Oxfordshire High Street Summit 2026

The Oxfordshire High Street Summit is designed to bring business owners together in one room to share knowledge, learn from one another, and explore what it really takes to build thriving, resilient high street businesses in changing times.

Our High Street's have retailers, cafe's, makers, charities, restaurants, pubs, health and beauty, and more - you are all invited.

This is not about being talked at; it’s about coming together, listening, contributing, and leaving with renewed perspective and practical ideas.

Timetable

10:00 - Registration

10:30 - Welcome & Introduction

The morning will include local business stories, a keynote 'The High Street is Human' and an Open Mic session.

12:30 - 1:30 - Networking Lunch

1:30-2:15 - Stronger together. From insight to action.

2:15 - 2:30 - Summit Close

The summit will bring together inspiring talks, shared stories, guided discussions and meaningful networking, all in one space. A carefully paced programme will give ideas time to land, conversations room to grow, and space for deeper thinking, fostering a strong sense of collective learning. We’ll explore themes such as resilience, inspiration and collaboration, while creating open and honest conversations that encourage shared learning and insight.

By the end of the day, you’ll leave feeling re-energised, better connected, and inspired by new opportunities for your business. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of your role in shaping the future of your local high street. Not alone, but together. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, new connections, or reassurance that others are facing similar challenges, this summit offers a chance to pause, reflect, and move forward with confidence.

Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme

The Growth Hub programme operates a Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) scheme. All SMEs which receive support under this programme are being aided under the UK Subsidy Control Act (2022) and The Subsidy Control (Gross Cash Amount and Gross Cash Equivalent) Regulations (2022 No. 1186).

MFA allows a beneficiary to receive up to £315,000 of Subsidy over a three-fiscal year period (i.e. the current and previous two fiscal years). The value of MFA given is the gross cash amount or the gross cash equivalent of the subsidy. The MFA value of this webinar is £1446.80.

At the end of each financial year, we are required to tell you the total amount of support you have received from Enterprise Oxfordshire. By signing up to the event you are consenting to us holding your data in line with our Enterprise Oxfordshire Privacy policy to allow us to do this. We will only send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting if you opt in to marketing. By signing up to the event you are consenting to us holding your data in line with our Enterprise Oxfordshire Privacy policy. You may receive text messages with information about emergencies under our business resilience scheme however you can opt out of these at any time by replying to any text”

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