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North Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference 2026

Annual Conference 2026

North Cheshire's flagship annual conference — bringing together business leaders, innovators and decision-makers for a day of ideas, insight and connection.

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13 October 2026

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The Elm, Alderley Park

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Annual Conference 2026

Date Tuesday 13 October 2026

Venue The Elm at Alderley Park

Format Conference + Networking

Tickets Members: £50 + VAT
Non-members: £100 + VAT

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About the Conference

North Cheshire's Premier Business Event

North Cheshire is home to one of the most diverse and dynamic business communities in the region — from the historic market towns of Macclesfield and Knutsford to the thriving centres of Wilmslow and beyond.

The North Cheshire Chamber Annual Conference brings this community together for a day of high-quality speakers, thought-provoking discussion and meaningful networking. This year's line-up includes Lena Levy from the British Chambers of Commerce, Cllr Michael Gorman from Cheshire East Council, and Karl Bond, co-founder of Forest Distillery — the award-winning spirits producer based at The Cat & Fiddle in Macclesfield Forest, the UK's highest altitude distillery.

From national economic policy and devolution to rural enterprise and sustainable growth, the conference covers the issues that matter most to North Cheshire's business community. Book your place now to secure your spot.

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Expert Speakers
Lena Levy (BCC), Cllr Michael Gorman (Cheshire East Council), Karl Bond (Forest Distillery) and more to be confirmed.

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Networking
Connect with North Cheshire's business leaders and decision-makers in a focused, professional setting.

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Insight & Ideas
Leave with fresh perspectives, practical takeaways and a stronger connection to your local business community.

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North Cheshire Focus
A conference built around the opportunities and challenges facing businesses across our region.

Conference Theme

North Cheshire Growth

This year's conference explores the investment, enterprise and opportunities driving growth across North Cheshire — from devolution and the new Combined Authority to rural innovation and the region's thriving independent business scene.

With speakers covering national economic policy, local government strategy, and entrepreneurial success in Macclesfield Forest, the programme brings together perspectives from every level of the business landscape. Further speakers to be confirmed.

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Book your place now — further details will be announced as they are confirmed.

Speakers

Who You'll Hear From

Hear from leading voices across business, policy, public life and rural enterprise at this year's conference.

Lena Levy

Deputy Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce

Lena leads the BCC's policy work across fiscal policy, labour markets, business environment and trade. She brings experience from the CBI, Centre for Cities and the BMA, where she oversaw engagement with the Covid Inquiry.

Cllr Michael Gorman

Deputy Leader, Cheshire East Council

Michael led the campaign to secure the Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority and sits on its Board holding the Business & Innovation portfolio. A Director of Alderley Park Limited and strong advocate for BIDs and local economic growth.

Karl Bond

Co-Founder, Forest Distillery Ltd

Karl co-founded Forest Distillery from a kitchen table in Macclesfield Forest in 2014. Now based at The Cat & Fiddle — the UK's highest altitude distillery — the business has grown into an internationally acclaimed producer of premium spirits and English Single Malt Whisky.

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More Speakers

Further speakers to be confirmed

Programme

The Day at a Glance

The full programme will be published once our speakers and topic are confirmed. Here's the outline schedule for the day.