Join the CBI East of England for our prestigious Annual Dinner to meet and engage with senior business leaders from across the region and hear from the CBI Chief Policy Director, Matthew Fell under the wings of Concorde at Imperial War Museum Duxford.

A flagship event in the business calendar, this dinner will feature high calibre speakers from the business and political spheres, an audience of more than 200 senior business leaders, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas, and build and extend networks across a diverse range of contacts.

This event welcomes all business leaders and is open to members and non-members alike. If you are looking to forge new and prosperous business connections, entertain clients and celebrate business success, this event is for you.

We are delighted to announce Former RAF Pilot, Mandy Hickson as our after dinner speaker.  Mandy served in the Royal Air Force as a Tornado GR4 fast jet pilot operating in hostile environments, including patrolling ‘No Fly’ zones.  Mandy has great lessons for businesses, organisations and individuals, from her experience of working within an elite team.

This dinner is the perfect opportunity to:

• Meet, engage and build connections with senior figures from the East of England's business and political community
• Hear thought-provoking and engaging keynote speeches
• Build your personal profile by participating in the event where local media will also be in attendance
• Entertain clients and business associates whilst enjoying a fine dining experience, including a three-course dinner accompanied by wine.

How do I attend?

This event welcomes all business leaders and is open to members and non-members alike.

This event is always a sell-out, we encourage you to book now, to avoid any disappointment. Table bookings are a maximum of 10 people.

Dress code: Black Tie

We would like to thank our Strategic Partner, Anglia Ruskin University and our Corporate Partners; Mills & Reeve, Norse Group, Hays and Adnams for their support with this event.