This event has now passed. Check out our future evening and one day conferences here. Supported By: All Events 6 Dec 2017 Cambridge & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference Wednesday, 6th December 2017 @ 0800hrs - 1730hrs Guildhall Cambridge, Market Square, CB2 3QJ Event Programme Speakers Exhibition Partnership Packages Cambridge & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference | Event Huge thanks to those that joined us for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Economic Growth Conference. The conference was a huge success with over 250 delegates joining us alongside leading figures from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region. The next conference will be held on the 5th December 2018 at the Guildhall in Cambridge – JOIN US THERE! CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGHS FUTURE STARTS HERE! Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s population is set to grow to 1.5m by 2031. The region hosts a number of globally significant business clusters, world class research capacity linked to universities, a number of thriving market towns, and is the UK’s leader in agriculture, food and drink. The area boasts 700,000 jobs, 60,000 enterprises and generates £30bn per annum. There is a significant amount of activity in terms of infrastructure and development happening in the region, with new buildings rising by the month, the University of Cambridge’s £1bn development with accommodation, schools, surgeries and more, and that’s in addition to over £1bn being pumped into the city by the government for a new railway station, new homes, roads, and much more. With a new Mayor in place at the Combined Authority, increased devolution powers and a very active LEP there is lots going on. SPEAKERS Mark Reeve, Chairman; Greater Cambridge & Peterborough LEP James Palmer, Mayor; Cambridgeshire & Peterborough CA Andy Neely, Pro Vice-Chancellor; University of Cambridge Jeanette Walker, Director, Cambridge Science Park View all of the conference speakers HERE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME  Increase your understanding of five key Cambridgeshire & Peterborough business topics. Have your say on the region’s economic roadmap in conference debate sessions. Why a combined authority? Improving transport Delivering housing Developing skills Growing the economy See the full conference programme and agenda HERE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Take the spotlight and meet hundreds of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough businesses and leaders face to face. Make sure your brand is positioned at the forefront of the region economy discussion. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities HERE. Learn more about exhibiting at the conference HERE. + Google Calendar+ iCal Export Cambridge & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference | Programme 0800-0900 Breakfast & Registration  0900-0945 Keynote 1 James Palmer, Mayor, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority CONFIRMED  Keynote 2 Mark Reeve, Chairman, Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP CONFIRMED  Keynote 3 Tim Grier, Director, Transport & Local Government, Bouygues Energies & Services, Corporate Partner 0945-1015 Coffee  1015-1115 Session 1: Devolution Chair: Joanna Rowelle, Director, ARUP  Why Devolution? What is a Combined Authority? Why a Antoinette Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Cambridge City Council CONFIRMED  Regional Mayor? How do we deliver the Cambridgeshire & John Kovacs, Managing Consultant, John Kovacs Consulting CONFIRMED Peterborough growth strategy? Gillian Beasley, Chief Executive Officer, Peterborough City Council & Cambridgeshire County Council CONFIRMED Steve Bowyer, Chief Executive, Opportunity Peterborough CONFIRMED 1115-1130 Coffee  1130-1230 Session 2: Transport Chair: Phil Laycock, Director, Built Environment Networking  How do we improve connectivity in the region, nationally and Martin Fellows, Regional Director (East), Highways England CONFIRMED Internationally to increase access to jobs, reduce Alistair Andrew, Head of Planning, Stansted Airport CONFIRMED congestion and promote sustainable transport choices? Alastair Gordon, Cambridge-MK- Oxford Study Director, National Infrastruture Commission CONFIRMED Heather Smith, Chairman Strategic Transport Forum, Strategic Alliance CONFIRMED Toby Hiles, Director, Strategic Development, Transport Systems Catapult* Chris Tunstall, Transport Director, Greater Cambridge Partnership CONFIRMED 1230-1315 Lunch  1315-1415 Session 3: Housing Chair: Tony Bateman, Managing Director, Pegasus  How do we find innovative ways of increasing the availability Tom Walker, Deputy Chief Executive Homes & Communities Agency CONFIRMED  and affordability of housing in Nigel Howlett, Chief Executive, CHS Group CONFIRMED  the context of a growing Andy Hill, Chief Executive, Hill Residential CONFIRMED economy? Keran Power, Strategic Land Consultant, CEG CONFIRMED Ed Ellerington, Director – PRS, Grainger Plc* Heather Topel, Project Director, North West Cambridge Development, University of Cambridge CONFIRMED 1415-1430 Coffee  1430-1530 Session 4: Skills Chair: Laura Welham-Halstead, Head of Communications & Connectivity, Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP  How do we develop an integrated employment, Professor Andy Neely, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Cambridge CONFIRMED  education and skills system that is engaged and responsive Vernice Key, Chair, Cambridge Regional College CONFIRMED to employer’s needs? Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor, Anglia Ruskin University CONFIRMED Caroline Roberts, Head of Policy, City & Guilds CONFIRMED Hayley Coe, Partnerships Manager, CITB CONFIRMED 1530-1545 Coffee  1545-1645 Session 5: Growing the Economy Chair: John Kovacs, Managing Consultant, John Kovacs Consulting  How do we growth the economy, support businesses, Adrian Cannard, Director of Strategy, Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP CONFIRMED  attract investment, create Adam Poole, Asset Manager, British Land CONFIRMED employment opportunities and remove barriers to creativity Jeanette Walker, Director, Cambridge Science Park CONFIRMED and innovation? Martin Whiteley, CEO,Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority CONFIRMED Rachel Stopard, Chief Executive; Greater Cambridge Partnership CONFIRMED 1645-1700 Conference Summary Phil Laycock, Director, Built Environment Networking Cambridge & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference | Speakers Adam Poole Asset Manager; British Land Adrian Cannard Director of Strategy; Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP Alastair Gordon Senior Advisor; National Infrastructure Commission Alistair Andrews Head of Planning; Stansted Airport Andy Hill Chief Executive; Hill Residential Andy Neeley Pro Vice Chancellor; University of Cambridge Antoinette Jackson Chief Executive Officer; Cambridge City Council Caroline Roberts Head of Policy; City & Guilds Gillian Beasley Chief Executive Officer; Cambridgeshire County Council & Peterborough City Council Heather Smith Chairman, Strategic Transport Forum; Strategic Alliance Iain Martin Vice Chancellor; Anglia Ruskin University James Palmer Mayor; Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Jeanette Walker Director; Cambridge Science Park John Kovacs Managing Consultant; John Kovacs Consulting Jon Allen Regional Head of Strategy; CEG Lucy Frazer Member of Parliament; South East Cambridge Mark Reeve Chairman; Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership Martin Fellows Regional Director East; Highways England Martin Whiteley Chief Executive Officer; Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Nigel Howlett Chief Executive Officer; CHS Group Vernice Key Chair; Cambridge Regional College Cambridge & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference | Exhibition Why Exhibit? Meet around 300 delegates face to face Be part of the biggest business event in Cambridge & Peterborough Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers Show your support to the Combined Authority and the LEP Costs A 3m2 space costs £1,500 plus VAT The exhibition area is a space only due to the venue logistics. Four delegate passes are included with each stand We have a limited amount of stand space available at this event – so please book early to avoid disappointment. 2017 Confirmed Exhibitors Cambridge & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference | Sponsors Why Sponsor: Receive high level brand awareness for your company Be associated as a thought leader within Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Develop growth opportunities for your business Be recognized as a leader in your profession in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Show your support to the Combined Authority and the LEP Corporate Partner Session Sponsors Devolution Session Sponsor – Arup Housing Session Sponsor – Pegasus Group Conference Associates Lunch Sponsor Email Sponsor Lanyard Sponsor Cambridge & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference | Details Tickets You must have JavaScript activated to purchase tickets. Please enable JavaScript in your browser. Details Date: Wednesday, 6th December 2017 Time: 0800hrs - 1730hrs Cost: £60 – £150 Event Categories: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Development Conference, East Venue Guildhall Cambridge Market Square, CB2 3QJ + Google Map Website: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/the-guildhall
