A free event will give entrepreneurs in south east Wales a platform to debate key issues and receive advice from some of the country’s top business leaders.

The University of South Wales will host Entrepreneurs Wales 2013 on Wednesday December 4 in Newport, where independent firms, start-ups and sole traders can gain advice from experts.

Held at the university’s Newport City campus, the theme is 'Making Wales a more entrepreneur-centric place to do business'.

Organised by the Welsh Entrepreneurs group on LinkedIn, and the Welsh Government, the event offers the opportunity to network, listen to presentations and lectures and take part in a Q&A.

The evening will be hosted by Sarah Dickins, BBC Wales’ Economic Correspondent.

The Welsh Entrepreneurs group addresses four main themes on behalf of entrepreneurs in Wales, namely finance and funding, engaging with big business, engaging with higher education, and entrepreneurs supporting entrepreneurs.

The event begins at 5.30pm. For more information, follow @welsh_entrepren on Twitter or email businesssupport@wales.gsi.gov.uk