Telegraph Festival of Business is a free conference on November 12th in London, for the directors and business owners of companies with sales between £5m and £250m, it will see some of Britain’s leading entrepreneurs share their experiences and pass on expert advice.

Speakers include Willie Walsh, the chief executive of International Airlines Group; Luke Johnson, the entrepreneur and investor behind the growth of Pizza Express, Strada, Giraffe and Dental Holdings; and Mike Lynch, founder and former chief executive of Autonomy, which was sold to Hewlett-Packard for £7bn in 2011.

Now in its third year, the event will focus on areas such as British manufacturing, help with raising growth finance, exporting, selling online and navigating employment legislation. There will also be digital experts providing social media and e-commerce advice.

To apply for a free place at the event please click here. All applications to the Festival of business, due by October the 22nd.