Building Your Future in the UK: From Visa to Venture
Date: Thursday 13th August 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm (UK Time)
Location: Venture Café London, 1 Triton Square, London, NW1 3BF
Attendees: Open to anyone interested in building their future in the UK. Registration required via Venture Café.
We're delighted to be partnering with Venture Café London and Tech Nation for an evening of conversation, networking and shared experiences for international founders, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Once again, the focus for this event is getting together, networking, sharing experiences and leaving inspired
Whether you're currently on the Innovator or Global Talent visa routes, or you're exploring your options, this is an opportunity to meet people who understand the journey. You'll hear from the Innovator International and Tech Nation teams, alongside founders who are currently on the Innovator Founder and Global Talent routes, as well as those who have successfully completed them and gone on to build thriving businesses and careers in the UK.
What to expect
We'll open the doors at 6:00pm with pizza and networking, giving everyone the chance to meet fellow founders and members of the wider innovation community in a relaxed setting. There'll be plenty of opportunities to start conversations, exchange experiences and build connections before the formal programme begins.
Following a short welcome from Venture Café London, you'll hear from Tech Nation and Innovator International about the work we do to support international talent before we move into our panel discussion, Beyond the Visa.
Innovator Founder and Global Talent are often mentioned together, but they're designed for different journeys. During the panel we'll explore what each route offers, how founders decided which was right for them, and what life has really looked like after arriving in the UK. More importantly, our speakers will share the lessons they've learned, the challenges they've overcome and the advice they would give to others following in their footsteps.
Reserve your free place today:
Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early.
