Conference Cumbria 2025: Make It Happen – A Must‑Attend for Local Businesses

Conference Cumbria is back and bigger than ever! This year’s event is themed “Make It Happen”, and promises practical insights, high-impact networking, and inspiration to power your business forward.

Key details

Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025

Venue: Derwent Pencil Museum, Keswick (formerly Pencil Factory)

Tickets: £85 + VAT for Chamber members; £110 + VAT for non-members

Optional exhibition spaces: £75–£95 + VAT, in addition to ticket cost

What’s on the agenda

Sara Davies MBE, founder of Crafter’s Companion and former Dragons’ Den star, delivers the keynote. She’ll share her remarkable journey from starting in her university dorm to running a multi-million‑pound company, plus lessons on why age is no barrier to business success.

Alec Pearson, a certified leadership coach, presents “Make It Happen Together – How Aligned Teams Drive Real Business Results”, offering practical tools to unite teams and supercharge growth.

The Young Entrepreneurs Panel shines a spotlight on inspiring Cumbrian innovators, including founders from Co‑Lab Engineering, Platinum Live, +3K Animation Studios, Bakes by Gina, and Stoked Adventures. Expect candid stories and actionable takeaways.

Lucy Harrison & Heather Grisedale of the Harrison Network lead a hands-on session titled “Building a culture of performance – making work a little less sht”*, designed to help unlock a healthier, more engaged workplace culture.

Why Penrith Businesses Should Attend

This conference packs inspiration, expert-led learning, and premier networking all under one roof, essential ingredients for anyone looking to accelerate growth in 2025.

Ready to join?

Spaces are limited and available to members and non-members, so book now.