Senior government figure to address Basingstoke Business Week

Summarised from Basingstoke Gazette's report · Updated 6 Nov, 09:16 · Archive

A senior government representative will speak at Basingstoke Business Week in November, which focuses on skills for the future.

Basingstoke Business Week will run from November 9 to 13, 2026, under the theme 'Skills for the Future'. A senior government representative is among confirmed speakers, alongside leaders from AWE, Farnborough Airport, the University of Reading and organisations across defence, aviation, manufacturing, artificial intelligence and education.

The week will include networking sessions, practical workshops and careers support for young people. A flagship Basingstoke Skills Summit will take place on Thursday, featuring remarks from Luke Murphy, MP for Basingstoke, and Cllr Paul Harvey, leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council. Murphy said the line-up brings together major employers and local firms, and offers 'a brilliant chance to hear directly from the people growing Basingstoke's economy'.

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• Senior government representative to speak at Basingstoke Business WeekSpeakers will represent businesses of all sizes, from major employers to smaller firms and consultancies.Basingstoke Gazette · 6 Nov, 05:00

In this story: Basingstoke · Luke Murphy · AWE · Farnborough Airport · University of Reading · Cllr Paul Harvey · Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

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