Don't just watch the room. Be part of it.
Founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, finalists, judges, speakers, partners, advisers and teams celebrating what they've achieved. South Wales Awards brings different parts of the business community into one room.
Whether you're coming to support someone, celebrate with your team, meet new people or simply enjoy the day, there could be a seat in the room for you.
Cardiff, United Kingdom | 2026-27 | Cardiff City Stadium | Thursday, 29 October 2026
Explore the awards daySometimes one room can change what happens next.
You don't know who will be sitting beside you, whose story you'll hear, which business you'll discover or which conversation will continue on Monday morning. An awards day celebrates achievement. For a guest it can also be about connection, discovery, conversation and celebration.
What would make the day worth it for you?
Choose any.
What would your ideal awards day look like?
Six quick questions. We'll show you the experience that fits and the parts of the day most relevant to you. No email needed to look.
What brings you here?
Choose any that apply.
A room becomes valuable because of who's in it.
People from these communities may be represented. No named person or organisation is promised.
If you could have three useful conversations on the day, who would they be with?
Choose up to three.
Sell the experience, not the chair.
The South Wales Awards day, hour by hour.
- 11:00 am to 12:00 pmArrival and Welcome DrinksRegistration, welcome drinks and introductions.
- 12:00 to 1:00 pmGroup Acknowledgement and RecognitionEvery nominee, shortlisted nominee, semi-finalist and finalist recognised, with group photographs and video.
- 1:00 to 3:00 pmRefreshments and NetworkingRefreshments, congratulations, conversations and photographs.
- 3:00 to 4:00 pmWinner Announcements and Trophy PresentationsThe winners announced, trophies presented, professional photographs and closing remarks.
- 4:00 to 5:00 pmAwards Photographs and Video CeremonyPortraits, group photographs and video interviews, with your trophy and your guests.
- 5:00 to 6:00 pmBusiness Networking and VIP Business MatchmakingStructured introductions, one-to-one meetings, sponsors and collaboration, with the guests of all three shows.
- 6:00 to 7:00 pmWinners' Celebration, Photography and Video SessionsWinner celebrations, group photographs and video interviews.
Leave with more than you arrived with, perhaps: a new contact, a new idea, a business you've discovered, a story that inspired you. Or simply a memorable day.
Someone coming alone and a company booking a table want different things.
Individual guest
Come for the room.
For professionals, founders and business people who want to experience the awards and meet others.
Explore individual attendanceSupporter
Be there when their name is called.
For colleagues, clients, friends and family supporting nominees or finalists.
Attend to support someoneTeam
Celebrate the people behind the results.
Bring colleagues together for recognition and a shared experience.
Bring my teamClient hospitality
Relationships deserve more than another meeting.
Host clients in a celebratory business environment.
Explore client hospitalityCorporate table
Put your people around the same table.
For companies bringing teams, customers or professional relationships together.
Explore table optionsBe there for their moment.
They did the work.
They earned the recognition.
They made the shortlist.
If their name is called, there is something special about looking into the room and seeing the people who helped them get there.
Who are you supporting?
Bring your team
They helped build the result. Let them be there to celebrate it.
The people who stayed late, solved problems, looked after customers and delivered the work. An awards day can be the moment to say: “This one belongs to all of us.”
Client hospitality
Take the conversation out of the boardroom.
Invite customers, partners or important professional relationships to share a day built around business achievement: a shared experience, celebration, conversation and hospitality. No commercial return is promised; the relationship is the point.
Explore client hospitalityComing on your own?
You won't be the only one.
The published programme includes networking arranged by sector and table-hosted networking. Tell us you're coming alone and who you'd like to meet, and the team can take it into account where the event allows.
Help me make the most of the dayWhat are you looking for, and what can you offer?
Optional. It helps the team understand your day; it never turns a celebration into a sales conversation.
I am looking for
And what could other people talk to you about? (optional)
The relationship doesn't start when you walk through the door.
Before
Arrive with purpose.
During
Be present.
After
Don't let good conversations disappear.
Beyond
Stay part of the room.
Make the most of your day: the guest guide+
Before you arrive
- Know why you are attending.
- Look at the programme.
- Think about who you want to meet.
- Prepare a simple introduction.
When you arrive
- Don't stand only with people you already know.
- Ask people why they are there, and who they are supporting.
- Explore the room.
During the breaks
- Talk to the people around you.
- Ask about their business before pitching yours.
- Listen for relevance.
After the ceremony
- Congratulate people.
- Reconnect with interesting contacts.
- Exchange details where appropriate.
The next morning
- Follow up while the conversation is still fresh.
Before you ask
What we can tell you now
- Date
- Thursday, 29 October 2026
- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom | 2026-27
- Venue
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Programme
- Welcome drinks, group recognition of every nominee, the winner announcements and trophies, awards photographs and video, VIP business matchmaking with the guests of all three shows, and the winners’ celebration
- Arrival & finish times
- 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Dress code
- Black tie
- Seating & table details
- Confirmed with your request
- Prices, VAT & availability
- Confirmed with your request
- Accessibility, parking & transport
- To be confirmed with the venue
- Refunds & transfers
- Confirmed before anything is paid
Ready?
Tickets & tables
Tell us what you'd like and the team will confirm options, availability and prices. Nothing is booked or charged here.
Interested, but not ready to decide?
Choose what you'd like us to tell you about, and we'll only send that.
Choose what you'd like to hear about, and we'll only send that.
There may be another way for you to get involved.
Attending is often where it starts. If you'd also like to enter, judge, speak or create, each has its own page.
Who would you bring?
Good days are better shared.
A colleague who deserves a day out, a client worth celebrating with, a friend who should see who's in the room. Send them this page.
What guests ask before they come
How much are tickets, and are they on sale?+
Ticket and table options, prices and availability are confirmed by the team when you ask; nothing on this page is a booking or a charge. If tickets are not released yet, choose "Tickets Released" under "Not ready yet?" and we will tell you.
Can I come on my own?+
Yes. The published running order includes networking arranged by sector, which is designed for exactly that. Tell us you are coming alone and the team can take it into account where the event allows.
What is the dress code?+
The awards are a black tie occasion: a dinner suit and bow tie, or an evening gown or smart cocktail dress. It is a day to dress up for, and the photographs will show it.
Can I bring a team or book a table?+
Yes, you can request multiple seats, a team booking, client hospitality or a full table. The team confirms what is available.
What about dietary or accessibility requirements?+
Tell us in the request form and the team will confirm what the venue can provide.
Can I get a refund or transfer my ticket?+
Refund and transfer terms are confirmed when tickets are released, before anything is paid.
Will I be introduced to people?+
We do not promise introductions. People from many parts of the business community may be represented, and the day is built for conversation.
You can read about who won the next morning.
Or you can be there when their name is called.
See the reaction. Hear the applause.
Meet the people behind the businesses.
Celebrate with your team, or support someone who matters to you.
Sit beside someone you would never otherwise have met.
An awards day celebrates what has already happened.
The people in the room could shape what happens next.