Isle Of Wight Chamber Expo Returns Tomorrow With Nearly 100 Businesses And New Speaker Line-Up

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is set to welcome visitors to its annual Expo tomorrow at Ryde School, bringing together nearly 100 Island businesses for a full day of networking, innovation and insight.

The event runs from 10am to 4pm and is free to attend, with visitors simply required to register on arrival.

This year’s Expo will feature a wide range of Island businesses alongside exclusive attractions, including the appearance of the UK’s only Tesla truck.

A new addition for 2026 is a dedicated speaker programme, taking place in an air-conditioned theatre throughout the day.

Highlights include:

• 10:30 – 11:00 | Ekiñe Fernandez-Lane – Let’s Make It Work with Modern Workplace Experiences

  
  

  Exploring how stronger links between education and business can support the Island’s future workforce.

  
  

• 11:30 – 12:00 | Hamish Nicklin – AI, AI what the hell is AI?

  
  

  A practical look at artificial intelligence and how businesses can use it effectively.

  
  

• 12:30 – 13:00 | Joe Staunton – The Commercial Athlete

  
  

  A focus on the mindset behind high performance in business.

  
  

• 13:30 – 14:00 | Charlie Merritt – Why Geopolitics Now Matters

  
  

  How global events are impacting business and the support available to organisations.

  
  

• 14:30 – 15:00 | Gareth Lewis – Strength Through Collaboration

  
  

  How working together can reduce crime, protect communities and strengthen the local economy.

  
  

• 15:15 – 15:45 | Keith Brown – Gaps And Traps: We Have Your Back

  
  

  A guide to the UK’s new Employment Rights Act and what employers need to know.

  
  

Isle of Wight Chamber CEO Rob Johnson said the event brings together the best of Island business and offers valuable insight for all attendees.

The Expo takes place at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce event space and is open to both members and the wider public.