Wirral Growth Summit 2026

The Wirral Growth Summit 2026 is Wirral’s flagship business event of the year, bringing together over 100 business and organisation leaders In a world of uncertainty, will your business stand still — or dare to grow? Hosted by Cameron Jones, President of Wirral Chamber & VP at Unilever, the Summit delivers a powerful day of insight, challenge and practical guidance for leaders determined to grow with confidence. What to Expect National & Global Economic Outlook A UK economist will set out the realities shaping business decisions over the next 12–24 months. Stand Still or Grow? Cameron Jones explores the strategic crossroads facing every organisation today. Real Business Case Studies Three high‑growth leaders share what happened when they chose growth — what worked, what didn’t, and what they learned. Panel Debate: Growth in Uncertain Times Manufacturing, digital, professional services and scale‑up leaders discuss risk, resilience and bold decision‑making. Scale Up Britain & Scale Up Wirral Insight from the UK Scale Up Institute, Wirral Chamber, Wirral Council and other leading local organisations and businesses on creating the conditions for investment, innovation and scale-up. The Growth Path A closing call to action outlining the mindset, support and next steps for businesses interested in taking the next steps. Why Attend Understand the economic signals that matter for your business Learn directly from leaders who have successfully scaled in challenging conditions Practical insight of investment readiness, technology adoption & talent development Connect with senior leaders, innovators and decision‑makers from across the region Be part of shaping Wirral’s emerging Scale Up Network and wider Growth Strategy Who Should Attend Business owners, directors, senior leaders and managers; investors; innovators; and organisations that support and enable businesses to grow and scale.