WITH only four weeks to go business people from around the region are being urged to attend this year’s Venturefest Yorkshire.

Top keynote speakers for the event at York Racecourse on Wednesday, November 16, include Kate Russell, technology reporter for the BBC;Tony Fish, co-founder of Fab Lab London and serial entrepreneur;and Hull-based Jonathan Elvidge, founder of the Gadget Shop and RED5.

Dermot Boylan, project manager for Venturefest Yorkshire, said: “We have put together an action-packed day that is designed to be thought-provoking, stimulating and entertaining.”

Meanwhile James Newman, chair of the Venturefest organising committee, urged the investment community to get behind this year’s event.

To book tickets go to venturefestyorkshire.net and for information visit www.venturefestyorkshire.net or email enquiries@venturefestyorkshire.net