On Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Morningside Arena, LeicestershireLive will be hosting a pre-awards exhibition which will provide the regions most exciting product developers and innovators to once again showcase their work to attendees and members of the public. The exhibition opens at 2:00pm and concludes at 4:30pm and is free to attend.

This is a free exhibition event celebrating all things innovation in Leicestershire. LeicestershireLive will be showcasing all the amazing ideas that are changing the region for the better. The event is also a brilliant opportunity to network with local businesses , whilst appreciating technological advances and ideas.

The main awards will commence later that evening from 6.00pm with a red carpet drinks reception, canapes and the opportunity to hear from 2020 finalists who will take to the SoapBox to further present their innovations.

Will Whitehorn will be guest speaker – former president of Virgin Galactic and recently appointed president of UKspace.

As Richard Branson’s right hand man, Will took the space tourism venture, Virgin Galactic, from a vague dream to a project with real spacecraft and its own spaceport. Now involved in businesses from communication to tech to cutting-edge transport systems, including as a long-term non-exec with online estate agents Purplebricks. Will also considers brand, disruption and innovation in a world of fast-changing technology and increasing customer expectations.

Tickets for the awards presentation evening are priced each at £30 + VAT and can be purchased online via the event website www.leicestershireliveinnovationawards.co.uk and then by clicking the BUY TICKETS button.

To register your attendance at the exhibition or if you have further information regarding exhibiting or purchasing tickets to the awards presentation please email caitlin.chester@reachplc.com