Deeside Business Forum is set to bring together business leaders, investors, banks and finance experts for its annual Finance & Investment event, taking place at Deeside Sixth, Coleg Cambria.
Designed with small and medium-sized businesses at its heart, the event will provide practical insight into the funding, finance and investment opportunities available to businesses looking to start, scale, innovate or take their next major step forward.
This year’s event will explore a broad range of routes to growth, including equity investment, debt finance, growth capital, bank lending, grants and alternative funding models. Attendees will hear directly from the people and organisations shaping investment decisions and supporting businesses across the region and beyond.
The event will also tackle the questions many business owners face:
When is the right time to seek investment?
What do investors actually look for?
How can businesses become investment-ready?
What funding options exist beyond traditional bank lending?
And how can SMEs access the right support without giving away unnecessary control?
Bringing together perspectives from investors, financial institutions, advisers and business support organisations, Finance & Investment 2026 will create a valuable platform for honest discussion, practical advice and meaningful connections.
As a not-for-profit business forum, Deeside Business Forum is committed to supporting sustainable economic growth, strengthening the regional business community and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes to connect with the expertise and support they need.
The full event agenda and speaker line-up will be revealed soon, with a series of announcements set to showcase the leading voices joining this year’s programme.
Businesses, investors and industry professionals are encouraged to watch this space – Finance & Investment 2026 is coming, and this year’s conversation is set to be bigger, bolder and more relevant than ever.