North Norfolk Annual Business Forum 2026

Date published: 12th March 2026

North Norfolk District Council was delighted to host business leaders, entrepreneurs and partners at the historic 'Woodyard' venue on Worstead Estate for the 2026 North Norfolk Annual Business Forum.

The event brought together businesses, support partners and training providers to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the local economy, while highlighting the support available to help North Norfolk businesses grow and thrive.  

The forum provided a valuable opportunity for networking, collaboration and discussion, with attendees hearing from a range of speakers. 

Highlights included:

Worstead Estate owner, Bruce Paterson, provided a fascinating insight into the history of the estate, the journey it has been on, and outlined how the business has continued to diversify and evolve.  

Jack Weaver, Chief Operating Officer for the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, provided an economic briefing of the state of the UK and Norfolk economy, highlighting some of the differing challenges, but also the many strengths and opportunities for local businesses. 

Jonathan Winchester, Chief Executive of customer experience experts Insight 6, provided a fascinating and engaging keynote presentation on the importance of businesses walking in the footsteps of their customers in order to maximise business opportunities.

Supporting local businesses

The North Norfolk Annual Business Forum forms part of the Council’s wider commitment to supporting business growth, skills, innovation, and investment across the district.

Find out more

For more information about business support in North Norfolk, visit Invest North Norfolk.