02/03/2026
We're looking forward to welcoming back Shropshire Business Festival on Thursday for their seriously fun networking event. ⬇️
Important information about Shropshire Business Festival 📣
⏰ When
Thursday 5th March, 1:00pm - 6:00pm.
Shropshire Business Conversation, our two-course networking dinner is taking place 6pm - 10pm (Tickets must be purchased in advance here)
📍 Where
Telford International Centre, TF3 4JH.
👀 What's On
Our exhibitor hall will be jam-packed with exhibitors and plenty of activities to try, including Start Tech Cyber Snakes & Ladders, rowing, Shropshire Festivals human fruit machine, Exotic Zoo’s animals, Chrisbeon remote-controlled racing, lorry driving with Dulson Training and more.
On the Start Tech Seminar Stage, we’ll have thought-provoking seminars on a variety of topics, including business growth, cyber, marketing, and more!
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Speed Networking sessions at 1:45pm (Sold out), 3:30pm (Sold out) and 5:15pm available to register on arrival with Shropshire Chamber or online.
Clear Design will be hosting Marketing Workshops throughout the afternoon, available to register on arrival, or online.
Nick Jones DipPFS will become Mystic Nick, and you’ll have 15 minutes to ask him anything! Drop-in sessions are available between 1pm - 2pm.
From 6pm, our two-course networking dinner with iconic Shropshire business leaders will be taking place upstairs. With thought-provoking talks and panel discussions from Dr Walter Gleeson, co-founder of Music Magpie; Deborah Mitchell, owner of Heaven Skincare; Will Stratton-Morris, former CEO of Caffè Nero; Charlie Blakemore, CEO at Intercity Technology, Steven Owen, managing director of Pave Aways, and Sarah Holmes, managing director of Merrythought. Tickets available on the website.
🅿️ Parking
Telford International Centre has its own car park directly outside the venue with FREE PARKING!
🚾 Toilets
Toilets will be located off the corridor next to the Newport Suite, these will be sign-posted.
🍴 Food & Drink
Telford International Centre will be providing food, drinks and refreshments throughout the day located near the inside entrance, these will be card payment only.
✏️ What to Bring
Your biggest smile, a notebook, a pen, and a whole load of business cards! Plus, a fully charged mobile phone so you can make the most of all our photo opportunities.
To take part in the Dulson Training Ltd Lorry Driving activity, you will need to bring a valid driving license.
📸 Photography & Videography
We will have both photographers and videographers at the event, and any images taken may be used and shared on various social media platforms, our website, news articles, or in print advertising.
By entering this event, you consent to being photographed and authorise the use of your image unless you inform us otherwise.
🚬 Smoking & Va**ng
Smoking and va**ng is strictly prohibited inside Telford International Centre, there is a smoking area outside the venue.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!