Delivering the ambition for a greener, healthier and more prosperous Thames Valley
Join business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts for a deep dive into the forces shaping our economy.
This event brings together exclusive insights from the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), perspectives on national and global trends, and a unique opportunity to influence future policy priorities.
This is your chance to gain a clear view of where our region stands, understand the challenges and opportunities ahead, and play an active role in shaping the future for businesses locally and nationally.
We are delighted that Calum Miller, MP for Bicester and Woodstock, will be joining us.
Speakers
Drew Griffiths, CSO, ESP Global Services
Andrew Hancock, Director, Brandasylum
Peter McCallum, Managing Director, TECC Ltd, Thames Valley Business of the Year 2025
Calum Miller, MP for Bicester and Woodstock
Stuart Morrison, Research Manager, British Chambers of Commerce
Cathy Mussert, External Affairs Lead, Thames Water
Sue Staunton, Managing Partner and Head of Life Sciences, James Cowper Kreston
Lucy Turner, Head of Portfolio Transformation, Oxford Brookes University
Kate Webb, The KWP Ltd
Two panel discussion session will cover –
- Beyond the Quarter – Annual Trends in Business Sentiment What the past year’s QES results tell us about growth and resilience.
- Global & UK Dynamics : How External Forces Shape Business Confidence How domestic and international developments impact business outlook.
Agenda –
9am – Arrival and registration
9.30am – 9.35am – Welcome from Chamber CEO, Paul Britton
9.35am – 9.45am – Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) update
9.45am to 10.45am – Session 1 hosted by Tim Major, Account Manager, TVCC
10.45am to 11.15am – Break and networking
11.15am to 12.15pm – Session 2 hosted by Natasha Staines, Account Manager, TVCC
12.15pm to 12.30pm – Closing remarks
12.30pm to 1.30pm – Lunch and networking
1.30pm – Close
Sponsored by
