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While the conference may have undergone a few changes this year, namely a fantastic new venue and jam-packed one-day format, one thing that will never change is the unrivalled line-up of inspirational speakers from some of the biggest businesses in the UK.

We all know what it’s like when you attend an exhibition, while trying to listen to all the fantastic things that are on offer from each of the businesses that are showcasing their wares, we can’t help but have one eye on the freebies that are up for grabs!

Exhibitions can be a tricky business, after all it’s a difficult balance between attracting attention, educating the audience and coming across as if you’re giving a hard sell. When you take a step back and think about it, the latter is rarely the best approach when you want to encourage someone to purchase your products.

With a mission to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more, Microsoft’s Director of Modern Workplace – Customer Success, Uzma Sattar, will take to the stage at Buy Yorkshire to explain how technology can help organisations to fundamentally transform both their business and their cultures.

As those of you who have attended the Buy Yorkshire Conference will know, each year we work hard to make the event bigger and better than ever before. That’s why we’re excited to announce that for the very first time we have commissioned Leeds-based apollo3D to bring a sophisticated, fully-immersive 3D showcase to the exhibition.

If you haven’t heard already, Buy Yorkshire is returning to Leeds this year, opening its doors on 15 May at an all new venue – Leeds First Direct Arena! With the floorplan filling up quickly, if you're thinking of adding Buy Yorkshire 2018 to your marketing plans, get in touch soon to avoid disappointment!

A great regional connected recruiter, thought leader and trusted business advisor, we catch up with Founding Managing Director, Craig Burton, to learn more about his commitment to the event and what it means to his company.

Buy Yorkshire will once again be running its charity competition and two lucky charities will win Sponsorship for the 2018 event, taking place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 15 May.