Staffordshire Business Support Conference 2026

Join us for this interactive event, designed to connect local businesses with the support, funding and expertise available across the county.

Staffordshire County Council is bringing together key organisations, including HSBC, Federation of Small Businesses, and expert guest speakers, alongside representatives from the Council and its business support teams.

Whether you’re a start-up, scaling business, rural enterprise or established SME, this event will help you discover new opportunities and make valuable connections.

What you can expect:

✔ Inspiring guest speakers

✔ Practical breakout sessions

✔ Direct access to business support teams

✔ Lunch and open networking

✔ A chance to meet like-minded Staffordshire entrepreneurs

The format is designed to be energetic and engaging, with movement between sessions, opportunities for conversation, and plenty of time to build meaningful connections.

Who you'll meet:

• Visit Staffordshire
• Invest Staffordshire
• Rural Enterprise Team
• sben
• Start-Up Team
• Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub
• Care Leavers Team
• Federation of Small Businesses
• HSBC
• Staffordshire Chamber

Why should you attend?

✔ You'll learn about new and existing business support offers

✔ You'll understand the latest funding and finance options

✔ You'll gain expert insight from experienced speakers

✔ You'll connect with entrepreneurs on the same journey

✔ You'll build relationships that support your growth

This is your opportunity to discover the full range of support available to businesses across Staffordshire, all in one room.

Spaces are limited. Book now to secure your place.

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Host or Publisher Staffordshire County Council