Leeds City Challenge – Launch Event

Can entrepreneurship help shape the future of Leeds?

Join us for the official launch of the Leeds City Challenge, a bold new initiative from Leeds Beckett University that invites students and recent graduates to develop innovative business ideas that tackle real challenges facing the city of Leeds.

This launch event will bring together civic leaders, university leadership, entrepreneurs, staff, and students to kick-start a programme focused on place-based innovation, inclusive growth, and real-world impact.

What to expect

The event will open with an introduction from Vice Chancellor Professor Peter Slee, followed by remarks from Professor Gregor Lodorfos, Dean of Leeds Business School.

Attendees will gain insight into the Leeds City Challenge and learn how to get involved, hear a keynote address from Leeds City Council Chief Executive Ed Whiting OBE on the economic prospects of Leeds as a prosperous city, and explore reflections on the role of universities and entrepreneurship in supporting city growth.

The event will also provide opportunities to network with civic, academic, and industry leaders.

Who should attend

This event is open to business leaders and SMEs from Leeds and beyond, as well as external partners, entrepreneurs, civic stakeholders, and anyone with an interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of Leeds. The Leeds City Challenge is more than a competition; it is a platform for collaboration, creativity, and civic impact, bringing student talent to bear on the challenges that matter most to the city.

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