LIFT is Lancashire’s new innovation, tech and early-stage finance event – designed to give ambitious founders and forward-thinking businesses practical advice and real insight to support growth.
Across four fast-paced hours, you’ll hear inspirational stories from entrepreneurs who’ve scaled by embracing innovation – the good, the bold, and the lessons learned along the way.
Whether you’re raising as a startup, disrupting as a scaleup, or growing as an established business, LIFT is the go-to event for Lancashire’s dynamic business community.
đź’Robert Binns said: “Preston Partnership exists to tell Preston’s story, shape its future and bring together an ambitious community.
“By sponsoring LIFT, we’re helping spotlight Preston’s pivotal role in Lancashire’s growing tech and innovation eco-system. Events such as LIFT help create the conditions for investment, collaboration and long-term economic growth.
“Following the Convention of the North and the February opening of the new Animate leisure scheme, the arrival of LIFT in Preston is yet another sign of the growing momentum in the city.”
Date – Thursday 12th June 2025
Venue – Chew’s Yard in Preston
🕛 12:00–1:00pm – Arrival & Networking
🎤 1:00–4:30pm – Keynotes, Fireside Chats & Panels
🍸 4:30–6:30pm – Drinks Reception with DJ
Early Bird tickets are still available for £12 (plus booking fee) on Skiddle – but you’ll need to be quick!