Can’t wait for Leeds Digital Festival 2025? You don’t need to. This month, Leeds Digital Festival returns for three days only Leeds Digital Mini-Fest. From Tuesday 29th April to Friday 1st May 2025, join us as we celebrate the Leeds tech ecosystem and bring together the digital community with a seriously packed line-up of top-tier tech events.
Whether you’re looking to get into tech, expand your network, or join in some of the most important conversations about digital innovation in Leeds, Yorkshire and beyond – this year’s Mini-Fest has got you covered.
Read on to discover all the panels, workshops, and networking events that make up this year’s standout programme.
Unlock Your Potential: Diversity in Tech CV Workshop. Want to get into tech or take the next step in your career? Join this hands-on Mini-Fest session and learn from Lloyds Banking Group experts on how to craft a standout CV for the tech industry, and take home valuable tips and tricks that will help you showcase your unique skills and experience.
Inspiring the next generation of technology talent from school to the workplace. For this Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2025 event, Accenture are looking at the current skills gap with a discussion on how the tech sector can empower young people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the future – covering the STEM journey from primary school to university, and into the workplace.
Innovate, Include, Inspire. Tech professionals, aspiring talent, allies and advocates are all welcome to join Skipton Group for a panel discussion centred on how organisations can remove barriers to attract diverse talent and design inclusive products and experiences. It’s your chance to deepen your understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Cyber Security in 2025: The Cyber Threats Keeping CISOs Awake. Are you prepared to tackle the threats that will define the future? Join Pentest People for a dynamic live panel discussion where top security experts will break down the biggest cybersecurity challenges ahead and share actionable strategies to keep your business secure.
Transforming for tomorrow: Navigating the digital horizon with HMRC and L&G. This Mini-Fest lunchtime meeting hosted by Accenture will delve into the rapidly changing technology and customer trends and their impacts on businesses and society. Hear from tech leaders on their bold ambitions to meet the needs of their wide and varied customer base, and how they have developed and scaled apps to drive engagement.
Faculty of Business, Computing and Digital Industries Degree Show. What can we expect from Leeds’ tech talent of tomorrow? Head to Leeds Trinity University for an inspiring showcase of talent as final-year undergrad and postgrad students from the Faculty of Business, Computing, and Digital Industries present their work. Enjoy drinks, canapés, and networking while connecting with students.
Rewards and Challenges of Modernising Legacy Core Banking Systems. This exclusive roundtable hosted by Vilja Solutions in Leeds City Centre is aimed at C-level executives from building societies and banks. The event will explore topics such as AI adoption, digital transformation, and enhancing customer experience while retaining the human touch. Attendance is by invitation.
The Future of Financial Services. This Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2025 event by BJSS, now part of CGI, brings together tech and business leaders to discuss how innovation, emerging technologies, and customer experience are shaping the next generation of financial products and services. Join Skipton Building Society, Vilja Solutions and more as they dive into real-world case studies and key trends.
The Reverse Pitch. This table-turning interactive session hosted by Stuart Clarke, Director of Leeds Digital and the Festival, brings together industry leaders from YFM and other Venture Capitalists (VCs) to share insights with fundraising tech founders, pulling back the curtain on the deal process and life after investment. This is your opportunity to connect with the right people, gain invaluable insights, and take control of your fundraising journey.
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Tech for Good. For this Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2025 event, join techUK, BJSS now part of CGI, and the Tech for Good Alliance for a session focused on how tech can be leveraged to help tackle some of the most pressing social and sustainability challenges in our communities. Whether you’re a developer, entrepreneur, policymaker, investor, this session will provide valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration.
GreenTech Gathering. Everyone’s favourite GreenTech event is back for Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2025! Featuring two 20-minute industry speakers, you’ll hear from industry pioneers and thought leaders tackling some of the biggest questions we all have about the tech industry. With relaxed and informal networking, it’s a great way to connect in person, share knowledge and collaborate.
Nexus Connect: Health Innovation and Regulation. Keen to connect with like-minded people in business, tech and academia in Leeds? As part of Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2025, Nexus invites you to come together with the regional innovation community with a panel discussion on health innovation and regulation in the HealthTech sector followed by networking and refreshments.
PROMO25: The Future of Production in Motion. This interactive Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2025 event is held by Tungsten Media, showcasing cutting-edge tools like AI, motion control, and virtual production. Held at Tungsten Studios in Armley, it invites creatives to explore how emerging tech is reshaping video and content creation. Free,90-minute hands-on sessions – booking required.
AI in Marketing: The kill or the cure. For this Marketing Meetup part of Leeds Digital Mini-Fest, head to Glean to hear from panelists on the role of AI in marketing and how you can utilise the tools and master techniques to supercharge your marketing efficiency, effectiveness and impact. You’ll leave this chilled-out evening with new insights, contacts and ideas. This is a donation-ticketed event.
To view the full Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2025 programme, head to the Festival website, where you can filter events by date, type and category.
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See you there!