Second Annual Citywide Business Festival Runs This Month
Following the resounding success of its opening in 2024, York Business Festival will return to our city this month, with a jam-packed programme of events and discussions designed to showcase the York Business School’s tireless work in supporting and nurturing local business and social enterprise.
Organised by York St John University’s York Business School and supported by partners including the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, the City of York Council, and York BID, this year’s business festival is shaping up to be a must-visit event for all manner of local business owners and entrepreneurs. Running from the 24th-27th November, the four-day festival programme will cover a range of key topics, from digital transformation and marketing to innovation, leadership development, and the best ways in which new and emerging local businesses can raise and protect funds and finances.
This year, attendees will also get the chance to learn more about York Business School’s Business and Law Clinics, and hear top talks from distinguished keynote speakers including Emma Jones (the founder and co-founder of Techlocate, Enterprise Nation and StartUpBritain, who was awarded an MBE for Services to Enterprise in 2012), and Clare Bailey (bestselling author, retail expert, and founder of The Retail Champion, who has previously advised a range of brands including O2, Barclaycard, and Amazon).
At the time of writing, the York Business Festival 2025 events programme will run as follows:
24 NOVEMBER, 5.30pm-8.00pm.
York Business Festival 2025 Launch Event
25 NOVEMBER, 9.00am-8.00pm.
Finance Tuesday
Events and topics will include ‘Funding Landscape & Fireside Chat’, ‘The Fundamentals Of Business’, ‘Business Support Workshop’, ‘Fair Payment Code / Navigating The Employment Rights Bill’, and more.
26 NOVEMBER, 9.00am-8.00pm.
Innovation Wednesday
Events and topics will include ‘Exporting Made Easy’, ‘Women of York: Film and Panel Discussion’, ‘Men’s Mental Health Matters – Social Media Showcase’, ‘Transformation In A Digital World’, and more.
27 NOVEMBER, 8.00am-4.30pm.
Digital Thursday
Events and topics will include ‘AI As Your Business Support’, ‘Cyber Security Masterclass’, Marketing Masterclass’, ‘Strategy For Building A Sustainable Business’, and more.
With tickets priced from just £15 per day, York Business Festival 2025 is an unmissable event for local businesspeople looking to learn, develop, network, and grow their businesses. Scan the QR codes below to get your tickets.
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