Invest in Derbyshire: Innovation and Opportunity Summit 2026
This flagship event brings together leading investors, developers, major businesses and industry innovators for an in‑depth look at Derbyshire’s most compelling investment opportunities, high‑growth sectors and the strategic assets that position the county as a prime location for future investment.
Three keynote speaker sessions will focus on:
- Derbyshire’s innovation landscape and connectivity advantages
- The transformation of our industrial heritage into modern centres of growth
- Opportunities in clean energy, sustainable industry and future‑focused development
Delegates will hear from industry leaders from Toyota, East Midlands Freeport, PEAK Resort/Birchall Properties, Belper Mills, Devonshire Group, Peak Cluster, SaicaFlex and Business Peak District, about our county’s innovation landscape, opportunities in clean energy, sustainable industry and future focused development – and how Derbyshire’s world-famous industrial heritage is transforming into modern, productive centres of growth, with a growing visitor economy.
Innovation and Opportunity Summit 2026 – the great opportunity to explore Derbyshire’s pipeline of major development and investment sites, and to connect with senior figures from business, Local Authorities and the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Secure your place via EventBrite today.
Future Ready Market Towns: Derbyshire’s Collaborative Model for Regeneration and Investment
How can market towns reinvent themselves for the future – while staying true to their identity?
Join Invest in Derbyshire and Derbyshire’s district & borough partners at UKREiiF for a panel discussion exploring how long‑term, place‑led regeneration is unlocking investment, revitalising town centres and creating future‑ready market towns across Derbyshire.
Hear directly from leaders in local government, development and design as they share lessons from major regeneration programmes in towns including Buxton, Chesterfield, Swadlincote, Ashbourne, Heanor, Long Eaton and Clay Cross – and discuss what investors, developers and partners are looking for right now.
The session will explore:
- How public–private collaboration can deliver whole‑town transformation
- The role of design, heritage and innovation in strengthening town centres
- Emerging investment and development opportunities across Derbyshire
- What makes Derbyshire’s market towns distinctive, investable and resilient
📍 UKREiiF – East Midlands Pavilion, Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
📅 Wednesday 20 May, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
🎟 Registration via Eventbrite Future Ready Market Towns Tickets, Wednesday 20 May • 12:30 – 13:30 | Eventbrite
Places are limited. Registration is recommended.
