Cumbria Chamber has announced the full speaker line-up for Conference Cumbria.
Set to take place in Kendal on October 3, Conference Cumbria brings together a range of speakers for an event on the theme of Together Towards Tomorrow highlighting the collaborative nature of the Cumbrian Business Community.
The headline speaker for the event is broadcaster, presenter and former professional rugby player, Ugo Monye.
As a rugby player, Ugo represented his country 14 times and was selected to tour South Africa with the British & Irish Lions.
After retiring from rugby, Ugo then transitioned into television, becoming a key member of BT Sport’s leading rugby team, a captain on BBC One’s A Question of Sport, and presenting Rugby Special. In 2021, Ugo also appeared on the iconic Strictly Come Dancing.
Attendees at the conference will also hear talks from a range of local business leaders and industry experts including:
- Co-founder of The Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy, Jenny Lee
- Entrepreneur and business growth expert, Colin Bell
- Author and leadership expert, Neil Jurd
There will also be a panel discussion featuring the following special guests:
- Jayne Moorby OBE, head of marketing at Oxley Developments Co Ltd
- Gill Haigh, managing director at Cumbria Tourism
- Gemma Dawe, founder of Lake District Relocation
- Angela Jones, director of Thriving Place at Westmorland and Furness Council
There will also great opportunities for networking and to exhibit products and services in the exhibition hall.
Lunch is also provided during the day, included in the ticket price.
Exhibition stands (including 1x ticket) are available at £115 + VAT for Chamber members and £155 + VAT for non-members. Event tickets must be purchased for all attendees.
It is sponsored by Cumberland Council, Westmorland & Furness Council, Leo Group, David Allen and Dodd & Co.
