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WHERE
TEESSIDE
DOES
BUSINESS

RIVERSIDE STADIUM, MIDDLESBROUGH

OCTOBER 20 2026,
9AM-2PM

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EXPLORE NEW BUSINESS HORIZONS

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Inspired by Teesside’s world-famous explorer Captain James Cook, the inaugural Tees Business Showcase & Forum invites businesses to discover fresh opportunities, chart new partnerships and set course for future growth – with sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available now.

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Hundreds of delegates, influential speakers, powerful networking and a packed programme has been designed to inspire, inform and connect the region’s business community.


That’s the promise behind the 2026 Tees Business Showcase & Forum – a major new event from the team behind Tees Business, set to take over Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium.


With partnership packages themed around Captain Cook’s famous ships – Resolution, Endeavour and Discovery – the event celebrates the ambition, courage and spirit of exploration that continues todefine the Tees region today.


Free to attend and open to businesses from across the Tees region and beyond, this an opportunity to embark on new conversations, explore opportunities and navigate the changing business landscape at an event billed as one of the most ambitious business gatherings the region has seen.

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Organised by Resolution Media & Publishing, the showcase and forum aims to bring together decision-makers, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and ambitious organisations under one roof.

The event will feature:

  • High-impact exhibition space
  • Influential keynote speakers
  • Practical workshops
  • Expert-led insight sessions
  • Extensive networking opportunities

Promoted under the banner ‘Where Teesside Does Business’, the event is expected to attract hundreds from across the Tees region and beyond. Alongside keynote sessions and workshops, organisers say the day will provide businesses of all sizes with opportunities to showcase products and services, generate leads, strengthen partnerships and engage directly with the wider regional business community.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Inspired by the pioneering spirit of Captain Cook, our Captain Cook, Resolution, Endeavour and Discovery partnership packages are designed to maximise profile, visibility and engagement before, during and after the Tees Business Showcase & Forum.

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Partnership benefits include:

  • Exposure through Tees Business magazine, website and social channels
  • Dedicated e-marketing to our extensive business database
  • Prominent exhibition space
  • Branding throughout the event
  • Speaking, workshop and thought-leadership opportunities
  • Direct access to influential regional businesses and stakeholders

POSITION YOUR ORGANISATION ALONGSIDE ONE OF THE TEES REGION’S MOST AMBITIOUS NEW BUSINESS GATHERINGS AND PLACE YOUR BRAND AT THE HEART OF THE BUSINESS CONVERSATION.

POSITION YOUR BUSINESS AT THE HEART OF ONE OF THE TEES REGION’S BIGGEST NEW BUSINESS GATHERINGS.

Exhibition space in the Riverside Lounge and Legends Lounge includes:

  • Exhibition table
  • Table cloth if required
  • Two chairs
  • Buffet lunch for two people

Exhibiting provides an excellent opportunity to:

  • Promote your business, products and services
  • Generate new leads and connections
  • Raise brand awareness
  • Network with decision-makers and influential regional businesses
  • Engage face-to-face with potential clients and partners
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EXHIBITION SPACE

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** To qualify as a Tees Business client, you will have an existing annual deal for space in each quarterly issue of Tees Business and/or sponsor a category at the 2026 Tees Business Awards, Tees Tech Awards or Tees Businesswomen Awards.

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DON’T
MISS OUT

GET IN TOUCH TODAY TO DISCUSS PARTNERSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES.