The inaugural conference from voluntary organisation, Young Entrepreneurs Network Northern Ireland (YENNI) will take place on Friday, 31 January at Riddel Hall, Belfast from 9:30am – 4:30pm.
Entitled ‘Level Up!’ the YENNI conference will involve speakers hoping to inspire and support 18-30-year-olds interested in business, entrepreneurship, leadership and professional development.
YENNI founder, Katie Matthews was FSB NI Young Entrepreneur 2018 and was included in the NI 40 Under 40 List last year. She said she set up YENNI “to support other young entrepreneurs and professionals who have a wealth of potential, but perhaps not the means to pursue their dreams and explore their capabilities.”
She continued: “Our inaugural conference will support the vision to provide a safe space, platform and hub for sharing ideas, connecting, supporting, developing and mentoring the amazingly talented young people of Northern Ireland. I’m delighted that so many inspiring speakers have agreed to take part.”
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Keynote speakers will include FSB Chair, Tina McKenzie, CEO of Grafton Recruitment, Claire Stewart, Chartered Accountant and NI Young Leader of the Year 2019, and Dave Linton, founder of Madlug CIC and the UK’s Entrepreneur for Good 2019.
“What all of the speakers have shown is determination to succeed, and the desire to take businesses to the next level,” said Katie. “Together with the other speakers, leaders and ‘Masterclass’ workshops this is an excellent opportunity to not only learn, but to take the next step in your own development and your business’ growth.
Sponsors for the event include GetPrint, along with Grafton Recruitment, O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors, The Mind Tribe UK, Mourne Management Systems, Ruthless Media, Oranga and Excalibur Press.
Find more info and tickets for the YENNI conference here.
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