All Events 30 Sep 2020

Liverpool City Region Development Conference

Name: Liverpool City Region Development Conference
Start: 2020-09-30T09:00
End: 2020-09-30T15:00

Wednesday, 30th September 2020 0900hrs – 1500hrs

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This online conference will focus on driving economic growth, investment and development in the Liverpool City Region.

There’s a number of major development projects taking place across the Liverpool City Region which are driving prosperity, encouraging innovation and expanding opportunities for people and communities in every part of the city region.

Being driven by devolution and game-changing schemes from a number of private sector developers this investment and regeneration is acting as a catalyst across the whole region – and the masterminds and stakeholders behind these schemes and the future vision are set to share further details as they speak and attend this annual conference.

Speakers include:

Lisa Harris,
Executive Director of Place

Steve Rotherham,
Mayor

Gary Goodman,
Director

Louise Pearce,
Investment Director

Asif Hamid MBE,
Chair

Leigh Thomas,
Managing Director

Amanda Griffiths,
Director

Mick Noone,
Acting Development Director

Tony Clark,
Assistant Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure

Dwayne Johnson,
Chief Executive

More Speakers,
TBC Soon

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Agenda and Programme:

09:00-09:30	Doors Open & Networking Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors – with the ability to video chat with attendees, enter the speed networking area or visit the booths of our sponsors.
09:30-10:00	Keynote The Liverpool City Region have announced £1.4bn economic recovery plans with major development projects forming a spine of their ambitions in the bounce back from Covid-19. With a plethora of exciting schemes in the offing, Steve will kick off our event with a comprehensive overview of where he sees the city region’s priorities lay whilst engaging in some interactive Q&A Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Steve Rotherham, Mayor
10:00-10:30	Networking & Exhibition During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.
10:30-11:30	Session One: Liverpool City Region: Driving Development and Economic Growth in the North West Senior policy influencers and regional stakeholders participate in a high level Q&A focusing on the unique development opportunities and potential in the region while also covering important topics such as economic growth, and major development. Chair: Built Environment Networking; Amanda Griffiths, Director Liverpool LEP; Asif Hamid MBE, Chair Knowsley Council; Tony Clark, Assistant Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure
11:30-12:00	Networking & Exhibition During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.
12:00-13:00	Session Two: Placemaking and Creating Inclusive Communities in the Liverpool City Region A mixture of public and private sector organisations come together to share how they are contributing to creating inclusive communities and developing placemaking opportunities. Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details) St Helens Council; Lisa Harris, Executive Director for Place BXB Cowley Hill; Gary Goodman, Director Romal Capital; Louise Pearce, Investment Director
13:00-13:30	Networking & Exhibition During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.
13:30-14:30	Session Three: Major Development Plans and Projects A series of development focused presentations looking at the major developments currently planned and ongoing in the Liverpool City Region. Chair: Built Environment Networking; Amanda Griffiths, Director Kier Property; Leigh Thomas, Managing Director SOG Group; Mick Noone, Acting Development Director Sefton Council; Dwayne Johnson, Chief Executive
14:30-15:00	Networking, Exhibition & Close

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We’re set to have an exceptional line-up of speakers who’ll be sharing intel into their future development projects, plans and vision for across the Liverpool City Region. Here’s an overview of the confirmed speakers:

St Helens Council – Lisa Harris, Executive Director of Place

St Helens Council have recently signed off on a £200m commercial and leisure investment into St Helens Town Centre, which could also include new homes, revitalised retail spaces, offices and hotel accommodation. As Executive Director for Place, Lisa will be able to expand on the major development, alongside sharing insight into other projects such as the Cowley Mill Works in St Helens which is currently under review of a further £200m development just north of the town centre.

BXB Cowley Hill – Gary Goodman, Director

Working on the largest allocation of St Helens Council’s local plan, BXB Cowley Hill are working alongside Promenade Estates and St Helens Council on the development of the Cowley Hill Works, which will host up to 1,200 homes, a hotel and commercial space just North of the town centre. Gary will share insight into this project, alongside how it will assist with placemaking in the region.

Romal Capital – Louise Pearce, Investment Director

Romal Capital have recently undergone the transformation of Park Central at Liverpool waters, which now hosts over 120 new apartments, has access to 12 acres of parkland and is one of the first residential blocks in the Liverpool Waters plan to be completed. This adds to their previous development of a similar project, Quay Central – which was conpleted last year. Louise will be able to share best practice and thought leadership on the development of these towers, alongside other developments currently ongoing.

Liverpool LEP – Asif Hamid MBE, Chair

With over £600 billion of spending forecast on infrastructure over the next 10 years, Liverpool LEP are looking forwards to creating a high number of high skilled, well paid jobs within the region. As chair of Liverpool LEP, Asif will be able to share future plans and explain how these plans will drive economic growth and development in the Liverpool City Region.

Knowsley Council – Tony Clark, Assistant Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure

Knowsley Council currently have multiple ongoing development projects in Huyton, Kirkby and East Halewood as part of plans to deliver more than 1,000 new homes in the area. Tony will be able to talk in detail about how these developments will impact the area, and other future plans in the pipeline.

Built Environment Networking – Amanda Griffiths, Director

Amanda is one of the Co-Founder’s of Built Environment Networking – formed almost 10 years ago.

She’ll be hosting a number of the sessions throughout the day, running the days proceedings and managing the interaction between our virtual delegates and the speakers.

Kier Property – Leigh Thomas, Managing Director

With the development of the Pall Mall in Liverpool set to deliver up to 500,000 sq ft of commercial employment use, Kier Property have been chosen by Liverpool City Council to deliver this project. With a 280 bedroom hotel and a large scale piece of landscaped green space and public realm alongside the 400,000 sq ft of grade A office space, this development will be crucial to the regeneration of the Liverpool City Centre. As managing director, Leigh will be able to discuss how this major development will enhance the city centre.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority – Steve Rotherham, Mayor

The Liverpool City Region have announced £1.4bn economic recovery plans with major development projects forming a spine of their ambitions in the bounce back from Covid-19. With a plethora of exciting schemes in the offing, Steve will kick off our event with a comprehensive overview of where he sees the city region’s priorities lay whilst engaging in some interactive Q&A.

SOG Group – Mick Noone, Acting Development Director

Heath Park is one of the most exciting and innovative development schemes ongoing in the North West, earning its place as one of Liverpool City Region’s Beacon Projects. Plans include developing 19 acres of employment space, 27 acres of mixed use space including residential and a 7 acre retirement zone. The design will increase opportunities for employment, housing, leisure and community assets in an attempt to combat poverty, loneliness, life expectancy and sustainable employment whilst pursuing a carbon free environment. As a former Director for both the Combined Authority and MerseyTravel, Mick is well placed as an advisor to the owner of the Heath Park development scheme, and will be able to tell us more about what will be an internationally recognised environment once completed.

Associate your brand with the Liverpool City Region Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates around development across the region.

Package	Exhibition Stand	Chair/ Speaking Opportunity	Tickets	VIP Backstage Access	Cost (+VAT)
Conference Partner	Yes	Yes	15	Yes	£2,500	View Details
Session Partner	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£1,500	View Details
VIP Room Sponsor	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£1,500	View Details
Best Practice Presentation Package	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£1,000	View Details
Exhibitor Packages	Yes	–	5	Yes	£500	View Details

We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities, exhibition space and those that will drive brand awareness, 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 construction and property sector and the whole built environment industry.

Conference Partner

£2,500+VAT

Become the headline partner of this conference and get mass awareness and brand visibility. This package is the ultimate – with a prime location during the event, a speaking opportunity, logo positioning on the top of the logo and your name in the event title – “Liverpool City Region Development Conference; Sponsored by YOUR COMPANY NAME”

The conference will be called the xxx Conference in association with your company name
Ability to help shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
Option to recommend speakers
Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding for the whole conference
Option to do a keynote speech
One speaking position on one panel during the conference
Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
15 online delegate passes for your team or guests
Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to video of the conference after the event

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Session Partner

£1,500+VAT

The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to 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:

Ability to help shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
Option to recommend speakers for the session
Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Branding for the whole conference and your session
One speaking position on your panel
Option to do a five minute introduction to your panel or thought leaders presentation
Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
10 online delegate passes for your team or guests
Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to video of the conference after the event

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Best Practice Presentation Package

£1,000+VAT

During the breaks delegates are able to speed network and visit the exhibitors – but with this package you can also give them the option of coming to see your company deliver a 15-minute thought leadership presentation, enabling you to play a key role in the conference. Build brand awareness, loyalty, trust and new business leads amongst numerous civic and business leaders from across the industry. Benefits include:

Ability to deliver a 15-minute presentation during one of the break periods

Access to the VIP Room – a green room for speakers, VIP guests and sponsors
Branding across the rest of the conference
Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share content
10 online delegate passes for your team and/or guests
Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media, etc
Master of Ceremonies ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing speeches
Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
Inclusion in any PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to video of the conference after the event

Become a partner >

Exhibitor Package

£500+VAT

If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to meet online delegates and chat with them – then our exhibitor package is perfect. Some people can be reluctant to approach exhibition stands – but online it’s different and you’ll be inundated with enquiries and questions about your brand. Benefits include:

Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
5 online delegate passes for your team or guests
Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to video of the conference after the event

Become a partner >

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

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.

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Date:
Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Time:
0900hrs – 1500hrs

Cost:
£45 – £45

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Liverpool City Region Development Conference

St Helens Council – Lisa Harris, Executive Director of Place

BXB Cowley Hill – Gary Goodman, Director

Romal Capital – Louise Pearce, Investment Director

Liverpool LEP – Asif Hamid MBE, Chair

Knowsley Council – Tony Clark, Assistant Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure

Built Environment Networking – Amanda Griffiths, Director

Kier Property – Leigh Thomas, Managing Director

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority – Steve Rotherham, Mayor

SOG Group – Mick Noone, Acting Development Director

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