Business Leaders Forum

Senior business leaders from across the Horsham District are invited to attend the second Business Leaders Forum.
About this Event

Senior business leaders from across Horsham District are invited to attend our second Business Leaders Forum, taking place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 9:30am-2pm at Leonardslee Wine Estate in Mannings Heath, Horsham.

This Forum will combine high-value networking with bite-sized updates on business developments, expert insight, and facilitated panels on the issues shaping our local economy. Designed to inform, connect, and empower leaders, this is where Horsham District’s business community comes together to share ideas and drive forward positive change.

Key topics will include building resilient supply chains and sustainability as a growth strategy, with interactive panel sessions featuring local experts, businesses and keynote speaker Jo Fairley - co-founder of Green & Black's Chocolate who grew a £100 million a year brand, launched Judges Bakery, The Wellington Centre and The Perfume Society and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Studies from Kingston University.

Refreshments and a light sandwich lunch will be provided.

If you’re a senior business leader in Horsham District, whose business employs 10+ staff, sign up today. Up to two delegates are invited to attend per company.

The Business Leaders Forum is supported by Horsham District Council’s Team and .

Please note that photography may take place for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed please let a member of the Horsham District Council or gdb teams know.