Milspo Events
There’s always something happening in the Milspo community. From free online networking and our start-up course to the annual retreat and in-person roadshows, every event is a chance to meet other military spouses building businesses of their own — wherever you are in the world, and wherever you are in your journey.
Some sessions are fully-funded, some need a little planning ahead, but all of them are here so you don’t have to do this alone. Take a look below, pick what fits you and your business, and come and find your people.
November
Monthly Virtual Networking — Business Planning edition — Thu 5 Nov 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm
Free online networking with a focus on business planning — come with your goals, your questions, or a problem you’re stuck on, and get support from other military spouse business owners who understand the juggle.
Course Graduate Monthly Q&A – Wednesday 18th November from 12pm
A live monthly Q&A exclusively for graduates of our Business Launch Accelerator. This is where your 6 months of post-course accountability comes to life — bring your wins, your sticking points, and your “I’m not sure what to do next” moments, and get real-time support from Jess and the wider graduate community. Whether you launched last month or you’re a few cohorts in, this is your standing appointment to stay on track, get unstuck, and keep momentum going long after the 8 weeks of the course have ended.
December
Monthly Virtual Networking — Business Planning edition — Thu 3 Dec 2026, 10:30am–12:00pm
Free online networking with a focus on business planning — come with your goals, your questions, or a problem you’re stuck on, and get support from other military spouse business owners who understand the juggle.
Course Graduate Monthly Q&A – Wednesday 16th December from 12pm
A live monthly Q&A exclusively for graduates of our Business Launch Accelerator. This is where your 6 months of post-course accountability comes to life — bring your wins, your sticking points, and your “I’m not sure what to do next” moments, and get real-time support from Jess and the wider graduate community. Whether you launched last month or you’re a few cohorts in, this is your standing appointment to stay on track, get unstuck, and keep momentum going long after the 8 weeks of the course have ended.
Fully-Funded Business Start-Up Course – Applications Open! 18th December
Have a business idea you’ve been putting on the back burner? Applications are now open for Cohort 7 of our free 8-week Business Launch Accelerator, created by military spouses for UK military spouses and partners of serving Regular and Reserve personnel. You’ll get on-demand lessons through the Milspo Hub that fit around school runs, deployments and postings, plus live weekly Q&As, a supportive community of people who just get it, and six months of accountability once the course ends. Whether you have a fully formed plan or just a quiet “what if”, there’s a seat here for you, but places are limited. The course runs from the 18th of January, 2027 and applications close on 13th of January.
January 2027
Your business journey starts here: Cohort 7 begins Monday 18 January 2027
You’ve spent years supporting everyone else’s career. This January, it’s time for something that’s just for you. On Monday 18 January, Cohort 7 of our fully-funded 8-week Business Launch Accelerator begins, bringing together military spouses and partners ready to turn a quiet “what if” into a business they’re proud of. Guided by Jess Sands, who has built two businesses through postings, deployments and everything military life throws at you, you’ll gain the skills, confidence and community to create a business that moves with you, wherever life takes you. With on-demand lessons that fit around your life, live weekly Q&As and six months of support after the course ends, you won’t be doing this alone. Over 180 military partners have already taken this step. Will you be next? Applications close on Wednesday 13 January 2027.
Milspo Roadshow — Navy Command Portsmouth — Date TBC
An in-person Milspo roadshow event at Navy Command Portsmouth – our first local roadshow, decided after such a great response at our Milspo Live event in London. Come along to network and connect with local military spouse business owners right on the base, wherever you are in your business journey.
Milspo Roadshow — Tidworth, Wiltshire — Date TBC
Milspo is coming to Tidworth Garrison! An in-person roadshow open to all serving spouses and partners based near Tidworth. Come along and meet other military spouse business owners in your local area, share what you’re working on, and find your people right on your doorstep.
Milspo Roadshow — RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire — Date TBC
Milspo’s roadshow continues at RAF Brize Norton. An in-person session for military spouses and partners in the local area. Come along to connect with other Milspo business owners, share your journey, and build your local network in person.