Momentum York - York's Professional Services Conference

Delivered by York BID, York Professionals, York Business School, HSBC, City of York Council, and West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.

Welcome to Momentum York, a new conference created by professional service businesses, for professional service businesses.

Join us for a dynamic half‑day conference featuring an expo of small to medium‑sized professional service businesses, insightful presentations, and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector.

Co-designed with representatives from across the sector, this inaugural conference asks a key question: Why York?

What to Expect: Meet the Leaders Shaping the Sector in York

• Hear directly from the leading developers transforming York, including York Central, Coney Street, York Station Gateway, Castle Gateway, and the York Minster Precinct
• Gain insight into the city's economic performance with expert analysis by Emma Wilks, UK Economist at HSBC
• Learn about the exciting work happening on your doorstep through presentations and a panel discussion with colleagues from across the sector
• Build meaningful connections during the dedicated Expo and Networking sessions
• Shape the future of the sector in York through post-event feedback that will directly influence the focus of the second event and local support services

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This is your chance to be part of strengthening York’s professional services identity and build momentum for the future.

Join over 100 professionals, exhibitors, and city and regional leaders for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and practical insight into the developments and businesses shaping the sector in York.

Agenda:

• 12-1.30pm - Welcome & Expo (Lunch Provided)
• 1.30-2.30pm - It's All York: Updates on York's Major Developments
• 2.30-3.30pm - Emma Wilks, UK Economist, HSBC
• 3.30-4pm - Break & Expo
• 4-5pm - Why York? Presentations & Panel Discussion
• 5-7pm - Refreshments & Canapes, hosted by York Professionals

About Momentum York

York is known as a beautiful heritage city, popular with tourists, and proud of its strong hospitality and retail offer. However, much less is known about York’s diverse, dynamic, and exciting professional services sector, which often operates behind closed doors. This event will bring the sector together to connect, learn, and grow together.

Our ambition is to:

• Convene and mobilise a new professional services network in York
• Showcase the depth of expertise and innovation within our historic city
• Foster connection and collaboration between micro-firms and global companies
• Position York as a hub for professional excellence in the UK

Momentum York is delivered by York BID in partnership with York Professionals, York St John University, HSBC, City of York Council, and West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, with the vital funding support of David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Access & Inclusivity

At York St John University we are committed to making our events as welcoming and inclusive for as many people as possible.

If you have specific access requirements, please contact us at events@yorksj.ac.uk or call 01904 876318 and we will make every effort to accommodate you.

Parking - The closest car park to the venue is Union Street Terrace Car Park, directly opposite the university. There is no parking for any vehicles on site and ANPR cameras are in operation 24/7.

We have a small number of Blue Badge spaces available. These spaces can only be used if guests have pre-registered their number plates by emailing events@yorksj.ac.uk.

Registering your details does not guarantee a space, as they operate on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure your blude badge is displayed clearly in the vehicle.