Events
Past events
Economic Growth Summit 2026
When: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 16 September 2026
Where: Novotel Leicester, 2 Great Central Pl, Leicester LE1 4JS
A policy led event bringing together universities, local authorities, the business and third sector, and policy makers to discuss and set out the priorities for a new economic growth plan in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. (more…)
Breaking Barriers to Trade 2026 – Leicester
When: 9:30am-3pm, Monday 22 June 2026
Where: Holiday Inn Wigston, 299 Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 1JW
Breaking Barriers to Trade is a dynamic one-day event in Leicester bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from across the East Midlands to explore regional growth, entrepreneurship and the future of business. (more…)
Cybersecurity: 3 Things That Will Strengthen Your Business
When: 6-8pm, Thursday 25 June 2026
Where: Brookfield, 266 London Rd, Leicester LE2 1RQ
Join us for an engaging and practical business discussion focused on one of the most important challenges facing organisations today- cybersecurity.
De Montfort University Responsible AI Summit 2026
When: 9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday 8 June 2026 & Tuesday 9 June 2026
Where: De Montfort University, Hugh Aston Building
Join the De Montfort University Responsible AI Summit 2026 – an exciting two-day event bringing together academics, industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to explore the future of ethical, trustworthy and inclusive artificial intelligence. (more…)
Understanding the UK Economic Outlook: Insights from the Bank of England
When: 6-8pm, Thursday 26 March 2026
Where: Howes Percival, Business Centre, 3 The Osiers Business Centre, Leicester LE19 1DX
Please note: This event has now taken place. You can download a copy of the slides here.
Join Jamie Jordan, an Agent of the Bank of England’s East Midlands office, for an accessible and informative update on the UK’s economic outlook and the latest monetary policy considerations. (more…)
