# Event Details - **Event Name**: Build a Stronger and More Resilient Business for 2026 and Beyond - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Free in-person business events where experienced speakers share practical insights to help leaders thrive in uncertain times.About this EventAs we start the new year, there’s no doubt that we are experiencing a challenging and uncertain business environment. Listen to the commentators or watch the news and you could be forgiven for thinking that the sky might fall in during 2026.Whether that feels over-dramatic or not, the question remains: how do you and your business thrive in uncertain times? Where does opportunity lie?Join us at these free, in-person business events where our carefully selected panel will share real-world experience and practical insights to help business leaders thrive in uncertain times.As organisations face ongoing economic uncertainty and increasing pressure to do more with less, this event is designed to provide clarity, perspective and actionable thinking.Delivered in partnership with Forvis Mazars, the day brings together speakers with a wealth of experience across leadership, decision-making, change management, branding and market development.Find out how to:Make more timely and better decisionsEnsure your brand stands out from your competitors in a busy, AI-dominated market placeHelp you and your team “get more things done” and evolve with less frictionOpen new market opportunities to scale your businessDefine the kind of team you need in uncertain times and align them to work more effectivelyRather than focusing on news headlines or speculation, these sessions are practical and grounded, with time for questions and connecting with peers throughout the day.The event is running on two consecutive days, giving you a choice of location:On each day, the programme runs from 9.30am to 3pm, either side of a free buffet lunch.Both events are free to attend, with places limited. Choose your preferred location, and register early to avoid disappointment.Agenda?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMArrival & Refreshments?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMWelcomeHost: Michael Stewart?: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AMSpeaker 1 - Sandra Phillipson - CrozestHost: Sandra PhillipsonInfo: Sandra will explore how to help your brand stand out in a busy, AI-dominated marketplace.?: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMSpeaker 2 - Frances Lawrence - WrixleHost: Frances LawrenceInfo: Frances will share how to overcome the forces that can cause friction to “getting things done”, making changes and evolving in every business.?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMSpeaker 3 - Fred Dearden - Forvis MazarsInfo: Fred will share practical insights into the current funding environment, what to be prepared for, key challenges, and how to fundraise successfully.?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMBuffet lunch?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMSpeaker 4 - David Solomon - SERO GrowthHost: David SolomonInfo: David will outline what you need to consider to make selling overseas a success.?: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMSpeaker 5 - Michael Stewart - Business Planning+Host: Michael StewartInfo: Michael will discuss the kind of business you need to develop for these uncertain times, how to create that and then align your teams for high performance. ?: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMClosing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/build-a-stronger-and-more-resilient-business-for-2026-and-beyond/100001979861093828 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, performances, art, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbuild-a-stronger-and-more-resilient-business-for-2026-and-beyond-tickets-1979861093828 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Forvis Mazars - **lat**: 53.7963696 - **long**: -1.5552507 - **full address**: Forvis Mazars, 3 Wellington Place, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Michael Stewart - Business Planning+ (https://allevents.in/org/michael-stewart-business-planning/27386686) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b46aab4d015639b544e9fae2a49c1e7ad3fb7134947a32580aeb27335d732195-rimg-w1200-h600-dc91d04e-gmir.jpg?v=1769087768 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b81524b72432e8a38bab3038ba00230206defdf7346e2952522239158f72306d-rimg-w400-h400-dc91d04e-gmir.jpg?v=1769087768 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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