Gymshark founder to address business conference
Gymshark founder Ben Francis is to deliver the keynote at a major conference for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors tomorrow.
Venturefest West Midlands is an online conference which is expected to attract around 400 delegates.
It is an opportunity to engage directly with high-growth entrepreneurs and service providers offering products, services, advice and support.
Register here before midday today to secure a place.
The programme features industry leaders delivering insightful keynote and panel discussions.
Ben Francis (pictured) will be discussing his entrepreneurial journey with Gymshark, which started and grew in the West Midlands.
The fitness brand has gone on to become a brand with millions of customers in more than 170 countries via its 13 websites.
The conference programme also includes a welcome from West Midlands mayor Andy Street, informal networking sessions and four panels featuring a range of businesses and support organisations discussing:
- Covid driven Innovation leading to better business long term
- WM Digital Roadmap - creating business opportunity
- Opportunities in Green Growth
- Creativity, technology and innovation
Running alongside Venturefest West Midlands for another year will be Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up, a pitching competition for business owners, giving an opportunity for businesses to raise their profile both in the West Midlands and in front of a national audience of investors.
Business owners are invited to present their ideas in a pitch for investment and stand a chance of winning one of several awards.