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Gloucestershire Growth Forum - September 2025

By Emerge Digital

Join the county's boldest business minds for half a day of insight, strategy, and real-world inspiration.

Date and time

Location

Kingsholm Stadium

Kingsholm Road Gloucester GL1 3AX United Kingdom

Agenda

Agenda
Track 1: Growth Stories
Track 2:Strategy & Advice
Track 3: Workshops

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Arrival and Networking

8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Welcome

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Keynote: Beyond the Final Whistle – Lessons That Last

Sam Warburton OBE

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton shares the lessons that took him from grassroots rugby to leading teams on the world stage – and how those same principles apply in busine...

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Stop Playing With AI - Start Growing With It

Tom Henson, Emerge Digital

Most businesses are still dabbling with AI — testing tools, chasing headlines, and struggling to turn experiments into real impact. This session cuts through the noise. Tom Henson will share a practi...

9:50 AM - 10:35 AM

Breakout Session 1

Please see track-specific agendas for details on the available sessions.

10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

Break

10:50 AM - 11:35 AM

Breakout Session 2

Please see track-specific agendas for details on the available sessions.

11:40 AM - 12:25 PM

Breakout Session 3

Please see track-specific agendas for details on the available sessions.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch & Networking

Good to know

Highlights

  • 5 hours, 15 minutes
  • Ages 18+
  • In person
  • Free venue parking
  • Doors at 08:00

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Business • Other

** As featured in SoGlos, The Business Magazine, Insider Media and more **


Gloucestershire Growth Forum — New Format. Same Mission. More Value.

Join senior leaders, growth-focused founders, and industry experts for a half-day packed with insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways — all designed to help you move your business forward with clarity and confidence.


Why Attend?

Because standing still isn’t an option. Whether you're looking to scale, sharpen your edge, or simply make better decisions, the Gloucestershire Growth Forum delivers real-world insight and actionable ideas from those who’ve done it.


What You’ll Gain:

  • Insight from Experience: Hear directly from Gloucestershire business leaders who’ve achieved impressive growth - and what they learned along the way.
  • Fresh Thinking: Learn from subject matter experts offering practical strategies you can apply to improve how your organisation runs and grows.
  • Real Connections: Network with ambitious leaders from across the region who share your drive to do better and grow faster.


Three Tracks

To help you get the most value from your time, we’ve introduced three distinct tracks:

Growth Stories
Real Gloucestershire businesses share the lessons, challenges, and wins from their growth journeys. Honest, practical, and full of inspiration.

Strategies & Advice
Focused, insight-led talks from experts to help you unlock new ways of thinking across key areas of business performance.

Workshops New for This Event
Hands-on, guided sessions designed to help you explore new ideas, solve live challenges, and walk away with practical outcomes. Limited spaces available, and must be pre-booked.


Who Should Attend?

CEOs, Managing Directors, CFOs, COOs and senior leaders from ambitious SMEs who want to stay ahead and drive meaningful, sustainable growth.

We encourage two attendees per organisation to ensure all sessions are covered and your team gains the full range of insights.


Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today to take a confident step in shaping your business’s future.

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We are supporting our Charities of the Year with this event, with 100% of funds raised during registration being split between the charities.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this event for?

The Gloucestershire Growth Forum is designed for senior business leaders, including CEOs, directors, and department heads, looking for practical strategies to scale their business, improve operations, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

What will I gain from attending?

You’ll leave with real, actionable strategies from industry experts across sales, leadership, funding, innovation, and technology. The event is structured to provide expert-led sessions, interactive roundtables, and networking opportunities to help you implement meaningful changes in your business.

Can I bring a colleague?

Yes! We recommend bringing two attendees per organisation so you can get insights from both tracks.

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