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An ecosystem built on generosity and ambition. How a Free B2B Expo in Leeds Blew Up the Corporate Event Model

For years, the regional business circuit followed a predictable, uninspiring script: high ticket prices, sterile networking rooms, and mediocre speaker lineups. Then, the Buy Yorkshire Conference shattered the mold.

TUE 27 OCT · 2 min read

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