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.

The inaugural conference in June considered why businesses choose to establish themselves here and helped build confidence in York’s future. This event moves the conversation from why to how, with a specific focus on business growth, local support, and meaningful networking.

Join over 100 professionals for a dynamic half‑day conference (at The Milner York), featuring an expo of local businesses, insightful presentations, and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector.

Visit the Momentum York webpage for speaker and exhibitor announcements.

Agenda:

12-1.30pm - Welcome & Expo (Lunch Provided)
1.30-2.30pm - York’s Growth Agenda: How Your Business Can Benefit and Win New Opportunities
2.30-2.45 - Break
2.45-3.30pm - Roland Emmans, Sector Head for Technology & Growth Lending, HSBC UK
3.30-4pm - Break & Expo
4-5pm - Growing Through Uncertainty: Lessons from Local Business Leaders
5-7pm - Complimentary Drinks, including Speed Networking 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, less is known about York’s diverse, dynamic, and exciting professional services sector, which often operates behind closed doors. This event aims to 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.