Record numbers predicted for CHS19 and economic impact set to break £1/2 Million barrier

Organisers behind the Conference & Hospitality Show (CHS19) are predicting a record-breaking number of exhibitors, event space and visitors for its tenth-anniversary show, on Tuesday 30th April, at first direct arena, Leeds.

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25 Apr 2019

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Well Met welcomes back Visual Media Conference 2019 to Leeds Beckett

Well Met, the conferencing office of Leeds Beckett University is pleased to welcome back The Visual Media Conference (VMC) returning to the Rose Bowl City Campus for a sixth consecutive year on Tuesday 16 April 2019. This free one-day confe

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29 Mar 2019

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Leeds event empowers women in tech this International Women’s Day

A sold out event, aimed at celebrating the contributions of women in the digital, science and technology industries, is being hosted in Leeds to celebrate International Women’s Day this March. Being held at the Howard Assembly Rooms on th

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8 Mar 2019

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Conference Leeds search for Industry Champions across the city

We all know that the conference and events industry has been massively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic but despite the huge amounts of uncertainty the coronavirus has caused, Conference Leeds has seen how our industry across the city has adapted

19 Feb 2019

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Well Met hosts DigitalLEAP pilot project to get students work ready

Leeds Beckett University will host DigitalLEAP, a six-week pilot project, to give students an understanding of the skills required for a career in digital and tech industries. The night-classes cover a different topic each week, with advice

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6 Feb 2019

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Leading the way in conferencing: Leeds welcomes The One Dance UK Conference to the city

Conference Leeds has joined Leeds in celebrating the arrival of The One Dance UK Conference, which took place in the city. The annual conference was hosted at the Leeds College of Music, Yorkshire Dance and Northern Ballet, as well as at two of Le

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24 Jan 2019

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Well Met Hosts BSides Cyber Security Conference at Cloth Hall Court

Over 300 delegates featuring cyber security experts, computer technology students and tech companies, make a welcome return to Cloth Hall Court on 25 January 2019, to attend the second BSides Leeds event, dedicated to cyber security, web attacks a

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24 Jan 2019

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Well Met Strategy Focus for 2019 Following Strong Performance

Well Met, the conferencing office of Leeds Beckett University, sets out its strategy for 2019, following a strong performance in 2018. Clare Vidler, conference manager at Well Met, said: “Last year was something of a litmus test for us, p

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9 Jan 2019

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Looking to the future! What’s in store for Leeds in 2019?

After another successful year for Leeds, contributing £212.7 million to the UK economy in 2017 (UKCAMS), and climbing the ranks to become the fourth most popular conferencing city in the UK, according to this year’s British Meetings and Events

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1 Jan 2019

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Current and future food trends tabled at CUBO Winter Conference hosted by Well Met

How Universities can take advantage of growing food and drink trends will be tabled for discussion at this year’s College and University Business Officers (CUBO) Winter Conference. The topic will be approached with a particular emphasis on our c

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26 Nov 2018

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