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ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY Leeds, where venues and city leaders collaborate. Where doors open to world-class speakers. Where delegates feel the city and its vibrant attractions. Where we create the unexpected.

CITY CENTRE VENUE CLUSTERS FROM UNIQUE TO THE SLEEK, THE CITY VENUES ARE AT YOUR DISPOSAL Compact and cosmopolitan, Leeds offers a wealth of venues, attracting visitors for world-class sport, large scale association conferences, live music and cultural events. VENUES CAPACITY first direct arena 12,000 Leeds United Conference & Events 1,600 Royal Armouries 1,250 Leeds Town Hall 1,200 West Yorkshire Playhouse 750 The Queens Hotel 600 University of Leeds 550 Well Met Conferencing 350 Leeds College of Music 350 The Carriageworks Theatre 349 Leeds Marriott Hotel 300 Hilton Hotel Leeds 300 Leeds Trinity University 280 The Met Hotel 250 Northern Ballet 230 Cosmopolitan 120 Malmaison 150

CITY OF EXCELLENCE Leeds is a city that celebrates its rich history and has ambition for the future to be European Capital of Culture 2023. It s fair to say we know how to put on a show from the Grand Départ of the Tour De France in 2014, Rugby World Cup in 2015 and the Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon in 2017. In 2018 we look forward to hosting the World Triathlon for the third time and the national Teach First conference which will see the city host 3,000 delegates. ACCOMMODATION 2,477 4* hotel rooms 418 3* hotel rooms 1,334 budget hotel rooms 406 serviced apartment rooms 4,550 university accommodation rooms 9,185 Total bed stock

LEEDS, THE ACCESSIBLE CONFERENCE CITY AIR TRAVEL LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT SERVICES 75 DESTINATIONS AND IS THE TOP RATED UK AIRPORT FOR ON TIME PERFORMANCE. MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS ONLY AN HOUR AWAY BY A DIRECT TRAIN LINK LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT 9.5 MILES 30 MINS BY BUS 26 MINS BY ROAD LONDON GATWICK 3HR 32MINS BY TRAIN 96 TRAINS PER DAY 3HR 15MINS BY ROAD LONDON HEATHROW 1HR 5MINS BY AIR 2HR 55MINS BY TRAIN 3HR 21MINS BY ROAD TRAVELING FROM OTHER CITIES manchester airport EDINBURGH NEWCASTLE LEEDS HALL MANCHESTER LIVERPOOL BIRMINGHAM port of TYNE port of hull BIRMINGHAM 93 MILES 1HR 50MINS BY TRAIN 2HR 15MINS BY ROAD LIVERPOOL 64 MILES 1HR 50MINS BY TRAIN 1HR 24MINS BY ROAD MANCHESTER 43 MILES 50 MINS BY TRAIN AND ROAD EDINBURGH 157 MILES 2HR 57MINS BY TRAIN LONDON

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LEEDS HAS STRENGTHS IN A RANGE OF KEY SECTORS AND A CONCENTRATION OF EXPERTS IN EACH FIELD, OFFERING YOU UNRIVALLED ACCESS TO HELP SHAPE YOUR CONFERENCE PROGRAMME Health & Innovation Financial & Professional Services Digital & Information Advanced Manufacturing

HOST YOUR HEALTH AND INNOVATION EVENT AT THE HEART OF THE UK S HEALTH AND INNOVATION HUB As the UK s first city of health innovation, Leeds has a unique health and social care eco-system and is proud of its collaboration across private, public and voluntary sectors. AN UNRIVALLED CONCENTRATION OF EXPERTS LEEDS IS HEADQUARTERS TO 4OF THE MOST IMPORTANT UK NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE BODIES NHS England, the Health and Social Care Information Centre, the NHS Leadership Academy and Health Education England. Leeds is also home to the largest teaching hospital in Europe. LEEDS HAS THE UK S LARGEST NHS TRUST 138 CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN LEEDS CITY REGION

DIGITAL AND INFORMATION CONFERENCES IN THE UK S NORTHERN DIGITAL HUB Our digital and information economy underpins growth and innovation throughout the Leeds City Region. We ve got the highest concentration of digital, data and technology innovators in the UK, plus outstanding connectivity that global businesses already rely on. 35 % OF THE UK S INTERNET TRAFFIC IS HOSTED IN LEEDS A GLOBAL LEADER IN BIG DATA THE UK S ONLY INDEPENDENT INTERNET EXCHANGE OUTSIDE OF LONDON

LEEDS HAS A COMBINED FINANCE, LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SECTOR WORTH EVENTS FOR FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE UK S SECOND CENTRE FOR BANKING Leeds City Region is the UK s second centre for banking and a major hub for professional services. Over thirty national and international banks are based here and Leeds is home to the Bank of England s only note issuing centre outside of London. 13 BILLION AND OVER 91,000 SKILLED EMPLOYEES IN BANKING ALONE

THE UK S BIGGEST MANUFACTURING EMPLOYER BRING YOUR MANUFACTURING EVENT TO THE UK S LEADING MANUFACTURING CENTRE Leeds is home to world leading companies in engineering, food manufacturing and environmental technologies and 34 centres of excellence. Over two thirds of our manufacturers are engaged in advanced processes, research and product development. It is the base of globally successful companies making critical components for construction in health, automotive, aerospace and energy sectors. 160,000 PEOPLE 7,000 DIVERSE MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES

FEEL THE CITY From shopping and fine dining to theatre and the arts, all within the city centre

SNAPSHOT OF THE CITY: EXPLORE THE CITY WITH VISIT LEEDS Leeds is a magnet for shoppers, culture vultures and foodies. Its compact, cosmopolitan centre is easy to explore and ripe for discovery. The city is also a gateway to the stunning Yorkshire countryside including two National Parks. To help your delegates have a really great experience outside your conference, the official website visitleeds.co.uk is packed with guides, suggestions and insider information. 3rd best place to shop outside London Over 300 bars and restaurants 4 major theatres Over 16 museums and galleries One of Europe s largest covered markets World-class Ballet and Opera companies top 10 destination Leeds, UK

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