BCOC Live! 2026 - Bringing Business Together
On Thursday 15 October, BCOC Live brings Banbury’s business community together under one roof at Wroxton House Hotel.
It’s your opportunity to raise your profile, connect with potential clients and partners, and showcase what makes your business stand out. With 30+ exhibition stands, a networking buffet lunch, and a programme of seminars and panel discussions, BCOC Live is where conversations turn into connections.
Headline sponsored by Read This Magazine, this year’s event also supports The Mill Arts Centre.
This year’s event will feature 30+ exhibitors, networking opportunities, a buffet lunch, and a programme of seminars and panel discussions. Whether you’re attending, exhibiting or speaking, BCOC Live is designed to help local businesses connect and grow.
“BCOC Live is an opportunity for local businesses to broadcast what they do and for the Chamber to learn how we can support their future plans.”
— Derek Hettenbach, Chamber Chair
How To Get Involved
Exhibit
Showcase your business to a highly engaged local audience. Full package details are included in the brochure.
Speak
Host a seminar or join a panel discussion and share insight with Banbury’s business community.
Attend
Register for a free visitor ticket and explore the exhibition, networking and seminars.
Relive BCOC Live!25 with our official highlights film
Captured beautifully by Steve and the team at Unexplored Films, this short video shows the excitement, energy and sense of community that made BCOC Live! 2025 such a success.
Meet Our Exhibitors
Headline Sponsor – Read This Magazine
We’re proud to welcome Read This Magazine as the headline sponsor for BCOC Live 2026.
Thier monthly delivery of 44,152 copies across Banbury and North Oxfordshire puts local businesses in every home. More than advertising, we are committed to helping local businesses thrive. Our partnership with BCOC Live! reflects our passion for supporting independent businesses and strengthening the local community.
As headline sponsor, Read This Magazine will play a key role in supporting and promoting this year’s event, helping us reach an even wider audience across the region.
We believe that strong local ties are what help local businesses thrive. By connecting, collaborating, and championing each other – like we do at BCOC Live! – we unlock growth and opportunity. Our partnership with BCOC reflects our passion for empowering local businesses and fostering a vibrant, resilient community.
— Neil Gilkes
Charity Partner – The Mill Arts Centre
This year, BCOC Live is proud to support The Mill Arts Centre as our chosen charity partner.
Located in the heart of Banbury, The Mill Arts Centre is a vital cultural hub for the town and wider district, providing a welcoming space for live performances, exhibitions, workshops and community events. Through its varied programme of theatre, music, comedy, film and creative activities, The Mill plays an important role in making arts and culture accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
As an independent charity, The Mill works closely with schools, community groups and local organisations to inspire creativity, support emerging talent and encourage participation in the arts across the region.
BCOC Live will help support the continued work of the museum and its contribution to the local community.
Venue – Wroxton House Hotel
BCOC Live 2026 will take place at the beautiful Wroxton House Hotel, located in the heart of the historic village of Wroxton, just outside Banbury.
Combining traditional character with modern event facilities, Wroxton House Hotel provides the perfect setting for a day of networking, exhibitions and business conversations. With dedicated exhibition space, seminar areas and excellent hospitality, the venue offers a welcoming environment for exhibitors, speakers and visitors alike.
Its central location and picturesque surroundings make it an ideal backdrop for bringing Banbury’s business community together under one roof.
