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Future Development Plans – Blackpool & Fylde Coast

Thursday, 10th March 2022 1145hrs – 1330hrs

An expected £500m worth of development will be taking place across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast over the next five years, kicked off by the recently approved £300m Blackpool Central Masterplan and this webinar- delivered in partnership with Blackpool Council – will delve into the unfolding suite of schemes that are set to be brought forward.

Delegates will hear from senior council staff and their development partners about opportunities to help deliver various projects and the wider regeneration strategy planned for the region.

Speakers for this event include:

Nick Gerrard,
Growth and Prosperity Programme Director
Kate Shane,
Regional Director
Ade Alao,
Project Director
  • Blackpool Council – One of the masterminds behind the Blackpool Central Masterplan and many other development projects such as the Airport Enterprise Zone and the rejuvenation of its sea front. Nick joins us to outline next phases of development and go into detail as to how and where £300m will be spent.
  • Department for Work & Pensions – With a move to Blackpool on the cards for the Department for Work and Pensions, Ade joins the webinar to talk about phase 3 of the forthcoming £350m Talbot Gateway scheme within the town while also delivering insight into why moving UK government departments into the regions is a key spoke in the wheel of “levelling up” across the country.
  • Merlin Entertainment – Merlin Entertainment is a global leader in location-based, family entertainment. With millions of guests attending their sites each year, they are one of the world’s largest attraction operators. Merlin currently operates The Blackpool Tower including it’s four attractions, the Eye, Ballroom, Circus, and Dungeon. They have recently received approval for a £2.3m attraction based round a popular children’s character on Blackpool Promenade. Kate joins us to share insight into Merlin’s plans to continue their role as a Blackpool’s heart of family entertainment.

Associate your brand with this Webinar and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around the future development happening in Blackpool. We have various partnership packages available, including opportunities to speak on the webinar, allowing you to present your message to your target audience and receive maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include:

Package Chair/ Speaking Opportunity VIP Access Cost (+VAT)
Webinar Partner Yes Yes £1,750 View Details
Exhibitor Partner Yes £750 View Details

Webinar Partner

£1,750+VAT

Be at the forefront of the webinar – with a speaking slot on the panel and prime branding throughout the webinar and post/pre event communications. This package will elevate your brand and drive awareness, loyalty and trust in front of industry leaders. This is the ultimate package if you’re looking to be seen as a leading figure within the industry. Benefits include:

  • Be positioned as the ‘Webinar Partner’ and have your company name in the title of the event
  • Sponsor an existing event or work with us to develop a bespoke title/agenda/panel of speakers
  • Request Built Environment Networking to invite speakers of your choice to join the panel
  • Targeted marketing campaign aimed at attracting your target audience to the event – whether it be company types, regional companies or job titles/level of attendee.
  • Chair or speak on the panel
  • Option to do a 5-minute introduction to the panel or deliver a thought leadership presentation
  • Included within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefing calls
  • Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists, and excellent way to establish rapport and build relationships
  • Exhibition space
  • 15 tickets for the webinar for your business or client contacts
  • Access to the video footage from the webinar
  • Branding: on the webinar, website, press release, emails promoting the event and more
  • One editorial or case study shared through our website news section and social channels
  • Chairman’s thank you in the opening and closing speech on the webinar

Exhibitor Partner

£750+VAT

Become an exhibition partner for this event to get exhibition space and branding before, during and after the event with benefits including:

  • Exhibition space at the interactive webinar
  • Five tickets for your business or client contacts
  • Access to the VIP speakers room – connect with the speakers before and after the event
  • Access to the video of the webinar
  • Branding including on the webinar, on the website, all emails prior to the event and more.
  • One editorial or case study shared on our news section and promoted through social media
  • Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing webinar speech

Our online conferences will merge our face-to-face conferences with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, exceptional panel discussions and debates, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall.

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online events…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where our ‘Programme’ will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking Area

Just like a real conference you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.

Tickets

Tickets are not currently available for this event.

Details

Date:
Thursday, 10th March 2022

Time:
1145hrs – 1330hrs

Venue

Online – Hopin


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