Festival of Business 2026

This year, the Festival of Business returns for its fifth year, bringing together businesses from across the county to connect, collaborate and celebrate success. And we’re proud to be part of it.

Taking place at the beautiful Braxted Park Estate, this year’s Festival is built around the theme “Proud Past. Bold Future.”, celebrating Essex’s rich heritage of enterprise while looking ahead to the innovation, ambition and opportunities shaping its future.

From manufacturing and engineering to technology, professional services, healthcare and the creative industries, Essex continues to be home to ambitious businesses making a difference.

Bringing Essex business together

The Festival is an opportunity to meet the people behind Essex’s business community, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities to collaborate.

Whether you’re an established business, an ambitious entrepreneur or part of one of the many organisations supporting growth across the county, there’s plenty to explore.

What you can expect

• Opportunities to connect with businesses and leaders from across Essex
• Conversations around growth, innovation and the future of the county
• Insight into the industries shaping Essex’s economy
• New partnerships, relationships and opportunities
• A chance to celebrate the people and businesses making a difference

Meet Gravita

As a business rooted in Essex, we’re looking forward to meeting the people and businesses driving the county forward.

Come and talk to our team about your ambitions, challenges and plans for growth. Whether you’re looking for practical advice, specialist expertise or simply want to connect, we’d love to hear from you.