
Johnsey Estates is a privately owned property company with a portfolio of office and industrial properties and residential land in South Wales. Johnsey owns an investment portfolio of leisure, office and industrial/warehousing properties including Mamhilad Park Estate, a thriving business community located on the border of Torfaen and Monmouthshire.

Alacrity is a charitable foundation that provides a unique range of entrepreneurial and business support programmes. The organisation offers practical business training and mentorship schemes to existing enterprises, and collaborates with private, public, and third-sector organisations to identify demand-driven opportunities for new entrepreneurs to launch demand-driven technology companies based in Wales.

Bron Afon is a social enterprise that is run by staff and members who love making a difference in people’s lives. We provide safe, warm, affordable housing across Torfaen and work with a range of local SMEs to maximise our economic impact.


The Cardiff Capital Region City Deal is a unique programme of collaborative working, interventions and investments – passionately committed to being the catalyst for regional growth and resilient success, by championing innovation, sustainability, inclusivity and connectivity, throughout South East Wales.

At Coleg Gwent, we’re passionate about the longevity and prosperity of local businesses. We aim to create strong industry links and produce motivated, work-ready college leavers. We work with employers by providing access to funding and accredited training as well as facilitating apprenticeships and providing opportunities to engage and inspire students.

Hartpury University & Hartpury College is one of the UK’s leading specialist education providers in animal, agriculture, equine, sport and veterinary nursing.
Located in Gloucestershire, our 360-hectare campus is home to over 4,500 students, including college-level, undergraduate and postgraduate university students, studying A-levels, diplomas and degrees, as well as undertaking cutting-edge industry led research.

Industry Wales is, with its specialist aerospace, automotive and electronics, software and technology forums, helping to grow Welsh technology and manufacturing businesses, globally.
The forums, with a combined membership of approaching 400 leading Welsh companies, provide a range of services to support companies already established within Wales and to attract and support companies that are seeking a world class location for their business.


Monmouthshire County Council is working with national, regional and local partners to increase investment, improve connectivity and enable an economy which is thriving, ambitious and enterprising. We shall achieve success by serving the interests of all our people and communities, increasing equality and matching economic activity with a lower carbon footprint.

Monmouthshire Housing are a not for profit housing group. We were created 15 years ago to deliver affordable housing and support services across beautiful Monmouthshire and beyond, and are proud of having one of the highest social housing tenant satisfaction levels in Wales. Our trading subsidiary Capsel both builds and markets homes for affordable rent and sale.

Morgan Sindall Group plc is a UK construction and regeneration group. We create inspiring places that enhance the communities in which we all live, learn, work, play, care and protect. Keeping our core values at the heart of the business by employing talented people that are the key to our success and recognising that the customer always comes first.

Welcome Sponsor: We’re Ogi, the internet company made in Wales – here to power-up business and communities with next-generation tech. We provide businesses with the skills, expertise and confidence needed to innovate and grow. From connectivity to managed IT services, we’re a trusted digital partner for unstoppable businesses of all shapes and sizes.
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Torfaen County Borough Council is working to improve lives and address inequalities through a new County Plan which sets out the Council’s ambitions between 2022 and 2027. The 9 wellbeing objectives aim to improve the sustainability, connectivity and the wellbeing of the County by strengthening communities, creating a thriving local economy and by protecting and enhancing our local environment.

Y Prentis is a construction based shared apprenticeship scheme operating across Southeast Wales. We employ apprentices on behalf of the industry and rotate them among different host contractors. The length of each placement is dependent on the needs and requirements of the host contractor, providing a hassle-free hiring solution.

Print Sponsor: Lexon Group a multi-disciplined print company with a head office in South East Wales. With over 40 years’ experience in the Print Industry specialising in Print and Packaging with an amazing workforce.

Scent Sponsor: Thornbush Hill create premium, small batch home fragrance and natural skincare products for gifting, giving our customers an opportunity for One Small Moment to feel present, soothed, calm and grateful. Operating as a true family brand since 2016, we’re proud to partner with an array of fantastic retailers and corporate clients, as a recognised Green Growth Pledge business.

Award Charity: St David’s Hospice Care provides a range of services to patients and their families throughout their journey of terminal illness. A holistic, family support approach is available from point of referral onwards. Services are offered free of charge throughout Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and within South and Mid Powys for people facing a progressive life-limiting illness which is no longer curable.

We are a design agency built on clear thinking with a clear strategy, we love working with like minded people, solving problems creatively and passionately.

CLEARTECH Live provide Conference and Event Production Services, Creative Video, Interactive Technologies, Live Streaming and Event Management.

Business News Wales is a highly targeted news and information platform working in collaboration with over 60 organisations across Wales. With no political views or editorial agenda, our goal is to create the number one source of business news in Wales creating a level playing field for every business no matter of size.

Grapevine Event Management delivers high quality creative and innovative events for corporate clients throughout the UK and beyond. We offer bespoke corporate event planning, management and production supported by effective marketing and communications strategies that fulfil our clients aims and objectives.