Cumbria Chamber of Commerce will host Conference Cumbria for the third year running on Thursday 2nd October at Derwent Pencil Museum in Keswick.
A full day conference with inspirational speakers, a panel discussion and great networking opportunities we’ve just announced this year’s keynote speaker Sara Davies MBE.
Sara is the founder and creative director of Crafter’s Companion. Sara established Crafter’s Companion while studying at York University. During a placement at a small craft company, she spotted a gap in the market for a tool that could create bespoke envelopes for handmade cards. With help from her retired engineer father, Sara designed and launched a ground-breaking craft product called The Enveloper.
You can read more about Sara here
With over 300 tickets available and room for 50 exhibitors we’ve opened bookings at an early bird rate which ends on Friday 24th January.
Member ticket - £70.00 +VAT
Member ticket and exhibition space - £130 +VAT
Non Member ticket - £90 +VAT
Non-member ticket and exhibition space - £170 +VAT
Once the early bird offer ends prices will increase to:
Member ticket - £85 +VAT
Member ticket and exhibitor stand - £160 +VAT
Non-member ticket - £110 +VAT
Non-member ticket and exhibitor stand - £205 +VAT
You can book here
There are also sponsorship opportunities available starting at £1,000 – to request further details email Lesley Robinson – lesleyr@cumbriachamber.co.uk
We’ve already secured our first sponsors – Go Low Carbon & Dodd & Co.
Building on last year’s very successful event – this year promises to be the best yet so make sure you book your tickets as once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Don’t just take our word for it, below is just a small selection of feedback from last year.
“Huge thanks to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce for organising the excellent Conference Cumbria 2024 yesterday at Castle Green Hotel in Kendal. The phenomenal opening presentation by Ugo Monye really set the tone for a very inspiring and informative event” - Cumbria Youth Alliance
“What a great day and line-up, really interesting talks. Well done Cumbria Chamber of Commerce” – Creative Hutch
“Great day with Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. Super organised and what an inspiring guy and gentleman Ugo Monye is” – University of Cumbria
“It was a great session. Hats off to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce for organising such a cracking event” – Cumbria Tourism
“Ugo’s talk was really inspiring, great to hear from him” “Such an inspiring talk from Ugo, really enjoyed my day” “Highlight of the day so far is listening to the amazing Ugo Monye, talking about leadership and resilience and his experiences as broadcaster, presenter as well as England and British & Irish Lions player”– David Allen
“Great catching up with local businesses and listening to some truly inspiring and engaging speakers yesterday at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Conference Cumbria 2024. Always great to connect and share ideas with the brilliant people making things happen in our region. Special mention to Neil Jurd for a great end to the day and to Jenny Lee from Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy – your passion and dedication left me speechless” – The Creative Branch
“Just a few days into my new role and what a way to start! Thoroughly enjoyed the conference and getting to meet so many connected people to the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce” – James Bridges, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
“Team Dodd & Co had a fantastic day at Conference Cumbria. A brilliant line up of inspirational and motivational speakers. Well done to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce for pulling this off. I can’t wait for the 2025 event” – Dodd & Co
“Yesterday I spoke at the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce event at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal. I really enjoyed speaking to a local audience, Cumbria is a unique and special place. I loved watching the first speaker, broadcaster and rugby legend Ugo Monye – he really is a fantastic speaker; authentic, engaging and very funny. And thank you to the Chamber of Commerce team, I’m looking forward to joining you at more of your events” – Leader Connect
“A great day attending and exhibiting at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Conference Cumbria 2024. Wonderful to meet new connections and catch up with familiar faces too. Very inspired by Ugo Monye’s talk on teamwork: what makes a good team? What an amazing and lovely man” – See Events
“Beautiful autumn morning drive to Kendal for Conference Cumbria. Hugely enjoyable talk by Ugo Monye about leadership, resilience and teamwork, and inspirational insight into the Torpenhow Cheese Company and regenerative farming from Jenny Lee and an informative panel discussion on a thriving Cumbrian economy” – Cumbria Community Foundation
“It’s been a fabulous day at the Castle Green Hotel with Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and some incredible speakers. Particularly inspiring to hear talks from Ugo Monye and Neil Jurd on leadership and team building. Great day” – A Digital
“An inspiring and motivating day at Cumbria Chamber of Commerce’s Conference Cumbria. Some incredible insights from business leaders, coaches and the one and only Ugo Monye. Plenty of takeaways, actions and new connections made.” – Go Low Carbon
