Leaders NI

02/06/2026

Just over ONE WEEK TO GO 🎉

We’ve only a handful of tickets remaining for this year’s conference.

Don’t miss your chance to hear from Spencer Matthews - from reality TV star to entrepreneur, endurance athlete and founder of one of the UK’s fastest-growing spirits brands.

Joining Spencer on the stage will be Dr Hannah Critchlow, David Meade, and a lineup of inspiring leaders and changemakers for a day packed with insight, inspiration and big conversations.

And the day doesn’t end when the conference does - your ticket also includes our exclusive after-event at Cutters Wharf, with dinner, drinks and the chance to continue the conversation with fellow attendees and speakers.

🎟️ Secure your place before tickets sell out

www.tickettailor.com/events/youngleadersni/2143249

01/06/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉

Spencer Matthews. Dr Hannah Critchlow. David Meade. Want to join us?

If you haven’t got your ticket yet, we’re giving one lucky winner and a friend the chance to attend this year’s Young Leaders Conference for FREE.

Join ambitious leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs for a day packed with inspiration, fresh thinking and practical insights from a fab lineup of speakers, including:

🎤 Spencer Matthews – Founder, Investor, Fundraiser, Endurance Athlete
🧠 Dr Hannah Critchlow – Leading neuroscientist and expert on demystifying the human brain
🙌 Hosted by David Meade

TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Tag the friend you’d bring along

Winner announced this Wednesday – 3rd June 2026.
Good luck!

(Competition running across Instagram and LinkedIn)

21/05/2026

We’re thrilled to unveil the shortlist for this year’s Young Leader of the Year Award, sponsored by 👏

Congratulations to:
👏🏽Cassie Jane – Founder,
🙌🏽Catherine Ievers – Founder,
👏🏽John Mitchell – Strategic Finance Director, Bawnbua Foods

The award recognises exceptional young leaders (under 35) making a real impact across NI, with the winner receiving a complimentary place on the Emerging Leaders Programme delivered by the William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queens.

🏆 The winner will be announced at the Young Leaders Conference this June, featuring speakers including Spencer Matthews, Dr Hannah Critchlow and David Meade.

Find out more:
www.tickettailor.com/events/youngleadersni/2143249

20/05/2026

Young Leaders Conference returns next month and tickets are going fast 👀

Join us for a day packed with insight, big conversations and an incredible lineup of speakers, including Spencer Matthews and Hannah Critchlow, plus a live panel discussion with Jayne McCormack, Simon Worthington & James Stafford - with David Meade back hosting the day 🙌

If you’ve been meaning to book… this is your sign.
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/youngleadersni/2143249

12/05/2026

🚨 Last call for entries!

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Young Leader of the Year?

Join past winners including Jack Duddy, Laura King, Peter McAuley and Katie Matthews-Furphy by putting your name forward before entries close THIS SUNDAY.

🏆 Under 35s only
⏰ Deadline: Sunday, 17th May

Don’t miss your chance to be recognised. Apply now!
👇
www.youngleadersni.co.uk

Simply complete the entry form on the Young Leaders website homepage and return it to [email protected] by Sunday 17th May.

The winner will be announced at our conference this June and will receive a place on the Emerging Leaders Programme at William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queens

05/05/2026

Celebrating the next generation of leaders in Northern Ireland - are you one of them?

We’ve officially launched our Young Leader of the Year Award and applications are now open.

If you’re 35 or under and making an impact, leading with purpose, and pushing yourself (and others) forward, this is your opportunity to be recognised.

The winner will be announced at our conference this June and will receive a place on the Emerging Leaders Programme at William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queens University.

Deadline: Sunday 17th May

Know someone who should apply? Tag them below or put yourself forward 👇
www.youngleadersni.co.uk

To apply, complete the entry form on the Young Leaders website homepage and return it to [email protected] by Sunday 17th May.

27/04/2026

Ready to be inspired?

Join us on Friday 12th June, as we bring together an incredible lineup you won’t want to miss.

Hear from:
Spencer Matthews – sharing his journey of reinvention & resilience

Hannah Critchlow, PhD, HonDSc – unlocking the science behind decision-making

🎤 Panel:
• Jayne McCormack (BBC) – award-winning journalist
• Simon Worthington (Crown Creative) – creative leader shaping standout brands
• James Stafford (INCISIV) – innovating at the cutting edge of VR

Plus, David Meade Keynote Speaker is back to host the day 🙌

🎟️ Tickets are live – don’t wait around, grab yours now!
www.tickettailor.com/events/youngleadersni/2143249

(Supported by Carson McDowell, VANRATH, Bank of Ireland, AAB, Oasis Travel and William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queens)

21/04/2026

ARE YOU (or someone you know) THE ONE?

We’ve just launched the Young Leader of the Year Award - and applications are now OPEN.

If you’re 35 or under and making an impact, leading well, and pushing yourself (and others) forward… this one is for you.

The winner will be announced at our conference this June and will receive a place on the Emerging Leaders Programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
Deadline: Sunday 17th May

Tag someone who should go for it, or back yourself and apply 👇

https://youngleadersni.co.uk

To apply, please complete the entry form found on the homepage of the Young Leaders website and return to [email protected] by Sunday 17th May.

(pictured is last year’s winner, Jack Duddy, Co-Founder & Director at HireIQ, alongside worthy runners-up - Aaron Marshall, Co-Founder of RPM Program and Rebecca McCullough, Founder of Eden consultancy NI)

21/04/2026

ARE YOU (or someone you know) THE ONE?

We’ve just launched the Young Leader of the Year Award - and applications are now OPEN.

If you’re 35 or under and making an impact, leading well, and pushing yourself (and others) forward… this one is for you.

The winner will be announced at our conference this June and will receive a place on the Emerging Leaders Programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
Deadline: Sunday 17th May

Tag someone who should go for it, or back yourself and apply 👇

To apply for the Young Leader of the Year Award, please fill out the application form (found on the news section of our website) and return to [email protected]

https://youngleadersni.co.uk/news


(pictured is last year’s winner, Jack Duddy, Co-Founder & Director at HireIQ, alongside worthy runners-up - Aaron Marshall, Co-Founder of RPM Program and Rebecca McCullough, Founder of Eden consultancy NI)

20/04/2026

🚨 TICKETS ARE LIVE 🚨

This isn’t one to “maybe” - it’s one to book.

Spencer Matthews. Dr Hannah Critchlow. David Meade. Plus a great lineup of local business leaders bringing real stories, honest chats, and ideas you’ll actually use.

While the conference typically attracts those aged 25–40, it’s not about age, it’s about mindset. If you’re driven, curious, and looking to expand your network, you’ll be in good company.

📍Riddel Hall
📅Friday 12th June

Don’t hang about, tickets will go 👇
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/youngleadersni/2143249

Read more 👇
https://www.businessfirstonline.co.uk/other-articles/spencer-matthews-to-headline-the-2026-young-leaders-conference/

The Young Leaders Conference returns to Riddel Hall, Belfast, on Friday 12th June, with entrepreneur and Untapped podcast host Spencer Matthews