Gallery: International Business Festival 2018
Politicians, royalty, prominent business leaders and global delegations descended on Exhibition Centre Liverpool as the International Business Festival returned.
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William explored this year’s immersive venue and its stands of innovative exhibitors having been named a patron of the festival.
The Duke also spoke at the event, telling the audience businesses were “responsible for many things that are the bedrock of our society: quality of life, meaningful employment, prosperity and technological solutions”.
Throughout the three-week festival, conferences and seminars covered topics ranging from exporting and manufacturing to life sciences and the economic impact of sport and culture.
Local, national and global business leaders, experts and entrepreneurs featured in 2018’s line-up of speakers as the festival took place in Liverpool for the third time.
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- Business continued as the festival took place.
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- Delegates stayed connected at the festival.
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- Visitors enjoyed interactive exhibitions.
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- The World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment was among the events.
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- The Duke of Cambridge visited the festival.
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- A Chinese delegation was in attendance.
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- An opportunity to network on the sunny waterfront.
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- A well-attended panel discussion.
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- Urbanisation and cities was among the themes for discussion.
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- Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram with Jude Kelly and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
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- Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram looked around the festival venue.
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- Lord Michael Heseltine was among the speakers.
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- The Invest Liverpool stand.
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- Theatre director and producer Jude Kelly with Cherie Blair QC.
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- Conferences and seminars drew in attendees.
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- Liverpool FC chief executive, Peter Moore.
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- Liam Fox MP at the festival.
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- Max Steinberg introduced a message from the Prime Minister.
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- Simon Segars, CEO of ARM Holdings.
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- Tanya Beckett, business presenter on BBC World News.
