Join Dumfries and Galloway Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday 26th November 2025 at Easterbrook Hall for one of the region’s biggest business events of the year!

Make valuable business connections, be inspired by keynote talks, join informative panel discussions and explore a diverse range of expo stands. Whether you’re a start-up, SME, or established business, this is your chance to network, share ideas, and power up your business in 2025.

Agenda

10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome & Opening Remarks

• Speaker: President of Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce Kenny Bowie

10:45 – 11:30 | Bank of England Spokesperson Will Dowson – 

• Will Dowson will give a brief talk on updates from the BOE with a chance of questions at the end of his talk 

12.00 – 12:20 | Workshop Block 1:

1. Digital Marketing for Growth – SOSE– Using online tools to reach new customers.

13:00 – 13:20 | Workshop Block 2:

1. Cybersecurity for Manufacturers & SMEs with Armstrong Watson – Protecting data and production systems.

13:30 – 14.00 | Closing Panel: “The Next Steps for Digital Dumfries & Galloway”

• Action points, funding opportunities, and collaboration pathways for the region.

14:00  | Closing Remarks & Thanks