• Event Date: 1st July 2026, 08:00am - 11:00am
  • Venue: Aston Marina, Lichfield Road, Stone, ST15 8QU
  • Organiser: sben

Join us on Wednesday 1st July 2026 for sben’s Annual Networking Event—a once-a-year opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired alongside fellow sben members.

     

Held at the beautiful Aston Marina, the morning promises relaxed but purposeful networking in an exceptional setting. Doors open at 8:00am, with activities beginning at 8:30am and the event concluding at 11:00am. Enjoy a light breakfast on arrival and refreshments throughout the morning as you build valuable new connections.

 

This year’s event will also place a strong focus on training and upskilling. Meet local training providers and hear from guest speakers exploring the opportunities and benefits of apprenticeships for businesses and individuals alike.

 

Agenda overview (subject to change):

8:00    Arrival with Breakfast & Networking
8:30    Welcome & Introduction
8:40    Quick-fire speakers about training (hear from local training providers and sben members about their training experiences)
9:10    Networking Activity 1 – Get to know the delegates
9:40    Break with Networking
10:10    Speaker 1 – Staffordshire jobs and careers (Vicky Perry SCC)
10:20    Speaker 2 – Hear from current apprentices (from TMT First)
10:30    Networking Activity 2 – Round table discussions
11:00    Thanks and End

This event only happens once a year, so don’t miss out on the chance to network, learn, and grow with sben – reserve your space now.

 

Supported by:

Stoke on Trent Staffordshire Growth Hub

Staffordshire Business & Environment Network
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