Headline Sponsor: The Local Skills Improvement Fund
Milton Keynes (MK) is one of the UK’s fastest-growing urban economies, known for its innovative infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and strategic location within the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. As the city continues to evolve into a leading hub for technology, logistics, and sustainability, it is imperative to convene key stakeholders to align on strategy, investment, and future development.
This summit will bring together policymakers, investors, business leaders, academics, and entrepreneurs to explore the opportunities and challenges surrounding the region’s continued economic expansion. It will serve as a platform to share insights, foster partnerships, and shape policy direction to ensure long-term, inclusive growth.
Event Aims:
- To highlight and evaluate the current and projected economic growth trends in Milton Keynes.
- To foster collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders.
- To attract investment and promote Milton Keynes as a destination for business, innovation, and sustainable development.
- To address the opportunities presented by Universal and the Oxcam partnership.
- To reinforce the importance of the Local Skills Improvement plan to ensure the right skills in the right places as we grow.

Date: Friday 13th February 2026
Time: Arrival from 08:30 for informal networking over a breakfast and hot drink.
Summit will begin at 09:30 until 12:00
Venue: MK Dons, DoubleTree by Hilton MK, MK1 1ST










