Welcome to business done differently. Welcome to Brighton Summit.

Returning for its 14th year, Brighton Summit is Brighton Chamber’s flagship event. A day curated for our brilliant business community, by our business community.

Brighton Summit is so much more than a conference – it's your chance to step out of the day-to-day, hear fresh perspectives and connect with the people shaping Brighton’s business landscape.

You’ll create your own day with a flexible and interactive programme designed to give you space to listen, learn, ask questions, connect with others and take something valuable back to your business. It might be a new way of doing something, a new collaboration, a new client – or all three!

Whether you come on your own, with your colleagues, or bring your whole team, Brighton Summit offers you the chance to step out, step back and Think Differently.  

About this year's theme: Think Differently

This year’s Brighton Summit theme is Think Differently.

It’s the obvious, the elusive, the ever-present in your world of work and business. The drive to think differently can be motivating, overwhelming, surprising and unexpected.

Think Differently is inspired by the constantly wandering and curious mind of the business owner, senior leader and entrepreneur. It offers you the chance to re-wire how you think, shift your perspective, or find something you didn’t know you already had. It’s about taking a risk, ripping up the rulebook, doing things the ‘wrong’ way, asking questions to get better answers. It's questioning innovation for innovation's sake. It’s thinking outside the box - or from inside it.

So how do we do that? Hang out with 400 brilliant people at Brighton Dome and Corn Exchange as you take your pick from over 20 expertly curated sessions. Be inspired by quality keynotes shaping their own ways of different thinking; learn new skills at hands-on workshops that will help move your business forward; be surprised at an HOUR; or get a new perspective on business at a speaker session.

Because more happens when we work together, when we tap into our collective experience. Come together, be curious and creative, help each other, take what you need and choose your own adventure.  

Not been to Brighton Summit before?

Mind-opening, unexpected, high-quality, energising, limitless, open, friendly and fun. That’s how our attendees described Brighton Summit last year. Take a look at what we got up to in 2025.

Who is it for?

It’s for everyone: a chance to learn, engage and reflect, no matter where you are on your career pathway. From sole trader consultants to multinationals, and start-ups to charities, we learn from each other by sharing our different perspectives and experiences. And you don’t even need to be a Brighton Chamber member.

With thanks to our headline sponsor, Galloways Accounting, and sponsors EQ Investors, Brighton Dome, Plus X Innovation, University of Brighton, Help to Grow and NatWest Accelerator.

FAQs

How many Earlybird tickets can I buy?

Due to limited ticket numbers, Super Earlybird tickets are limited to two per organisation.

What is the Brighton Summit ticket ballot?

This year we have 20 fully-funded tickets available through a ballot for people who may face financial or personal barriers to attending, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, early-career creatives, and start-up founders. Entries are open now until 15 June, and you can apply here. 

What's the refund policy?

Super Earlybird and Earlybird tickets are non-refundable.

All other tickets are eligible for a 50% refund up to 30 days before the event (15 September 2026). After this date, tickets are non-refundable.

If you’re unable to attend, you can transfer your ticket to someone else by changing the name on the booking. Please contact info@brightonchamber.co.uk to arrange this.

*Eventbrite fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or there are duplicate charges.

Can I attend if I am not a member of the Chamber?

Brighton Summit is open to everyone. If you'd like to join the Chamber you can find out more on our website.

What does my ticket price include?

As well as incredible keynote speakers, brilliant workshops, HOUR sessions, lots of networking and more, you’ll get plenty of refreshments, including breakfast, lunch and tasty treats to keep you going throughout the day.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

We do our best to accommodate dietary requirements where possible. However, as we work with a range of venues, we may not be able to cater for more extensive requirements.

To give the venue enough notice, please make sure you include any dietary requirements in the order form when booking your place - we are not be able to accommodate requests made on the day of the event.

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