Supporting you in providing responsible leadership
LeaderFest is a high-energy day of inspiring interviews, collaborative learning and expert panels designed to explore and share real-world approaches to responsible leadership, from embedding sustainability and inclusion to defining vision, purpose and wellbeing in business. Drawing on over 21 years of experience delivering powerful peer-to-peer learning, the event brings together leaders from diverse sectors to share insights, strategies and tools that drive purposeful, inclusive and sustainable business success.
Open to members and non-members alike, it’s your opportunity to engage with other SME business leaders in meaningful conversations that drive real impact. After a sell-out event in 2024, we recommended booking early to avoid disappointment.
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Expert Panel
We’ll be hosting two energetic panel sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, featuring MD2MD members as they answer quick-fire questions from MD2MD founder Bob Bradley.
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 responsible leadership 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.
Dine, connect & recharge for LeaderFest 2025
Our informal dinners create the space for business leaders to connect outside of formal settings. No agendas, no pressure – just good food, great conversation and the chance to get to know fellow SME leaders on a personal level.
Book herePast attendee testimonials
- Excellent, thought-provoking, and fresh!
- Loved the mix of information sharing through interviews, presentations, and interactive brainstorming.
- Fantastic organisation, great location, and a smooth-flowing day with no dull moments.
- Total triumph! Appreciated the focus on AI and Gen Z—two areas where I lack experience.
- George’s energy kept the room alive!
- Well-balanced day—appreciated the interactive and collaborative sessions.
- Well-organised event with engaging speakers.
- Lovely people and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
- Great networking opportunities and a good mix of attendees.
- Moving around tables for networking was an awesome idea.
- Really enjoyable day—great to listen and collaborate with other business leaders.
- Wide range of interesting subjects covered.
- Professional organisation and delivery.
- Huge credit to Emma and the team for a great mix of interviewees and collaborative workshops—looking forward to the next one!
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.
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.
A portal will be available to all attendees with full details of the day, including an attendee list and extra activities.