
Business Peak District Annual Conference 2025
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Join us for the Business Peak District Annual Conference 2025, delivered in association with East Midlands Chamber.
Tuesday 11th November | 4.00pm – 7.00pm | Cromford Mills, Matlock, Derbyshire | Book your place Now!
This conference will bring together business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the Peak District with a focus on Skills, and how to strengthen your workforce and develop future talent.
Why attend?
- Address the skills challenge – hear from expert speakers on the skills needs of rural businesses and practical ways to respond.
- Showcase your business – there will be an exhibition to showcase business’s skills related services (spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment).
- Connect and collaborate – network with Peak District business owners in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Access tailored support – explore opportunities available through the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak UKSPF programmes with expert guidance from Chamber colleagues and partners.
The event combines inspiring presentations, practical advice, and valuable networking opportunities, set within the historic surroundings of Cromford Mills.
There will also be refreshments and light bites available to all attendees!
Venue
This year’s conference is kindly being hosted by the team at Cromford Mills, in the beautiful surroundings of Matlock, Derbyshire.
Built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright, Cromford Mills was the world’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill and a cornerstone of the Industrial Revolution. Today, Cromford Mills is a thriving visitor destination at the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This event forms part of the Derbyshire Accelerator project and is open to established enterprises located in Derby and Derbyshire.
The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by East Midlands Chamber.
Please note Business Peak District members from all locations are automatically eligible; you will still be required to complete the booking form.
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Join us for the Business Peak District Annual Conference 2025, delivered in association with East Midlands Chamber.
Tuesday 11th November | 4.00pm – 7.00pm | Cromford Mills, Matlock, Derbyshire | Book your place Now!
This conference will bring together business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the Peak District with a focus on Skills, and how to strengthen your workforce and develop future talent.
Why attend?
- Address the skills challenge – hear from expert speakers on the skills needs of rural businesses and practical ways to respond.
- Showcase your business – there will be an exhibition to showcase business’s skills related services (spaces are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment).
- Connect and collaborate – network with Peak District business owners in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Access tailored support – explore opportunities available through the Derbyshire Dales and High Peak UKSPF programmes with expert guidance from Chamber colleagues and partners.
The event combines inspiring presentations, practical advice, and valuable networking opportunities, set within the historic surroundings of Cromford Mills.
There will also be refreshments and light bites available to all attendees!
Venue
This year’s conference is kindly being hosted by the team at Cromford Mills, in the beautiful surroundings of Matlock, Derbyshire.
Built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright, Cromford Mills was the world’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill and a cornerstone of the Industrial Revolution. Today, Cromford Mills is a thriving visitor destination at the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This event forms part of the Derbyshire Accelerator project and is open to established enterprises located in Derby and Derbyshire.
The project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by East Midlands Chamber.
Please note Business Peak District members from all locations are automatically eligible; you will still be required to complete the booking form.

