Inspired Occasions at Business Fest South West 2026

Last week I had the pleasure of attending and exhibiting at Business Fest South West 2026 as part of the Inspired HQ umbrella, representing Inspired Occasions within the Sisters and Sequins Lounge.

It was a fantastic day that brought together businesses from across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, all under one roof. The atmosphere was busy, welcoming and full of genuine connection, exactly what you want from a well organised business event.

A brilliant showcase of South West venues

One of the highlights of the day was seeing a range of venues showcasing what they offer for corporate events, retreats and business gatherings.

It was great to connect with venues such as:
• Bovey Castle
• The Mole Resort
• St Michael’s Resort

Each venue brings something different, from luxury and scale to more relaxed, flexible spaces that suit modern corporate events. Having these conversations in person is always valuable when planning events that need to balance logistics, experience and business goals.

Representing Inspired Occasions

At Inspired Occasions, we were there to represent the planning and coordination side of events, supporting businesses with everything that happens behind the scenes.

Our work includes:
• Corporate event planning and coordination
• Team away days and retreats
• Networking events and business launches
• Venue sourcing across Devon, Cornwall and beyond
• On the day logistics and management

Exhibiting in the Sisters and Sequins Lounge gave the opportunity to have some really positive conversations with businesses looking for support in bringing their events together in Devon and Cornwall in a calm and organised way.

Why events like this matter

Business Fest South West continues to grow as an important event for the region. It creates space for businesses to connect, discover new venues and services, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

For those planning corporate events in 2026 and beyond, it is reassuring to see just how much is available locally across the South West.

Did you grab a freebie?

If you stopped by the Sisters and Sequins Lounge, you might have picked up one of our little goodies. Or perhaps you spotted us via the interactive wall in the Notworking Networking Lounge.

We loved seeing so many people getting involved and taking the time to stop and chat.

If you did grab a freebie or have photos from the day, we would love to see them. Feel free to share and tag us so we can see what you got up to.

Click here to access an electronic version of the Sisters and Sequins Lounge brochure from the day.

Looking ahead

It was a brilliant day of conversations, connections and inspiration, and I am looking forward to working with many of the businesses and venues I met.

If we had a conversation and you would like to continue discussing your event plans, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or drop me a message. I would love to continue the conversation.