🌟 Torbay Business Forum Breakfast at Riviera Connect Expo 2026 🌟

Transforming Torbay: The partnerships, projects and ambition driving Torbay’s regeneration story

This October, Torbay Business Forum returns to Riviera Connect Expo for a special breakfast bringing together our business community ahead of one of Torbay’s biggest business events of the year.

📍 Venue: Riviera International Centre, Torquay
🗓 Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026
⏰ Time: 7:45am – 9:30am
🚗 FREE onsite parking when you register your number plate on arrival

Start your Riviera Connect Expo experience with breakfast, networking and an important update on the future of Torbay before the Expo opens.

🏗️ Guest Speaker: Torbay Council

Transforming Torbay: The partnerships, projects and ambition driving Torbay’s regeneration story

There is a huge amount happening across Torbay – and this special TBF breakfast will give our business community the opportunity to hear more about the projects, partnerships and ambition helping to shape its future.

This session will provide the latest updates on Torbay’s regeneration programme and progress across major initiatives.

Attendees will hear how plans are advancing and gain insight into the partnership’s ongoing work to drive economic growth, create jobs, deliver housing and revitalise Torbay’s town centres through this exciting public-private collaboration.

We’ll hear more about what is happening now, what is coming next and, importantly, what Torbay’s transformation means for our local business community.

It will also be an opportunity to explore the importance of partnership working between the public and private sectors and how businesses can play a role in Torbay’s next chapter.

Why attend?

✔ Hear the latest on Torbay’s regeneration programme and major initiatives
✔ Find out how key plans and projects are progressing
✔ Hear about the ambition to drive economic growth and create jobs
✔ Discover more about plans to deliver housing and revitalise our town centres
✔ Understand what Torbay’s transformation could mean for local businesses
✔ Explore opportunities for public-private partnership and collaboration
✔ Connect with businesses, decision-makers and organisations from across Torbay and the wider South West
✔ Enjoy breakfast and networking before Riviera Connect Expo opens
✔ Stay for a full day of FREE business insight, speakers, exhibitors, roundtables and connections at the Expo

🤝 Start the conversation before the Expo doors open

The TBF Breakfast is always about Connection, Collaboration and Communication – and there couldn’t be a better way to start Riviera Connect Expo 2026.

Meet fellow delegates, exhibitors, business leaders and members of the Torbay business community over breakfast before heading straight into the Expo.

🎟️ Tickets

£16.80 per person
Includes breakfast plus tea or coffee, networking and FREE onsite parking.

⚠️ EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE

If you have booked a stand at Riviera Connect Expo 2026, your package includes ONE complimentary breakfast.

You only need to purchase additional breakfast tickets for colleagues attending with you.

Please check how many additional breakfasts you require before booking.

🌟 Riviera Connect Expo 2026

Once breakfast finishes, stay with us for a full day at Riviera Connect Expo 2026.

📅 Wednesday 7th October 2026
📍 Riviera International Centre, Torquay

Bringing together businesses from across Torbay, South Devon and beyond, Riviera Connect Expo is all about connecting businesses, sharing ideas, creating opportunities and showcasing the very best of our region.

Expect a packed day of:

⭐ Business exhibitors
⭐ Keynote speakers
⭐ Roundtables and masterclasses
⭐ Torbay regeneration updates
⭐ High Tech and Creative Cluster zones
⭐ On-location podcast studio
⭐ Networking throughout the day
⭐ Closing drinks reception
⭐ FREE entry
⭐ FREE parking

Please remember that the TBF Breakfast and Riviera Connect Expo require separate registrations.

🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors – GOLD – WESTCOTTS & SILVER – THE SAMPHIRE CLUN

A huge thank you to our Torbay Business Forum sponsors for their continued support and for helping us bring businesses together through events like this.

BOOK YOUR BREAKFAST PLACE

Spaces for the breakfast are limited, so book early and start your Riviera Connect Expo day with us!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Riviera International Centre on Wednesday 7th October for a morning – and a day – of connection, collaboration, insight and opportunity.

Torbay Business Forum

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Please advise us of any dietary requirements no later than 48 hours in advance.

PARKING

FREE onsite parking is available. Please ensure you register your vehicle number plate at the Riviera International Centre on arrival.

 

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FAQs

• • Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
    Contact Kelly Widley on kwidley@outlook.com or 07877507514
  • Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
    Yes, if you can’t make it at the last minute pass the ticket on to a colleague.
  • What is the refund policy?
    Sorry but no refund but with 72 hours notice or more, you can transfer to the next meeting.
    
  • Do you cater for dietary requirements? Yes but please email Kelly on kwidley@outlook.com no later than 48 hours before the event please with your requirements, thank you
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