TV architect George Clarke has joined a prestigious line up of speakers at next month’s Sunderland Business Festival.
Best known for fronting TV shows such as The Restoration Man and George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, he will be discussing his life and career that has seen him go from growing up on a council estate in Washington to being a mainstay of TV for 20 years.
He will be part of a day of fire-side chats with inspirational speakers on Thursday 17 October at the recently opened Sheepfolds Stables, which will also include social media pioneer Alex Partridge and Hairy Biker Si King, hosted by former BBC Look North newsreader Jeff Brown.
George said: “I’m delighted to be taking part in Sunderland Business Festival, it’s something I’ve been keen to be a part of for a number of years.
“It’s a fantastic time for my home city, there’s a real buzz in Sunderland and people can see things happening and new developments coming out the ground that will make a real difference.
“I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences and stories from my career as part of what I’m sure will be a great week.”
Sunderland Business Festival, which is running for a fourth successive year, aims to inspire enterprises from across the region, with a host of engaging speeches and sessions from high-profile business leaders. This year’s event will take place from 14–18 October.
The full festival line-up – sponsored by Sunderland City Council – can be viewed at www.sbfestival.co.uk
The festival is being organised by Sunderland Business Partnership, a collective of organisations – large and small – all with an interest in the city’s development, creating opportunities for members to collaborate and grow, which in turn helps Sunderland to be a more dynamic destination for business.
Rob Lawson OBE, chair of Sunderland Business Partnership, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to announce George as one of this year’s Sunderland Business Festival headliners.
“He is someone who is hugely passionate and supportive of the city, and the wider region, so it’s great to have him as part of the line up.”
The In Conversation With… events will take place at Sheepfolds Stables on Thursday, 17 October from 9.30am.
Day tickets are priced at £25+booking fee they can be bought from www.sbfestival.co.uk