Join up to 250 of Buckinghamshire’s most forward-thinking SMEs, business leaders, and stakeholders for a high-impact day designed to fuel your growth, sharpen your talent strategy, and connect you with the people and insights that matter most.
Why Attend?
- Get up to speed with Buckinghamshire Council’s Economic Strategy, with insights from Cllr Steven Broadbent, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council.
- Be inspired by successful local business leaders in our panel discussion, sharing real-world strategies for growth, innovation, and resilience.
- Learn how to shape Buckinghamshire’s future workforce and plan for the skills your business needs—especially in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
- Discover how BBF supports your business success, from funding and innovation to skills and networking.
- Connect with BBF, stakeholders, and fellow SMEs in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Be part of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) launch and help shape workforce planning across the county.
Confirmed Panel Speakers
Join an insightful panel discussion hosted by Michael Garvey MBE with local business leaders and alumni of the Buckinghamshire Business Awards:
Victoria Brocklesby – Origin
Victoria is COO at Origin and a Non-Executive Director of Buckinghamshire Business First. She co-founded Origin in 2002 with her cousin, going on to establish it as the UK’s leading manufacturer of premium aluminium doors and windows, and growing it into a globally recognised brand with operations in the USA, Middle East, and Europe. Known for its commitment to innovation, customer service, and British manufacturing excellence, Origin has received multiple accolades, including the Queen’s Award for International Trade and Buckinghamshire Business Awards for Growth Business of the Year and Company of the Year in 2022.
Vaibhav Boricha – VIKASO
Vaibhav is the Founder and Director of VIKASO, a robotics and automation company specialising in cobot solutions that enhance productivity, safety, and precision on the factory floor. Under Vaibhav’s leadership, the company has grown rapidly, earning recognition for its innovation and customer-centric approach, and continues to be a standout example of local enterprise driving technological advancement.. VIKASO was a finalist in the Growth Business of the Year category (2025) and previously won New Business of the Year (2021) at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards.
Paul Hayman – MA Group
Paul is CEO of MA Group, a leading integrated property services company. With a strong focus on customer experience, operational excellence, and digital transformation, Paul has led MA Group through significant growth and innovation, achievements recognised when MA Group won three Buckinghamshire Business Awards in 2025 - Business Leader of the Year, Innovative Business of the Year, and Company of the Year. Paul is a passionate advocate for workforce development and local engagement and will bring valuable insights into scaling serviced-based businesses.
Candice Mason – Mother Cuppa Tea
Candice is the founder of Mother Cuppa Tea, a wellness-focused tea brand inspired by her personal health journey and passion for natural remedies. Winner of Enterprising Business of the Year at the Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2025, and selected by May Portas for the Thrive Street 2025 festival that celebrates community-minded small businesses. Candice is a champion of ethical entrepreneurship, innovation, and local enterprise, and brings a fresh perspective on brand building, resilience, and purpose-led business.
Buckinghamshire Business Showcase
Network with fellow business leaders in an interactive space where attendees can see, touch, and experience the products and ideas driving growth across the county. From engineering and design to food, fashion, and tech, we’ll be celebrating the diversity, creativity, heritage, and innovation of our local business community.
Buckinghamshire Business First AGM
The Buckinghamshire Business First AGM will take place from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. If you’d like to view the official documents (financial statement, notice, resolution, etc.) in advance, you can find them here.
Date:
27 November, 2025 - 27 November, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 2:30pm
Registration, refreshments, exhibition & networking from 9am. AGM commences at 10am.
Location:
Garsington Studios, Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3YF
Please note:
Who's going? To see who else is attending this event, scroll to the bottom of the event page and click on the pink 'View all' link in the 'Who's going' section.
Refreshments: We will provide refreshments for guests with bowl food served during the networking element of the event.
Photography: We may take photographs at this event for future promotional activity including social media. If you do not wish to appear in the photographs – please let us know either when making your booking, via email to [email protected] or by advising a member of the BBF team when you arrive.
Our environmental impact: We are working hard to reduce the environmental impact of our events and lower our carbon footprint as much as possible. Find out more here.
Waiting List:
Click the pink 'Waiting list' tab in the 'Book now' section to add yourself.
9.00am
Arrival & Networking
10.00am
Buckinghamshire Business First Update & AGM
10.30am
Buckinghamshire Economic Plan - Cllr Steven Broadbent, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council
10:50am
Panel Session – Growth, Innovation & Collaboration
11.35am
Refreshments & Networking
12.00pm
Skills & Future Workforce Session
1.30pm
Networking Lunch & Breakouts
