Doncaster, What's Next? Business Conference
10th June 2026
The Legacy Centre, DN2 5TB
What's Next For Doncaster?
Doncaster, What's Next? 2026 brought together business leaders, policymakers, innovators, and decision-makers from across the region to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping Doncaster's future.
As the region's flagship business conference, the event provided a platform for ambitious conversations around growth, investment, skills, innovation, and place-making. Throughout the day, delegates heard from influential speakers, engaged in thought-provoking discussions, and connected with organisations committed to driving Doncaster forward.
The conference once again demonstrated the strength of Doncaster's business community and its shared ambition to create a thriving, resilient local economy.
In Conversation: Local Leadership
This featured the Mayor of Doncaster and the Chief Executive of Doncaster Council. Together, they shared their vision for the borough's future, discussing economic growth, infrastructure investment, community priorities, and the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors.
What's Next for Workforce?
This session explored how businesses can prepare for the changing world of work. Panellists discussed skills development, recruitment challenges, workforce retention, and the role of education and training providers in creating a future-ready talent pipeline for the region.
What's Next for Investment & Trade?
Delegates heard valuable insights into Doncaster's investment landscape and its role within regional, national, and international markets. The discussion focused on attracting investment, supporting business growth, strengthening supply chains, and unlocking new opportunities for trade.
What's Next for Digital Doncaster?
Digital innovation took centre stage as speakers examined the technologies and strategies shaping the future of business. Topics included AI, automation, digital infrastructure, cyber resilience, and how organisations can embrace digital transformation to improve productivity and competitiveness.
Inspiring Keynote Speakers
The conference featured three keynote speakers who shared their expertise, experiences, and perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the future of business. Their sessions challenged delegates to think differently, embrace change, and seize new opportunities in an evolving economic landscape.
Looking Ahead
Doncaster, What's Next? continues to be a key forum for bringing together the people and organisations shaping the borough's future. The conversations, ideas, and connections generated throughout the 2026 conference will help inform the next chapter of Doncaster's growth story and reinforce the collective ambition driving the region forward.
