Prime Highlights-
- Saffery sponsors TheBusinessDesk.com’s 2026 Yorkshire Family Business Conference at Hilton Hotel London.
- Event covers digital transformation, AI, growth, succession planning and investment for family businesses.
Key Facts-
- Speakers include Howard Moss, Adam Swallow, Dan Prendergast, Jessica Armitage and Jamie Keeble.
- Saffery’s Leeds-based partners represent the firm, conference set for 22nd October.
Background-
Saffery will sponsor TheBusinessDesk.com’s 2026 Yorkshire Family Business Conference, scheduled to take place at the Hilton Hotel London on 22nd October.
The conference brings together family business owners, directors and senior leaders looking to future-proof their businesses while learning from peers who have successfully navigated the opportunities and challenges tied to family ownership.
The programme features expert speakers, panel discussions and interactive sessions covering digital transformation, AI, growth, succession planning and investment.
Confirmed speakers include Howard Moss of Astonish Cleaning Products, Adam Swallow of Olympus Technologies, Dan Prendergast of Phoenox Textiles, Jessica Armitage of Made Smarter and Heck Foods co-founder Jamie Keeble.
All of Saffery’s Leeds-based partners will represent the firm at the event, reflecting the firm’s strong regional presence and commitment to supporting Yorkshire’s family-owned business community.
Rick Dunkley said family businesses form the backbone of the Yorkshire economy, blending entrepreneurial ambition with a long-term outlook that benefits generations.
He added that Saffery, as adviser to many of the region’s leading privately owned businesses, feels proud to support the conference and looks forward to sharing insights on growth, succession, investment and the decisions that shape lasting family enterprises.
The sponsorship underlines Saffery’s ongoing role in supporting Yorkshire’s family business community, offering a platform for owners and leaders to exchange ideas on navigating change while building resilient, future-ready enterprises.
The conference remains a central gathering point for family business leaders across the region, bringing together voices from manufacturing, technology, food and other sectors to talk through the strategies driving sustainable growth.
