An inspiring message

The sessions, organised by Networking Direct, the Yorkshire-based pay-as-you-go networking organisation, begin at the Icon building, Thorpe Park, in Leeds, on Thursday, June 3.

Delegates with have the chance to network and meet up to 50 exhibitors at the "An Audience With..." event.

Mr McCann's mother was the first victim of the Yorkshire Ripper in 1975. Today, Mr McCann inspires others to identify their own beliefs and realise their true potential.

The next event is in September with Carl Hopkins, who has appeared on Channel 4's The Secret Millionaire. Deidre Bounds, the entrepreneur and founder of Ethical Travel Website i-to-i.com, will speak later in the year.

Tickets for each event cost 10 and are available from www.networkingdirect.co.uk