BPD Annual Conference 2026: Collaborations

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The University of Derby is delighted to be the Principal Sponsor of the Business Peak District Annual Conference 2026.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Working alongside businesses, employers and partners across Derbyshire and beyond, we’re helping to develop the talent, skills, innovation and workforce capability needed for the future. Whether it’s supporting businesses to grow, developing the next generation of talent through higher education and apprenticeships, or connecting organisations with specialist expertise and research, we believe great things happen when people work together.

The conference theme of Collaborations strongly reflects our own commitment to partnership and shared ambition, and we’re looking forward to joining businesses from across the region for what promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking event. We’re also delighted that Professor Mark Gilman, will be delivering the keynote address.

Overview

Business Peak District’s Annual Conference brings together Peak District businesses to explore the value of effective business collaboration

Outcome

The Business Peak District Annual Conference brings together Peak District businesses to explore the value of effective business collaborations as a way of optimising performance and opening up new market opportunities.

At recent Business Peak District networking events and in the ongoing members’ survey, our member businesses have clearly identified effective business collaborations as a key area of current interest.

The Annual Conference has been designed directly in response to that feedback.

Additional Information

Keynote presentation

The keynote presentation entitled “The Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Business Collaborations”, will be delivered by Professor Mark Gilman of the University of Derby.

Outline programme

08:30 – 08:50 Arrive & refreshments / networking / exhibition

08:50 – 09:00 Welcome/Introduction & BPD Update (BPD Cahir)

09:00 – 09:30 Keynote speaker – Professor Mark Gilman of the University of Derby on “The Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Business Collaborations”

09:30 – 09:50 Effective Business Collaborations (1): BPD Member Case Studies

09:50 – 10:05 Refreshments

10:05 – 10:25 Effective Business Collaborations (2): BPD Member Case Studies

10:25 – 10:35 A few words from BPD member & principal sponsor

10:35 – 11:00 A few words from BPD members & sponsors

11:00 – 11:15 A few words from the venue provider

11:15 – 11:20 BPD Chair closes the formal proceedings

11:20 – 12:30 BPD Member Engagement/Refreshments/Networking/Advice Sessions/BPD Member & IPD Showcase

This event is available for: Anybody

6th November 2026

8:30am - 12:30pm

In-Person

The Link Centre, Ashbourne, DE6 1AA

This is an external event, and you will be directed to a different website.

Members must Sign in / Register to purchase member only tickets

*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact Business Peak District on 0333 320 0333 or email Chair@businesspeakdistrict.com

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