Tees Business Showcase & Forum 2026

Businesspeople from across the region can now sign up to attend the inaugural Tees Business Showcase & Forum WHAT’S ON – AT A GLANCE Tuesday October 20 | Riverside Stadium | 8.30am-4pm The Tees Business Showcase + Forum takes over the entire West Stand hospitality floor, featuring an expo of around 60 businesses, two keynotes, two expert panels and six practical workshops. FREE to attend. Drop in for the sessions that interest you or stay for the full day. MORNING 8.30am – SHOWCASE + EXPO OPENS Networking and expo featuring around 60 businesses. 9.10am – WELCOME Tees Business 9.20am – EXPERT PANEL How to Get Ahead in Business What Successful Teesside Leaders Wish They’d Known Earlier Stephen Robinson – Outrank Grant Glendinning – Education Training Collective Rachel Burke – Tees Businesswoman of the Year Andrew Rowe – Azets 9.50am – KEYNOTE Kevin Hollinrake MP Conservative Party chairman, MP and successful entrepreneur. 11.20am-12noon – THREE WORKSHOPS 1. Leading Without a Script Dr Noel Dennis – Atomix Educational Trust Improvisation, creativity and leadership in an uncertain world. 2. AI Without the Risk Tomas Roberton – Circle Cloud Embracing AI safely, securely and confidently. 3. Better Finance Decisions James Clinghan – Trusted Business Partner Understanding business finance and making informed funding decisions. 12noon-1pm – LUNCH + EXPO AFTERNOON 1pm – KEYNOTE Professor Mark Simpson Vice-chancellor and chief executive, Teesside University. 1.25pm – EXPERT PANEL How to Win More Business Getting through the door, building relationships and turning conversations into contracts. Sharon Lane – Tees Components Peter Wilcock – Latos Imran Anwar – Alt Labs Martin Liddle – CF Fertilisers UK 3.15pm-4pm – THREE WORKSHOPS 4. Insider Tips on Making Your Business a Great Place to Work Jo Davies – HR Alchemy Attracting, engaging and retaining great people. 5. Winning Digital Marketing in the Age of AI Andy Taylor – Outrank Practical ideas to improve your digital marketing. 6. COMING SOON Final workshop to be announced. 4pm – SHOWCASE + FORUM CLOSES THROUGHOUT THE DAY 60-business expo | Networking | New connections | FREE admission Supported by Middlesbrough College, Trusted Business Partner, Sembcorp, The eLearning Group, Fleet Recruitment and The Odd Baron.