

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Future Forward Business & Skills Summit
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Insights, Innovation and Skills to Power Tomorrow’s Business SuccessAbout this EventAbout the EventJoin us at the Future Forward Business &amp; Skills Summit, a high‑impact morning designed for business leaders, HR professionals, and decision‑makers who want to stay ahead of the rapid changes shaping today’s workplace. Hosted at the Lancashire Energy Headquarters, this summit brings together industry experts to explore the biggest opportunities and challenges facing organisations in 2026 and beyond.Across five focused sessions and a dynamic panel debate, you’ll gain practical insights into sustainability, employment law, leadership, artificial intelligence, and the Growth &amp; Skills Levy — all with a clear emphasis on improving productivity, reducing costs, and developing the workforce of the future.This is a chance to learn, connect, and leave with actionable strategies that can make an immediate impact in your organisation.Who Should AttendBusiness owners and directorsHR and people leadersOperations and productivity leadsTraining, development and skills specialistsAnyone responsible for workforce planning, innovation or organisational strategyAbout our SpeakersSessionsSeriun is an award-winning IT support, telecoms and cyber security Managed Service Provider based in the North West, who have been digitally transforming client businesses since 2003 with their range of innovative, bespoke solutions.Trident Utilities specialise in partnering with organisations to help them minimise their carbon footprint whilst also reducing energy consumption and costs through a range of holistic energy solutions.The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is one of the UK’s leading management organisations dedicated to improving the leadership skills of managers across the UK and setting the benchmark for good management practice.AfterAthena, a part of the Napthens Group of companies, specialise in advising clients on issues relating to employment law, HR and health and safety issues with practical proactive guidance to protect people and businesses.PanelIn addition to our session speakers, our panel includes representatives from:Cogent Skills - a not-for-profit charitable organisation specialising in skills development in the science and technology sectors.Lab Creative – an award winning SEO and AI SEO agency.Addison Engineering – provides hands-on engineering life cycles support services to a range of process led-industries.Affordable Windows – one of the UK’s leading suppler of aluminium and PVCu windows and doors.Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMBreakfast , Networking and WelcomeHost: Alun Francis, CEO, Blackpool and The Fylde College Info: Start the morning with informal networking over breakfast and connect with fellow business leaders from across the region.
Welcome and Opening Remarks?: 08:45 AM - 10:20 AMExpert‑Led SessionsInfo: Cyber security essentials to keep your business safe - Seriun 
How sustainability can reduce operational costs – Trident Utilities 
Leadership approaches that drive productivity - CMI 
Key employment law changes and what you must do now - AfterAthena 
Practical AI applications for SMEs – Seriun ?: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AMShort Break?: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AMPanel Debate and Q&amp;A: Skills for the FutureInfo: Join a live panel discussion exploring the skills, technologies and leadership capabilities businesses need to thrive in the years ahead — followed by an audience Q&amp;A. ?: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AMClosing Remarks and Next StepsInfo: We wrap up with key takeaways and an invitation to continue conversations and collaboration.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/future-forward-business-and-skills-summit/100001980619750992
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, health-wellness, nonprofit, digital-marketing, artificial-intelligence
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Blackpool
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Lancashire Energy HQ • Blackpool & The Fylde College
- **lat**: 53.7781502
- **long**: -3.0417539
- **full address**: Lancashire Energy HQ • Blackpool &amp; The Fylde College, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Blackpool and The Fylde College (https://allevents.in/org/blackpool-and-the-fylde-college/17628236)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lancashire Energy HQ • Blackpool &amp; The Fylde College, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Blackpool and The Fylde College
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, workshops, health-wellness, nonprofit, digital-marketing, artificial-intelligence
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Future Forward Business & Skills Summit ?
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