FIESTA BUSINESS BREAKFAST

In partnership with IOD South West

The Fiesta Business Breakfast is back for 2025, offering professionals a rare opportunity to network, learn and be inspired alongside afield of fabric and wicker.  

Taking place on Friday 8 August, from 5.30am to 9am, this year’s event will be hosted in partnership with IOD South West, and sponsored by Origin Workspace.

The event is also supported by membership organisations, Business West, Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce, Tech West England Advocates, Royal Aeronautical Society and Bristol & West of England China Bureau. 

Set against the magical backdrop of the Fiesta’s first mass ascent, guests will enjoy breakfast refreshments before engaging with two thought-provoking panel discussions. The theme this year will be ‘Beyond the Horizon: celebrating the South West and embracing global opportunity.’ 

Panel 1 - Successful local enterprises to explore what makes the South West such an attractive base for ambitious entrepreneurs.‍

Ben Hardy, Executive Director, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Martin Thatcher, Owner & Director, Thatchers

Neil Johnston, Partner, Albert Goodman

Panel 2 – Turning the focus outward, looking at how South West businesses can be supported to export, trade internationally, and grow on the world stage.

Richard Lowe, Founder, Hewlett Rand

Dr Yildiz Tugba Kara,Founder, Society 5.0 Institute, Chair IoD Türkiye International Trade Working Group

Sean Clark, Managing Director, Aardman

Catherine Stephenson, Head of International Trade Services, Business West

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TICKETS

The event is ticketed, with standard entry priced at £30 per person. Members of partner membership organisations benefit from a discounted ticket price of £20 per person. There is also a group ticket option available, offering 10 tickets for £200.

Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite here

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