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 of all sizes. It is also relevant for professionals in strategy, operations, innovation, and business development who drive organisational performance. Attendees will gain insights from the keynote speaker and panellists who are recognized thought leaders and practitioners. The event also offers extensive networking opportunities to foster valuable connections, potential collaborations, and peer learning.
Agenda:
1.30 – 2.00: Registration and refreshments
2.00 – 2.15: Introduction by Professor Mat Hughes, Dean of Research and Enterprise
2.15 – 3.00: Keynote talk/Q&A by Byron Dixon OBE (Chair of the Small Business Charter, the CEO and Founder of Micro-Fresh®) on growth, productivity and innovation
3.00 – 3.10: Comfort Break
3.10 – 4.05: Panel session followed by Q&A on innovation, productivity and growth
Panellists:
- Eileen Perry MBE DL, Owner & Managing Director of ER Recruitment Ltd, Co-Chair of Enterprising Women (East Midlands Chamber)
- Anjuu Trevedi MBE, CEO of Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) and Director of Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV)
- Vic Mistry, Innovation & Growth Specialist, Innovate UK
- Dr Francis Donbesuur, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship, University of Leicester
- Professor Rachel Granger, Professor of Urban Economies, De Montfort University
4.05 – 4.10: Closing remarks from Professor Mohamed Shaban, Associate Dean of Enterprise
4.10 – 4.30: Networking and refreshments
