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A two-day business growth event for founders, owners and senior decision-makers. Conference stages and exhibitors cover AI, marketing, sales, finance, leadership and brand building, with opportunities to hear from experienced entrepreneurs and make n

An insurance industry conference connecting established companies and emerging innovators. Keynotes, panel discussions and fireside conversations explore sector change, with opportunities to meet peers and develop connections across the insurance mar

Discover buses, coaches, equipment and services for passenger transport operations. Operators, engineers and local authorities can compare vehicles and explore zero-emission technology, accessibility and safety, with industry learning through the Mas

Organiser: Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy

A professional paediatric-surgery symposium on clinical practice, research, education and surgical training, followed by the Simpson-Smith Memorial Lecture.

Who is it for? Doctors working in or

Organiser: CIOB Reading / APM Built Environment Interest Network

CIOB President Professor Saul Humphrey discusses climate and biodiversity tipping points and opportunities for a more resilient built environment. Includes questions, refreshments and n

Organiser: CIOB Reading / APM / Francis Construction

Visit a Grade II listed university building undergoing refurbishment, exploring retrofit, heritage and sustainability with construction professionals.

Over 18s. Five-point PPE required: hard hat, g

Organiser: New London Architecture / Gensler

An informal evening bringing together emerging built environment professionals to meet peers and exchange experiences, hosted by Gensler.

Admission: free, NLA members only. The NextGen programme focuses on

Organiser: FT Live

Two days of enterprise AI strategy, infrastructure, governance and workforce discussion for senior business, technology and policy leaders. In-person and digital options are offered.

Date-only listing for 4-5 November 2026. Daily o

Compare laboratory equipment, analysis tools and applied technology across a broad range of industries. Meet suppliers and explore conference content on sustainability, automation, quality and skills, including practical approaches to improving labor

Explore engineering innovation across aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, electronics and medical technology. Advanced Engineering connects suppliers, manufacturers and investors around industrial resilience, supply chain capability and commercia

Meet businesses across the metals supply chain, from production and fabrication to machining, surface finishing and recycling. Exhibitors and seminar theatres offer opportunities to source suppliers, examine equipment and discuss developments affecti

Organiser: KBBG / KBSA

Practical growth workshops for independent kitchen, bedroom and bathroom retailers, facilitated by Niall Daly. Build a 90-day business plan and meet industry peers.

Organiser programme: registration 09:30; main sessions close 1

Discover products and ideas for visitor attractions, holiday parks and rural leisure businesses. The show connects operators with suppliers and industry insight to support diversification, improve the visitor experience and explore new commercial opp

Explore ways to diversify a farm or rural business and develop additional income streams. Meet specialist suppliers and discover practical business models, with an emphasis on assessing opportunities, understanding risks and building a more resilient

A symposium on UK–Japan collaboration, defence technology and opportunities for SMEs.

Book directly with the organiser. Indicating attendance on VASO does not reserve a ticket.

Attendance: Member and non-member tickets available. Check current ticket a

Organiser: One Nucleus

A moderated discussion for life-sciences founders, senior leaders and investors on the Autumn Budget's implications for investment, innovation, talent and growth.

Attendance is by expression of interest via the organiser. The p

A Berkshire property summit with market updates, panel discussions, a pop-up exhibition and networking over breakfast and lunch. Topics include town-centre development, commercial clusters and the future of Reading.

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Explore sewing, embroidery, papercraft, jewellery making and other crafts through exhibitors, workshops and demonstrations. This consumer show offers opportunities to shop from specialist retailers and discover new techniques, alongside The Stitching

A sector working group bringing together businesses, academic institutions and health organisations. November’s programme focuses on funding in life sciences and healthcare. This is an invitation-only meeting, with expressions of interest welcomed fr

Organiser: One Nucleus

A practical biotech webinar on planning chemistry, manufacturing and controls early enough to support regulatory compliance, scale-up, investment and clinical development.

Free for employees of One Nucleus member organisations.