Upcoming Events
VIRGIN UNITE – South Africa Connection Trip with Sir Richard Branson- Invitation Only
Join Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite! Discover the power of change on a six-night adventure curated by Virgin Unite, the charitable arm of the Virgin Group. Picture yourself immersed in South Africa’s vibrant culture, from Johannesburg to Ulusaba, as well as Sir Richard’s private game reserve in Sabi Sands. What Awaits You: Immersive Learning: Explore South Africa’s history and engage with local entrepreneurs driving change. Wildlife Conservation: Experience firsthand the remarkable conservation efforts in the South African bush. Meaningful Connections: Network with thought leaders and passionate individuals dedicated to positive change. Why Attend: This isn’t just a trip; it's a chance to contribute to vital causes. By joining, you support education, community development, and wildlife conservation. Forge lasting connections and be part of a community shaping a brighter future. This is strictly by invitation only. For information and booking enquiries please contact Jennifer Knight-Pacheco on Jennifer@e2exchange.co.uk.
Previous Events

E2E Dynamic 100 Launch Reception at the House of Lords (FULL / OVERSUBSCRIBED)
We are delighted to invite you to join myself and Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL, for dinner at the House of Lords, to celebrate the launch of E2E Dynamic 100 in association with The Independent, on Thursday, 14th September 2023. At the launch of the International 100 in May 2023 at the Houses of Parliament we were delighted to be joined by a wide range of companies and E2E Ambassadors such as Duncan Bannatyne, and Richard Farleigh from the BBC show Dragon’s Den. E2E 100 is a significant initiative designed to showcase the very best British companies that are excelling, experiencing consistent growth and presenting disruptive business strategies creating an impact not just in their own sector, but also on a nationwide – and in some cases a global – scale. The E2E Dynamic 100 recognises privately owned, UK-based companies with a turnover of more than £25 million over the past two years, excluding those in the non-renewable energy sector. The tracks are compiled independently by Go Live Data and Experian, according to specific criteria and official data. We are looking forward to celebrating this year’s 100 top Dynamic businesses, their innovation, leadership and inspiration.Our speakers include Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL, Crossbench Peer within the House of Lords and the Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer, our E2E Chairman Darryl Eales, owner of Debrett’s, Solihull FC and Richard Morris, UK CEO, IWG plc. You will also be in the company of many of the founders or senior leaders of the companies recognised in the E2E Dynamic 100 – some of them will be sharing their own growth and success stories in our panel sessions, chaired by award winning journalist and commentator Chris Blackhurst. E2E Dynamic 100 is the fifth track in a series of six E2E 100 tracks launching in 2023. We have already celebrated at the Houses of Parliament the E2E Female 100 in March, the E2ETech 100 in April, the E2E International 100 in May and the E2E Job Creation 100 in July. Each event recognised the significant achievements of businesses throughout the UK. You can see who made the cut for each of the 100 tracks via our E2E Hub on The Independent here: E2E 100 Hub E2E Dynamic 100 Dinner: Date: Thursday, 14th September 2023Time: 7pm – 10pmDress Code: Cocktail/lounge suitVenue: House of Lords RSVP: by 21st July on this Link Please take note that this invitation is now closed due to being oversubscribed.

VIRGIN UNITE – Disrupting for Good – Invitation Only
Now that in-person experiences are back in vogue, we are delighted to share details of an amazing trip and experiences available to you with Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite. Created by our partner Virgin Unite, the Virgin Group’s independent charitable arm, these purpose-driven experiences will be like no other. Intimate and impactful, the Necker Island experience is designed to help catalyse a positive change on urgent issues, by bringing together thought leaders and experts, alongside passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. While at the same time, presenting an incredible opportunity to join a remarkable group of people who want to actively make a difference that this world desperately needs. Virgin Unite is the independent non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group and Branson family. Each year, they host their annual flagship gathering, Disrupting for Good, on Necker Island, taking place 11th – 15th July 2023. Co-hosted by Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite, Disrupting for Good presents an incredible opportunity to bring together a remarkable group of people, all driven to be part of the positive change this world needs. This is a strictly by invitation only. The experience includes all-inclusive accommodation on Necker Island for four nights, local transfers in the BVI, all meals and drinks, island activities, and most importantly, about half of the cost is a charitable contribution to support Virgin’s non-profit partners and projects around the world. The Necker Island experiences are priced at $50K per room for two people sharing, which can be taken by a single individual, shared by a couple, or split between friends making it $25K USD per person, when sharing. Your experience will include: • All-inclusive accommodations • Local transfers in the BVI • All meals and drinks • Island activities (kayaking, Pilates and yoga, beach volleyball and many more!) Disrupting for Good is Virgin Unite’s annual flagship gathering, bringing together a group of around 40 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists alongside a line-up of extraordinary speakers. Over the course of four nights and five days, you’ll discuss and act on some of the world’s most pressing challenges and exciting possibilities for impact. Each day, the group will gather for inspiring talks and collaborative sessions led by visionary frontline leaders, where you’ll have the chance to apply your unique perspective and resources directly towards world-shifting work a one-of-a-kind opportunity to co-create solutions and influence change. The confirmed speakers this year include: – President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, former President and Prime Minister of Mongolia who led the country’s transition to democracy and abolished the death penalty and newest member of The Elders (democracy, climate change, criminal justice reform, nuclear disarmament). – Degan Ali, Somali American humanitarian consultant and executive director of Adeso, best known for her critique of power dynamics in the humanitarian aid system (decolonizing philanthropy). – Professor Ian Goldin, economist, author, and professor at the University of Oxford focused on the future of work, development, and technological and economic change (globalization, economic issues, future trends). – JeVon McCormick,

E2E Job Creation 100 Launch Reception at the House of Lords in association with The Independent
We are delighted to host with Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL a dinner at the House of Lords, to celebrate the launch of E2E Job Creation 100 in association with The Independent, on Monday 3rd July 2023. E2E Job Creation 100 is the fourth of a series of six E2E 100 tracks to be launched in 2023. We are looking forward to celebrating this year’s 100 trail-blazing tech companies, their innovation, leadership and inspiration. Our speakers at this dinner include Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL, Crossbench Peer within the House of Lords and the Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer, Darryl Eales, Chairman of E2E and Richard Morris, CEO (UK) at IWG plc. You will also be in the company of the entrepreneurs in the E2E Job Creation 100 – some of them will be sharing their own growth and success stories in our panel session, chaired by The Independent. E2E 100 is a significant initiative designed to showcase the very best British companies that are excelling, experiencing consistent growth and presenting disruptive business strategies creating an impact not just in their own sector, but also on a nationwide – and in some cases a global – scale. The E2E Job Creation 100 recognises the UK’s fastest-growing companies, with revenues over £10 million and a minimum of 100 employees, with employment growth over the past two years. This track will be announced by our media partner, The Independent, in their newspaper and on their website on 3rd July 2023. The Independent is the UK’s largest quality, digital news brand with over 22.3m monthly unique users, who are actively interested in business and finance. A huge thank you to our partners IWG Plc, Cisco, Experian, Go Live Data, Virtuoso Legal and Adia PR. Seating is strictly limited to this event and we are giving priority to the Companies on the E2E Job Creation 100 track. Thereafter, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis to E2E Ambassadors (Premium Members) and those who have been sent a private invitation, so please apply to join us before 14th June 2023. We will confirm as soon as possible thereafter. The invitation will not be transferable and entry will be strictly monitored. Details: Date: 3rd July 2023 Time: 7pm – 10pm (guests will be escorted to exit at this time) Dress Code: Cocktail/lounge suit Entry: Will be confirmed on your Official Invitation (must be shown at the entrance) RSVP: by 14th June 2023 Please RSVP by clicking this Link . Entrance will only be permitted upon receipt of a confirmation from us. About E2E and E2E 100 Founded in 2011, by Shalini Khemka CBE, E2E is an exciting and thriving powerhouse of ground-breaking entrepreneurs, investors, non-execs and SME focussed corporate organisations. Its entrepreneurial ecosystem provides access to finance, non-execs and high-quality corporate services. E2E’s current community consists of 24,000 SMEs who contribute £230bn in turnover to the UK economy and employ 1.15 million people. E2E 100 shines a spotlight on innovators and change makers across the UK, highlighting their

Invitation to E2E Private Dinner at Claridge’s with Peter Yeung, Optimizely
We are hosting and exclusive private dinner and champagne reception at Claridege’s on Thursday 8th June 2023, co-hosted with Rothschild & Co.We are delighted to share that our guest speaker will be Peter Yeung, Chief Information Officer and Global Data Protection Officer at Optimizely, ranked at number 6 on the E2E Tech 100.Optimizely are a leading digital experience platform (DXP) provider with a turnover growth rate in the last 2 years of 314%, currently standing at $120M annually. Optimizely have 900+ partners, 1,100+ employees in offices around the globe and are proud to help more than 9,000 brands including Toyota, Santander, eBay, KLM, Mazda and Uber. With over 25 years of software industry experience, Peter Yeung will share his insights on Optimizely’s rapid growth rate, along with his experience on both sides of scale-ups, from his own entrepreneurial experiences to leading mergers and acquisitions of dozens of fast-growing companies. You will have the opportunity to meet a small, select group of leading entrepreneurs and initiate some fruitful and long-standing relationships. We have purposefully chosen the private dining room to keep our party size intimate so you have time to meet everyone. Please join us for our champagne reception where you will meet and chat with other guests before sitting down for a sumptuous 4-course meal as well as enjoying what I’m sure will be a fascinating talk by our guest speaker. Here are the details:Venue: The Foyer Private Dining Room Claridge’s Brook Street, Mayfair London W1K 4HR Date: Thursday 8th June 2023Time: 6.30pm – 10.15pm Dress: Smart / Business attireAs seating is strictly limited at this special event, we would be most grateful if you could RSVP and confirm your attendance before 11th May 2023. It promises to be an inspiring and memorable evening. Please drop us a line to RSVP

E2E International 100 Launch Reception at the House of Commons in association with The Independent
We are delighted to host with Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL a dinner at the House of Commons, to celebrate the launch of E2E International 100 in association with The Independent, on Thursday 25th May 2023. E2E International 100 is the third of a series of six E2E 100 tracks to be launched in 2023. We are looking forward to celebrating this year’s 100 trail-blazing tech companies, their innovation, leadership and inspiration. Our speakers at this dinner include Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL, Crossbench Peer within the House of Lords and the Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer, Darryl Eales, Chairman of E2E and Richard Morris, CEO (UK) at IWG plc. You will also be in the company of the entrepreneurs in the E2E International 100 – some of them will be sharing their own growth and success stories in our panel session, chaired by The Independent. E2E 100 is a significant initiative designed to showcase the very best British companies that are excelling, experiencing consistent growth and presenting disruptive business strategies creating an impact not just in their own sector, but also on a nationwide – and in some cases a global – scale. The E2E International 100 recognises the UK’s fastest-growing international companies, with revenues over £10 million and export sales in excess of £5 million over the past two years. This track will be announced by our media partner, The Independent, in their newspaper and on their website on 25th May 2023. The Independent is the UK’s largest quality, digital news brand with over 22.3m monthly unique users, who are actively interested in business and finance. A huge thank you to our partners IWG Plc, Experian, Go Live Data, Virtuoso Legal and Adia PR. Seating is strictly limited to this event and we are giving priority to the Companies on the E2E International 100 track. Thereafter, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis to E2E Ambassadors (Premium Members) and those who have been sent a private invitation, so please apply to join us before 10th May 2023. We will confirm as soon as possible thereafter. The invitation will not be transferable and entry will be strictly monitored. Details: Date: 25th May 2023 Time: 7pm – 10pm (guests will be escorted to exit at this time) Dress Code: Cocktail/lounge suit Entry: Will be confirmed on your Official Invitation (must be shown at the entrance) RSVP: by 10th May 2023 Please RSVP by clicking this Link . Entrance will only be permitted upon receipt of a confirmation from us. About E2E and E2E 100 Founded in 2011, by Shalini Khemka CBE, E2E is an exciting and thriving powerhouse of ground-breaking entrepreneurs, investors, non-execs and SME focussed corporate organisations. Its entrepreneurial ecosystem provides access to finance, non-execs and high-quality corporate services. E2E’s current community consists of 24,000 SMEs who contribute £230bn in turnover to the UK economy and employ 1.15 million people. E2E 100 shines a spotlight on innovators and change makers across the UK, highlighting their ideas and their drive for positive change but

Cartier Queen’s Cup Polo Semi-Finals at Windsor Great Park in partnership with UBS
We are delighted to co-host in partnership with UBS twelve handpicked special guests (including couples) on Wednesday 14th June for the Cartier Queen’s Cup Semi-Finals at Windsor Great Park. One of the most famous polo tournaments in the world, the Cartier Queen’s Cup competition brings together the sport’s finest players and their remarkable horsepower, delivering high-goal polo at its finest. Join us, UBS and our very special guests at our beautifully appointed VIP hospitality for a champagne reception, followed by a sumptuous three-course lunch. Lush by Tom Kerridge, the event caterer, is founded and built on the values of the two Michelin-starred The Hand & Flowers. Lunch is perfectly timed around these two fantastic semi-final games, the Hubert Perrodo Trophy and the Kerry Packer Trophy; you will not miss a moment of the action. You and your partner will enjoy exclusive VIP hospitality throughout the day including: • Champagne Laurent-Perrier Reception • Three-Course Lunch • Exquisite wines carefully hand-picked by the sommelier • Allocated Parking You will have the opportunity to watch an impressive display of passion, power and agility as world-class teams do battle. The semi-finals day offers a bespoke combination of elegant hospitality and exhilarating sport. Order of events: 12.00 Polo followed by Prize Presentation 13.30 Champagne Laurent-Perrier Reception 14.00 Lunch 16.00 Polo followed by Prize Presentation 17.30 Sunset drinks on the Clubhouse Terrace All travel arrangements from London to and from Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great Park will be taken care of by us unless you wish to make your own arrangements. Venue: Guards Polo Club; Windsor Great Park, Surrey Date: Wednesday 14th June 2023 Time: 12 noon – 6pm Dress Code: Formal Gentlemen: Collared shirts, trousers and jacket. Ladies: Dresses, skirts or tailored trousers As this is a very special occasion, we would be most grateful for your earliest response and if possible before 9th May 2023. It promises to be an unparalleled experience, and we would be thrilled if you are able to join us. Please drop us a line to RSVP

E2E & Qintess UK Leadership Dinner Series – Claridge’s Hotel, 17th May 2023
We are thrilled to host the E2E – Qintess UK Leadership Dinner Series for 2023, for 8 handpicked guests that starts with an Exclusive Round Table Private Dinner at the Claridge’s Hotel in London on Wendesday 17th May at 6.30pm. E2E are working with some of the most exciting international companies looking to expand in the UK and globally. The dinner will be co-hosted by Qintess, one of the world’s leading technology and consulting businesses with a turnover of $120 million. Qintess has worked with and transformed global companies such as Goldman Sachs, Uber, Santander and C&A. It has over 3,400 employees and more than 2,000 customers across South America, USA and Europe. We would be delighted to introduce you to Breno De Silva, the Managing Director of Qintess for the EMEA region, as well as eight other senior industry leaders who are joining us. During dinner we will be discussing the current business opportunities and challenges here in the UK as well as digital acceleration, data analytics, open finance, ESG and the key challenges in business today.We have purposefully chosen to host the dinner in the exquisite private dining room to keep our party size intimate, so you have time to meet everyone, and we hope to initiate some fruitful and long-standing connections. Here are the details:Venue: The Foyer Private Dining Room Claridge’s Brook Street, Mayfair London W1K 4HRDate: Wednesday 17th May 2023Time: 6.30pm – 10.15pm Dress: Smart / Business attire We would love you to be one of our 8 special guests for what promises to be a memorable night. As seating is strictly limited at this special event, we would be most grateful if you could RSVP and confirm your attendance before 21st April 2023. Please drop us a line to RSVP

E2E Tech 100 Launch Reception at the House of Lords in association with The Independent
We are delighted to host with Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL a dinner at the House of Lords, to celebrate the launch of E2E Tech 100 in association with The Independent, on Thursday 20th April. E2E Tech 100 is the second of a series of six E2E 100 tracks to be launched in 2023. We are looking forward to celebrating this year’s 100 trail-blazing tech companies, their innovation, leadership and inspiration. Our esteemed speakers at this dinner include Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL, Crossbench Peer within the House of Lords and the Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer and Richard Morris, CEO (UK) at IWG plc. You will also be in the company of the entrepreneurs in the E2E Tech 100 – some of them will be sharing their own growth and success stories in our panel session, chaired by The Independent. E2E 100 is a significant initiative designed to showcase the very best British companies that are excelling, experiencing consistent growth and presenting disruptive business strategies creating an impact not just in their own sector, but also on a nationwide – and in some cases a global – scale. E2E Tech 100 recognises the fastest growing Tech companies in the UK. This track will be announced by our media partner, The Independent, in their newspaper and on their website on 20th April 2023. The Independent is the UK’s largest quality, digital news brand with over 22.3m monthly unique users, who are actively interested in business and finance. A huge thank you to our partners IWG Plc, CISCO, Experian, Go Live Data, Virtuoso Legal and Adia PR. Seating is strictly limited to this event and we are giving priority to the Companies on the E2E Tech 100 track. Thereafter, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis to E2E Ambassadors (Premium Members) and those who have been sent a private invitation, so please apply to join us before 23rd February. We will confirm as soon as possible thereafter. The invitation will not be transferable and entry will be strictly monitored. Details: Date: 20th April 2023 Time: 7pm – 10pm (guests will be escorted to exit at this time) Dress Code: Cocktail/lounge suit Entry: Will be confirmed on your Official Invitation (must be shown at the entrance) RSVP: by 4th April 2023 Please RSVP by clicking this Link by no later than Tuesday 4th April. Entrance will only be permitted upon receipt of a confirmation from us. About E2E and E2E 100 Founded in 2011, by Shalini Khemka CBE, E2E is an exciting and thriving powerhouse of ground-breaking entrepreneurs, investors, non-execs and SME focussed corporate organisations. Its entrepreneurial ecosystem provides access to finance, non-execs and high-quality corporate services. E2E’s current community consists of 24,000 SMEs who contribute £230bn in turnover to the UK economy and employ 1.15 million people. E2E 100 shines a spotlight on innovators and changemakers across the UK, highlighting their ideas and their drive for positive change but also provides us an opportunity to get under the skin of

E2E Female 100 Launch Reception at the House of Commons in association with The Independent
We are delighted to host with Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL a dinner at the House of Commons, to celebrate the launch of E2E Female 100 in association with The Independent, on Friday 17th March. E2E Female 100 is the first of a series of six E2E 100 tracks to be launched in 2023 in recognition of International Women’s Day also taking place in March. We are looking forward to celebrating this year’s 100 trail-blazing women, their innovation, leadership and inspiration. Our esteemed speakers at this dinner include Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE, DL, Crossbench Peer within the House of Lords and the Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer and Fatima Koning, Group Chief Commercial Officer at IWG plc. You will also be in the company of the amazing women in the E2E Female 100 – some of them will be sharing their own growth and success stories in our panel session, chaired by The Independent. E2E 100 is a significant initiative designed to showcase the very best British companies that are excelling, experiencing consistent growth and presenting disruptive business strategies creating an impact not just in their own sector, but also on a nationwide – and in some cases a global – scale. E2E Female 100 recognises the fastest growing female-led companies in the UK. This track will be announced by our media partner, The Independent, in their newspaper and on their website on 17th March 2023. The Independent is the UK’s largest quality, digital news brand with over 22.3m monthly unique users, who are actively interested in business and finance. A huge thank you to our partners IWG Plc, CISCO, Experian, Go Live Data, Virtuoso Legal and Adia PR. Seating is strictly limited to this event and we are giving priority to women on the E2E Female 100 track. Thereafter, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis to E2E Ambassadors (Premium Members) and those who have been sent a private invitation, so please apply to join us before 23rd February. We will confirm as soon as possible thereafter. The invitation will not be transferable and entry will be strictly monitored. Details: Date: 17th March 2023 Time: 7pm – 10pm (guests will be escorted to exit at this time) Dress Code: Cocktail/lounge suit Entry: Cromwell Green visitors’ entrance. Invitation must be shown RSVP: by 23rd February 2023 Please RSVP by clicking this Link by no later than Thursday 23rd February. Entrance will only be permitted upon receipt of a confirmation from us. About E2E and E2E 100 Founded in 2011, by Shalini Khemka CBE, E2E is an exciting and thriving powerhouse of ground-breaking entrepreneurs, investors, non-execs and SME focussed corporate organisations. Its entrepreneurial ecosystem provides access to finance, non-execs and high-quality corporate services. E2E’s current community consists of 24,000 SMEs who contribute £230bn in turnover to the UK economy and employ 1.15 million people. E2E 100 shines a spotlight on innovators and changemakers across the UK, highlighting their ideas and their drive for positive change but also provides us an opportunity

E2E & Qintess UK Leadership Dinner Series – The Lanesborough Hotel, 23rd March 2023
We are thrilled to host the E2E – Qintess UK Leadership Dinner Series for 2023, for 8 handpicked guests that starts with an Exclusive Round Table Private Dinner at the The Lanesborough Hotel in London on Thursday 23rd March at 6.30pm. E2E are working with some of the most exciting international companies looking to expand in the UK and globally. We have teamed up with Qintess, head-quartered in Brazil, which is now one of the world’s leading technology and consulting businesses with turnover of $120m USD. It has over 3,200 employees and more than 2,000 customers operating in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the USA and Europe. Qintess has worked with and transformed some of the leading global companies such as C&A, Uber and Goldman Sachs. They are expanding quickly in the UK and keen to have a discussion with senior business leaders in the UK about building business here. The discussion will also touch on digital acceleration, data analytics, open finance and ESG. Venue: Wilkins Private Dining Room The Lanesborough Hotel Hyde Park Corner London, SW1X 7TA Date: Thursday 23rd March 2023 Time: 6:30pm – 10:15pm Dress: Smart / Business attire We would love you to be one of our 8 special guests for what promises to be a memorable night. Please drop us a line to RSVP