It’s Your Neath Port Talbot 2025
Wed 24th September at Margam Orangery
Event starts 9:30am
Event ends 3:30pm
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.
Hear short talks from interesting local speakers;
Meet and connect with local residents, businesses and organisations;
Find out about positive projects and initiatives happening in the county;
Get involved in discussions and conversations on a wide range of topics;
Talk to people about your community, organisation or business;
Share your ideas and opinions in a diverse, independent forum;
Be part of it!
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.
LOCAL SPEAKERS
This event is an opportunity to hear from local leaders, organisations and businesses who share a passion for Neath Port Talbot and who are making change happen in exciting ways.
Cllr Steve Hunt, Council Leader
As Leader of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, Steve is an advocate for people, passion and prosperity in NPT.
Helen John, San Portablo Arts
Bringing art into the heart of the community, Helen is behind the Artists Window in Aberfan Shopping Centre – and much more!
Tom Edington, Wildfox Resort
Tom is Group CEO of Wildfox Resort, a £250m wellness and adventure destination coming to the Afan Valley
Rosa Cundill, Rosa's Bakery
Rosa is the teenaged founder of Rosa’s Bakery in Neath Town Centre, which champions wholesome artisan produce.
Nigel Hunt, San Portablo
Nigel Hunt created clothing label San Portablo as a way of combating negative perceptions of the area.
Tim Rutter, Tata Steel
Tim is Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Tata Steel, keen to talk about what’s happening locally.
EXHIBITORS
Meet local projects, businesses and organisations who are keen to talk to you about what they’re up to in Neath Port Talbot. Whether you’re looking for ways to get more involved in the community, looking for employment, or keen to support local businesses, this event is an amazing opportunity to connect and grow your network. A huge thanks to all our exhibitors for supporting this event!
