International Women Entrepreneurs Leadership, Trade & Innovation Conference is happening in the UK
IWELTIC 2026 aligns strongly with governments priorities on gender-inclusive trade policy, innovation-led and inclusive growth, capacity building, access to finance, and expanding international market opportunities.
TRADE DAY EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
Day Three of IWELTIC 2026 is dedicated to a high-level Trade & Innovation Marketplace, bringing together women-led enterprises, buyers, investors, policymakers, and trade facilitation institutions.
Why Exhibit at IWELTIC Trade Day?
- Exhibitors gain direct access to: 200–350 international women entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Policymakers and government trade officials
- Corporate and public-sector buyers
- Investors, financiers, and trade facilitators
A.
Each selected exhibitor receives:
One exhibition space on Trade Day
2–3 full IWELTIC conference passes
Access to structured B2B matchmaking sessions
Inclusion in the official digital & printed exhibitor catalogue
Visibility across IWELTIC media and partner channels
Networking with buyers, investors, and policymakers
One exhibition space on Trade Day
2–3 full IWELTIC conference passes
Access to structured B2B matchmaking sessions
Inclusion in the official digital & printed exhibitor catalogue
Visibility across IWELTIC media and partner channels
Networking with buyers, investors, and policymakers
Only 60 curated exhibition spaces available.
B.
Product-Based, Export-Ready Businesses – 30 tables
Fashion, textiles & accessories
Beauty, skincare & haircare
Food & beverage (packaged/export-ready)
Beauty, skincare & haircare
Food & beverage (packaged/export-ready)
Wellness, lifestyle & homeware
Beauty, skincare & haircare
Food & beverage (packaged/export-ready)
Wellness, lifestyle & homeware
Justification:
Directly supports women’s participation in international trade and global value chains.
C.
Innovation & Technology Enterprises – 15 tables
Fintech & digital payments
E-commerce platforms
Agri-tech & food innovation
HealthTech / FemTech
AI and digital SME tools
E-commerce platforms
Agri-tech & food innovation
HealthTech / FemTech
AI and digital SME tools
Justification:
Demonstrates how innovation accelerates women’s leadership and competitiveness.
D.
Trade, Finance & Business Support Organisations – 15 tables
Banks and fintechs
Export credit and trade finance providers
Logistics & supply-chain companies
Legal, IP & compliance firms
Accelerators & incubators
Export credit and trade finance providers
Logistics & supply-chain companies
Legal, IP & compliance firms
Accelerators & incubators
Justification:
These organisations enable scale, export readiness, and sustainable growth.
SUCCESSFUL FUNDING AND GRANT APPLICATION SKILLS
Some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) at forums for community-based organisations (CBOs)/civil society organisations (CSOs)/non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in developing countries, whatever the subject of the forum is supposed to be, are regarding funding and sustainability.
In addition, the first impulse of many organisations seeking funding is to request the contact information for possible funders, and once received, to write immediately to the potential funders, stressing how desperately money is needed.
Not only does this approach rarely attract funding, it can turn funding organisations against the NGO altogether. Hence, this workshop will provide guidelines regarding fund-raising, and to point to other resources for further information.
Training Objectives:
- What are the essential components of a grant proposal package?
- How to adapt your proposal to meet grant maker’s interest?
- How to effectively approach a funder?
- What are the differences between NGO’s and foundation proposals?
- How to report on a grant’s progress and impact?
- How to develop working relationships with grant makers?
- What to do if your proposal has been denied?
- How to increase your fundraising opportunities?
- Fund raising tips
Cross Section of Delegates at our past events
A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
“Was Amazing”
Elena Caruso
Notes and Reflections:
“EVERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSWOMAN STARTED EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE NOW”
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for Global Impact
Market Stalls During our Exhibitions
