Economic Business Conference, sponsored by Worcestershire County Council

Description

The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have partnered with Worcestershire County Council to deliver its annual Economic Conference. The conference will provide insightful information from a variety of expert guest speakers in different industries, alongside an update on the Chamber Manifesto for 2026/27. It will also include plenty of networking opportunities to ensure attendees build relationships and make new business connections.

Guest Speakers:
Chris Walklett, Partner at Bishop Fleming

Dale Parmenter, CEO of DRPG

Paul Kharbanda, Head of Sales UK Mid-Corporate at Lloyds Bank
Topic: Rebuilding Confidence – A Market Outlook for 2026

Robert Elliot, Director of Business Engagement & Policy at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Topic: Introduce Chamber Manifesto 2026/27 and table discussions on sharing solutions together

Gary Woodman, Chief Executive, Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership
Topic: Devolution

William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chamber of Commerce

Claire Harper – Leading Through Disruption: Thriving in Times of Uncertainty