Leeds is a city reinventing itself , find out how the gateway to the north could be your next events destination

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eeds is the epicentre of the modern North . An exciting city with a rich , industrial past that has transformed into a knowledge hub for manufacturing , healthcare and innovation , financial and professional services , and digital and information economy . The city is also recognised for its capabilities as a conference destination ; consistently ranking as one of the UK ’ s leading meeting and events destinations .

Testament to its reputation as a leading conferencing city is its unique range of successful conferences . In 2021 , Leeds hosted over 20,000 business events which welcomed one million delegates . The UK ’ s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum ( UKREiiF ) is just one example , where over 4,000 delegates docked at the Royal Armouries in Leeds from 17-19 May 2022 for the first ever conference of its kind .

In addition to having a jam-packed schedule in 2022 , the city of Leeds is already proving a popular choice amongst conference organisers for future events , with conferences booked

“ Leeds is a city that is working to tackle climate change , with the aim of Leeds being carbon neutral by 2030 .”

for the years to come , right up until 2025 . Shining light on Leeds as a world-class conference destination is the Congress of the European Society of Translation Studies ( EST ), which following a competitive selection process , chose Leeds to host its next conference set to arrive at the University of Leeds from 30 June-4 July 2025 .

Leeds is moving from strength to strength and continues to invest in its offering as a city . A major advancement for the city is the development of the UK ’ s first Infrastructure Bank , which opened its headquarters in Leeds in 2021 and will channel billions of pounds into projects across the country and help tackle climate change in

the drive for ‘ a green industrial revolution ’, whilst supporting local and regional economic growth . Having made its way to the city in 2021 , Channel 4 will play a critical role in shaping the country ’ s future and harnessing potential transformative power , acting as one of the leading voices of the North .

Building on the ambitions of the UK Infrastructure Bank , Leeds is a city that is working to tackle climate change , with the aim of Leeds being carbon neutral by 2030 . Some of the key projects in Leeds include the award-winning Leeds Pipes scheme , a heat network , providing low-carbon heat and hot water to homes and businesses in Leeds by reusing heat which is already being