Essex Chambers Unveils Stunning Venue for This Year’s Festival of Business

Essex Chambers of Commerce is delighted to announce that this year’s flagship Festival of Business will now take place at the stunning Braxted Park Estate, on Wednesday 11th November, 10.00am – 3.00pm.

The Festival remains the county’s largest business showcase, bringing together businesses from across Essex and beyond for a day of networking, inspiration, knowledge sharing and new opportunities.

This year’s theme, Proud Past | Bold Future, celebrates the rich heritage of Essex business while looking ahead to the innovation, investment and collaboration, that will shape its future. With its historic character and outstanding surroundings, Braxted Park Estate perfectly embodies that theme, providing the perfect backdrop for the county’s most significant business events.

Visitors can look forward to an extensive business exhibition, a high-profile speaker programme, interactive workshops, invaluable networking opportunities and the return of the popular Best in Business Award.

The move to Braxted Park ensures the Festival will create an elevated platform for Essex businesses to showcase what they do.

The new venue will provide fantastic possibilities for our community to connect with customers, explore supply chain opportunities, and build relationships that support growth. Holding the event at Braxted will create an even more memorable day for exhibitors, sponsors and visitors while retaining everything they have come to expect from our’ flagship event.

Ruth Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer Essex Chambers of Commerce, said:

“The Festival of Business is about showcasing Essex business at its best; ambitious enterprises, strong networks, practical support and real opportunities.

“Moving to Braxted Park gives everyone the certainty and quality of experience they need, while allowing us to continue growing the Festival as one of the most important business events in the county.

“New venue, same vision, and an even stronger platform for Essex business.”

With over 100 businesses already confirmed, and more exhibition stands still available, the Festival of Business continues to be the place where Essex business comes together to connect, collaborate and grow.

Further exciting announcements will be shared in the lead-up to this incredible event.

For more information, and to book your stand or your free visitor place, visit our website.

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19.08.2026