Global Annual Conference 2026

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Global Annual Conference returns at a pivotal moment for the UK economy. 

With a theme of Delivering Growth, this year’s event will bring together leading voices from each of the main UK political parties, with business leaders and chamber representatives, to focus on the practical actions needed to unlock growth, raise productivity and restore business confidence. 

Why attend?

How the UK delivers sustainable, long‑term economic growth will be the defining challenge of the next decade.

British Businesses are ready to lead that charge, but they need the right conditions to succeed. 

Global Annual Conference therefore aims to place business at the heart of the growth debate by bringing evidence, policymakers and experience together.

At GAC 2026 you will:

• Hear directly from senior representatives of every major UK-wide political party on their plans for growth.
• Explore how business can deliver growth through trade, investment and productivity.
• Take part in the policy debate, through engaging breakout sessions with policymakers, experts and business leaders.
• Learn from other business and chamber leaders, already delivering growth on the ground.
• Build powerful connections across the UK’s largest and most influential business network.