Invest in Derbyshire Innovation and Opportunity Summit 2026

This high-profile breakfast event, hosted by Neil Crittenden, Chief Executive of Derbyshire County Council, brings together leading investors, developers, industry innovators and major businesses to showcase Derbyshire’s exceptional investment offer, the strength of our key growth sectors, and the unique assets that position our county at the forefront of the UK’s industrial and technological future.

Hear from industry leaders from Toyota, East Midlands Freeport, PEAK Resort/Birchall Properties, Belper Mills, Devonshire Group, Peak Cluster and Business Peak District, about our county's innovation landscape, opportunities in clean energy, sustainable industry and future focused development - and how Derbyshire’s world-famous industrial heritage is transforming into modern, productive centres of growth, with a growing visitor economy.

The summit will showcase our county’s substantial portfolio of core investment site opportunities and also offer the chance to network with senior leaders from across business, industry and regional and local government.

8am – Registration, coffee and pastries, networking

8.30am-9.45am – Event, speakers and presentations

9.45am – 10.15am – Drinks, networking

Free parking is available onsite.

Please make us aware via this registration form of any dietary requirements.

Please note, the event will be filmed and photographed by Invest in Derbyshire.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, VC9H+WV, Derby, United Kingdom

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