Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo

If you’re looking to promote your brand, discover new opportunities, or connect with others, the Business Expo offers something for everyone
About this Event

This exciting event will bring together local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for a full day of networking, learning, and growth, all centered around celebrating and strengthening our local business community.

Attendees can look forward to:

• A vibrant showcase of exhibitors featuring innovative products and services
• Engaging seminars and workshops led by industry experts
• Valuable networking opportunities to build lasting connections and drive business success
• Search for new suppliers and gain crucial sales leads

Whether you’re looking to promote your brand, discover new opportunities, or connect with others, the Chamber Business Expo offers something for everyone.

Agenda

🕑: 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
The Networking Breakfast

Info: £15.00+VAT Chamber Members | £20.00+VAT Non-members
Over 150 professionals attend breakfast to begin a busy day of making connections before the Expo opens. We will hear from Ben Mannion, Owner / Director at Hewett Recruitment and Sharon Smith, Chief Executive at The Chamber.

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
SWAP Networking Session 1

Info: Attendees have 1 minute to introduce themselves to the table, then after exchanging contact details, move to the next table and meet completely different people. We do this until you have met everyone in the room with no repeats.

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Winning New Business Without Being Pushy or Salesy

Info: A practical session focused on how businesses can generate more of the right opportunities without relying on passive referrals, chasing prospects, or competing on price. The session will explore how to improve the quantity and quality of conversations with potential clients, providing attendees with clear and actionable ideas, leading to more consistent and predictable growth.

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 AM
AI adoption in action: Practical Steps for Business Growth

Info: The British Chamber of Commerce PAIR, AI Academy impact, will explore how businesses can start adopting AI in a way that is useful, achievable and aligned to real business goals. We’ll share simple ways to build confidence across teams and turn AI from a buzzword into everyday business value. You’ll also hear directly from businesses already using the Pair platform, who will share their experiences, lessons learned and the impact AI is having on their work.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 AM
SWAP Networking Session 2

Info: Attendees have 1 minute to introduce themselves to the table, then after exchanging contact details, move to the next table and meet completely different people. We do this until you have met everyone in the room with no repeats.