Southend Business Partnership Briefing 12 February 2026

The morning will have on offer a free light breakfast, networking opportunities and a round of updates from local providers.

• 7.30am registration begins
• 7.30am to 8.30am networking and light breakfast
• 8.30am to 10am presentations from keynote speakers
• 10am to 10.30am networking

The focus of this Briefing will be on the dynamic sector of audio communication including reflections on challenges and opportunities in the current economic climate.

Keynote presentations will feature:-

Folded Wing – Music is at the heart of this award winning independent audio house, producing top tier music podcasts, programmes and events since 2006.

Radio Essex – Independent radio station broadcasting to an Essex audience from The Icon Building on Southend’s seafront

Ruark Audio – Family owned importing and exporting business established in 1985 producing award winning sound systems with a mission to create design icons of the future.

South Essex Colleges Group - Our Further, Higher and Adult Education College will highlight their broad range of creative courses including linking into audio communication sector.