On Thursday 30 October 2025, leaders from business, government, the Armed Forces, and the charity sector will gather at NatWest’s London HQ for the X-Forces Enterprise & NatWest Symposium, a unique celebration of enterprise, resilience, and collaboration.
This is not a conference. It’s a movement.
At its heart lies a simple truth: the Armed Forces community makes extraordinary entrepreneurs. Veterans, reservists, spouses, and cadets bring world-class skills; resilience, adaptability, leadership, and the ability to thrive under pressure. These are the very foundations of business success.
But no one builds a business alone. The journey from idea to impact is strengthened by mentors, networks, finance, and policy. It takes all of us; business, government, finance, and charities to ensure no talent is left behind. That is why this Symposium matters.
Highlights of the Day
– Inspiring Voices: Hear from Armed Forces entrepreneurs who have built thriving ventures, and from corporate leaders, government policymakers, and military charities committed to driving real change.
– Dynamic Dialogue: A cross-sector panel will ask the big question – how can we, together, make enterprise a pathway for even more members of the Armed Forces community?
– Cadets in Enterprise Graduation: Celebrate the next generation of innovators as young people from the UK Cadet Forces graduate from our enterprise programme, showcasing tomorrow’s leaders in action.
Why This Matters Now
As the UK looks ahead to the challenges of the next decade, the Armed Forces community represents untapped potential for economic growth and social value. The skills, discipline, and creativity forged in service can transform communities and industries alike.
The XFE Symposium embodies a powerful principle: enterprise is a team effort. It takes the lived experience of members of the military family, business opportunities, financial backing, charity support, and government leadership. Above all, it takes a commitment to those who have served our country, either in uniform or the families who stand beside them, and the belief that they deserve every chance to serve again, this time through business.
A Call to Action
The 2025 XFE Symposium is not just an event. It’s a rallying point for everyone who believes in the power of enterprise to change lives.
Join us on 30 October at NatWest HQ, London. Register for your free place today and be part of this movement at https://x-forces.zohobackstage.com/X-ForcesEnterpriseXFEBiennialSymposium202530thOctober2025HostedbyNatWestGroup
