York Business Festival returns this October with two days of free events bringing together businesses, industry leaders, academics and professionals from across York and beyond.
Taking place on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October 2026 at York St John University, the festival will feature expert speakers, practical workshops, networking opportunities and business support.
The event aims to celebrate and showcase the support available to York’s business community while providing opportunities to share knowledge, make connections and explore practical solutions to some of the challenges facing businesses today.
What to expect
Across the two days, attendees will have opportunities to:
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hear from industry leaders and academic experts
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take part in practical workshops
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explore support and resources available to businesses
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connect and network with other professionals
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discuss current and emerging business challenges.
Whether you’re looking to develop your organisation, build new connections, learn from others or find practical support, there will be a range of sessions to explore throughout the festival.