Southampton's biggest business networking event is fast approaching.

The Southampton Business Expo will take place at Southampton Football Club on May 22, from 10am to 2pm.

Organised by B2B Expos, the free event offers a platform for entrepreneurs and businesses to showcase their work and establish new connections.

There will be 65 local businesses present, displaying the best of Hampshire.

The expo is sponsored by Cherry Godfrey, a local financial services company, who will be sharing their latest products and services.

Attendees will also have the chance to win a signed Southampton FC shirt.

Other exhibitors include South Western Railway, Tarlu Fulfilment, All Star Marketing Club, Kaezn, Sky Park Farm, and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

The Southampton Business Expo has announced its line-up of keynote speakers for this year.

Kat Hounsell, Bradley Hatchett, Nicky Rudd, Matt Mullins, James Rimmer, and Stephen Morris will deliver seminars on networking, sales, marketing, and business growth.

To see the full line-up and the businesses exhibiting at the event, visit the B2B Expos website.

A speed networking session hosted by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce will also take place, allowing attendees to make quick connections with local businesses.

Matt Larcome, founder of B2B Expos and one of the event organisers, said: "Southampton Business Expo is a driving force behind the local economy here in Hampshire, and we can’t wait to welcome hundreds of businesses to the Southampton Football Club."

This is a great opportunity for businesses to network, learn, and grow, all while showcasing their work to a wider audience.