A Final Toast: The 20th Anniversary 'Wake' for the BBE Programme
Schedule
Sat Jan 31 2026 at 12:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Vinson Centre for the Public Understanding of Economics and Entrepreneurship | Buckingham, EN
About this Event
Join us for a unique and memorable event as we gather to celebrate the two-decade legacy of the Business and Business Enterprise (BBE) Programme at the University of Buckingham.
This isn't just a farewell, it's a powerful reunion and a chance to reflect on the innovation, success, resilience and community the BBE programme created. If you were part of this incredible journey, this day is for you!
📍Venue: Enterprise Hub, Vinson Building (1st floor), University of Buckingham
Listen to distinguished professors including Professor Nigel Adams, Professor Phil Dover, who was instrumental in establishing the BBE programme in 2006 and the former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Terence Kealey who has been a huge supporter of entrepreneurship.
The day kicks off with a buffet lunch and transitions into the main talks and panel discussions, concluding with a drinks and buffet dinner at 6:00 PM.
More details, including the full, minute-by-minute agenda and speaker line-up will be shared with registered attendees in the coming weeks.
For now, please register and secure your spot!
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Registration, Lunch and Networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Welcome and Introductions
Host: Professor Nigel Adams
Info: Join Professor Nigel Adams as he formally welcomes our distinguished guests, including current and former staff, and alumni. You will then hear from from two figures critical to the BBE's history: former Vice-Chancellor Dr Terence Kealey and former dean of the School of Business Professor Philip Dover.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Alumni Spotlight
Info: A few alumni will share their experiences of the BBE course, their time at Buckingham and where they are now. This will be followed by a Q & A session.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Tea Break
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel Discussion - Entrepreneurship in Buckingham Now
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Future of Entrepreneurship at Buckingham and Beyond
Host: Professor Nigel Adams
Info: Closing remarks
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Back to the Bar!
Info: Come and relive your student days! We’re opening the doors of the OTM bar. As the day comes to an end, this would be a perfect time to socialize, network, and catch up with friends and your former lecturers.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Farewell Dinner
Info: Join us in the Refectory for a final buffet dinner. This is the last opportunity of the day to continue your conversations and share your fond farewells with Nigel. Also, a chance for final thoughts on the programme’s legacy and to raise a glass to the everlasting bonds of the BBE community. And……… perhaps …………. can it rise again!
Where is it happening?
Vinson Centre for the Public Understanding of Economics and Entrepreneurship, 21 Hunter Street, Buckingham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
