Essex businesses: join Ambitious Essex for Rural Connections this November to discover more about the future potential of our rural economies and communities. 

Date:   Thursday 6 November 2025

Time:   9.30am to 2.30pm (lunch served at 1pm)

Location:  The Pavilion, Braxted Park Estate

Join us for free to connect with thought leaders and likeminded business owners and explore:

Practical ways to diversify your rural business offering

New pathways to success and sustainability

Latest technological innovations set to transform the rural sector

Rural skills and opportunities to develop workforce

The potentials of tourism in the rural landscape

And much more! 

Keynote speakers include Mike Holland (Holland Land & Property Ltd), Dale Symons (Clayhill Vineyards) and Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier (Versatile Robotx) who will be showcasing his world-leading fruit-picking robot prototype.

Find full event details, and book, on ruralconnections.eventbrite.co.uk – come and join the discussion.

Please get in touch with queries on ambitiousessex@essex.gov.uk