We’re Heading to Climb25!

Next month, the UK’s most dynamic business growth festival, Climb25, returns to Leeds Dock from the 2nd to the 3rd of July. The highly anticipated event promises two days of innovation, inspiration, and investment. Now in its third year, this event has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most inclusive stages for driving and championing regional business growth.

SES Secure’s Involvement at Climb25

As well as attending and immersing ourselves in the various talks and workshops that will be held, the SES Secure team are also excited to be talking on stage, leading exclusive roundtable sessions, and featuring in panel discussions.

On-Stage Discussion

On Tuesday, 1st July, the day before Climb25 officially begins, some exclusive sessions will be held at the event’s venue in Leeds Dock. SES Account Director, Adam Boland, and SES Head of Technology, Tom Sweet, will be speaking on stage as part of Q&A session. They’ll be joined by Mark Lumley, Consultant at  Freeths, as well as Gordon Bateman, Founder of Climb. Adam and Tom will be exploring the strategic safeguards that can be applied to future-proof investments.

Roundtable Session - From Risk to Resilience: Future-Proof Your Investments

On the official opening day of Climb25 (Wednesday, July 2nd), Mark Ryan, Head of Escrow and Continuity at SES, will be leading a roundtable session alongside Tom Sweet. This session will see SES Secure providing a deep industry insight into how Investor Escrow can serve as a strategic safeguard. The session will explore key considerations, including:

• How Investor Escrow helps to mitigate risks.
• Increasing confidence and strengthening relationships.
• Boosting the valuation of your investment.
• Best practices for integrating Investor Escrow.

Panel - "After YES, Turning VC Investment into Scalable Deeptech Growth"

On the final day of Climb25 (Thursday, July 3rd), Mark will be featuring on panel session titled - "After YES, Turning VC Investment into Scalable Deeptech Growth". With over 20 years of industry experience, Mark will be offering expert insights into Investor Escrow, an innovative solution that strengthens the long-term security and valuation of investments.

In the ever-evolving economy of today, investors are facing growing risks tied to the continuity of the software assets that they back. At Climb25, our team will delve into the critical role of IP Escrow in protecting and preserving the value of investments. Want to learn more, check out our recent blog - "Why Does Software Escrow Matter to Investors?".

Why You Should Attend Climb25

If you're serious about scaling your business, expanding your network, or staying ahead of the innovation curve, Climb25 is the ideal event for you. Taking place on 2–3 July 2025 in Leeds, Climb25 is more than just a business conference, it's a festival of growth, innovation, and opportunity.

To learn more about the event or to access information on tickets, head over to the Climb website.