Events

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…)

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)- practical workshop

When: 10:00am - 12:30pm, Friday 13th March 2026
Where: Space Park Leicester

Join us for a dynamic, practical workshop introducing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) — one of the UK’s most successful innovation funding programmes for businesses. (more…)

East Midlands Life Sciences Leadership Summit – Part 2: Finance & Investment in partnership with Medilink Midlands

When: 8:30am - 16:30pm, Tuesday 10 March 2026
Where: Charnwood Campus – Science, Innovation & Technology Park

Sue Tilley, Chair of LBV will be speaking at the upcoming East Midlands Life Sciences Leadership Summit – Part 2: Finance & Investment, hosted by the Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Network in partnership with Medilink Midlands. (more…)

The Money Map: Funding journeys that power innovation

When: 12.45pm–16.00pm, Monday 9th March 2026
Where: Space Park Leicester, 92 Corporation Rd, Leicester LE4 5SP

Join the British Business Bank on the first day of Leicestershire Innovation Festival this March, in partnership with Forging Ahead and Innovate UK.  (more…)