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25 events found

The Growth Forum: Shaping Tomorrow Through Innovation

Event Description This event brings together businesses, academics, and policymakers to address the challenges of today’s rapidly changing economy. In recent years, technological innovation, responsible productivity, and sustainable growth have become essential for long-term success. The program includes a keynote address and an interactive panel session focused on practical strategies for real-world impact.   This event is intended for business leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, senior executives, academics, and managers from organisations…

address icon266 London Rd, Leicester, LE2 1RQ

  • date icon11 Mar 2026
  • time icon1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Rutland Business Summit: Innovation in a Rural Economy, The Rutland Story

Join us for this year’s summit, “Innovation in a Rural Economy,” an event dedicated to the unique spirit of the Rutland business community. Featuring insights from leaders across professional services, digital, manufacturing, and healthcare, we’ll be sharing the “Rutland story”—a deep dive into how local businesses can thrive and remain resilient in an evolving landscape. Whether you are looking to scale or secure your future, come gain the practical tools and…

address iconThe Avenue, Oakham LE15 8AH.

  • date icon11 Mar 2026
  • time icon9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Fortifying Your Business: AI and Cyber Security Strategies for Leading SMEs

Actionable AI. Real‑World Security. Practical Innovation for East Midlands Businesses. ​ Hosted by Better-IT, in collaboration with East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster, this half‑day summit brings together leading innovators, security experts, and business leaders for a fast‑paced, practical session focused on real business outcomes. ​ Tired of hearing about AI and Agents without actually seeing how they solve real problems? This event is built to change that. ​ Get out…

address icon12 Memory Lane, Leicester,, Leicester, LE1 3UL

  • date icon11 Mar 2026
  • time icon9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Digital Transformation: Toolkits for Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

This interactive session led by InterAct, a Made Smarter Innovation network, will launch and showcase three practical toolkits designed to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing SMEs in the Midlands:   Future of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem (FoDME) Toolkit – a digital resource that helps SMEs and their wider ecosystem to co-create a 2040 vision for digitally enabled, resource-efficient business models aligned with 2050 Net Zero, using back-casting methodology. Accessible Industrial Digital…

address iconHolywell Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GR

  • date icon12 Mar 2026
  • time icon1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Skills Unlocked: Shaping Tomorrow’s Talent Through Apprenticeships, Inclusion and AI

A high-impact showcase designed to drive economic growth by connecting employers, educators, and future talent. This event will spotlight our employer partnerships, current projects, and the innovative work shaping the future workforce, with a strong emphasis on skills development, technology, and inclusive employment. Key Focus Areas The event will centre around three strategic themes: 1. Apprenticeships & Skills Development Explore how apprenticeships act as powerful talent pipelines. The session will…

address iconThornborough Rd, Coalville , LE67 3TN

  • date icon12 Mar 2026
  • time icon9:30 am - 12:30 am
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Corporate Volunteering as a Driver of Economic Growth

Corporate volunteering is often seen as something nice to do, but evidence shows it plays a direct and measurable role in strengthening businesses, developing talent, and supporting future economic growth. This session explores how strategic volunteering, particularly through work with schools and youth development, creates a stronger labour market, boosts staff skills, improves team performance, and enhances public reputation through innovation.   The event will offer practical insights from Leicestershire Cares’ education and community…

address icon42 Tower St, Leicester, LE1 6WT

  • date icon13 Mar 2026
  • time icon12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Knowledge Transfer Partnership – Access to Subsidised Innovation Workshop

Join us for a dynamic, practical workshop introducing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) — one of the UK’s most successful innovation funding programmes for businesses. This interactive session brings together Innovate UK, the University of Leicester, De Montfort University, Loughborough University, and local businesses to explore how KTPs can accelerate growth, unlock new capabilities, and drive innovation regionally, nationally, and internationally. Whether you are a business looking to innovate, an academic…

address icon92 Corporation Rd, , Leicester, LE4 5SP

  • date icon13 Mar 2026
  • time icon10:00 am - 12:30 am
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Early-stage investment insights: facilitated by Luke Pulford

The head of the largest Angels network in the Midlands will share his insights into what it takes to attract Angel investors. Equity investment insights workshop Angel investment is more than a transaction, it is a long-term partnership. Are you presenting a project, or are you building a scalable business? Who: Founders ready for their first/next round. What: A masterclass on securing Angel Capital. Why: Because a “Good Idea” is…

address iconCanopy Leicester

  • date icon18 Mar 2026
  • time icon12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • location icon Leicester City
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Employee Experience: There no Substitute

  • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Hinckley & Bosworth