# Event Details

- **Event Name**: EDGE Southwest Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: A free event promoting independence, professionalism and collaboration, a full day of meaningful learning, networking and industry insightAbout this EventVenue: Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QFDate: Thursday 16 April 2026Time: 09:30 – 4:00pm, with refreshments throughout the day and lunch providedThe event is free to attend and is un-sponsored.We’ll also be holding a drinks reception after the conference for anyone who would like to stay on and chat for a while — although I completely appreciate that you may need to head off for other commitments at home.Agenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMArrival, coffee, pastries & networking🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AMWelcome – Emma Bird, Hansford Bell 🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:50 AMTimeline – Will Church🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:30 AMYardstick – Abi Robinson🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:25 PMOctopus – Martin McDermott🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:30 PMLunch (provided)🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PMTatton – Justine Randell🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:50 PMWAY Trustees – Mark Wintle🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:05 PMCoffee🕑: 03:05 PM - 03:45 PMPathfinders – Brian Hill🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PMClosing remarks – Chris Palmer, Hansford Bell🕑: 04:10 PMDrinks reception & networking
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/exeter/edge-southwest-conference/100001980469566787
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Exeter
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
- **lat**: 50.7206298
- **long**: -3.5286546
- **full address**: Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, 30 Southernhay East, Exeter, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is EDGE Southwest Conference being held?
  - **A:** EDGE Southwest Conference takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, 30 Southernhay East, Exeter, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing EDGE Southwest Conference?
  - **A:** EDGE Southwest Conference is organized by Hansford Bell.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** EDGE Southwest Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Exeter, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If EDGE Southwest Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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