EVENTS
Set sail for new ventures – the Riverside Stadium will host the inaugural Tees Business Showcase.
Explore new business horizons
Chart new partnerships at inaugural Tees Business Showcase & Forum
Inspired by Teesside’ s world-famous explorer Captain James Cook, the inaugural Tees Business Showcase & Forum invites businesses to discover fresh opportunities, chart new partnerships and set course for future growth.
Hundreds of delegates, influential speakers, powerful networking and a packed programme has been designed to inspire, inform and connect the region’ s business community.
That’ s the promise behind the 2026 Tees Business Showcase & Forum- a major new event from the team behind This Is Tees Valley and its sister publication Tees Business, set to take over Middlesbrough FC’ s iconic Riverside Stadium on Tuesday, October 20.
With partnership packages themed around Captain Cook’ s famous ships- Resolution, Endeavour and Discovery- the event celebrates the ambition, courage and spirit of exploration that continues to define the Tees region today.
Free to attend and open to businesses from across the Tees region and beyond, this an opportunity to embark on new conversations, explore opportunities and navigate the changing business landscape at an event billed as one of the most ambitious business gatherings the region has seen.
Organised by Resolution Media & Publishing- the company behind Tees Business magazine, This Is Tees Valley, the Tees Business Awards, Tees Tech Awards and a growing portfolio of major regional events- the showcase and forum aims to bring together decision-makers, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and ambitious organisations under one roof.
The event will feature a high-impact
Explore new opportunities – hundreds of delegates will converge on the Tees Business Showcase on October 20.
exhibition space, influential keynote speakers, practical workshops, expertled insight sessions and extensive networking opportunities throughout the day.
Early bird exhibition stands are available from £ 300- discounted to £ 250 for Tees Business partners- while a range of sponsorship opportunities are also being offered to businesses looking to align themselves with the landmark event.
Partnership packages- named in homage to Teesside’ s most famous son- include the Captain Cook Headline Partnership(£ 5,000), and packages named after his boats, Resolution, Endeavour and Discovery( at £ 3,000, £ 2,000 and £ 1,000 each). Promoted under the banner " Where
Book a stand for the Tees Business Showcase & Forum General Sale Tees Business Non-partners Partners ** £ 300 £ 350
Teesside Does Business ", the event is expected to attract hundreds of delegates from sectors including technology, manufacturing, engineering, professional services, construction, education, hospitality, logistics, property, digital and creative industries.
Alongside keynote sessions and workshops, organisers say the day will provide businesses of all sizes with opportunities to showcase products and services, generate leads, strengthen partnerships and engage directly with the wider regional business community.
The launch also reflects the continued growth of Tees Business as a regional media and events platform, with the publication now reaching more than 20,000 readers through its print and digital channels.
Businesses interested in exhibiting, sponsoring or attending the Tees Business Showcase & Forum 2026 can find more information by visiting Tees Business website or emailing.
To book or find out more, visit teesbusiness. co. uk and search for Tees Business Showcase & Forum or email Julie Leonard via julie. leonard @ resolutionpublishing. co. uk
** Tees Business partners have an existing annual deal for space in each quarterly issue of Tees Business and / or sponsor a category at the 2026 Tees Business Awards, Tees Tech Awards or Tees Businesswomen Awards.
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