Join leaders across business, government and communities in The Good Growth Quarter – a national push to raise productivity, unlock growth and deliver tangible outcomes for people, places and the economy.
Why This Matters
The UK can’t grow without stronger businesses
Productivity has flatlined for over a decade, holding back wages, investment and economic resilience. For growth to be meaningful, it must be both sustainable and widely shared.
The Good Growth Quarter brings together leaders who are ready to act.
This is not another conversation—it’s a coordinated effort to:
Boost firm-level productivity
Strengthen management and leadership capability
Support SMEs to adopt proven practices
Deliver growth that works for every region
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The Good Growth Quarter launches with a series of high-profile moments at Conference:
Ministerial and business leader roundtables
Panel discussions on productivity and growth
Networking sessions with regional leaders
Launch of new insights and tools
Be part of the conversation shaping the UK’s growth agenda.
Be the Business | Good Growth Quarter
Book Your Place, Liverpool, 27 September
Browse our programme and book your place on each of the sessions of interest.
From Innovation to Impact: Driving Productivity Through Adoption
Great ideas aren’t enough. How do UK firms turn innovation into real growth? Join the conversation.
12:00–13:00 | Cityside Boardroom, Good Growth Quarter
Innovation Roundtable
Backing Growth: Unlocking Investment for Innovation and Scale
Money is out there — but not always where it matters. How do we unlock investment for real growth?
12:00–13:00 | Riverside Lounge, Good Growth Quarter
Investment Roundtable
Investment:
In Conversation With…
A major voice joins Be the Business CEO Anthony Impey to unpack where UK growth comes next—and how to turn ambition into action.
13:15–14:15 | Theatre 2, Good Growth Quarter
In Conversation with:
Making Technology Work: Scaling Digital Adoption Across UK Firms
Tech is everywhere — results aren’t. What does it take for firms to truly adopt and scale digital tools?
15:30–16:30 | Cityside Boardroom, Good Growth Quarter
Technology Roundtable
Technology:
Leading Growth: Skills, Leadership and the Productivity Challenge
Skills make the difference. What do firms need to lead, adapt and deliver growth in practice?
15:30–16:30 | Riverside Lounge
Roundtable 4 – Skills & Leadership
Skills & Leadership:
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Sponsors
Design Council
The Design Council champions design-led innovation to help SMEs drive growth, boost productivity, and create places and services that deliver long-term value for communities and the economy.
Ufi VocTech Trust
Ufi VocTech Trust supports the adoption of technology to transform vocational learning, helping SMEs build future-ready workforces through accessible, high-quality skills development.
CIPD
CIPD empowers organisations to unlock the potential of their people, supporting SMEs with practical insights on workforce development, fair work, and inclusive growth.
CMI
CMI works to raise standards in management and leadership, equipping SME leaders with the skills needed to drive productivity, innovation, and responsible business growth.