Insights from a football club aiming for Net Zero, digital masterclasses, the business quiz and improving mental health in the workplace all feature on the must see line-up.
The Leicester Business Festival 2022 full programme is now available online. The festival runs from 7-18 November 2022. Bookings are required for the events and people are encouraged to secure their place as soon as possible to ensure they do not miss out.
During the festival fortnight, there are 82 high-quality informative and free-to-attend events scheduled. The festival launches with a business breakfast event and guest speakers on Monday 7 November. Once launched the festival days include interactive events, hands-on workshops, tours, quizzes and bite-sized learning sessions.
A snapshot of the events to look out for includes:
Weds 9 Nov
- Connecting Leicester: Guided E-Bike Tour with Santander Cycles – an introduction to the scheme followed by a tour. Time: 12.30pm -2.30pm, starting point at The Gresham.
Thurs 10 Nov
- Celebrating the Diverse Manufacturing Sector of Leicestershire – coordinated by Leicestershire Business Voice this event will provide insight into the region’s makeup, everything from textiles to hydrogen. Time: 11am – 2pm at BooHoo.
Fri 11 Nov
- Field of Dreams: creating a Net Zero Football Club – led by United Nations Academic Impact SDG 16 Hub De Montfort University this event will provide more insights about Leicester Nirvana Football Club in their ambition to become a Net Zero football club. Time: 12pm-1.30pm at Heritage House, DMU.
Thurs 17 Nov
- ‘The Future of Law’ with Former BBC Legal Correspondent Clive Coleman – coordinated by Excello Law this event will look at a number of key opportunities and challenges facing the legal profession. Time: 4-6pm, at St Martin’s House Conference Centre.
- The business quiz – hosted by Lawson-West Solicitors is a fun general knowledge quiz for businesses including rounds on spot the music clip and team initiatives. Time: 6pm-11pm at Leicester Racecourse.
Fri 18 Nov
- Make Mental Health your Business – raising further awareness of Lamp’s important work in the community and how we can all do our bit to support those who may be struggling. Time: 10am-11.30am at PPL PRS.
Leicester Giving Day will feature as the festival finale on Friday 18 November. Leicester Giving Day is a simple but impactful initiative launched by Embark CSR for companies and educational establishments in Leicester and Leicestershire to showcase their philanthropic support for charities and local communities. It will also bring the work of charities and community organisations to the attention of the public.
For the full festival programme, more information and to secure your place visit www.leicesterbusinessfestival.com
**Business Gateway is running a free online workshop called “How to build a high performance Team” on 15 November (1.30-4.30pm) as part of the festival programme. Book a free place now.
