Business Exchange 2026 | University of Gloucestershire

Connecting skills, talent and growth - join this meaningful conversation about how business and universities can shape the future together.
About this Event

Bringing together employers, business leaders, future student talent, public sector partners and strategic stakeholders from across Gloucestershire and beyond, this exciting event is designed to create meaningful conversations around the opportunities and challenges facing large and small organisations today.

Under the theme Connecting Talent, Skills and Growth, we'll explore how businesses and universities can work together to address workforce challenges, develop future skills, support innovation and drive sustainable growth.

The afternoon will include:

• Insights from employer leaders on the workforce challenges and opportunities shaping the years ahead
• Real-life examples of successful partnerships delivering impact through talent, skills and innovation
• Opportunities to network with peers and connect with University specialists and our student talent
• Discussions on future skills, leadership and economic growth
• The official launch of the University of Gloucestershire Apprenticeship Awards 2027

Whether you're looking to recruit talent, develop your workforce, access specialist expertise or simply connect with other organisations facing similar challenges, we hope you'll join us for what promises to be an engaging and valuable afternoon.

We very much look forward to seeing you there and showcasing our facilities, our business support and our range of experts who you can build connected relationships with.

You can find out more about travelling to our Business School, at our Oxstalls Campus, on our website, and if you have any queries, please contact the Business Exchange team at [email protected]

Agenda

🕑: 02:00 PM
Welcome and opening remarks
🕑: 02:15 PM
Employer Leadership Panel
🕑: 03:00 PM
Employer Success Stories
🕑: 03:35 PM
Networking and Business Marketplace
🕑: 04:20 PM
Future Skills, Talent, and Economic Growth Conversation
🕑: 04:50 PM
Launch of University of Gloucestershire Apprenticeship Awards 2027
🕑: 05:10 PM
Drinks Reception and Networking