Celebrating the Heart of Business at the Leeds Chamber Annual Dinner 2026

The prowess of Leeds’s healthcare industry was the focus of the Leeds Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at Elland Road. 

More than 150 people attended the dinner at the football ground’s banqueting suite to celebrate the city’s business community.  

Leeds Chamber president Aqila Choudhry MBE presented the keynote speech while ex-BBC presenter Andrew Edwards compèred the evening.  

The wonderful line up of speakers for the evening included Dame Linda Pollard, chair of the Leeds Innovation Partnership, Aldo Rolfo, UK CEO of Icon and Laura Squire OBE, CEO of St Gemma’s Hospice.  

The event also heard from Leeds City Council’s chief officer for economy and skills Fiona Bolam.  

Ms Choudhry also took the opportunity to pay tribute to former Leeds Chamber President Nigel Foster who sadly passed away.

Watch the video highlights from this event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgpBXpwuLL4