Business Engagement Event 2025
Thursday 9 October, 8am – 1pm
The Benn Hall, Rugby
Join us for a morning of connecting with business support partners and industry experts and hear from our councillors and council officers.
Who is this event for?
This event has two streams of workshops, panels and conversations tailored businesses across the Rugby borough.
If you are a business in engineering, manufacturing, logistics and supply chain - the B2B Stream is for you. Focused on how some of our larger employers can grow, innovate and become more efficient with a number of great sessions on topics such as AI, Energy Efficiency and Employment and Skills.
The B2C Stream is for our diverse range of independent businesses in the town centre and across the borough. If you are a business in retail, hospitality, leisure or other customer facing service businesses, we have a great selection for you. From marketing tips, and insights to panel discussions with Rugby Borough Council officers. Hear about town centre projects and ambitions for local businesses.
What to expect
Speed Networking makes a fond return, we will be giving businesses the opportunity to engage with likeminded businesses.
Expect industry experts, local businesses, business development professionals, panelists and exhibitors, who will be sharing their knowledge and insights.
Join us from 8am for breakfast and the opportunity to explore our exhibitor stands. Our partners, councillors, and council officers will be on hand to engage with you about business support programmes, funding opportunities, ongoing projects in Rugby, and much more.
Cllr Louise Robinson, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for Growth, Investment, Digital and Communications, said “Our previous business engagement events have been well attended and received positive feedback. Attendees welcomed the opportunities to network with other businesses and organisations providing business support.
"This latest event will be another chance to connect, build valuable relationships, and tap into the support available from across the borough. It’s a great opportunity to discover new collaborations and strengthen the network that drives Rugby’s economy.”
See our LinkedIn for updates on speakers and our full agenda.