The Property Trade Show: Hull & East Yorkshire is proud to be opened by the leaders of the two councils in the region.

On Thursday 26th November, 12pm at the Hull Minster, Hull City Council Leader Mike Ross (Lib Dem) and East Riding Council Leader Anne Handley (Con) have the honour of cutting the ribbon during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Trade Show.

Introducing the founder of Property & Poppadoms – James Rogers.
A seasoned property investor, broker for 978 Finance, and above all, a proud dad.

James founded Property & Poppadoms with an aim to create incredible networking events across the country. What sets these events apart? Well, who can resist the irresistible combination of property discussions paired with delicious food?

From humble beginnings to 50+ locations nationwide, Property & Poppadoms has grown into the UK's fastest-growing property networking community.

Listen to James Rogers on the Main Stage from 1:15pm

Award-winning developer of commercial and residential property in his hometown of Hull and the Humber region, John Ainsley is an accredited landlord and proud ex-chairman of the Humber Landlords Association (HLA) and has a life story that has to be heard to be believed.

Listen to John Ainsley on the Main Stage from 2:45pm