This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from the Chairman of the ODA (Olympic Delivery Authority) at our exciting business conference.

Keynote speaker, John Armitt will provide an update on the construction programme and an excellent insight into opportunities available in the run up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games) will be providing an overview of the opportunities associated with the staging of the games.

The 'Decade of Sport' includes London 2012, Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and an array of other championships that will bring a wealth of opportunities in to the UK.
Yorkshire and Humber companies can truly benefit so please come and join us to hear about how your business can get involved!

Speakers include:
• John Armitt, Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) will deliver an address on the opportunities available in the run up to the staging of the Games.
• Andrew Porter, LOCOG Procurement Manager will outline LOCOG's approach to procuring the goods and services required to stage the Games in 2012.
• Lauren Pigg,Yorkshire Gold Business Club will discuss the business opportunities coming out of the 'Decade of Sport'.
• Bob Styring, Business Link Yorkshire will provide information on the support they offer businesses to successfully tender for work on major opportunities associated with the 'Decade of Sport'.
• Yorkshire company benefiting from London 2012.

Workshops:
The formal presentations will be followed by an opportunity to attend up to four 30 minute interactive workshops which will deal with a range of aspects to help your business get fit to compete! These include:

• LOCOG London 2012 Procurement Workshop - Live Contract Opportunities

• LOCOG London 2012 Procurement Workshop - Future Contract Opportunities

• Yorkshire Gold Business Club CompeteFor - How to Successfully Register your Business and Access London 2012 and other Major Contract Opportunities

• Business Link - Writing a Winning Tender

• CO2 Sense - How to Meet the Environmental Requirements in Procurement

• Deloitte - Fit to Win?

• Lloyds TSB - Helping UK Businesses Succeed

THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF PLACES SO PLEASE REGISTER TODAY FOR ANY WORKSHOPS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND

The event is free to attend, so make sure you register for the conference in the morning and any of the workshops you would like to attend in the afternoon by clicking here

Registration will be between 9.00am - 10.00am at the main doors. Refreshments will be served.

Venue: Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AD

For more information about the event or YGBC please visit www.ygbc.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you on the 10th February!