The Business Show US

What The Business Show US does

The Business Show US is the US-market edition of Business Show Media's global Business Show series — a large-scale B2B exhibition and conference targeting entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. Founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom, Business Show Media launched the US edition in 2023 and now operates its flagship US event at the Miami Beach Convention Center, drawing 6,000+ attendees and 200+ industry-leading exhibitors over two days of seminars, masterclasses, and speed networking. The show runs alongside the co-located B2B Marketing Expo US, which adds 5,500+ marketing decision-makers to the venue.

The company's core offering is a live, in-person event experience — there is no proprietary software platform, no mobile app, and no digital product. The technology layer is limited to third-party event registration infrastructure (Jonas Event Technology) and a multi-channel marketing presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, email newsletters, and SEO-optimized web content. The product surface is supplemented by a CPD-accredited seminar program and a masterclass curriculum covering business financing, trademarks, property, marketing, and related SME topics.

The business model is event-driven and B2B: free visitor tickets drive attendance volume (freemium), while revenue is generated through paid exhibitor booth sales, sponsorship packages, and ancillary exhibitor services priced on a quote basis through a direct sales team. The US operation is lean at 7 employees, with the registered office in Bristol, UK, and the event venue in Miami Beach, Florida. The parent company operates sister shows in London, Amsterdam, Singapore, and Sydney, and no institutional investors or external capital backing have been disclosed.

Name

The Business Show US

Legal name

Business Show Media

Website

https://thebusinessshowus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Business Show US is a B2B exhibition and conference operated by UK-based Business Show Media, serving entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs at the Miami Beach Convention Center with 200+ exhibitors, 6,000+ attendees, and a co-located B2B Marketing Expo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Trade Shows and Exhibitions

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhibition & Trade Show Management (Conference-Adjacent) (THAHACAF)

Keywords

• Business exhibitions
• Trade show events
• B2B conferences
• Entrepreneur networking
• Business expos

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Booth Sales: Companies pay to exhibit at the show, showcasing products and services to thousands of business attendees. Over 200 industry-leading exhibitors participate.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Brands and companies sponsor the event for visibility and brand exposure to the business audience.
3. Visitor Registration: Free tickets for attendees, with registration required for entry and showguide access.
4. Exhibitor Services: Additional services and fees related to exhibition space, floorplan bookings, and exhibitor logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Business Show US is a large-scale in-person business exhibition and conference held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, targeting entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. The event features CPD-accredited seminars, interactive masterclasses, speed networking sessions, and an exhibition floor with 200+ industry-leading exhibitors, attracting 6,000+ attendees over two days. The company generates revenue by selling exhibition booths and sponsorship packages to businesses seeking visibility among the SME audience.

Product overview

The Business Show US is a single flagship business event/exhibition product — a live conference held at the Miami Beach Convention Center featuring masterclasses, seminars, speed networking, and exhibitor showcases. The event is part of the larger Business Show World Series, which includes sister events in Amsterdam, Singapore, London, Australia, and other locations. The company's core offering is this in-person business event experience, not a software platform or digital product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Business Show US A large-scale in-person business exhibition and conference held at the Miami Beach Convention Center for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. Features include CPD-accredited seminars, interactive masterclasses, speed networking sessions, and an exhibition floor with 200+ exhibitors, with expected attendance of 6,000+ business owners and SMEs over two days.
• Exhibitor Booth Packages Paid exhibition space on the show floor at the Miami Beach Convention Center, enabling companies to showcase products and services to thousands of attending business owners and SMEs. Includes floorplan bookings and exhibitor logistics services.
• Event Sponsorship Packages Paid brand sponsorship packages providing visibility and brand exposure to the Business Show audience of business owners, SMEs, and marketing decision-makers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ business owners and SMEs attend the show
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and minor.

• B2B Marketing Expo USflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuns alongside The Business Show US, attracting 5,500+ CMOs, Marketing Directors, and Marketing Managers. Shares venue (Miami Beach Convention Center) and attendee base, creating a comprehensive B2B event experience.
• Business Show MediacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company organizing The Business Show US. Also operates related shows including The Business Show London, The Business Show Asia, The Business Show Australia, The Business Show Amsterdam, Going Global Live, and International Franchise Show London.
• The Business Show LondonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister event in the UK, part of the global Business Show series. Located at Excel London, scheduled for November 11th & 12th, 2026.
• The Business Show AmsterdammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean edition of the show, scheduled for February 10th & 11th, 2027 at RAI Amsterdam.
• The Business Show AsiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian edition in Singapore at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, scheduled for August 26th & 27th, 2026.
• The Business Show AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian edition in Sydney, scheduled for November 25th & 26th, 2026.
• Going Global LiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated global trade event operated by Business Show Media, focused on international expansion topics.
• International Franchise Show LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranchise-focused exhibition also operated by Business Show Media in the UK market.
• White & Private Label ExpominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade exhibition for white label and private label products, with events in New York and London.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inbound (HubSpot): HubSpot's flagship annual conference combining business and marketing education, keynote speakers, and an exhibitor showcase — directly comparable in targeting SMBs, marketers, and business owners with CPD-style educational content and an exhibition floor.
• SaaStr Annual: Largest B2B SaaS community conference featuring exhibitions, masterclasses, and speed-networking-style sessions — comparable in serving SMB and growth-stage business audiences seeking vendors, partners, and education.
• Small Business Expo: US-focused business exhibition and conference series targeting entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners — directly competing with The Business Show US for the same SMB visitor audience and exhibitor marketing budgets across multiple US cities.
• White & Private Label Expo: Trade exhibition operated by Business Show Media for white-label and private-label products in New York and London — directly comparable as a sister event sharing exhibitor sales, sponsorship model, and global event IP.
• International Franchise Show: Franchise-focused exhibition also operated by Business Show Media — directly comparable in event format (booth sales, sponsorship packages, SME audience) and in leveraging the same parent company's event infrastructure.
• Going Global Live: Sister event operated by Business Show Media focused on international expansion for SMEs — directly comparable as part of the same global Business Show portfolio with shared exhibitor, sponsor, and operational relationships.
• B2B Marketing Expo US: Co-located sister event operated by the same Business Show Media parent at the Miami Beach Convention Center, targeting 5,500+ CMOs and marketing decision-makers — directly comparable in format, venue, and audience overlap with The Business Show US.

Broad incumbents

• TechCrunch Disrupt: High-profile startup and technology conference with an exhibition hall, sponsor activations, and educational programming — comparable in drawing startup founders, exhibitors, and investors but focused more on venture-stage technology companies.
• Dreamforce (Salesforce): Major enterprise B2B conference with a large expo floor, sponsored sessions, and business education tracks — comparable in combining education, networking, and exhibitor monetization but skews enterprise rather than SMB.
• Web Summit: One of the world's largest technology and business conferences with a major exhibition floor, sponsorships, and educational tracks — comparable in scale and broad SMB/enterprise attendee mix but significantly larger and broader than The Business Show US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGJDFQ2jsmJD0x3Yrk1Gx8g
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebusinessshowUS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-business-show-us
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebusinessshowus
• TikToktiktok.com/@thebusinesssshow

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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