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Highways Development & Economic Growth Conference; Supported by Highways England
Thursday, 13th February 2020 @ 0800hrs - 1700hrs
Kensington Town Hall, London, Hornton Street, W8 7NX
Highways Development & Economic Growth Conference; Supported by Highways England | Event
Highways play a crucial role in driving economic growth across the UK, and there is a programme of work covering regional and national projects which will unlock new development opportunities, boost productivity and unleash the pent up potential of the UK. This conference is supported by Highways England and will highlight the investment being made by Highways England across the UK as they start a new 5-year investment programme in 2020.
Councils, developers and landowners will present to the audience the clear opportunities created by the investment in roads across the UK and how the return is clearly quantifiable. Speakers include:
PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS
Through a series of exceptional panel discussions and gripping presentations we’ll uncover new insights from those at the forefront of the highways sector, and how through innovative new solutions, development and wider integrated infrastructure they’ll bring transformational growth to the UK economy.
Opening with a keynote speech from an influential figure we’ll soon delve further into the expertise of our panellists and utilise their knowledge to uncover insights and information which will be essential to your business within the next 5-10 years. We’ll hear from both sides of the spectrum – the public and private sector – to hear about the authorities’ and government’s national and regional aims, whilst also hearing about the commercial opportunities from those in the private sector and developers themselves. Sessions include:
- Keynote Speech
- Highways of the UK
- Enhancing Infrastructure to Increase Growth
- Developing Infrastructure in the Northern Powerhouse
- The Future of Our Roads; What Lies Ahead?
- Regional Perspectives; The Full Picture in the South
Highways Development & Economic Growth Conference; Supported by Highways England | Programme
| 08:00-08:45 | Breakfast & Networking |
| 08:45-09:00 | Keynote Speaker |
| After a morning of networking, guests will be asked to take a seat before being welcomed to the event by a senior figure – and they’ll inspire the audience and set the tone for discussions to come. | |
| 09:00-10:15 | UK Highways Q&A |
| Leading experts from across the highways and built environment industry will set the tone and share exclusive insights into the links between infrastructure enhancement, economic growth and development. | |
| Chair: Available to Sponsor | |
| Highways England; Speaker TBC | |
| Women in Transport; Sonya Byers, Chief Executive | |
| University of Leeds; Professor Jillian Anable, Professor of Transport and Energy, Institute of Transport | |
| Road Haulage Association; Duncan Buchanan, Policy Director for England and Wales | |
| 10:15-10:45 | Break & Networking |
| 10:45-12:00 | The Future of our Roads: What lies ahead? |
| The global climate crisis has cemented the need to develop sustainable and future-proofed infrastructure. Highways Experts will highlight potential routes that can aid the sustainable development of our roads and infrastructure. | |
| Chair: Available to Sponsor | |
| Highways England; Dr Joanna White, Head of Intelligent Transport Systems | |
| Formula E Operations; Speaker TBC | |
| Connected Places Catapult; Neil Fulton, Chief Operating Officer | |
| University of Cambridge; Dr Jennifer Schooling, Director – Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction | |
| Department for Transport; James Padden, Head of Future Roads Technology* | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch & Networking |
| 13:00–14:00 | Infrastructure Enhancement, Increased Growth |
| Senior representatives from the organisations at the heart of UK infrastructure enhancement will introduce their showpiece projects developing major transport hubs and driving economic growth nationwide. | |
| Chair: Available to Sponsor | |
| Highways England; Speaker TBC | |
| Euro Garages Group; Tom Jeremiah, Property Director* | |
| Leicestershire County Council; Ian Vears, Deputy Director for Environment and Transport | |
| Stoford Developments; Jo Russell, Planning Director | |
| Moto Hospitality; Ken McMeikan, Chief Executive | |
| 14:00-14:30 | Break & Networking |
| 14:30-15:30 | Developing Infrastructure in the Northern Powerhouse |
| Senior figures from across the North’s leading regional organisations will give an insight into their own infrastructure projects and the unparalleled opportunities that come with them for local communities. | |
| Chair: Available to Sponsor | |
| Highways England; David Haimes, Director – Regional Investment Programme | |
| Extra Motorway Services; Andrew Long, Chief Executive | |
| Transport for the North; Owen Wilson; Major Roads Strategy Manager | |
| Lancashire County Council; Phil Green, Director of Growth, Environment and Planning | |
| Scarborough Group; Mark Jackson, Managing Director | |
| IM Properties; Sarah Milward, Planning Director* | |
| 15:30-16:30 | Regional Perspectives; The Full Picture in the South |
| It’s no secret that there is currently unmatched growth in the South East of England, however this development is a trend that has spread across the whole of Southern England. Leading regional organisations will discuss how economic growth is being boosted by these major infrastructure projects. | |
| Chair: Available to Sponsor | |
| Highways England; Dean Sporn, Regional Investment Programme Director | |
| Welcome Break Motorway Services; John Diviney, Chief Executive | |
| Shropshire County Council; Mark Barrow, Executive Director of Place | |
| Gladman Developments; Clare Goodchild, Land Director* | |
| 16:30-16:45 | Networking & Event Close |
| Invited* |
Highways Development & Economic Growth Conference; Supported by Highways England | Exhibitors
This unique conference will bring together the construction industry to look at major infrastructure projects set to happen across UK roads and highways, and how they’ll unlock regional and national economic growth and development. There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in the industry, whilst helping them reap the rewards of being prominently displayed within the events exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders.
Exhibiting will allow you to:
- Meet 300+ delegates face to face
- Be part of the inaugural Highways Development & Economic Growth Conference
- Be seen as a leading firm in the sector – and get involved in major highway and infrastructure projects
- Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers
- Showcase your work to Highways England, Regional Authorities, Government, leading private sector firms, investors and more
Confirmed Exhibitors:
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If you’re interested in exhibiting at the conference then get in touch with our team – with space available for standard exhibition stalls or larger spaces to showcase more of your brand and create an eye-catching area contact:
Highways Development & Economic Growth Conference; Supported by Highways England | Become a Partner
Associate your brand with the Highways Development & Economic Growth Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates surrounding highways and infrastructure.
Package Exhibition Stand Chair/Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT) Conference Partner Yes Yes 15 Yes £10,000 View More Details Session Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,000 View More Details Output Report Partner Yes - 8 Yes £5,000 View More Details Programme Partner Yes - 10 - £3,500 View More Details VIP Dinner Partner - Yes 2 Yes £3,500 View More Details Breakfast Partner Yes - 5 - £2,500 View More Details Lunch Partner Yes - 5 - £2,500 View More Details Email Partner Yes - 5 - £2,500 View More Details Registration Partner Yes - 5 - £1,750 View More Details Exhibitor Package Yes - 4 - £1,500 View More Details
We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and huge exhibition space large enough to promote your brand, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the retail development sector, the future vision and the whole built environment industry.
Be at the forefront of the conference with onstage branding, a 15-minute keynote speech to kickstart the conference, access to the VIP Speakers’ Room and much more. 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 highways and infrastructure industry with branding within the title of the event – ‘Highways Development & Economic Growth Conference in association with YOUR BRAND’. Benefits include: The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to chair or participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include: Our Output Report Partner opportunity puts you on the front cover of our after event Output Report – highlighting the key discussions during the day and giving you input into the report with branding and editorial input throughout the whole report, helping us to shape the agenda and output: Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme handed out to all delegates on entry to the conference. A great way of driving brand awareness and visibility in front of your primary audience. Benefits include: The day before the event we’ll be hosting a Speaker and Sponsor VIP dinner – and this invite-only event offers a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with the industry’s leading figures. This partnership enables you to have prominent involvement and branding at the dinner with benefits including: A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast or lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include: A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast or lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include: Prime branding on all emails used to promote the conference with delegates before, during and after the conference. Benefits include: Sponsorship of the registration area – the delegate entry point to the conference. Benefits include: If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to hold meetings and showcase your services, our Exhibitor Partner package is perfect. There is no limit to the exhibition space enabling you to simply drive brand awareness through a standard exhibition package or bring excitement to the room with the ability to take exhibition space to stand out from the crowd. Benefits include: Exhibitors include:
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If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on:
0113 390 4700
keith.griffiths@built-environment-networking.com
