Business events in Leeds, Yorkshire and the North
Workshops, networking and support sessions coming up. The page opens on the next 7 days, today and the six days after. Go on a week at a time, or pick a day, to see what is on and where, so you can plan a visit around more than one.
21 events in the next 7 days, from Sunday 1 November to Saturday 7 November.
No in-person events to map for these dates.
Monday 2 November
10:00
How to work with a freight forwarder
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on the role a freight forwarder can play when selling goods internationally, for businesses that sell overseas.
11:00
Surgery session with Innovate UK Business Connect
Online · United Kingdom · Innovate UK Business Connect
A surgery session on the Testing and validating underground hydrogen storage components competition, run by Innovate UK Business Connect.
11:00
Turning market trends into global growth for financial services and related firms
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A webinar on identifying international demand trends and the practical support available to access new markets.
Tuesday 3 November
All day
Managing Difficult and Emotionally Sensitive Conversations
Online · York and North Yorkshire · York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
An online session on approaching challenging workplace discussions more effectively, for managers.
10:30
Webinar for potential applicants: Manufacturing Scale-up Network Plus
Online · United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
An online webinar giving more information about the funding opportunity, with a chance to ask questions.
11:00
Unlocking Space for Business: Environmental Intelligence and Emissions Grant Call Briefing Webinar
Online · United Kingdom · UK Space Agency
A briefing webinar from the UK Space Agency on the grant call, with questions answered from prospective applicants.
11:00
Applicant webinar: UK Space Agency Unlocking Space for Business competition
Online · United Kingdom · UK Space Agency
Online webinar giving an overview of the competition, the challenge statements and the application process, with questions from participants.
12:00
Identifying your customers and competitors
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session teaching simple market research techniques to identify opportunities and grow a business.
12:00
Webinar for potential applicants: Advancing solutions for critical mineral production and recycling
Online · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Webinar giving more information about the funding opportunity, with a chance to ask questions.
15:00
AI for analytics and reporting
Online · Lancashire · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Explores how AI can streamline reporting processes, find hidden patterns and speed up analysis.
Wednesday 4 November
09:00
Diplomatic Advisory Hub presents: Introduction to Australia as an export and investment destination
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session with UK and Australian experts on opportunities in Australia for exporters and investors.
10:00
How to use AI to scale up your marketing efforts
Online · Lancashire · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Shows which AI tools can help monitor marketing KPIs and measure campaigns by region.
11:00
Your first senior finance resource: Getting the timing (and the choice) right
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on when to add senior financial support and how to choose the right expertise for growth.
14:00
EIT HEI Overview of Call for Proposals 2026 info session
Online
First information session on the EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2026.
19:00
Strive Live Start-Up Incubator: weekly online sessions
Online · York and North Yorkshire · Enterprise CUBE
Weekly live online training for start-ups, with one-to-one advice, run as part of the Strive Live Start-Up Incubator for grassroots entrepreneurs in York and North Yorkshire.
19:00
Strive Live Start-Up Incubator
Online · York and North Yorkshire
A start-up incubator with weekly live online training and one-to-one advice for people starting or launching a business based in York & North Yorkshire.
Thursday 5 November
All day
Online briefing event for Investor Partnerships - National Materials Innovation Programme 1
Online · United Kingdom · Innovate UK
Online briefing on the competition, for businesses interested in applying.
All day
Cyber Security Awareness Course
Online · Yorkshire and the Humber · Made Smarter Yorkshire · Free
A practical online session for manufacturers' Cyber Security Champions who are new to cyber security.
10:00
Current situation in the Middle East: Risks and opportunities for business
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A practical briefing on geopolitical, security and economic developments in the Middle East and Pakistan and their implications for business risk.
11:00
IP in the real world: Practical know-how for start ups and SMEs
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Intellectual property experts share practical commercial advice for start ups and SMEs using real-life examples.
Friday 6 November
11:00
Drop in session (first) for Growth Cohorts: Next-gen low carbon concrete cohort entry Round 2
Online · United Kingdom · Innovate UK
Drop in session on the competition.