Held at the IoD’s prestigious headquarters at 116 Pall Mall, London, the event will feature speeches and discussions that explore the benefits of investing in ‘God’s own county’. ​As the UK bounces back from the pandemic but also faces the cost of living crisis, we will meet the individuals, companies and sectors at the forefront of meeting the challenges ahead.​ ​There will also be an opportunity to hear how the IoD is supporting directors through a turbulent period by driving collaboration, professional development and good governance while lobbying the Treasury and Government for a better deal for business.​ Fantastic things are happening in Yorkshire. This is your chance to get an inside track on the next chapter. Event Programme 1:50pm - Arrival & Registration 2:00pm - Welcome: Nick Green, IoD Ambassador for North Yorkshire 2:05pm - Tom Riordan, CEO, Leeds City Council 2:25pm - Levelling up in Yorkshire: James Mason, Chief Executive, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce 2:45pm - Jane Steer, Partner, Yorkshire & North East – PwC 3:05pm - Coffee 3:20 pm - Levelling up – an investment case for the nation, Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk & Malton 3:40pm - Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire 4:00 pm - Investment case studies (Yorkshire): Zandra Moore, CEO, Panintelligence Endre Kiss Toth, Founder StemCellX (early stage Sheffield based company) 4:35pm - Roderick Beer, Managing Director UK Business Angels Association 4:50pm - Garry Wilson, Vice Chair, BVCA & Partner, Endless LLP 5:05pm - Moderated regional panel discussion: Moderator: Nick Hawkins, Partner, gunnercooke Panellists: Gordan Bateman, Founder, Investor Ladder Ben Davies, Group Marketing Director, Praetura Ventures Stephen Cardwell, Partner and Head of Technology, Anticus Partners David Miles, Senior Investment Manager, Foresight Group Helen Oldham, Founder, NorthInvest Marion Bernard, Chief Investment Officer, Northern Gritstone, 6:20pm - Concluding remarks - Jon Geldart, Director General, IoD. 6:30pm - Drinks & networking 8:00pm - Close

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