Our event is a celebration of business, innovation and creativity.

Sunderland Business Week showcases our brilliant city as a dynamic place to do business. The event will return for a 6th time from 12-16 October 2026, featuring expert presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, networking, workshops and more. It’s for businesses from the city, but also those further afield, held in venues across the heart of this transforming location – an inspiring week for people in business, or thinking of taking an entrepreneurial leap!

Thursday 15 October 2026

SunFest is a day long event featuring headline speakers, workshops and networking opportunities.
 
Featuring entrepreneur and TV personality Spencer Matthews, with more headliners to be announced.
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*Limited availability at each fringe session

Spencer MatthewsEntrepreneur, endurance athlete and health advocate

Sunderland Business Week showcases our brilliant city as a dynamic place to do business. The event will return for a 6th time from 12-16 October 2026, featuring expert presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, networking, workshops and more. It’s for businesses from the city, but also those further afield, held in venues across the heart of this transforming location – an inspiring week for people in business, or thinking of taking an entrepreneurial leap!

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