The Business Day – Friday 8 June 2018

The headline speaker at The Business Day at The Bridlington Spa on Friday 8 June is Sir Bob Geldof who is to take the place of Joanna Lumley as headline speaker.

Sir Bob Geldof, founding member of The Boomtown Rats and tireless campaigner for numerous world charities, is announced as headline speaker at The Business Day 2018. Joanna Lumley has been forced to withdraw due to changing filming schedules for her latest documentary project.

Also on the list of speakers is social entrepreneur Josh Littlejohn and Yorkshire cricketing legend Geoffrey Boycott. The event will be hosted by journalist and broadcaster Naga Munchetty.

Councillors Stephen Parnaby and Stephen Brady

Another highlight of the day, will be a head-to-head debate between the leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Councillor Stephen Parnaby, and the leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Stephen Brady. The leaders’ debate will be chaired by former West Hull and Hessle MP, Alan Johnson.

With business networking at the heart of a day of discovery and insight, 650 business leaders are expected to attend the event.

The Business Day will take place at Bridlington Spa on Friday 8 June 2018. Tickets cost £125 per person, or £1,000 for 10. For more information, or to book tickets call 01262 678258 or go to The Bridlington Spa website.