gdb Re-Energise Conference 2026

The wait is over, gdb Re-Energise is back for 2026.

This inspiring event brings together business owners, leaders and teams for a morning of motivation.

With coffee, a light breakfast and four motivational speakers, attendees will be engaged, uplifted and ready to connect.

Compered by John Young, former BBC South East Newsreader, the conference concludes with a buffet lunch and valuable networking opportunities.

Details:

Venue: Stanhill Court Hotel, Stan Hill, Charlwood, Horley, RH6 0EP

Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026

Times: 08.30 - 14.30 - Starting with breakfast and closing with a buffet lunch.

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Speakers

Nicky McCrudden

Nicky McCrudden is a leading expert in compassion-driven leadership and thriving workplaces. A PhD researcher, podcaster, and seasoned L&D professional, Nicky blends scientific insight with real-world experience to ignite humanity as a unique competitive advantage in an increasingly AI-focused world.

Wired for Compassion in 2026: Igniting Humanity as a Competitive Advantage in an AI world.

This session explores how compassionate and kind communication can serve as a powerful business differentiator. It highlights ways to mitigate the risks of compassionate workplaces, offers guidance on embracing compassion at work without regret, and provides practical strategies for SME businesses to create truly human workplaces.

Matt Turner MBE

Matt started Creative Pod in 2006 and has since developed his business portfolio up to The Creative Group, comprised of Creative Pod - a full-service marketing agency, ECHO - a sponsorship brokerage; the PrintShop - a full-service printing agency, and 427 Marketing - a specialist SEO agency.

Whilst being an award winning serial entrepreneur and a former co-owner of Crawley Town FC, Matt Turner is extremely passionate about philanthropy. As well as being a Patron of St Peter & St James Hospice, he is also a patron of Chestnut Tree House and the founder of Young Start-Up Talent, a competition which aimed to help 16 to 25-year-old entrepreneurs - supporting over 650 young entrepreneurs and creative 3500+ jobs.

Matt was recently awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for services to Business and Charity.

Be careful what you wish for! Trials and tribulations of a serial entrepreneur.

Being an entrepreneur isn’t always about the successes, it’s about the people you help and the lessons you learn along the way. This engaging session will take you on a journey of amusing, anecdotical stories from an entrepreneur who started their business in their bedroom aged 21 over two decades ago.

Matt’s experience spans multiple countries whilst wearing different hats from investor and export champion to charity patron and even football club owner. You never really know if the decisions you make are the right ones or not so enjoy listening to the highs and lows of a seasoned local entrepreneur.

Ticket Prices:

(incl. breakfast & buffet lunch):

We encourage you to bring your contacts and colleagues to Re-Energise so that they can all benefit from this positive kick start to 2026.

We're also offering an incredible early bird offer meaning you can save yourself £30! Don't delay - this great price won't be around for long.

Early Bird Offer (before 12 December 2025)

• Table of 6 - £300 plus Vat
• Individual Ticket - £65 plus Vat

Standard Tickets (after 12 December 2025)

• gdb Member Table of 6 - £500 plus Vat
• gdb Member Individual Ticket - £95 plus Vat
• Non Member Table of 6 - £600 plus Vat
• Non Member Individual Ticket - £105 plus Vat

Don't forget, if your gdb membership package includes inclusive event credit you can use any remaining credit towards up to 2 Re-Energise tickets.

FAQS

What are my travel options?

Free parking is available onsite. Alternatively, the nearest train stations are Gatwick Airport and Horley. Limited bus routes into Charlwood so taxi or car is reccommended. 

Do I need to be a member to attend?

No! This event is open to all. We would love to have you onboard though, so please contact mandi@gatwickdiamondbusiness.com for more information.

What is your refund policy?

Refunds are not available after the 22nd December 2025. After this date your ticket/s are transferable to another person but no refunds will be offered.

What is the Early Bird Offer?

Before the 12th December 2025 you can benefit from heavily reduced ticket prices regardless of your gdb member status. After this date, prices will increase.