Torbay Business Forum

13/06/2026

On Tuesday 7th July we're holding our Torbay Business Forum networking breakfast at Paignton Zoo. We'll be joined by Steven van den Heuvel and Ashley Gillam, who are leading Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo through a new chapter following their recent acquisition by Libema. They'll be sharing what's in store for the zoo over the coming months and years, from new animal arrivals to longer term investment plans.

After the speaker session, there's an optional Net-Walking experience around the zoo supported by Wollens Solicitors, running until around 10:30/11am. Grab a drink and wander at your own pace while the conversations continue.

Tuesday 7th July, 8:00am to 9:30am
Paignton Zoo

Tickets: £17.50 including breakfast, parking and entry

A big thank you to Gold Sponsor Wollens and Silver Sponsor Insignia Creative. You can find the link to book in the comments below, and as always, everyone is welcome.

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03/06/2026

02/06/2026

We’re looking forward to this seasons Summer Social!

Come and join the TBN, Paignton Chamber, TBF and The Samphire Club for a summer networking event at Shoreline, Paignton.

29/05/2026

The next TBF Breakfast is nearly here! 👇
Join us on Tuesday 2nd June at the Riviera International Centre, Torquay for a morning of good conversation, great company and a proper breakfast.
We're really pleased to welcome Helen Wylde-Archibald, CEO of Devon Chamber of Commerce as our main speaker. Helen has worked across some brilliant organisations over the years and now leads Devon Chamber with a real focus on helping local businesses feel supported and connected. She'll be sharing her leadership journey and her vision for how businesses across Devon can grow together.

We'll also hear from Sue Julyan, CEO of Citizens Advice Exeter & Citizens Advice Torbay, with an update on the incredible work being done right across our communities.

Come along, grab a coffee and meet some of the brilliant people doing great things across the Bay. Everyone is welcome.

📅 Tuesday 2nd June 2026
⏰ 7.45am – 9.30am
📍 Riviera International Centre, Torquay TQ2 5LZ
🍳 Breakfast included
🎟 Tickets £16.95 per person
Free on-site parking when you register your vehicle at reception.

A big thank you to our sponsors: South Devon College (Gold) and SSG Training & Consultancy (Silver).
We'd love to see you there. Grab your ticket here 👇
🔗 [Book your place]

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/torbaybusinessforum/2229472

22/05/2026

What a night! Congratulations to Jo and Charlie, owners of ACM Garage, winners of Best Small Employer at the Apprenticeship Awards 2026 presented by South Devon College and sponsored by Torbay Business Forum. Here they are on stage with Laurence Frewin, Stephen Reynolds and Ben Pountney to receive their award, and celebrating on the terrace at The Imperial Hotel.

Congratulations! 🏆

21/05/2026

04/05/2026

Just released. Final tickets for tomorrow morning!
We’ve managed to release a small number of last minute tickets for the Torbay Business Forum Hi-Tech Takeover at the Riviera Centre.

If you’ve been thinking about coming along, this is your window.
📅 Tomorrow morning, 5th of May
🕗 7.45am to 9.30am
📍 Riviera International Centre, Torquay

BOOK: https://torbaybusinessforum.com/event/tbf-tues-5th-may-hi-tech-takeover-tue-5-may-2026-745-am-930-am-bst/

This session brings together businesses from across the Torbay Hi-Tech Cluster, including G&H( Gooch & Housego), ARC marine®, Superb Media and Bay Photonics, offering a rare chance to learn about what is happening behind the scenes in Torbay’s hi-tech sector.

🎟 Tickets £16.95
With thanks to our sponsors:
Gold: Cavanna Homes Ltd
Silver: Whistl UK

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04/05/2026

Join us tomorrow morning… BOOK NOW

What could your business learn from some of Torbay’s most innovative companies?

On Tuesday 5 May, the Torbay Business Forum hosts a Hi-Tech Takeover at the Riviera Centre, bringing together businesses that are working at the cutting edge, right here in the Bay.

📅 Tuesday 5 May
🕗 7.45am to 9.30am
📍 Riviera International Centre, Torquay

From global photonics and advanced engineering to marine innovation and social commerce, this session is a chance to step outside your day to day and see how different businesses are solving problems, growing and thinking ahead.

You will hear from G&H (Gooch & Housego), ARC marine®, Superb Media and Bay Photonics, each offering a different perspective on innovation and what it means in practice.

The session will be led by Richard Scutt, who will also share insight into the EPIC Centre and the wider hi-tech cluster, and what is developing locally.

Alongside this, we will hear from Jasmine Parr of Kitson Boyce LLP, reflecting on the firm’s bicentenary year and its continued role in the region.

If you are looking for fresh thinking, new ideas, or simply a better understanding of what is happening in Torbay, this is a good session to be in the room for.

🎟 Tickets £16.95 - Click the link in the comments to book.
With thanks to our sponsors
Gold: Cavanna Homes
Silver: Whistl UK Ltd

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Event Overview : Join us for an exciting and forward-thinking Torbay Business Forum, as we welcome businesses from The EPIC Centre for a special Hi Tech Takeover.