The Shropshire Business Festival is returning to the Telford International Centre on March 5, 2026, to provide local owners and start-ups with a free day of networking and advice in Telford, Shropshire.
According to the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, the event will run from 1pm to 6pm. The festival aims to help people find new customers and partners through relaxed activities like axe throwing, stroking alpacas, and racing remote-controlled cars over office furniture.
Business experts will host workshops on modern topics, including how to use artificial intelligence and how to protect a company from cyber threats. Speakers like Helen Spencer of WR Partners and media professionals Peter Plisner and Chas Watkin will offer guidance on building influence and marketing.
The 2026 event also celebrates a ten-year milestone for a local business magazine with an evening dinner called the Shropshire Business Conversation. This session features a panel of local leaders, including Steven Owen, the managing director of building firm Pave Aways and a recent award winner.
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