Cloud 9 will feature a number of high-profile entrepreneurs who will talk to the young people about how now is a good time to get into business, despite the economic downturn.
More than 1,000 young people, aged between 16 and 26, are expected to attend the event, after its popularity grew through its fanbase on social networking website Facebook.
Big Brother six winner Anthony Hutton, from Consett, County Durham, will also speak about launching his chain of hairdressing salons across the region.
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