Rural Connections Free Business Events in Essex

  16th September, 2025

Essex businesses: join Ambitious Essex for Rural Connections this November to discover more about the future potential of the county’s rural economies and communities.

Date: Thursday 6 November 2025
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm (lunch served at 1.15pm)
Location: The Pavilion, Braxted Park Estate

This free event will allow you and your colleagues to connect with thought leaders and likeminded business owners and explore:
• Practical ways to diversify your rural business offering
• New pathways to success and sustainability
• Latest technological innovations set to transform the rural sector
• Rural skills and opportunities to develop workforce
• The potentials of tourism in the rural landscape
• And much more!

Keynote speakers include Mike Holland (Holland Land & Property Ltd), Dale Symons (Clayhill Vineyards) and Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier (Versatile Robotx) who will be showcasing his world-leading fruit-picking robot prototype. You’ll also be able to explore topics including skills, digital infrastructure, rural tourism,
transport and planning, environment and more across interactive table activities.

To find out more and book your free space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rural-connections-tickets-1542338950319?aff=oddtdtcreator