Shaping the Future 2026

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The 2026 Shaping the Future Business Festival brought together hundreds of businesses, creatives, innovators, and community leaders from across Newcastle under Lyme and beyond. Five days. Five venues. One borough.

This isn't the end. Shaping the Future is more than just the festival, and there is so much more in the works.

Stay connected, follow the journey, and be ready for what comes next.

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A Sample of Speakers for 2026

Just a flavour of our excellent speakers and workshop leaders for Shaping the Future 2026.


The team behind the event

Working together for the improvement, collaboration and innovation of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council