The first ever Ambitious Essex Business Summit will take place next month.
The summit will bring the business community together for a landmark event. It is open to all Essex-based firms, from startups to established enterprises.
It will take place on Wednesday 9 October 2024, at Hylands House in Chelmsford.
The theme of the summit is "Grow, Innovate, Connect".
Attendees will gain insights into:
- business support we offer
- sustainable practices and green opportunities
- how to embrace innovation
- learning from other local businesses
Decorated local Paralympian, Danny Crates, will host the day.
The summit will feature a panel session chaired by former Secretary State for Education, the Rt Hon Justine Greening. Justine is now chair of the Purpose Coalition. Other guest speakers include Freddie Fford, founder of Patch, and Bolaji Sofoluwe, founder of ETK Group.
Highlights of the event include:
- keynote speakers featuring top local business leaders and innovators
- expert-led workshops delivered by partners including, Let’s Do Business Group, ARU (Anglia Ruskin University), Innovate UK, ACL, Deyton Bell, Essex County Council’s own procurement team and H-Creative
- networking opportunities and a dedicated networking space hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
- hands-on zones focused on innovation, sustainability, business support and skills and inclusive employment
- local food and drink entrepreneurs, learn more about the growing Essex gastro-culture landscape
Tickets are free, but limited.
Reserve your place at the Ambitious Essex Business Summit Registration website.