This is a chance for sport, leisure, tourism and hospitality businesses to connect with a number of opportunities which are developing as part of the ‘Visitor Economy’ in Leicester and Leicestershire specifically through sport. The event will be aiming to reach businesses operating in the sport/leisure sector as well as the tourism/ hospitality.
You will hear first hand from some of our local leaders in the ‘Sport’s Sector’ about how they adapting to the current situation and opportunities which may be arising.
The session will provide a chance to understand the current challenges and opportunities in the sports sector and how they can connect with some of the support and emerging opportunities available.
Agenda:
1pm: Welcome and general introductions - from Ali Clements, Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport
1.05 - 1.10pm: Headline information about the sports sector nationally and locally focusing on the current challenges and the current situation – Andy Reed
1.10 - 1.30pm: A chance to hear from some of our key sporting leaders locally
1.30 - 1.40pm: An introduction to some of the emerging opportunities and how your business can get involved
1.40 - 2.10pm: Q and A from the group to the key speakers – focusing on supporting ‘Business Survival’ in the sports sector
2.10 - 2.20pm: Summary and Close – Andy Reed
Speakers:
Andy Reed – Vice Chair of the LLEP
Sean Jarvis – CEO Leicestershire County Cricket Club
Kevin Routledge – Director – Morningside Arena and Chairman of Leicester Riders
Scott Clarke - Head of Community & Global Partnerships at Leicester Tigers