Leaders NI

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 info@youngleadersni.org 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 info@youngleadersni.org 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 info@youngleadersni.org

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

14/04/2026

The full lineup is here…

We’re bringing together an incredible mix of voices for this year’s conference, all centred around Leading with Purpose: Impact that Matters.

✨ Keynote Speaker - Spencer Matthews
Entrepreneur, broadcaster and founder, sharing his journey from reality TV to building purpose-driven businesses.

🧠 Guest Speaker - Hannah Critchlow, PhD, HonDSc – World-renowned neuroscientist, exploring how our brains shape decision-making, leadership and success.

🎤 Panel
Jayne McCormack (BBC) – Award-winning journalist with powerful insights into storytelling and leadership in media.
Simon Worthington (Crown Creative) – Creative leader driving impactful brand and creative strategies.
James Stafford (Incisiv) – Specialist in immersive technology, exploring how virtual reality is shaping the future of business and experience.

And we’re delighted to have David Meade Keynote Speaker back as our event host, bringing his signature energy and insight to the day

🎟️ Tickets are now live - don’t miss out
www.tickettailor.com/events/youngleadersni/2143249



Thanks to our sponsors - Carson McDowell, Bank of Ireland, VANRATH, AAB and Oasis Travel

09/04/2026

Okay… this is a BIG one 👀

We’re buzzing to finally share that S P E N C E R M A T T H E W S will be joining us as our Headline Speaker this year.

From building businesses to taking on insane endurance challenges, Spencer’s story is all about mindset, resilience and pushing yourself further than you thought possible - and we can’t wait for him to bring that energy to the room.

Trust us… you’re going to want to be there for this one.

📅 Friday 12th June
📍 Riddel Hall, Belfast
🎟️ Tickets are now live – don’t miss out
www.tickettailor.com/events/youngleadersni/2143249


Proudly supported by , VANRATH , Bank of Ireland, Oasis Travel | Travel Agency, AAB and William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen’s Business School.

02/04/2026

We’re proud to announce our sponsors for this year’s conference ✨

A special thank you to our headline sponsor, for leading the way, alongside support from , , , and William J. Clinton Leadership Institute .

These partnerships help make this event possible, and we’re grateful to have them on board.

🎟️ Tickets are now live for our conference on Friday 12th June – link in bio - don’t miss it!

31/03/2026

🎉 The Young Leaders Conference is officially back 🎉

We were delighted to kick off this year’s Conference at our launch event today, kindly hosted by our headline sponsor Carson McDowell.

With this year’s theme “Leading with Purpose. Impact that Matters”, the 2026 Conference promises to bring together the next generation of leaders for a day of insight, inspiration and meaningful networking.

A huge thank you to all who joined us to mark the launch, and to our sponsors for their continued support in making this flagship event possible.

🗓 Friday 12th June
📍 Riddel Hall, Belfast

Stay tuned… speaker announcements coming soon 👀

Proudly supported by , , , , AAB and William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen’s Business School.

30/03/2026

🎉 We’re back! 🎉

Young Leaders Conference returns for its 13th year and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever.

🗓 Save the date: Friday 12th June
📍 Location: Riddel Hall

Stay tuned… our incredible lineup of speakers will be revealed soon 👀

20/05/2025

✨ The Committee ✨

The Young Leaders Conference doesn’t happen without the tireless efforts of our volunteer committee. Great to close out another fab conference with the team – you know who you are 😊