Leicester Business Festival Tickets

Leicester Business Festival

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Why your social media is not like a bake off showstopper - does it have a soggy bottom

Business Owners Masterclass: From 'No' to 'Yes' - Master the Art of Getting Approval From Lenders For Your Business Finance

How to use creative storytelling to hook in your customers and keep them

New Government, New Tax Rates: What does it mean for you?

What's keeping you up at night

Let's Focus On Growth!

Skills Plan - vision to reality for our local sport and physical activity sector - representative, inclusive and work ready

Sustainable Innovation in Healthcare

Entrepreneurship Day

Leicester Social Economy Consortium

DMU Made Entrepreneurship Awards

Full Throttle: The Product Design Journey

Brewing Innovative Ideas Roadshow: Rutland

Create Better Content

Fortifying Your Business: AI and Cyber Security Strategies for Leading SMEs

The Empathy Lab Experience - how accessibility is good for business

Supporting the training of your staff or customers through video-based e-learning

Effective Teamwork - Building Stronger Teams

Pins & Partnerships

The MTP Paddock Pitch

Leveraging AI... A 'How To'...

OMG! I'm starting a business but don't know where to begin...

Business Travel Forum

The Music Diet and how it could benefit your business

Connect Networking at the Castle Inn

The Business Quiz

Going for Growth – Available Support and Top Tips for your Business

Leicestershire ESG Leadership Summit

Balancing Life, Living Well: Mindfully finding control in your work/life balance

Increase Your Productivity: Quick Wins for Busy Professionals

Branding Workshop for SMEs with AC Hajee

Leicester Hospitals Charity - November Business Club

Empowering Business Success: Growth, Funding, Tax Strategies and Future Planning

Celebrate Our Similarities - COS

Are Gen Z Snowflakes or Revolutionaries? The reality of Hospitality's Young Workforce.

Leicester Business Show

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Overcoming Burnout in the Workplace

Understanding ChatGPT Webinar

Commercial Forfeiture & The Building Safety Act - CPD Legal Training

Sales Geek: How to Sell on Amazon

Leicester Riders team up with The Gresham: Delivering Partnerships for Growth

Bills, Beers and Bowling

Managing Resources To Impact Profit

The Essentials of Pricing

Your business: growth, scale and exit

Intersectionality in the Workplace: A Pathway to Inclusive Business Practices

Pins & Partnerships

The How I Failed in Business Podcast LIVE

Funding Your Innovation and Capital Investment Through Tax Incentives

Uncover the secrets of Tourism Marketing with Visit Leicester

Basic Life Support & Defib First Aid Training

Pitch Perfect: Mastering Business Pitches with Barclays Demo Directory

The Power of Outreach

Navigating Net Zero - Consultus / GO Travel Solutions

Fundamental Wellbeing Essentials

Stress Less, Lead Better: Reducing and Preventing Stress in your Team

Leicester Cultural & Creative Industries Strategy Launch

Neurodiversity In The Workplace

Leicester Business Festival

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Leicester, BST

Delivered by a multi award winning social media trainer, this event is designed to demystify social media for business owners (and employees) learn the recipe for social media success. Identifying how to put a robust plan in… read more

Monday, November 4 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM BST

Mon, Nov 4 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

Unlock the secrets to securing business loans in our dynamic one-hour online masterclass! Perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners, this event will reveal insider tips to boost your loan approval odds. Learn to na… read more

Monday, November 4 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 PM BST

Mon, Nov 4 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 PM BST

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Loughborough, BST

This event includes an interactive panel discussion with leading industry experts, during which you'll learn real-world strategies for crafting compelling narratives to hook your customers in.

Monday, November 4 2024 11:30 AM — 1:30 PM BST

Mon, Nov 4 2024 11:30 AM — 1:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Using their expert knowledge of Leicestershire businesses, tax and the wider UK economic changes, the team from Rowleys bring you the key policies of the new Labour Government that impact SME businesses in the region. Attend… read more

Monday, November 4 2024 2:30 PM — 4:30 PM BST

Mon, Nov 4 2024 2:30 PM — 4:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Breakfast event aimed at business owners. A panel discussion with Nelsons, Barclays, Mattioli Woods, Chamber of Commerce and DMU to discuss what's keeping business owners awake at night with a Q&A. We'll cover multiple topic… read more

Tuesday, November 5 2024 8:30 AM — 10:30 AM BST

Tue, Nov 5 2024 8:30 AM — 10:30 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

This workshop is all about business growth!This 3-hour session will be a great opportunity to reflect upon and review what you are currently doing, what does and doesn’t work, collaborate and learn from your peers in the roo… read more

Tuesday, November 5 2024 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM BST

Tue, Nov 5 2024 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

We’re calling for employers in our sector and community representatives to join this interactive session to connect, share and collaborate.This session will form part of our collective local effort to improve the conditions … read more

Tuesday, November 5 2024 9:45 AM — 11:45 AM BST

Tue, Nov 5 2024 9:45 AM — 11:45 AM BST

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Loughborough, BST

Health innovations and treatments that consider climate change, sustainability, and nature should be integral to functioning of a health system. Placing sustainability at the core of the future of healthcare offers opportuni… read more

Tuesday, November 5 2024 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM BST

Tue, Nov 5 2024 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

DMU's annual TEDx-style event returns.

Tuesday, November 5 2024 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM BST

Tue, Nov 5 2024 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Part of the UKSPF project Expanding Social Enterprise in Leicester project (ExSel), and Led by the Leicester Social Economy Consortium in partnership with Ethical Business Exchange and Voluntary Action Leicester, 'The Social… read more

Tuesday, November 5 2024 12:30 PM — 2:00 PM BST

Tue, Nov 5 2024 12:30 PM — 2:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

A unique opportunity for the Leicester business community to enjoy DMU's annual awards ceremony, held in collaboration with The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity. This informal event recognises the very best student and graduate… read more

Tuesday, November 5 2024 1:45 PM — 4:30 PM BST

Tue, Nov 5 2024 1:45 PM — 4:30 PM BST

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Kirkby Mallory, BST

Join Howes Percival Solicitors and Glorious Autos for an exclusive breakfast event as part of the Leicester Business Festival.This insightful session will cover key aspects of bringing a product to market, including managing… read more

Wednesday, November 6 2024 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 8:30 AM — 10:00 AM BST

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Oakham, BST

Join us for an exciting day of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration at the Brewing Innovative Ideas Roadshow: Rutland. De Montfort University, University of Leicester, and Loughborough University, in partnership with R… read more

Wednesday, November 6 2024 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

In a busy world of crowded social media feeds, algorithms, unread emails and a shortage of time, how does your business stand out and get seen? How do you get your message across effectively so your audience and customers ta… read more

Wednesday, November 6 2024 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join us at the Leicester Business Festival for an exclusive event where top experts from the East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster, the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (EMCRC), Better-IT, AI Security Specialists, Leices… read more

Wednesday, November 6 2024 9:30 AM — 1:30 PM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 9:30 AM — 1:30 PM BST

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Loughborough, BST

The Empathy Lab Experience is a hands-on workshop that simulates the effects of on-line and physical barriers for people with disabilities. Through the use of interactive devices, you will be able to feel, understand and act… read more

Wednesday, November 6 2024 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Marked Improvement E-learning, in collaboration with Colab Creation, on the topic of "Supporting the Training of Your Staff or Customers through Video-Based E-learning." As organis… read more

Wednesday, November 6 2024 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

This workshop is for anybody who works closely as a team and wants their team to develop and succeed. We'll be looking at what makes a good team, the stages of development a team goes through, and put that into practice in t… read more

Wednesday, November 6 2024 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join TML Solicitors at East Street Lanes for an afternoon of bowling and learning! This event will discuss serious topics, in a casual and relaxed environment. Topics include: Property, Litigation, and Commercial Property

Wednesday, November 6 2024 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM BST

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Nuneaton, BST

This event is for high-tech start-ups with a product for the automotive or wider transport industry or those who want to hear from the newest industry innovators. The event will start with refreshments in the new Atrium buil… read more

Wednesday, November 6 2024 4:30 PM — 7:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 6 2024 4:30 PM — 7:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

The event is for everyone, offering insights into AI technology and how it can be practically applied to improve business operations. Attendees will learn best practices, explore real-world AI use cases, and gain practical s… read more

Thursday, November 7 2024 8:30 AM — 10:30 AM BST

Thu, Nov 7 2024 8:30 AM — 10:30 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

We want the event to be real. Real business owners who have experienced fear, imposter syndrome, sleepless nights and survived it all, talking to those who are treading the same path. We also want our event to be dynamic, en… read more

Thursday, November 7 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM BST

Thu, Nov 7 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

This webinar of the city's Business Travel Forum aims to show the value of partnership working between businesses and the local authority on transport issues.

Thursday, November 7 2024 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM BST

Thu, Nov 7 2024 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

This session makes the key concepts of evolutionary science easy to understand. It uses music as the vehicle to explain the biological systems and as a tool that can hack into them for health and performance benefits.The Tar… read more

Thursday, November 7 2024 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM BST

Thu, Nov 7 2024 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

DMU's flagship startup networking event 'Connect' is back for its 9th year! This informal networking event brings together De Montfort University students, graduates, staff and the local business communityWe'll have a short … read more

Thursday, November 7 2024 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM BST

Thu, Nov 7 2024 5:30 PM — 6:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

The Business Quiz

Thursday, November 7 2024 5:30 PM — 10:00 PM BST

Thu, Nov 7 2024 5:30 PM — 10:00 PM BST

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Loughborough, BST

The Going for Growth event will cover entrepreneurship and business growth with top tips for businesses to support you along your business journey, you can hear from key speakers on how growth can be achieved, also providing… read more

Friday, November 8 2024 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM BST

Fri, Nov 8 2024 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

The ESG Leadership Summit will provide the latest insights and strategies to navigate the complex and changing regulations around non-financial corporate reporting including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) perfor… read more

Friday, November 8 2024 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM BST

Fri, Nov 8 2024 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

This event is an interactive workshop enabling personal reflection on balancing the demands of life. Kate Jackson (Occupational Therapist) will facilitate the workshop in a supportive and welcoming environment open to those … read more

Friday, November 8 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM BST

Fri, Nov 8 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM BST

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Market Harborough, BST

Are you a busy business owner or professional looking to get more out of your working day? Join us for an engaging and interactive session where you'll discover methods to increase your productivity and save valuable time!

Friday, November 8 2024 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM BST

Fri, Nov 8 2024 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM BST

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Online, BST

An introductory workshop geared towards businesses that wish to leverage the power of brands to achieve success. This workshop will take you through the basics of brands and introduce you to the power of brands in communicat… read more

Friday, November 8 2024 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM BST

Fri, Nov 8 2024 3:00 PM — 4:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Leicester Hospitals Charity Business Club: Where Compassion and Business Unite!We are excited to welcome you to the next LHC Business Club, as part of the Leicester Business Festival. We’d love for you to join us at this in-… read more

Monday, November 11 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM BST

Mon, Nov 11 2024 9:30 AM — 11:30 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

This event covers a wide range of topics crucial for business growth and sustainability, including:

Monday, November 11 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM BST

Mon, Nov 11 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

It's COP 29 ! Join COS to collaborate with us to host the Global Water Air and Food Awards checking the website is a must - www.wafaward.org . Let's build the momentum together and aim to host this world class global initiat… read more

Monday, November 11 2024 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM BST

Mon, Nov 11 2024 6:00 PM — 7:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Over 30% of 16-24-year-olds suffer from mental health issues, a number that continues to rise.In hospitality we worked long hours in tough environments; are Gen Z just soft snowflakes, or have work conditions been wrong for … read more

Tuesday, November 12 2024 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM BST

Tue, Nov 12 2024 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM BST

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Wigston Leicester, BST

Leicestershire’s Premier Business Networking Event where you can meet 100’s of local decision makers who have already registered to attend this event.Designed for decision makers, team leaders, owners, managers and directors… read more

Tuesday, November 12 2024 10:00 AM — 2:30 PM BST

Tue, Nov 12 2024 10:00 AM — 2:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disengaged at work? Are you concerned about burnout amongst your team? You're not alone. Join Mark from Conversations With Impact for an enlightening and empowering event, "Thriving,… read more

Tuesday, November 12 2024 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM BST

Tue, Nov 12 2024 10:00 AM — 11:30 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join our ChatGPT webinar to explore the latest developments in AI driven technology! Learn how ChatGPT can enhance productivity, streamline processes and improve customer interactions. Whether you're a business owner, conten… read more

Tuesday, November 12 2024 11:00 AM — 1:30 PM BST

Tue, Nov 12 2024 11:00 AM — 1:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Academy of Law legal training seminars are aimed at professionals, providing an opportunity to network with other commercial professionals whilst learning more about the law to an intermediate level from interesting and tech… read more

Tuesday, November 12 2024 12:30 PM — 3:00 PM BST

Tue, Nov 12 2024 12:30 PM — 3:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur ready to start selling on Amazon, or an existing seller aiming to optimise your business? Join us for an exclusive event led by Sales Geek's Amazon expert, Adrian Meakin.Learn from a master h… read more

Tuesday, November 12 2024 1:15 PM — 4:00 PM BST

Tue, Nov 12 2024 1:15 PM — 4:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Mark Hills, General Manager of The Gresham, and Rob Paternostro, Head Coach of Leicester Riders, will deliver a thought-provoking insight into the development and projection of two of Leicester's stalwart institutions. They … read more

Tuesday, November 12 2024 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM BST

Tue, Nov 12 2024 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join award-winning energy consultants Assured Energy for an evening of Bills, Bowling & Beers at Leicester-based entertainment venue Lane 7. This will be an informal evening of networking and enjoying drinks and bowling with… read more

Tuesday, November 12 2024 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM BST

Tue, Nov 12 2024 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

At this volatile time many businesses are incurring ever increasing costs such as utilities and wage bills, whilst suppliers are also increasing their prices. It’s often difficult to recover the full value of these through p… read more

Wednesday, November 13 2024 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM BST

Wed, Nov 13 2024 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join us at the University of Leicester School of Business for an informative event focusing on The Essentials of Pricing!Pricing directly affects the profitability of a business, however, most businesses either establish the… read more

Wednesday, November 13 2024 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM BST

Wed, Nov 13 2024 9:30 AM — 12:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Are you stuck wondering what's next for your business? Uncertain about where to find all the information you need to move your business forward?

Wednesday, November 13 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 13 2024 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Intersectionality in the Workplace: A Pathway to Inclusive Business Practices

Wednesday, November 13 2024 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 13 2024 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join TML Solicitors at East Street Lanes for an afternoon of bowling and learning! This event will discuss serious topics, in a casual and relaxed environment. Topics include: Immigration, crime and family law.

Wednesday, November 13 2024 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 13 2024 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

The How I Failed in Business Podcast is a fast growing, Leicestershire based podcast in which your hosts, Sophia Grace, and Rob Spence, take a look at business failings, mistakes, mishaps and blunders with a comedic eye.

Wednesday, November 13 2024 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM BST

Wed, Nov 13 2024 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM BST

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Leicestershire, BST

The opportunity to network with other business leaders and hear from our experts on how to leverage tax incentives for business growth.As policy makers look to deliver growth and productivity gains throughout the UK, we will… read more

Thursday, November 14 2024 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM BST

Thu, Nov 14 2024 8:00 AM — 10:00 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

A chance for local businesses to discover how they could build success and grow their profits working with Visit Leicester. Having recently been made an official Local Visitor Economy Partnership, we will welcome Rachel Gill… read more

Thursday, November 14 2024 8:00 AM — 9:30 PM BST

Thu, Nov 14 2024 8:00 AM — 9:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

This 2.5 hour UK Resuscitation Council Compliant course includes Basic Life Support (CPR) and using a Defib (AED).This is the mini first aid course that packs a punch! A friendly workshop, covering the essentials of what to … read more

Thursday, November 14 2024 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM BST

Thu, Nov 14 2024 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

Are you looking for ways to make your business shine in a competitive landscape?Join us at De Montfort University for an exclusive event with Barclays Eagle Labs as part of the 10th annual Leicester Business Festival. This d… read more

Thursday, November 14 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM BST

Thu, Nov 14 2024 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

This workshop is aimed at businesses who want to increase their outreach with educational organisations or just want to know more about the potential benefits of partnering / supporting schools. How we use businesses within … read more

Thursday, November 14 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM BST

Thu, Nov 14 2024 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join award-winning Net Zero consultancy, Consultus, as they partner with sustainable travel experts GO Travel Solutions, in this collaborative event tackling the topic of how businesses achieve Net Zero. Businesses will lear… read more

Thursday, November 14 2024 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM BST

Thu, Nov 14 2024 12:00 PM — 2:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Fundamental Wellbeing Essentials is a 2.5-hour certified mental health and wellbeing awareness course from SkillBase First Aid.In this interactive workshop-style course your Fundamental Wellbeing Instructor will look at; wha… read more

Thursday, November 14 2024 1:00 PM — 3:30 PM BST

Thu, Nov 14 2024 1:00 PM — 3:30 PM BST

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Online, BST

This interactive online workshop is facilitated by Kate Jackson who is an experienced Occupational Therapist specialising and Mental health and Wellbeing. Kate collaborates with a wide range of businesses, in diverse industr… read more

Thursday, November 14 2024 3:30 PM — 4:30 PM BST

Thu, Nov 14 2024 3:30 PM — 4:30 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Following local sector consultation in 2023 Leicester City Council and its partners De Montfort University, University of Leicester and Arts Council England will launch the new Leicester Cultural and Creative Industries Stra… read more

Friday, November 15 2024 9:45 AM — 12:00 PM BST

Fri, Nov 15 2024 9:45 AM — 12:00 PM BST

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Leicester, BST

Join Tania Gerard, a renowned Neurodiversity trainer, for an interactive, insightful workshop that empowers corporate teams to embrace and support neurodiversity in the workplace.

Friday, November 15 2024 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM BST

Fri, Nov 15 2024 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM BST

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