Invest Staffordshire Breakfast
November 17, 2026
The Octagon, Stafford
8:45am - 10:30am
Hundreds of millions of pounds have been pumped into Staffordshire by overseas businesses in recent years thanks to its world-class assets and strategic location. How does the county build on its attractiveness to foreign investors.
Insider’s event will look at the potential for further foreign direct investment (FDI) into Staffordshire at developments such as the £1bn West Midlands Interchange, Europe’s largest logistics site, the £500m Ceramic Matrix Composites manufacturing hub and the £80m Chatterley Park.
This event will look at how Staffordshire can maximise its attractiveness to the advanced manufacturing, logistics and defence sectors. It will focus on what help is needed to land more investment and what infrastructure is required to make the most of the opportunities.
KEY THEMES:
- Advanced manufacturing: Staffordshire is home to world-class manufacturers such as JCB, JLR and Goodwin. How can the county build on this and attract more? What property investment is required and what skills are needed?
- Defence: A sharp increase in government defence spending means there are huge opportunities for Staffordshire businesses. What types of companies can benefit? What opportunities are there? What help do they need? What are the options for advanced manufacturers looking to pivot into defence?
- Property and infrastructure: What property and infrastructure are needed in Staffordshire to make it more attractive to investors and to drive growth?
