Festival Programme

Plan your day

TIMEEVENTLOCATION
9.45amGates open for visitors
10.00amFestival of Business officially opens Sports Bar
10.05amWelcome from Denise Rossiter, CEO Essex Chambers of Commerce.Sports Bar
10.15amWelcome from our Main Sponsors - Essex Growth Agency.Sports Bar
10.30amWorkshop - TBCClub Lounge
10.30amBest in Business Award Judging Sports Bar
11.00amTwo Minutes Silence
11.15amPanel discussion - TBCSports Bar
12.00pmHeadline Speaker: Tim Campbell MBESports Bar
12.45pmBest in Business Award Winner Announced! Sports Bar
1.30pmWorkshop - TBCClub Lounge
2.20pmVisitors Prize DrawSummer Marquee
3.00pmFestival Ends

Visit & Network

Connect with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in a dynamic and professional environment. Whether building new relationships or strengthening existing ones, the Festival offers exceptional opportunities to engage with the Essex business community.
Register as a Visitor

Inspiring Speakers

Hear from a carefully curated programme of keynote speakers and panel discussions, offering insight into economic trends, leadership, resilience, and how lessons from the past can inform future growth.
View our Speaker Line-up

Sponsors

Our sponsors play a vital role in making the Festival possible, demonstrating their commitment to supporting enterprise, innovation, and growth across Essex. Learn more about the organisations partnering with us to champion the county’s proud business heritage and bold future.
Meet Our Sponsors
Whilst we endeavour to ensure the attendance of our advertised speakers, exhibitors, vendors and displays, we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes.
All timings are approximate and subject to change. We advise arriving as early as possible to avoid queues and missing any speakers or displays.