Programme

So that you know what to expect at Venturefest Yorkshire, please find below the final programme for 2011.

We are now working on 2012 and details will be updated here later in the year.

Time	Theme 1 Investment Track	Theme 2 Real stories from inspiring people
07:15 - 08:45	Networking Breakfast with a presentation from Steve Birdsall of Gaist, the winners of the Venturefest Yorkshire Innovation Showcase 2010
08:30 - 09:30	Exhibition Area Open and Innovation Showcase area open
09:30 - 10:45	The Venturefest Yorkshire Investment Competition Presentations	“Adding Value: increase your profits through harnessing innovation”. York St John University Business School
10:45 - 12:00	Venturefest Yorkshire Investment Competition Presentations (From 1100 - 1200) Getting your Investment Moving. 100 Things not to do in Business. (1100-1200)	“Success in a global market” Yorkshire companies reveal how they developed an International business, the benefits and how not to do it
12:30 -13:30	"What makes an Investor Invest? A joint presentation by Finance Yorkshire and NESTA	"Marketing you and your business via Social Media." Liz Cable, Reach Further plus other experts.
12:30 - 13:30	"The Griffins' Nest" 8 groups of young students pitch their business ideas to the "Griffins" in a bit to win. Organised by NYBEP and sponsored by The Merchant Adventurers of York
14:00 - 15:00	Main Keynote - The Big Debate on Local Enterprise Partnerships
15:05 - 16:00	Angels Den Clinic	"Ask the Sales & Marketing Expert Panel" Nick Bramley, NBA 4 Business Jayne Reid – Encompass Marketing Victoria Tomlinson – Northern Lights PR Phil Hopkins – The H2 Company
16:00 - 17:00	Angels Den Clinic	"Protecting & Growing your Business" Jo North, Big Bang Partnership Adrian Sewell, Murgitroyd & Co
17:00 - 18:30	Open Networking in the Bar Area
18:30 - 19:15	Pre Dinner Drinks
19:15 - 22:30	The Venturefest Yorkshire Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony sponsored by The University of York - with winners interviewed by David Parkin, BusinessDesk.com

Other Activities taking place:

Exhibition: 2012 will include a “VIP area” accessible for sponsors and their invited guests. See the exhibitor list here.

Innovation Showcase: An exhibition of up to 30 of Yorkshire’s high growth potential companies from the knowledge, technology or innovation sectors. See more details here.

Networking: Various facilitated speed networking sessions throughout the day.