Igniting Tomorrow.

The UK’s Festival of Business Growth
2nd-3rd July 2025, Leeds

Climb25 Speakers.

We're delighted to announce the first of our speakers for Climb25! Stay tuned as more names are added to the list below in the run-up to the event.

  • Mark Roberts

    Serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, NED, Angel Investor, Exited Founder Beer Hawk to ABInbev, Ex-Chair Leeds City Region LEP

  • Jonathan Straight

    Director at Planet Straight

  • Naomi Timperley

    Growth and Innovation Consultant at Tech North Advocates

  • Simon McCoy

    News Anchor & TV Presenter

  • Jennifer Byrne

    Product and Engineering Strategist, CEO, Former CTO at Microsoft, Startup Advisor

See all our speakers

About ClimbUK

Climb was founded with a bold mission: to revolutionise business growth through innovation, collaboration, and investment. We created a space where startups, scaleups, SMEs, and industry leaders converge to accelerate their journey towards success. Because we're serious about scaling, we're building a community that is too.

As the festival of business growth, Climb brings together founders, innovators, investors, and world-class speakers to share insights, spark collaboration, and drive growth.

Join us on the 2nd and 3rd July at Climb25 for impactful talks, immersive workshops, and unmatched networking opportunities. Let’s shape the future together and fuel the next wave of industry leaders.

ClimbUK: Serious About Scaling.

Climb25 Tickets

Tickets for Climb25 will be released in stages, with varying prices to reflect the timing of your purchase. By securing your ticket early, you can take advantage of the lower rates. As the event date approaches, prices will gradually increase. This is a great opportunity to plan ahead and make sure that you’re at the festival that everyone’s talking about.

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Why Climb?
(In Their Own Words)

Climb24 brought together hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to share insights, spark collaboration, and fuel business growth.

But don't just take our word for it – see what attendees had to say! In this video, you'll hear from a diverse range of voices, from founders seeking investment, to UK investors looking for promising startups. Watch "Why Climb?" to hear their experiences and discover how Climb can help you achieve your scaling goals.

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