The very best of Bradford will come together on Friday 8 March at the Latitude building for a special networking event. In advance of Bradford City of Culture, businesses, social enterprises and creative arts groups are being encouraged to network and showcase their organisations while exploring opportunities for collaboration.

The event is being hosted by motivational speaker Lee Jackson and organised by CEO of educational theatre company Soundproofbox Lise Kaye-Bell, who says: “We’re priming Bradford for its time in the spotlight as City of Culture 2025 by bringing its flourishing business, third sector and arts scenes together. The aim is to create even more of a buzz, highlight the multitude of opportunities for collaboration and maximise all the potential on offer while helping everyone in the community to thrive”.

Bradford City Football Club’s Community Foundation will be attending the event, along with the University of Bradford and a range of other exhibitors. The event is free to members of the public.

Exhibitor and guest tickets are available on Eventbrite.