London founders can learn from Karen Millen on 24 November

Technology & Science Desk 2026-10-27 16:32 2 min read

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The British Library’s 10th annual Start-Up Day takes place on Tuesday 24 November at its St Pancras site, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB. It is aimed at budding entrepreneurs and businesses, with talks and practical sessions also streamed online. The source does not specify the ticket price. Tickets can be booked through the event listing.

The one-day event is hosted by the British Library Business & IP Centre (BIPC). Its annual Start-Up Day brings together more than 1,000 budding entrepreneurs and businesses, according to the Centre. People developing a business idea, or looking to learn about planning, finance and growth, can use the programme to hear from speakers and connect with other founders.

What’s on the programme

A fireside chat with fashion designer Karen Millen is among the announced sessions. Other topics include intellectual property, market insights and building a brand through collaborations. Speakers will share lessons from their business journeys and discuss trends and tools for starting and growing a business.

London founders can learn from Karen Millen on 24 November

The announced line-up includes Deepak Ravindran, CEO of Oddbox; Ama Hill, founder of Plantmade; Karishma Vijay, founder of Kishkin; George Schmidt, UK and Europe CEO of Tide; and Richard Shepherd, Head of Social and Economic Research at Mintel.

There will also be opportunities to meet other creatives and browse market stalls featuring products made by BIPC alumni. The format combines advice and discussion with time to connect with people working on business ideas. Tide is partnering with this year’s event and supporting the BIPC’s Masterclass programme.

Who can attend, and where else to look

The London programme is intended for people at different stages of starting a business, from shaping an idea into a viable plan to financing and growing a start-up. If you cannot attend at St Pancras, Business & IP Centres in local libraries around the UK will hold their own Start-Up Day events alongside it. The source does not list those local venues, so check with your local BIPC for details.

The British Library source confirms the date and St Pancras address, and says tickets can be booked, but does not provide the London event’s start or finish time, ticket price, accessibility arrangements, transport details or further booking information. Check the event listing before making plans. Source: British Library Business & IP Centre.

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