The 4theRegion Start-Up Expo 2025

If you live in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire or Pembrokeshire and are thinking of starting a business or becoming self-employed in 2025, or if you’re already in business and looking for advice, inspiration and connections, the Start-Up Expo is the only place you want to be on Wednesday 5th March 2025!  We are bringing together business support organisations from across our region, as well as experts, advisors, funders and consultants, all under one roof for a fantastic day of networking and inspiration, open to everyone with an interest, an idea, or a dream to start (and grow) a business in South West Wales.

At 4theRegion we’re co-creating a happier, healthier South West Wales with a thriving economy, and YOUR NEW BUSINESS is part of that vision.  Our region needs creative, bold and talented people, like YOU, to setup and grow fantastic businesses in our communities, and that’s why we run this event: bringing together everything you need, under one roof, to empower you to start-up and grow your new business!

This unmissable event takes place in Swansea Arena on Wednesday 5th March.  It’s free to attend and open to everyone!

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It’s Your Swansea – be part of it!

Our landmark Swansea conference and exhibition is back at Swansea Arena on Thursday 6th March 2025!  This event brings together the organisations and businesses of Swansea, and is free to attend for everyone with an interest in what’s happening across our county.  Whether you represent a business, work for a local organisation, or simply live in Swansea and want to make some new connections – be part of it!

It’s Your Swansea is a fabulous opportunity to meet local businesses, connect with local organisations, find out about the ongoing regeneration of our city, and hear about the opportunities on our doorsteps.  From employers recruiting staff, to exciting community projects to get involved in, to small businesses to support – there is something for everyone.

This year, we are planning to host a range of workshops and inclusive conversations, so you can learn new things, meet likeminded people and have your say on issues you care about.  It’s Your Swansea is an event not to be missed!

An engaging line-up of discussions and workshops

Creating space for inclusive conversations about Swansea’s development and how we can collaborate for the wellbeing and prosperity of our county.

An unmissable day and everyone is invited!

Browse last year’s photo grallery for a flavour of this unique event!

The Green Economy Conference & Exhibition

Tuesday 11th November 2025
Swansea Arena

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We are excited to be planning the next Green Economy Conference, following a successful event in 2024!  Click here to catch up with what happened last year.

Wellbeing Economy Cymru Festival of Ideas

Monday 10th November 2025
Swansea Arena

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We are excited to be planning the next WE Cymru Festival of Ideas, following a successful event in 2024!  Click here to catch up with what happened last year.

It’s Your Neath Port Talbot 2025

Wed 24th September at Margam Orangery

If you live or work in Neath Port Talbot, you are invited to this cross-sector discussion forum, which is all about co-creating a happier, healthier county with a thriving economy!

This all-day event will bring together around 300 people, businesses and organisations from across NPT, creating an opportunity to hear about positive things happening in the county, and to discuss ideas and opportunities.

Part of the event will be dedicated to an “Open Space”, which means anyone can suggest a topic for discussion and host that conversation with a group of those who are interested in the same topic.

Last year, 280 people attended the event, and the discussions were captured in the Neath Port Talbot Opportunities Report 2024.  Catch up with last year’s event here. (Coming Soon)

It’s Your Carmarthenshire 2025

Wed 16th July at Parc Y Scarlets

If you live or work in Carmarthenshire, you are invited to this cross-sector discussion forum, which is all about co-creating a happier, healthier county with a thriving economy!

This all-day event will bring together around 300 people, businesses and organisations from across Carmarthenshire, creating an opportunity to hear about positive things happening in the county, and to discuss ideas and opportunities.

Part of the event will be dedicated to an “Open Space”, which means anyone can suggest a topic for discussion and host that conversation with a group of those who are interested in the same topic.

Last year, 280 people attended the event, and the discussions were captured in the Carmarthenshire Opportunities Report 2024.  Catch up with last year’s event here.