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.
September
Cohort 6: Start-Up Course Applications Close 18th September
Applications are open for Cohort 6 of our FREE 8-week Business Launch Accelerator — fully funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for UK military spouses and partners of serving Regular and Reserve personnel. Learn business foundations, get mindset coaching, and join a community that gets it — plus 6 months of ongoing accountability after you launch. Just 2–3 hours a week, learn on your own schedule.
Back to School Virtual Networking – Tuesday, 15th September from 10.30am
A one-off “Back to School” edition of our free online networking. Whether the kids have just gone back or you’re easing back into business mode yourself, come say hello, share what you’re working on, and connect with other military spouse business owners over a virtual cuppa.
Course Graduate Monthly Q&A – Wednesday 16th September 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.
Cohort 6: Start-Up Course begins — Mon 28 Sept 2026
Our 8-week Start-Up Course for military spouse entrepreneurs begins — fully funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for UK military spouses and partners of serving Regular and Reserve personnel. Over these 8 weeks, this cohort will build their business foundations, work on mindset and confidence, and connect with a community of Milspos who genuinely get the juggle, with 6 months of live accountability and support to follow once the course itself wraps up. Keen to join the next intake? Join the waiting list to be first to know when applications for Cohort 7 open.
October
Course Graduate Monthly Q&A – Wednesday 21st October 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.
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.
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.
Milspo Retreat — Thu 12–Fri 13 Nov 2026, Fairlawn House, Amesbury
Our flagship two-day residential retreat for military spouse business owners. Two days at the beautiful Georgian Fairlawn House in Amesbury, with zero military distractions. Structured morning strategy sprints, afternoon decompression (including a private sound bath), and an evening of honest, unstructured conversation over a private-chef dinner. Every meal is taken care of, places are strictly limited, and you’ll leave with a 12-month roadmap and a post-retreat accountability programme to keep the momentum going
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.