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On 4 September 2026, ZICO brought community voices, professionals, entrepreneurs and partners together in Oxford for an afternoon of honest conversation, practical insight and new connections.

Business Conversations was designed as a live, participative experience. The photographs below capture the concentration around the table, the exchange between speakers and guests, the response from the room and the relationships that continued beyond the formal programme.

A focused contribution to ZICO Business Conversations
01The conversation begins
A panellist listens during ZICO Business Conversations
02Listening before responding
A reflective moment during the panel discussion
03A reflective moment
Ideas shared across the Business Conversations panel
04Ideas around the table
A panellist brings another perspective to the discussion
05A different perspective
A guest contributes to the live discussion
06Voices in the room
A guest speaks during ZICO Business Conversations
07Another voice joins in
ZICO Business Conversations live from Oxford
08Live from Oxford
The Business Conversations panel in session
09The panel in session
An audience member follows the live discussion
10Following the discussion
Listening closely to the speakers
11Listening closely
Another perspective from the Business Conversations audience
12A view from the audience
A wider view of the panel discussion
13The discussion opens up
A speaker addresses the Business Conversations audience
14Sharing lived experience
A guest enjoying the Business Conversations event
15Enjoying the exchange
Moderated dialogue at the heart of the event
16Dialogue with purpose
The audience responds to the discussion
17The room responds
Audience applause during the live event
18Applause from the audience
Guests focused on the conversation
19Guests in focus
The live panel and audience in Oxford
20Together in conversation
Sharing insight from the lectern
21From the lectern
A lively exchange between panellists
22An open exchange
Community connections continue beyond the formal programme
23Connections that continue
A one-to-one conversation at the event
24Listening and learning
A networking moment at ZICO Business Conversations
25New connections
The team coordinates the next moment
26Behind every successful event
Guests continue the conversation
27The conversation continues
Culture and community in the room
28Culture at the centre
A warm welcome between guests and partners
29A warm Oxford welcome
Leadership and partnership in action
30Partnership in action
A handshake captures the spirit of collaboration
31Building trust
A shared moment after the conversation
32A shared moment
Community and business leaders together in Oxford
33Stronger together

Thank you for making the conversation possible

Thank you to every participant, featured guest, panellist, sponsor, partner, volunteer and member of the organising team. Your presence, questions, expertise and support turned an event into a meaningful shared experience.

The strongest conversations do more than fill a room. They open doors, build trust and create the relationships that move a community forward.

The conversation continues

ZICO will continue creating spaces where community, enterprise and opportunity meet. If you attended or watched the event, your feedback will help shape what comes next.

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