

Join us for this inspiring whole day event on Tuesday 7th October
LeaderFest is not just another conference—it’s a unique, action-focused experience designed to equip you with practical tools and strategies for success.
Created for business leaders and their senior teams, LeaderFest offers the opportunity to learn from and connect with like-minded peers, sharing insights and real-world leadership experiences.
Whether you’re an MD2MD member or leading a company of tens to hundreds of employees across any sector, you’ll find a valuable, supportive community at LeaderFest. This dynamic event is open to both MD2MD members and non-members—join us and be part of the conversation.
Interactive interviews with experienced business leaders
Structured collaborative learning on a range of responsible leadership topics
Leave LeaderFest inspired, equipped and ready to take action
Using experience and collaborative thinking to support your responsible leadership

Interviewees
A captivating lineup of interviewees will share their wisdom as we delve into leadership insights and experiences, with an emphasis on Responsible Leadership. The floor will be open to the room to engage directly.

Collaborative Learning
A range of future focused activities to challenge your thinking while expanding your network and an interactive speaker session to help turn plans into life-changing actions.

Sponsors
Forward thinking, engaging and ready to share their expertise. LeaderFest is made possible in part by the generous support of our sponsors.

Team & Collaborators
Meet the talented team and collaborators bringing this event to life.
Feedback from last years’ LeaderFest conference:

- Excellent, thought-provoking, and fresh!
- Really enjoyable day—great to listen and collaborate with other business leaders.
- Lovely people and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
- Very well organised, kept to time, and had good sessions.
- Great networking opportunities and a good mix of attendees.
- Well-structured and well-managed event.
- A good balance of interviews, presentations, and group activities.
- Professional organisation and delivery.
- Moving around tables for networking was an awesome idea.
- George’s energy kept the room alive!
- Interviews were a unique touch and worked well to change the pace.
- Loved the mix of information sharing through interviews, presentations, and interactive brainstorming.
- Thank you for organising such a great event!
- Huge credit to Emma and the team for a great mix of interviewees and collaborative workshops—looking forward to the next one!
- Great collaboration and engaging content.

- Insightful and enjoyable talks.
- The rotating seating format helped attendees mingle.
- Well-planned day—congratulations to the MD2MD team!
- Another excellent event—well done to all involved!
- Great turnout—especially fantastic to see so many women attending!
- Fantastic organisation, great location, and a smooth-flowing day with no dull moments.
- Well-organised event with engaging speakers.
- Wide range of interesting subjects covered.
- Loved the frequent table movement.
- A fantastic, well-organised, and engaging event!
- Very well-attended and thought-provoking.
- Total triumph! Appreciated the focus on AI and Gen Z—two areas where I lack experience.
- Engaging, well-organised, and well-presented event.
- Well-balanced day—appreciated the interactive and collaborative sessions compared to previous years.
- Seamlessly organised, with interesting content and a great collaborative format.
Taking place at:
Green Park Conference Centre, 100 Longwater Ave, Reading RG2 6GP
Transport & Parking:
Green Park offers excellent travel access by road, rail and bus. With direct access from the M4 at Junction 11 or catch a bus or train from Reading Station.
Travel information
Places to stay nearby:
If you are looking to stop over then check out the link below for hotels dotted around the surrounding area. Please do reach out to the team if you have any questions or if there is anything else we can help you with.
Hotels nearby
A portal will be available to all attendees with full details of the day, including an attendee list and extra activities.