EntreConf 2026

EntreConf

This June, EntreConf is at Watershed for two days of unique insights and inspiration.

EntreConf is back for two days across June 17-18 2026 at The Watershed with a whole host of fresh inspiration and for entrepreneurs, scale-ups and established businesses alike.

Entrepreneurship is a state of mind. This event is for those looking to push boundaries, and benefit from vital insights. Plus, broker new relationships and learn about some of the most valuable businesses in the region.

Speakers include:

• Richard Browning, founder of Gravity Industries

• Maxine Laceby, founder of Absolute Collagen

• Alex Reilley, founder of Loungers

• Graham MacVoy, co-founder of Wake the Tiger

• Helena Hills, co-founder of TrueStart Coffee

• Graham Paterson, founder of Jitty

• Ric Hill, co-founder of Ghyston

• Olly Barkley, Ed Jackson, founders of Vapoura Rum

• Guy Singh-Watson, founder of Riverford Organic

• Chloe Luxton, founder of Bramley

• Christian Samuel, co-founder of Roots Allotment

View the full line-up and session times for both days here.

EntreConf Dinner

On the evening of Wednesday 17 June we will be hosting our EntreConf Dinner with a special guest speaker at The Granary.

You’ll be in a select group of around 50 fellow entrepreneurs.

It features a deep dive discussion with a standout entrepreneurial business from our region: Roots Allotment and its co-founder, Christian Samuel. Unique offer in sweet spot of sustainable business; hyper-local; and ultra fast-growth. 20 sites currently, aiming for 1,000 – including US.  

It’s backed by high quality funding of c £14m: includes Innocent founders’ fund JamJar and Tesco’s driving force Terry Leahy. 
 
You’ll have ample opportunity for high level networking with other entrepreneurs. Places are limited and will include so of the speakers from EntreConf.  

The EntreConf Dinners are a series of intimate occasions for entrepreneurs featuring unique, deep-dive discussions and unbeatable connections.

Please see the agenda below:

6.00pm - arrival and networking opportunity

6.30pm - seated for dinner

7.45pm - interview with Christian Samuel, Roots Allotments and Greg Ingham, MediaClash.

8.45pm - formal end, with informal networking

Tickets for the EntreConf Dinner are to be purchased separately to an EntreConf Conference day ticket.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased with an EntreConf Conference day ticket. Please note that the EntreConf Dinner takes place in a different venue (The Granary) to the conference venue (The Watershed)

Delegate Passes

Tickets are available to purchase for the conference, we have the following options:

Day Delegate Pass (17 June): this is full day access to the conference on Wednesday 17 June.

Day Delegate Pass (18 June): this is full day access to the conference on Thursday 18 June.

Two Day Delegate Pass (17-18 June): this is a two day tickets that offers full day access for both days.

EntreConf Dinner (17 June): a Delegate Pass to the dinner held after the first day of EntreConf.

All pricing is subject to VAT and a booking fee.

With thanks to our Headline Sponsor Burges Salmon