# Event Details - **Event Name**: Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Connect Yorkshire masterclass: Innovation - Staying ahead of the curve and the competitionAbout this EventDate: Thursday 23rd AprilTime: 09:30 for 10:00 till 11:30Innovation: staying ahead of the curveVenue: AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium, St Michael's Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3BRPanel: Connect Yorkshire EIRs Chris Bingham CEO of Craggs Energy, Rana Harvey Owner of Monster Group and Mark SummersonInnovation is the engine that drives sustainable business growth. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, organisations that challenge the status quo and continuously evolve are the ones that thrive. In a world where change is constant and disruption is the norm, innovation is no longer optional—it’s a competitive imperative.This session explores how businesses can:Cultivate innovative thinking,Anticipate trendsEmbrace and leverage emerging technology,Adapt to changing customer needs to create lasting value.Join us to discover how innovation can be your most powerful advantage in leading the market, not just keeping up with it.As this is a Q&A panel event, we want to know your thoughts and questions, so you get the most out of this event. If you have any questions or topics you’d like to discuss, please email them in to us at: martin.slathia@connectyorkshire.org and we will put them to the panel in advance. Please send any and all questions you may have, as this helps us deliver the best content for you.Join us for what is sure to be an interesting and thought provoking session, that may challenge how you think and manage your business going forward.As part of our business model, we have partners from the professional service sector (lawyers, accountants, recruiters, insurance, wealth management), who pay to have exclusivity in our group.So unfortunately, as we already have partners in these sectors, if you are in the professional service sector, you will not be able to attend our events going forward. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/headingley/innovation-staying-ahead-of-the-curve-and-the-competition/100001978288605473 - **Event Categories**: contests, sports, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 13.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Headingley - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium - **lat**: 53.8163563 - **long**: -1.5822247 - **full address**: AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium, Saint Michael's Lane, Headingley, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/919f61827eb43b5bc52f7a65e9556d4070d5b5d1a8c15fa0a3e9666658076045-rimg-w1134-h1134-dc263248-gmir.jpg?v=1768771909 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition being held? - **A:** Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am at AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium, Saint Michael's Lane, Headingley, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition? - **A:** Tickets for Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition are priced at GBP 14 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCY MemberFreeAvailableNon memberGBP 14 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition? - **A:** Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition is organized by Connect Yorkshire. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve and the competition is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Headingley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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