Foreign direct investment decisions depend on forums that connect government agencies, advisory firms and corporate expansion teams. In November 2026 many of those conversations move to ExCeL London.
Dates and venue at ExCeL London
Foreign Direct Investment Expo 2026 runs on 11 and 12 November 2026 at ExCeL London. The schedule covers exhibition halls and a program of seminars and masterclasses across the two days.
Key figures and attendee profile
The event lists 5,000 visitors and 100 exhibitors. Attendees include business leaders, marketing and sales professionals, and consultancies focused on cross-border expansion, compliance and tax structuring for inbound investment.
Program highlights and speakers to note
The agenda features keynote presentations, masterclasses and panels. Speakers named in the program include Lucian Ivan, Global Head of People at Revolut; Anna Akerman, Director for Defence and National Security at PwC; and Ali-Asghar Abedi, Head of Global Go-To-Market Strategy and Operations at LinkedIn. The schedule also incorporates 50 seminars and speed networking sessions.
How to prepare B2B outreach during the show
Prioritize prospects by decision-making capacity and project timeline. Map exhibitors by service area—legal, payroll, logistics, market entry—and target those that match immediate needs. Use masterclasses to test technical messaging and reserve time slots for speed networking to secure follow-up meetings. Keep pitches concise and orient conversations to next steps and dates for decision.
Practical tips for exhibitors and visitors
Exhibitors should align stand staffing with seminar slots and masterclasses that support their sales narrative. Visitors should shortlist exhibitors offering solutions for the present phase of their international projects and plan meetings in advance. Speed networking can serve to obtain qualified leads quickly and to schedule deeper conversations after the show.
Foreign Direct Investment Expo 2026 gathers actors central to cross-border investment deals and offers a compact opportunity to validate market-entry propositions. For registration, exhibitor information and the full program consult http://www.fdishow.co.uk and plan your agenda in advance.
