Visit the Essex County Council Drop-in Clinics
Essex County Council will be hosting dedicated drop-in clinics throughout the Festival 
of Business, giving visitors the chance to access expert guidance and tailored support for their business. Whether you’re looking for advice on funding, growth opportunities, skills, or sustainability, these informal sessions provide a direct route to the resources and expertise available across the county.
Clinics will be located in the Lobby of the Grandstand, making it easy for visitors to drop in throughout the day.
Digital Essex: 10.20am to 11.00am
Digital Essex wants to make sure that no person or business misses out on 
digital opportunities.
They aim to boost digital connectivity, champion digital inclusion and drive the digital economy by working with partners to run projects that support communities across the county.
Find out more about Digital Essex
Climate Action Team: 11.00am to 11.40am
Discover how your business can play a role in tackling climate change while
saving money and building resilience. The Essex County Council Climate Action Team will be on hand to provide practical advice on energy efficiency, sustainable practices, funding opportunities, and how to align your organisation with the county’s net-zero ambitions.
Find out more about Essex Climate Action Commission
Greater Essex Careers Hub: 11.40am to 12.20pm
The Greater Essex Careers Hub work to ensure every young person receives 
outstanding, relevant careers education throughout their time at school and college.
They aim to bridge the gap between education and employment by bringing together schools and colleges with local employers to support them in delivering high quality, inspirational careers programmes for their students.
Find out more about the Greater Essex Careers Hub
The Kings Award in Essex: 1.00pm to 1.40pm
The King’s Award for Enterprise is the UK’s most prestigious business accolade, 
recognising outstanding achievement in Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development, or Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility.
Discover how your business can apply to gain national recognition, boost your reputation, and open new opportunities for growth.
Find out more about the Kings Award in Essex
Fostering Friendly Team: 1.40pm to 2.20pm
The Fostering Team invites local employers to explore how fostering can work alongside your business. Learn how supporting staff to foster — through flexible working, leave arrangements, or corporate partnerships, can benefit your workforce and community.
Their experts will explain the process, share support options, and show how your organisation can help shape brighter futures.
Find out more about the Fostering Friendly Team
Whilst we endeavour to ensure the attendance of our advertised speakers, exhibitors, vendors and displays, we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes.
All timings are approximate and subject to change. We advise arriving as early as possible to avoid queues and missing any speakers or displays.