Connecting the next generation
of leaders.

A premium networking and events platform built to inspire, connect, and empower founders, investors, and industry leaders.

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More than events.
A movement.

An audience that adds value

Every event brings together professionals from entrepreneurship, investment, finance, technology, real estate, consulting, marketing, and more. The diversity of experience is what makes each conversation different.

Every event brings together professionals from entrepreneurship, investment, finance, technology, real estate, consulting, marketing, and more. The diversity of experience is what makes each conversation different.

SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUSINESS

S&S Connect brings together established leaders and emerging entrepreneurs, creating opportunities for knowledge, experience and ideas to move between generations.

S&S Connect brings together established leaders and emerging entrepreneurs, creating opportunities for knowledge, experience and ideas to move between generations.

A COMMUNITY BUILT ON CONTRIBUTION

Every attendee brings something to the room - experience, perspective or expertise. We believe the value of a network is measured by what its members contribute to one another.

Every attendee brings something to the room - experience, perspective or expertise. We believe the value of a network is measured by what its members contribute to one another.

Our philosophy.

Business is ultimately personal.

Markets evolve, industries change and technology continues to reshape the way we work. Yet the decisions that define businesses are still made by people. S&S Connect is built on the belief that bringing the right people together remains one of the most valuable investments any professional can make.

Markets evolve, industries change and technology continues to reshape the way we work. Yet the decisions that define businesses are still made by people. S&S Connect is built on the belief that bringing the right people together remains one of the most valuable investments any professional can make.

The quality of the room matters.

Every event is shaped by the people within it. We place as much importance on the audience as we do on our speakers, creating an environment where different perspectives come together and every conversation has the potential to add value.

Every event is shaped by the people within it. We place as much importance on the audience as we do on our speakers, creating an environment where different perspectives come together and every conversation has the potential to add value.

SUCCESS IS NEVER BUILT ALONE.

Behind every successful business is a network of people who challenge ideas, share experience and open doors. We believe lasting success is built through collaboration, not isolation.

Behind every successful business is a network of people who challenge ideas, share experience and open doors. We believe lasting success is built through collaboration, not isolation.

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The minds behind the movement.

The minds behind the
movement.

Salman Sarwar

Co-Founder

salman@snsconnect.uk

salman@snsconnect.uk

At 21, Salman has built a strong business background, having studied Business Management at the University of Southampton, a top global-100 Russell Group university and his background in private banking and wealth management at BARCLAYS.

He has prior experience at Citi Bank, a leading global investment bank, alongside five years of experience in digital asset and investment markets, with a strong understanding of AI-driven trading bot development and investment analysis.

He has also gained hands-on experience across marketing, operational execution, and business strategy within online e-commerce businesses, as well as public speaking experience.

Ella Stewart

Co-Founder

ella@snsconnect.uk

ella@snsconnect.uk

At 21, Ella brings a strong business perspective shaped by her experience in management consulting at PwC, commercial training at Amazon, and hands-on work across marketing, business execution, and strategy within online e-commerce businesses. She has a background in crypto and investment analysis, with five years of Investing in digital assets.

Ella is a Business Management graduate at the University of Birmingham, a Russell Group and top 100 global university. Ella ranked in the top 1% of 800 Business School undergraduates, earning a place on the Dean's List, and was recognised as the 2nd Best Performing Student in the Business School.

Through her background in public speaking and her role in event planning and execution, she delivers structured, high-quality events that connect founders, professionals, and industry leaders.