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Event

Bread and Jam: The startup summit 2026

Connect with 300+ challenger brands, industry experts, retailers and distributors at The startup summit, powered by GS1 UK.

Wednesday 20 May 2026

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Shoreditch Exchange

Startup summit 2026

You will have the opportunity to:

Get listed at the pitching zone: Get your product in front of key speciality buyers and secure your first retail listing with private 1-1 meetings. 

Pitch perfect: Be one of 6 brands chosen to step into the spotlight and pitch your brand to a panel of speciality buyers live on stage.

The producers' table: Showcase your product and get invaluable industry feedback.

Unrivalled industry networking: Rub shoulders with key industry players who can turbocharge your growth.

Absorb wisdom from industry icons: Receive practical, actionable advice from the best in the business focused on working with startups.