Building for Growth: Construction & Manufacturing Innovation Event

Are you a construction or manufacturing business in Staffordshire (excluding Stoke on Trent) aged 2-5 years and ready to scale in 2026?

Join us at Burton Rugby Club on Wednesday 25th February, 10am-2pm, for a practical, forward‑looking event designed to help your business grow, innovate, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing sector.

This half‑day session brings together industry experts, Innovate UK specialists, and local business support to give you actionable insights, funding opportunities, and future‑focused knowledge.

What to Expect

• Insights on the Future of Construction & Manufacturing: Emerging trends shaping the sector and what growth‑ready businesses should be preparing for in 2026 and beyond
• Skills, Talent & Apprenticeships: How to build a pipeline of skilled workers and the support available to help you recruit, train and retain your workforce
• Innovate UK guest speakers: What funding and innovation programmes your business can access and the opportunities for collaboration and R&D
• Networking with Local Businesses & Industry Experts: Meet sector specialists and connect with other growing businesses across Staffordshire

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for construction and manufacturing businesses trading 2–5 years that want to:

• Scale operations
• Adopt new technologies
• Strengthen their workforce
• Build strategic growth plans
• Learn more about what SCC has to offer
• Companies based in Staffordshire, excluding Stoke on Trent