Festival Features - What can you expect on the day?
Visitor Goody Bags
Our first 500 visitors will receive an exclusive Festival Goody Bag which contains some great giveaways. 
Register as a Visitor
There are sponsorship opportunities available for our Goody Bags - use our enquiry form to get in touch.
Visitor Prize Draw
Visitors have the opportunity to enter into our Prize Draw for a chance to win some amazing prizes.
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There are sponsorship opportunities available for our Prize Draw - use our enquiry form to get in touch.
Workshop: Procurement and Bid Strategy
If are you an SME or local contractor looking to strengthen your chances of winning public 
sector work, join one of our Procurement and Bid Strategy workshop sessions.
This workshop is designed to help businesses bid better, navigate procurement regulation changes, and overcome key challenges in public sector bidding.
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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.
Nominated Festival Charity - Open Road
This year we are thrilled to have Open Road as our nominated Festival of Business charity.
You will have the opportunity to visit them at their SOS Bus - a mobile outreach unit that plays a key role in their community and corporate engagement work.
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Devoted Events and Betsy the Caravan Photo Booth
We’re delighted to welcome Devoted Events to this year’s Festival of Business, bringing a unique blend of creativity, innovation, and interactive entertainment to our flagship event.
Visit their vintage caravan photobooth that’s the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern tech, Betsy, and capture your day at the Festival and take home a print to remember the day.
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Come and Meet Sandy - The Essex & Suffolk Water Engagement Van
Visit Essex & Suffolk Water's new Engagement Van, affectionately 
named Sandy, part of their community outreach initiative in Essex.
Sandy will be at the Festival with community engagement ambassadors Catherine and Mac.
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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.