Professional and Business Services (PBS) - Going for Growth Roadshow

Following the kick-off event in Manchester on the 5th November, DBT are delighted to invite you to the second stop of their “Professional and Business Services (PBS) – Going for Growth” roadshow which will take place in Leeds (Nexus) on the 2nd December 2025. This event will provide an opportunity to find out more about support available and learn from expert insights as well as local business success stories to boost your domestic and international growth.

The Professional and Business Service sector has been recognised as one of the eight growth-driving sectors within the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy. The UK’s PBS plays a vital role fuelling innovation, investment, and trade across the whole economy. Greater Manchester City region and West Yorkshire both have PBS strengths with significant potential to further grow local capabilities.

This event will be delivered in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Understand how your business can benefit from the announcements outlined in the Industrial Strategy, PBS sector plan and Local Growth Plans

Enhance your knowledge about existing and upcoming support programmes available to PBS businesses across critical areas for growth: Innovation & Technology, Skills, Access to Finance and PBS Export

Gain insights from industry experts, public representatives, and local businesses through themed panel discussions

Connect with peers and local business support organisations

These events are open to businesses operating across all PBS sub-sectors (including legal, accounting, consulting, engineering, recruitment and other business services as well as HRtech, PropTech, LawTech, RegTech and Accountancy-Tech).

Sign-up for here to secure your place and receive updates on the agenda and speakers.

Please note that places will be allocated on a first-come first served basis.