Events
Past events
Smart Cities – what is Leicester doing and why should your business care?
When: 26 February 2020, 12pm - 2pm
Where: Leicester Innovation Hub, University of Leicester,128 Regent Road, Leicester, England, LE1 7PA
At this event, LBV will host a debate to discuss the impact of the Smart City strategy and practices on your business. Attendees can find out more about how data collection underpins this strategy, how it is identifying new ways in which to benefit the citizens of Leicester, and how their company could find new business opportunities in a ‘Smart City’.
Space City – March lunchtime meetup
When: 13 March 2020, 12pm-2pm
Where: Nelsons Solicitors, New Walk, Leicester, LE1 6TU
The space sector is the core foundation of the industrial strategy for Leicester, the LLEP local industry strategy prospectus and the Midlands Engine Vision for Growth. This event is an opportunity to hear from Grant Bourhill, CEO of Space Park Leicester about the plans for Space Park and how your organisation could benefit from it.
Upcoming Events in 2020
Please see below for upcoming dates for 2020. Subscribe for free here to receive updates and invites directly.
- Thursday 8th October – Climate Emergency – a business challenge or opportunity?
- Friday 6th November – Leicester Business Festival event
- December tbc – Social
- Thursday 28th January 2021- Burns Night 2021, Leicestershire County Cricket Club
Beer, Carols and Pies
When: Tuesday 17 December 2019, 6pm-8pm
Where: The Exchange Bar (opposite The Curve), Leicester
Have a drink, sing some carols (with brass ensemble supported by the Church of the Martyrs), and eat a pie or two.
We’ll also be raising some funds for Give Leicester to support local rough sleepers.
Entry is free (beer and pies are not!) but you will need to book your place on Eventbrite.
LBV Burns Night 2020
When: Thursday 30 January 2020
Where: Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Fischer County Ground, Grace Road, Leicester, LE2 8EB
£45* a head for LBV members and their guests (£60* per head for others) for a four course traditional Burns supper, with Scottish Piper and all the trimmings!
