Stars 4 Startups

Manchester Summit 2027

Turn Visibility into Possibility

Register now to connect with industry leaders, discover new opportunities, and turn star power into startup success.

The World’s first global online leadership summit where customer experience, loyalty, AI, data, and technology converge to drive engagement, retention, innovation, and sustainable growth.

OUR AGENDA

“One Platform. Star Power. Infinite Opportunities in Startups, Investment & Business.”

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Event Schedule

Time

Events

Speakers

Registration & Networking

Welcome to Manchester’s Innovation Circle

Opening Ceremony

From Manchester to the World

Keynote Address

Turning Public Influence into Business Value

Football Business Panel

Beyond the Pitch: Footballers as Entrepreneurs

Music Industry Forum

From Music Careers to Business Empires

Networking Lunch

The Manchester Power Lunch

Celebrity Investment Session

Building Wealth Beyond Fame

Startup Showcase

Manchester’s Next Generation of Innovators

Networking Break

Connect & Collaborate

Creative Industries Panel

Media, Content, Gaming & Digital Entertainment

Brand Partnership Forum

Commercialising Influence: Talent Meets Brands

Investor Panel

Funding Ambitious UK Startups

Curated Networking

Football, Music & Investment Connections

Evening Reception

The Manchester Stars & Founders Reception

Time

Events

Speakers

Breakfast Networking

The Founders’ Breakfast Club

Opening Keynote

Building Globally Relevant British Businesses

Sports Investment Forum

Sports Ventures, Media Rights & New Business Models

Family Office Panel

Private Capital for Emerging Ventures

Technology Session

AI, Gaming & the Future of Digital Experiences

Networking Lunch

The Global Business Table

Startup Pitch Competition

Manchester Startup Investment Showcase

Entertainment Investment Forum

Film, Music & Creator-Led Businesses

Networking Break

Connect & Collaborate

International Markets Panel

Taking UK Ventures to Global Markets

Deal-Making Session

Investors, Founders & Strategic Partners

Business Masterclass

From Personal Brand to Scalable Enterprise

Awards & Recognition

Stars 4 Startups Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards

Closing Reception

Manchester’s Global Investment Connections

Program note: These are proposed agendas for planning and sponsorship discussions. Speakers, participating celebrities and athletes, investors, venues, and award categories remain subject to confirmation.

Stars 4 Startups Manchester Summit 2027

Turn Visibility into Possibility

The Stars 4 Startups Manchester Summit brings together celebrities, athletes, entertainers, creators, entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, and business leaders to explore opportunities in celebrity entrepreneurship, startup investment, sports, entertainment, technology, and business innovation. With Manchester’s strengths in football, music, media, creative industries, and its growing technology ecosystem, the summit aims to connect star power with entrepreneurial ambition and investment opportunities across the UK and international markets.

Strategic Partners

Media Partner

Education Partners

WHY ATTEND

Stars 4 Startups Manchester Summit 2027

Engage with the influential worlds of sport, music, entertainment, investment, and entrepreneurship at an exclusive gathering of celebrities, football personalities, business leaders, investors, and ambitious founders. Access strategic partnerships, emerging ventures, and cross-border opportunities within the UK and global markets.

Innovation & Technology

Explore breakthrough technologies, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovations driving economic growth globally today.

Learning & Knowledge

Gain valuable insights from world-class speakers, interactive workshops, masterclasses, and thought-provoking discussions designed to inspire innovation, enhance skills, and expand perspectives across industries and disciplines.

Networking & Collaboration

Build meaningful partnerships with professionals, academics, businesses, governments, and global changemakers across industries worldwide.

Global Thought Leaders

Engage with renowned visionaries, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders sharing transformative ideas shaping tomorrow's world.

Giveaways & Rewards

Eligible attendees may receive giveaways, prizes, merchandise, and promotional rewards offered by participating sponsors and partners, subject to availability and applicable terms.

Live Q&A

Participate in interactive question-and-answer sessions with experts, innovators, and leaders, gaining direct insights and practical solutions.

WHY PARTNER FOR

Exhibition & Sponsorship

Amplify Reach

Showcase your brand to celebrities, football personalities, entertainers, entrepreneurs, investors, and influential business leaders across the UK and international markets.

Build Alliances

Build high-value relationships with investors, family offices, founders, sports executives, and entertainment industry leaders to unlock strategic partnerships.

Unlock Potential

Position your brand at the intersection of football, music, entertainment, technology, entrepreneurship, and startup investment within the UK’s dynamic business ecosystem.

Shape Conversations

Elevate your organization through premium speaking opportunities, expert panels, brand activations, and media exposure across influential business and creative communities.