The Great Business Debate: Is the UK still a great place to do business?

5 May 2026

Set within the iconic surroundings of Ely Cathedral, The Great Business Debate will bring together influential voices for an evening of insight, challenge and conversation.

Delegates will hear a keynote from Shevaun Haviland, who will frame the discussion and act as debate facilitator, offering national-level representation of the voice of business.

The Question: Is the UK still a great place to do business?

Two teams of debaters will be announced soon. Once these two teams have concluded the debate, attendees will be asked what they think with conclusions to be shared post-event.

Attendees will enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

Keynote Speaker

Shevaun Haviland – Director General, British Chambers of Commerce

Team Yes

Professor Tim Minshall – Dr John C Taylor Professor of Innovation & Head of the Institute for Manufacturing 

Gavin Winbanks – Founder, White Hawk Green

Roz Bird – Chief Executive Officer, Anglia Innovation Partnership. Norwich Research Park.

Team No

Mike Ashmead OBE – Chairman, Encocam Group Limited

Andrea WilsonManaging Director of Hone-All Precision Ltd and Supporter of UK Manufacturing

Mike Greene DL – Founder and CEO, The Growth Syndicate

Agenda:

6.30-7.15pm – Arrivals and Networking Drinks Reception

7.15-9.00pm – The Great Business Debate

9.00-10.00pm – Networking Drinks and Close


Location

Ely Cathedral
Ely
CB7 4DL

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Event Details

Date:
5 May 2026

Time:
6.30-10.00pm

Location:
Ely Cathedral

How to Book

Members (minus Protect-level): £15.00 (plus VAT)

Please use discount code ‘member’ at checkout.

Ely businesses and residents (CB6 and CB7 postcodes) is £15.00 (plus VAT)

Please contact events@cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk for your unique discount code

Non-members: £25.00 (plus VAT)

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