Event Information | Confidence and capital: Fuelling growth through strategic investment

Explore the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) findings for Q2 and their implications for the East of England. This focused virtual event, a roundtable discussion, addresses the translation of business confidence into strategic capital investment. Tailored for ICAEW members in business and practice, this insightful session brings together local professionals to review and interpret the BCM results. We will focus with a sharp lens on how business confidence is translating into capital investment and explore the latest trends in R&D and innovation. This is your opportunity to gain strategic insights and explore practical strategies to fuel growth through strategic investment.

The session is designed to give attendees a clear, deep understanding of the current sentiment and strategic needs of businesses operating in the East of England, helping them structure capital investment for long-term growth.

Discussion points:

• The link between confidence and investment decisions

• Identifying key sectors for R&D and innovation

• Structuring capital investment for long-term growth

• Leveraging innovation to gain a competitive advantage

BCM analysis | Confidence as the capital expenditure driver

We will closely examine the BCM report findings through the lens of confidence and investment, reflecting how East of England businesses are making strategic capital expenditure decisions at the mid-year point.

• Investment intentions and R&D | An analysis of current business confidence levels and how they are translating into practical action, particularly in investment across research and development and innovation.

• Capital expenditure outlook | Expert perspectives on the regional drivers for capital spending and how to strategically fund and prioritise major projects in high-growth sectors.

• Strategic guidance | Practical guidance on how businesses can position strong business confidence as a key internal and external factor for securing capital and unlocking significant growth potential.

• Sector-specific insights | Focused discussion on the unique investment challenges and opportunities defining the economic environment for the four key sectors in the East of England.

What you will gain:

• First-hand knowledge | Gain a clear, comprehensive overview of the current state of business confidence, directly linked to investment intentions in the East of England.
• Expert perspectives | Hear from industry leaders who will provide valuable context on local business dynamics and national economic trends affecting funding and innovation.
• Strategic edge | Refine your approach to converting high business confidence into strategic capital expenditure for long-term growth.
• Networking | Connect with peers and industry leaders to discuss findings and share best practices on fuelling growth through strategic investment.