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):

08:00   Arrival with Breakfast & Networking

08:30   Welcome & Introduction

08:40   Quick-fire speakers about training (hear from local training providers and

sben members about their training experiences)

09:10   Networking Activity 1 – Get to know the delegates

09:40   Break with Networking

10:00  Steven Michael Assistant Principal for Skills and Green Technology The Advanced Green Technology Centre (Stoke on Trent College)

10:10  Hear from current apprentices (from TMT First & Bourne Electrical

Contractors Ltd)

10:20  (Vicky Perry SCC) Staffordshire jobs and careers

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.

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