambitious. Past speakers include Huw Gott (Hawksmoor), Aimee Smale (Odd Muse), Tendai Moyo (Ruka Hair), Big Zuu, SMADE (Afro Nation) and Ciara London, alongside government leaders such as Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth.

Panel discussion with three people seated on stage in front of a large screen displaying three headshots of diverse individuals with labels 'Drip Water,' 'Hawksmoor,' and 'Odd Muse.' Audience members are visible in the foreground.

2025 Speakers include Howard Dawber, Janet Coyle, Liz Bennington, Josh White, Mike Williams, Kim Innes, Mario Aleppo, Pip Jamieson, Rob McCargow, Kofi Ankomah and more.

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Experience live workshops and demos from some of the world’s most innovative organisations, revealing how AI and technology are transforming the future of business.