Free one-day conference
Wednesday 28 February 2018
The Festival of Ideas is an annual and free one-day conference showcasing the breadth and quality of Business School research, encouraging academic progression and connecting researchers. Students, staff and external guests are invited to explore the latest thinking on a range of business related topics.
For students
- Find out more about our areas of expertise
- Discover synergies with other disciplines
- Define your pathway into academia
For external guests
Our opening and closing plenaries will see senior business leaders and academics address key challenges in business today.
External speakers and panel chairs
To help stimulate discussion and provide insight from other institutions and industries, the Festival of Ideas welcomes external speakers and panel members:
- Mike Barry - Director of Sustainable Business (Plan A), Marks and Spencer
- Tom Bridges - Director, Cities Advisory at Arup
- Jon Bumstead - Director, Nisomar
- Louise Ellis - Director of Sustainability, University of Leeds
- Martin Farrington - Director of City Development, Leeds City Council
- Simon Garbett - Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
- Carly Gulliver - Associate, Squire Patton Boggs
- Tomas Hult – Marketing and International Business, Michigan State University
- Timothy Jarvis - Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
- Prew Lumley - Chair of Leeds Business Improvement District (Leeds BID)
Hear about the latest research from the Business School and take part in discussions chaired by industry experts and external guests.