Herefordshire Means Business Conference 2025 Delegate Ticket

"Connection and Collaboration"The HMBiz Conference is BACK! It takes place on Wednesday 19th November at Hedley Lodge, Belmont Abbey.

Why Attend?

🎤Expert Speakers

Main Stage Sponsor: Xero

Our team have pulled together expert speakers who are designed to cater to a wide range of interests and learning styles, ensuring that there is something valuable for every attendee. This event is also CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by CPDQC and all attendees will receive CPD points.

🧑‍🦲Networking Opportunities

New for 2025: The Big Breakfast

Experience the best of our business community, the perfect opportunity to network with delegates, partners and speakers alike. All attendees can redeem a FREE breakfast roll and free refreshments.

🚀Boost your Business Visibility

Attending the event can elevate your profile amongst the local community. For businesses, this exposure is invaluable. It can attract new customers, and lay the groundwork for future collaborations that can extend well behond the Conference itself.

With so much on offer we are also including a breakfast roll, buffet lunch and free refreshments throughout the day. There is also exclusive member discounts to keep the day affordable.

Full details on our website HERE

We are committed to making the conference inclusive for everyone. Please let us know if you have any dietary and/or access requirements when you register. The venue is wheelchair accessible and there is a free ticket for carers*.

Numbers are limited so don’t miss out.

The day starts at 8.00am and ends at 2.30pm at Hedley Lodge, Belmont AbbeyRuckhall Lane, Hereford, HR2 9RZ. There is FREE parking at the venue. and FREE refreshments are available throughout the day!

Book your tickets now to receive a FREE goody bag when you arrive!

This event will be UNMISSABLE!

I look forward to welcoming you!

Ollie Beale (and the HMBiz team)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS - 🎤

>>Stefan Thomas

Following his appearances at previous events such as the 2024 HMBiz Expo, Stefan brings his wealth of experience and sharp insight to Herefordshire’s biggest business conference. With a career in sales that began in 1983 in a shoe shop in Oxford, Stefan has spent nearly four decades mastering the art of communication and connection. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller Business Networking for Dummies, along with Instant Networking and Win the Room.

>>Becky Wall BEM

He will be joined by Becky Wall BEM. A passionate businesswoman, toilet industry advocate, award-winner, speaker, charity trustee, and co-owner of both A Plush Flush and the Loo of the Year Awards, Becky brings expertise to the Line-Up.

>>Kirstie Kavanagh & Glenn White

Speakers also include Kirstie Kavanagh & Glenn White from City Folk Digital. Experts in digital skills and AI literacy, Kirstie and Glenn are known for their engaging, practical training style. They believe in making learning immediately relevant to your challenges, ensuring you gain the confidence and expertise to thrive. Their approach focuses on unlocking your potential, equipping you with essential knowledge that bridges skill gaps and fuels career success.

>> Alex Knowles

Alex is a purpose-driven leader, ultramarathon runner, and passionate advocate for men’s mental health. Through Andy’s Man Club and his personal mission, Project Possible, he’s combined grit, storytelling, and self-belief to raise awareness, open a new club in Hereford, and run three ultramarathons in three months raising nearly £7,000 in the process. From spreading awareness to 12-hour spinathons, Alex has put everything on the line, showing up when no one was watching. His mantra? “If you don’t back yourself, why should anyone else?” He’s proof that relentless belief, hard work, and heart can move mountains and minds.

NOTICES:

• Please note that Herefordshire means Business Ltd reserves the right to make changes, revisions, and amendments, or add/remove sections from the terms and conditions - without any prior notifications to you. Such changes will be duly reflected on the website of the organiser.
• All ticket sales are deemed as FINAL TRANSACTIONS. There will be no ticket returns/exchanges/cancellations.

* To receive your carer ticket, please email kim@hmbiz.co.uk. Supporting evidence will be required, one free carer ticket per delegate.

This event is powered by allpay Limited, along side our main stage sponsor Xero.