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Here’s where you can find out about our exceptional venues, innovations and initiatives in the world of conferencing in Leeds. There’s always something happening and there’s always something on the horizon for our city too. Keep up to date with all the updates and developments here. The exceptional venues, unique events, innovations and initiatives that keep Leeds amongst the top UK conference destinations.

The Conference and Hospitality Show Speaker Programme Designed to Address Specific Industry Needs

Liz Taylor, Jamie Edwards, Simon Clayton and Nicola Cook are some of the industry leaders and business experts chosen to address industry specific needs at the Conference and Hospitality Show, Tuesday 4th April at the Leeds first direct arena.

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10 Mar 2017

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Interserve Conference will give Leeds business a boost

Leading training provider, Interserve Learning & Employment, has been successful in securing many new government funded contracts across the Leeds City Region, which will benefit both local residents and employers. Programmes launched a

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24 Feb 2017

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£2m New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens its Doors in North Leeds

A new £2m restaurant has opened in Weetwood, on the outskirts of Leeds city centre, creating 25 new jobs at launch and bringing a Mediterranean lifestyle to the suburbs of Leeds. Over 150 guests attended the official launch of ‘Convive�

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23 Feb 2017

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Sean Wilson revealed as Conference and Hospitality Show Keynote Speaker

Sean Wilson, the award-winning cheese maker and former Coronation Street actor will be delivering the keynote speaker session at the Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) on Tuesday 4th April in Leeds. Titled “My journey: from actor to awa

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17 Feb 2017

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Reworking the fabric of Leeds: The History and Future of Cloth Hall Court

With the opening of Leeds newest dedicated conferencing facility on the horizon, Well Met are considering the final touches to the historic Cloth Hall Court site with its heritage led interior design and state-of-the-art facilities. The bui

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16 Feb 2017

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ABPCO and CHS Group partner to create PCO specific education for the Conference and Hospitality Show 2017

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has partnered with CHS Group to create association focused education alongside the Conference and Hospitality Show 2017 – being held in Leeds on Tuesday 4th April.

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13 Feb 2017

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Leeds fight off stiff competition to secure Teach First Conference once again

Working in partnership with the University of Leeds and first direct arena, Well Met Conferencing, the conferencing office for Leeds Beckett University are delighted to announce that they have won the contract to host the Teach First Summer Instit

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19 Jan 2017

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ConferenceLeeds celebrates appointment of new General Manager at Crowne Plaza following 2016 success for the city

Conference Leeds welcomes the appointment of Lynda Coaley as new General Manager at Leeds hotel Crowne Plaza, after a successful 2016 for the city. In her new role, Lynda will oversee the running of all aspects of the hotel, including its conferen

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16 Jan 2017

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Visitor Registration opens for the Conference and Hospitality Show 2017

Visitor registration and hosted buyer applications for the Conference and Hospitality Show have opened at http://www.conferenceandhospitalityshow.co.uk/ The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) is one of the UK’s leading events for venue

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16 Jan 2017

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Join the club and meet for free at Cloth Hall Court

Cloth Hall Court, the new dedicated conferencing facility venue from Well Met Conferencing have announced a fantastic introductory offer for new bookings in July and August. Organisers will have the opportunity to make use of the state-of-the-art

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10 Jan 2017

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