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CAN BUSINESS REALLY WORK AS A FESTIVAL? IDEAS FEST IS CHALLENGING THE CORPORATE CONFERENCE

September 23, 2026 NewsDesk AI, Artificial Intelligence, business community, Business Conferences, Business Events, Business Festivals, business growth, business innovation, business leaders, business networking, Champions (UK) plc, Collaboration, Entrepreneurial Community, ENTREPRENEURS, entrepreneurship, Face-to-Face Networking, Ideas Fest, Ideas Forum, Innovation, Leadership, London Business Journal, Matthew Hayes, Networking, UK business, UK entrepreneurs

Champions (UK) plc Managing Director Matthew Hayes admits he initially thought the Ideas Fest concept was “bonkers” but says the experience revealed the strength of today’s entrepreneurial community.