The Gathering
from The Better Business Network
Tickets are live to BBN members with Early Bird pricing until 31st December 2025.
General tickets will go on sale in January 2026.
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The Gathering from BBN is landing in 2026, in alignment with the Summer Solstice and in honour of Nature. A two day event filled with conversation and connection, with editions in both the North and South - The Gathering will bring together Better Business Network members, industry-leaders, and change-makers for two days of honouring and learning about Nature, and how we can embed it into our businesses.
Two days, Two events, One purpose to honour Land and Sea
For Land
North
The Wellbeing Farm
22nd - 23rd June 2026
Hosted at the magical The Wellbeing Farm in Lancashire, we will spend the first day connecting with each other through stories, workshops, talks, and a chance to stand up for what you stand for. Day two will be spent in Nature, soaking up what the Land has to offer.
Please note that shuttle transfers between Bolton train station and The Wellbeing Farm are included within the tickets.
For Sea
South
Projects Brighton
6th - 7th July 2026
Hosted at the stunning Projects in Brighton, day one will see us connecting through workshops, talks, and stories, and finding your own way of connecting with the sea - no matter where you live. Day two will be spent by and in the water, with options for everyone to get involved in.
These Gatherings will take the place of our Better Business Summit for 2026,
giving Nature a chance to take centre stage.
We are the third company in the UK and the fourth in the world to put Nature legally on our board, and so we are honouring the voice of Nature and opening space for our members to connect and converse with Nature - and one another.
We’re excited to share more about our plans and to platform some of our BBN members at these events, too. Pitches will open in December 2025 and the full programme will be announced in January 2026.
Early bird tickets are available now, and you are welcome to join us at one event or both.
Tickets are available exclusively to Better Business Network members until the end of 2025 along with our earlybird pricing. In January general tickets will go on sale. The Gatherings are designed to foster connection and community - and we hope to see you there.
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FAQs
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A two day event filled with conversation and connection, with editions in both the North and South - The Gathering will bring together Better Business members, industry-leaders, and change-makers for two days of honouring and learning about Nature, and how we can embed it into our businesses.
Two days, Two events, One purpose to honour Land and Sea.
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It is utterly different.
Our Summit is a conference style event with a focus on business for change and business for good.
Those themes will still ring true but for The Gathering, we are putting Nature front and centre for these conversations.
Connection, conversation, collaboration. See you there?
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No - all different!
Our North event programme will focus on Land and the Earth, while our South event will focus on the Sea and Ocean health.
Full programme will be announced in January 2026 - but we can tell you there will be speakers who you have not heard from at a BBN event before.
The format will flow the same, with a morning of talks and keynotes (and pitching opportunities) with an afternoon of workshops and action - followed by a day two in Nature.
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NORTH - 22nd - 23rd June 2026
A full two day ticket gets you access to a whole day of talks, workshops, keynotes, and pitching opportunities, and a day in Nature with a choice of activities. On Day one - breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included (festival style magic!) along with tea and coffee throughout the day. Plus, a tipple to toast with before dinner!
Shuttle transfers between the venue and Bolton Train Station are also included.
SOUTH - 6th - 7th July 2026
A full two day ticket gets you access to a whole day of talks, workshops, keynotes, and pitching opportunities, and a day in Nature with a choice of activities. On Day one - breakfast, lunch, and tea and coffee throughout the day are also included - plus a networking drink to toast the end of the day.
We will have partner offers from Projects should anyone want to make dinner arrangements.
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Change-makers, big-thinkers, and new-paradigm shapers. A mix of BBN members and non-members - all joined through the love of Nature and how we bring that into the boardroom.
Expect connection with purpose, networking (and walking!), as well as an educational and inspirational programme.
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Tickets are available exclusively to Better Business Network members until the end of the year. You have an access code in your emails and on the Community Platform to access your tickets, and you can also pay in three with PayPal to secure yours.
General access will go on sale in January, and this will be at a higher price point - members always get first access and the best price.
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Our North event will be at The Wellbeing Farm in Lancashire. Shuttle services from Bolton Train Station to the venue (and back) are included, and we will be encouraging car sharing, too.
Our South event will be hosted at Projects in Brighton, which is in the City Centre but close to the sea.
These venues have been chosen for their proximity to Nature, and in conversation with our Nature guardian, Graham.
Apply for Bursary tickets
Our bursary programme
This programme supports those who would not be able to fund their way to the Gatherings, opening up new experiences, ways of thinking, and opportunities for all.
Whether you’re a student, graduate, or just starting on your purpose journey, we want you to experience our Nature-centric Gatherings.
Nature needs all our voices to be working together, and so everyone is welcome.
Apply for a bursary ticket, and we hope to welcome you to The Gathering.
Apply here before 31st December
Bursary ticket holders will be notified in the second week of January.