ENTREPRENEURS UNLEASHED CONFERENCE

After a hugely successful inaugural conference in November 2024 we are back by popular demand for our second Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference!

Get ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit at Entrepreneurs Unleashed, an event for aspiring and established business leaders alike.

This conference brings together a diverse panel of industry experts to share insights on a wide range of topics crucial for entrepreneurial success.

From PR, marketing and branding to mindset, wellbeing, innovation and navigating the startup landscape Entrepreneurs Unleashed covers it all.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, gain actionable insights, and be inspired by success stories from fellow entrepreneurs.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, Entrepreneurs Unleashed is your gateway to unlocking new opportunities and achieving your business goals.

Organised by multi-discliplinary media and marketing agency Excalibur Press and hosted by their founder and chief vision officer Tina Calder, this event has been designed to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey.

SCHEDULE to be released from January...get your Early Bird tickets to secure your place

Excalibur Press founder and chief vision officer began her career in journalism where she became an award winning showbiz and business reporter with nearly three decades of a career behind her.

Throughout her journalistic career Tina was not only fascinated by the commercialisation of the media but was an editor and writer of columns and advertising supplements for a range of well known media including the Daily Mirror, Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Life, Sunday World, Sunday People, Sunday Mirror, News Letter, Derry Journal and many more.

Tina has also been an editor for trade publications such as the Licensed & Catering News, Retail Grocer, Shopping Centre Ireland, Taste of Ulster and more recently Specify Magazine.

During her 20 year journalism career Tina was also a publicist and PR specialist working predominantly with celebrities and the hospitality and tourism industry.

In her career Tina has also been a broadcast commentator for BBC Radio Ulster, BBCNI, U105, UTV, RTE, Citybeat, Cool FM, Downtown Radio and many more...She is currently a co-owner and broadcaster for Belfast 247 radio station and has been a contributor to NVTV for over 20 years.

In recent years after founding Excalibur Press, Tina has become an expert in sales conversion copywriting as well as a thought leadership, brand storytelling, content and marketing strategist, trainer and speaker. More recently Tina has specialised in supporting and training clients in using AI in their marketing and copywriting.

Having created a unique marketing and communications framework and new techniques for Excalibur Press, Tina specialises in helping businesses communicate their message to their target audience in the right manner, on the right platform, at the right time.

Using her experience and expertise Tina helps clients understand the importance of an effective publicity and communications management strategy that will maximise their profile, raise awareness and increase sales performance.

Tina uses her own unique and creative approach to stimulate innovative thinking and idea creation which goes beyond the traditional corporate constraints while keeping a focus on strategic objectives.

With clients spanning industries and sectors from hospitality & tourism, construction & engineering and health & beauty to third sector, public sector and business services, Tina prides herself in being able to apply her journalistic instincts, skills and research capabilities to deep dive into any industry.

Tina is also mum to Logan, has ADHD and still insists on having a pen and paper everywhere she goes.

Excalibur Press is a dynamic multi-disciplinary communications agency specialising in communications strategy, planning and delivery.

We operate a team of 6 staff and over 15 writers, marketers, publicists, communication professionals, business consultants, editors, photographers, designers and specialist content creators across the UK and Ireland.

We work with brands, organisations and individuals to help them strategically plan and develop their content and communications messages aimed at the online and offline markets.

Our team is led by journalist and publicist Tina Calder who has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment and the arts industry over her career in the UK, Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Tina is a former business editor in both the b2c and b2b markets.

Situated just off York Street just 5 minutes away from the city centre and 3 minutes from Yorkgate Train Station, the Cathy Short Theatre is based in Jennymount Business Park in North Derby Street.

The 200 capacity theatre is a hidden gem in the north of the city with plenty of parking and on the main York Road / Shore Road bus route.

The photo below is a taste of the venue with approx 80-100 seats, however, the Entrepreneurs Unleashed event will be utilising additional seating and space on the day.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cathy Short Theatre, Jennymount Business Park, North Derby Street, Belfast, United Kingdom