
Garforth, Wakefield Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LH | 10am – 5pm
The business event your diary has been missing. One day of real talk, fresh thinking and genuine connection, wrapped up in a celebration that's long overdue.
Most people would have stopped. You didn't. You kept building, kept showing up and kept innovating, through the hard days, the responsibilities, the challenges and everything life threw at you alongside it. That's not just impressive. That's innovation. And the Innovation Celebration exists to honour exactly that, with one extraordinary day of learning, connection and celebration designed entirely around people like you.
This event is made for you if...
You're building a business alongside real life; and real life doesn't always make it easy. Whether you're navigating caring responsibilities, managing your own health, living with neurodivergence or disability, or simply carrying more than most people see, you kept going anyway. That's not ordinary. That's innovation.
You do things differently, not because you chose the hardest path, but because you refused to let your circumstances define your ceiling.
You're driven by purpose and mission, not just profit and you want to be in a room full of people who feel exactly the same way.
You believe that connection and collaboration are business strategies, not nice-to-haves and you're genuinely open to both.
You value investing in yourself and your growth and you understand that the right event, in the right room, can change the direction of everything.
If you're nodding along - your seat is waiting.

This isn't your average business event.
You know the ones. The events where you're furiously scribbling notes by 10am, flagging by 2pm, and sitting in the car park at 4 o'clock wondering why you bothered.
Where the same speakers recycle the same talks. Where networking means awkward small talk over a lukewarm coffee. Where you leave with a full notebook and absolutely no idea what to do first.
The Innovation Celebration event was built to be the complete opposite of that, because the people in this room aren't average either.
You've built something whilst carrying more than most people see. You've innovated your way through circumstances that would have stopped a lot of people. This day is built to match that.
This is a day designed to move you, your thinking, your energy, your business. To get you thinking differently, connecting genuinely, and walking out of the room already taking action. There's no passive sitting and absorbing here. We're celebrating, we're doing, and we're doing it together.
Here's what's waiting for you inside the room...
Speakers who actually say something new
Hand-picked sessions that challenge your thinking and give you something you can use before the week is out.
Workshops where things actually happen
Not just theory. You'll be working, creating and making decisions in real time, so you leave with progress not just potential.
Dedicated connection time
Real, structured space to meet the people in that room. No awkward milling about. The kind of conversations that turn into collaborations, friendships and referrals.
A motivational activity that gets you moving
...becasue sitting still all day isn't how anyone does their best thinking.
A surprise performance
We're not giving this one away. Just know it's coming, and it'll be the thing everyone's still talking about the week after.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what people said last year:
"I come away VERY inspired and ready to change lives through both of my businesses!"
- Heather P, Life Coach
"The energy in the room was unreal."
- Sarah H, Brand Stationery
"Speakers were amazing… the day flowed so well with all the talks building on each other. Perfectly crafted."
- Louisa H, Publishing House Founder
"Paced so well and super engaging."
- Tara G, Hypnotherapist
"Unlike any networking/speaker event I have been to."
- Fiona G, Copywriter
See it for yourself
Words can describe the energy in that room. But photos say it better. Here's a glimpse of what last year looked like and what's waiting for you this November.









This could be you this November.
Meet your host
I built the Innovation Celebration because I know first-hand what it means to do things differently.
I'm a parent carer. I navigate my own health challenges. I've built multiple successful businesses whilst managing a neurodivergent family, physical disabilities and a life that has never once followed the plan.
There were days, more than I can count, where most people would have stopped.
I didn't stop.
And somewhere along the way I realised that what I was doing wasn't just surviving. It was innovating. Finding ways to build, grow and succeed that worked around my real life rather than requiring me to sacrifice it.
Creating systems, strategies and a way of doing business that didn't exist in any textbook, because my circumstances demanded something different.
That's the story behind this event. And I know it's your story too.
Because the business owners I meet every day are doing extraordinary things, quietly, persistently, often without anyone stopping to acknowledge just how remarkable it is that they're still here, still building, still showing up.
That deserves to be celebrated. Loudly. In a room full of people who genuinely get it.
The Innovation Celebration exists for every business owner who has ever had to do things differently and succeeded anyway. No performance. No pressure. No one making you feel like you're not enough.
Just celebration, connection and the kind of room that reminds you that what you're building matters and that the way you're building it is not a weakness. It's your greatest innovation.
I bring everything I've learned across multiple successful businesses to this event. And achieving my childhood dream of becoming a bestselling author tells you everything you need to know about how long I've been quietly determined to make things happen, regardless of what life looked like around me.
What I want for you on this day is simple. Walk in feeling welcome. Walk out feeling unstoppable.
I can't wait to share it with you.
With over 20 events delivered and a community of business owners who keep coming back, the Innovation Celebration is the next chapter and the biggest one yet.
Meet your headline
Some partnerships just make sense. This is one of them.
The UK's most established and celebrated festivals for women in personal development, empowerment and wellbeing, with hundreds of attendees, years of transformational events behind them, and a reputation that speaks entirely for itself.
We are proud to have them at the heart of the Innovation Celebration.
But they're not just here to put their name on the page. Womanifest are bringing something to this event that you will not find anywhere else on the day and that you won't forget in a hurry.
First, an empowering talk designed to shift the way you think about what's holding you back. Not in a vague, motivational-poster kind of way. In a real, honest, this-actually-lands kind of way.
And then, the moment that will define your day.
Board breaking.
You will physically break a wooden board with your bare hands.
Before you dismiss that, hear us out. Because this isn't a gimmick. It's one of the most powerful personal development experiences available, used by coaches, therapists and performance experts across the world. In the moment you break that board, you break something else too, the story you've been telling yourself about what you're capable of.
You'll leave that room knowing, not just believing, but genuinely knowing, that the limits you thought were fixed are not fixed at all.
That moment alone is worth the ticket price.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what people said after last years Innovation Celebration
"Empowering, uplifting and nurturing - a truly wonderful way to spend a day with a room full of beautiful souls. The love and connection was there in abundance."
Louise S
Property Consultant
"The relaxed feeling and openness of everyone in the room was palpable. A beautiful mix of speakers, entertainment, learning and opportunity for growth."
Catherine J
Self Leadership Growth Coach
"I've been to so many business events, but this one was completely unique. Really interactive, welcoming and such a lovely vibe. By the end of the day it honestly felt like one big happy family. I can't wait for the next one."
Deb A
Grant & Funding Consultant
The people in the room
Every speaker, host and facilitator at the Innovation Celebration has been chosen with intention. No recycled talks. No padding. Just people at the top of their game, bringing sessions that will genuinely move you, professionally, creatively and personally.

Jan Ockendon - Personal Empowerment coach
Break the patterns. Claim your power.
Jan's session goes deep, in the best possible way. If you've ever felt held back by something you can't quite name, this is the talk that will help you name it, face it, and set fire to it for good. Expect to leave lighter, clearer and ready to go after exactly what you want.

Paul Culshaw - Certified AI Innovator & Strategist
Stop being left behind. Start using AI with confidence.
AI is changing business faster than most of us can keep up with. Paul cuts through the noise and shows you exactly how to use it effectively, innovatively and practically, so you leave with a real advantage, not just a vague understanding.

Steff Bolton - Online Business Manager
Step out of the weeds. Step into the CEO seat.
If you're ready to go bigger but not sure how to let go, this is your session. Steff explores the art of delegation, team building and true leadership, helping you make the shift from doing everything yourself to running a business that actually works for you.

Alex Beldiru - Copywriter & Brand Strategist
Know who you are. Say it in a way that lands.
Your brand is more than a logo, it's the story people tell about you when you're not in the room. Alex helps you get crystal clear on who you are, what you stand for, and how to communicate that in a way that attracts exactly the right people.

Alice Potter - Social Media Confidence Coach
Show up. Stand out. Get results.
If social media feels like a chore you're never doing quite right, Alice's session will change that. She helps you build the confidence to show up consistently, market yourself authentically, and turn your presence into real business results.

Sam Rawlings - Creative Counsellor
Put the phone down. Pick something brilliant up instead.
Sam is hosting a creative celebration workshop that gives you full permission to play. You'll create a keepsake to take home, rediscover the joy of making something with your hands, and remember what it feels like to just be, without an agenda. You didn't know you needed this. You absolutely do.

Diana Tyson - Natural Transformation Therapist
Move your body. Shift your energy.
Diana brings an energetic practice that weaves together movement, creativity and intuition in a way that's impossible to describe and unforgettable to experience. Come ready to get involved, this one you feel rather than just watch.

Claire Grayshan - Business Coach & Sales Specialist
Sell with confidence. Lead without the noise.
If the word "sales" makes you want to look the other way, Claire's session is going to change your relationship with it for good. Claire works with busy-brained women to help them step into confident leadership through a sales strategy that feels nothing like the pushy, uncomfortable approach most of us were taught to dread.
Her session is practical, permission-giving and completely refreshing — because when you learn to sell in a way that's genuinely aligned with who you are, everything shifts. Your confidence, your results and the way you show up for your business every single day.
If you've been avoiding sales or doing it in a way that doesn't feel like you — this is the session that changes that.
Eight sessions. Eight perspectives. And a full day designed to bring it all together.
Every moment of this event, the talks, the workshops, the connections made in the room; has been chosen to give you something real. A mindset shift, a practical strategy, or a moment that reminds you what you're actually capable of.
Everything that's waiting for you inside the room
Your ticket to the Innovation Celebration includes everything you need for a day that genuinely delivers, from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.
Nourishment throughout the day
A nutritious lunch and all-day refreshments, because you do your best thinking when you're looked after.
Innovative Talks
Eight hand-picked speakers and facilitators bringing fresh thinking, practical strategy and sessions you won't find anywhere else.
A session from Dani Louise Smith
Drawing on everything she's learned building multiple businesses to give you something you can take straight back into yours.
Interactive Workshop
A dedicated workshop that puts you in the room and in the work, taking action, not just notes.
Board Breaking with Womanifest
The empowering talk and physical board breaking experience that will be the moment you remember long after the day is over.
Surprise Performance
We're not giving this one away. Just know it's coming and it will be the thing everyone is still talking about the following week.
Dedicated Networking
Structured, relaxed time to connect with the people in that room; conversations that turn into collaborations, referrals and friendships.
Your own goody bag
Every attendee leaves with a hand-picked goody bag filled with tools, resources and surprises carefully chosen to support your business and make the day even more memorable.
The Innovation Celebration Promise; if you show up ready to engage, connect and celebrate, we promise to deliver a day that is worth every penny and every minute of your time. That's not a small thing. That's everything.
One day. Everything included. £125. You've already done the hard part, building something real, against the odds, on your own terms. The only question now is whether you're ready to celebrate it.
The Innovation Celebration 2026
20th November | Holiday Inn Leeds - Garforth | 10am – 5pm
£125
One single payment.
Everything included.
✓ Eight hand-picked speakers and facilitators
✓ Board breaking experience with Womanifest
✓ Interactive workshop and motivational activity
✓ Surprise performance
✓ Dedicated networking throughout the day
✓ Nutritious lunch and all-day refreshments
✓ Hand-picked goody bag
Prefer to spread the cost? Instalments available at checkout.
This is your moment. Don't let it pass you by.
Most people would have stopped. You didn't.
You kept building, kept showing up, kept innovating, through everything life put in your way.
That is not ordinary. That is extraordinary. And it deserves a room full of people who genuinely understand exactly what it took to get here.
The Innovation Celebration event is that room.
The speakers are confirmed. The experience is ready and waiting. The only thing missing is you.
Accessibility at the Innovation Celebration Event
This event is for everyone and we mean that genuinely, not as a checkbox.
Inclusion matters deeply to us. We want every person in that room to feel welcome, comfortable and fully able to enjoy the day from start to finish. Here's what you need to know:
Getting there
The venue has free parking on site for all guests. If you're traveling by public transport, details will be shared with ticket holders ahead of the event. Just off Junction 46 of the M1, free parking on site for all guests. Garforth train station is nearby with direct links from Leeds, York, Bradford and Halifax.
Food & dietry requirements
All dietary requirements are fully catered for. You'll be asked to share these at the point of booking so nothing is left to chance.
Access the venue
The event is located on the ground floor, no lifts or stairs required, making the space fully accessible from the moment you arrive. If you're staying at the hotel overnight, lifts are available to all other floors. Accessible toilet facilities are available at the venue.
Hearing & additional support
There is no hearing loop at this venue. If you require BSL interpretation or any other support, please get in touch ahead of the event and we will do everything we can to accommodate you.
Any other access needs?
Just ask. Email us at hello@danilouisesmith.co.uk and we will find a way to make it work.
The Innovation Celebration is for every business owner, regardless of what you need to be fully present in that room. We've got you.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is parking available at the venue?
Yes, the venue has free parking on site for all guests.
What is the agenda for the day?
Full timings will be confirmed to all ticket holders via email with plenty of notice ahead of the event. What we can tell you is that you can expect speakers, an interactive workshop, dedicated networking breaks and refreshments throughout the day and a few surprises we're not giving away just yet. Doors open at 9.45am and close at 5pm.
What is the refund policy?
There is a 14 day cancellation policy from the date of purchase, during which you can request a full refund. After 14 days, if you are unable to attend, you can cancel your ticket with no further payments due, however any balance already paid is non-refundable. No refunds are available within 30 days of the event. You are also welcome to sell your ticket on if you can no longer make it.
What if I have food allergies or accessibility requirements?
Upon booking you'll receive a form to share any requirements with the team. Everything; allergies, accessibility needs, additional support, will be taken care of. Just let us know and we'll make it happen.
Can I bring a guest or my team?
Absolutely. Guests are welcome and every attendee requires their own ticket. If you'd like to bring a larger group, you have the option to purchase a table of ten, you keep one ticket and sell on the remaining nine at a discounted rate. Get in touch to arrange this.
Will food and drinks be provided?
Yes, you'll be well looked after all day. Unlimited tea, coffee, water, juices and refreshments are available throughout, and a nutritious lunch is included. All dietary requirements are fully catered for.
Are there hotels nearby?
The venue is a hotel, so you can stay right where the action is. You can find booking details and availability here.
I have another question, not featured here, what do I do?
Get in touch at hello@danilouisesmith.co.uk and I will get back to you ASAP.
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