# Event Details - **Event Name**: Harpenden Business Forum - October 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 07:15 pm – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Calling Harpenden businesses! Hear from experts, share your challenges, discuss ideas, and network with other local businesses.About this EventJoin us at the next Harpenden Business ForumThe next Harpenden Business Forum will take place on 14th October 2026 at Rothamsted Conference Centre.This meeting's focus will be on Future Growth:Whether you are looking to develop your workforce, explore AI, strengthen your business through mentoring, or understand emerging markets and technologies, this Forum is an opportunity to learn, connect and identify practical next steps.Come along, share your experience, meet other local businesses and discover how the organisations and initiatives represented at the Forum can support your business.Join us, bring your questions and be part of the conversation about the future of business in Harpenden.If you are in business locally and would like to join the Harpenden Business Forum, book your free ticket here on Eventbrite.Further information is available on Harpenden Town Council’s website: www.harpenden.gov.uk/business-supportAgenda🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMRegistration, coffee and networking 🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:40 PMWelcome, Town Clerk Carl Cheevers and Mayor of Harpenden Cllr Kirsti Wenn🕑: 07:40 PM - 08:00 PM Ravin Anenden, Head of Careers, Work Experience & Enrichment Oaklands CollegeHost: Ravin AnendenInfo: Ravin introduces a practical look at how young people can make a genuine and meaningful contribution in the workplace, while developing the skills, confidence and professional behaviours that employers value. We will also hear how Oaklands College can support businesses in upskilling and developing their current employees, helping organisations to address skills gaps and invest in their existing workforce.🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:10 PMAI - Do you really know what it is capable of?Host: Elias Jaffer & Tom LowryInfo: Forget the theory — see it live. An engaging, interactive demonstration exploring what AI can do today, how quickly it is evolving, and what this means for the world of work.🕑: 08:10 PM - 08:20 PMBusiness Mentoring UpdateHost: Connor Kurran-Browne, Team17 Football CoachingInfo: Following a successful start to our Business Mentoring Programme and prior to the opening of a new application window, mentee Connor and his mentor give an update on how Connor's business has been re-shaped since joining the Mentoring Programme. Supported by The Harpenden Collective and Harpenden Town Council we will hear what impact his new approach has had on the business. 🕑: 08:20 PM - 08:40 PMUnderstanding the New-Space Economy and Future Employment OpportunitiesHost: Dr. Rajan Bedi, SpacechipsInfo: Harpenden Rocket Scientist, Dr. Rajan Bedi, has worked in the global space industry for 25 years designing and developing the technology used on board satellites and spacecraft. In 2014, Dr. Bedi founded Spacechips to bring-to-orbit his inventions, winning Start-Up Company of the Year and High-Reliability Product of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2025. In 2024, Dr. Bedi won Technology Entrepreneur of the Year and in 2020, Disruptive Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Dr. Bedi, a TEDx-invited speaker, also teaches the global space industry, has previously taught at the University of Oxford and his blog, Out-of-this-World-Design, has been read over 9 million times.🕑: 08:45 PM - 09:00 PMQuestions and Close - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harpenden/harpenden-business-forum-october-2026/100001992757033932 - **Event Categories**: business, football, sports, meetups, conferences, job-fairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes - Location: Rothamsted Conference Centre, Brenchly Suite - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Harpenden - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Rothamsted Conference Centre, Brenchly Suite - **lat**: 51.8062152 - **long**: -0.3536857 - **full address**: Rothamsted Conference Centre, Brenchly Suite, West Common, Harpenden, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Harpenden Business Forum - October 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fe70754d74c3999511a8f936e01f0a5fdd26a705ef893cad9ce69f9e94f57208-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf9f6f2-gmir.jpg?v=1783358840 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Harpenden Business Forum - October 2026 being held? - **A:** Harpenden Business Forum - October 2026 takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 07:15 pm to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Rothamsted Conference Centre, Brenchly Suite, West Common, Harpenden, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Harpenden Business Forum - October 2026? - **A:** Harpenden Business Forum - October 2026 is organized by Harpenden Town Council. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Harpenden Town Council's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Harpenden Town Council a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Harpenden Town Council has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Harpenden Business Forum - October 2026 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 Harpenden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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