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Ports and Freeports Development Conference

Name: Ports and Freeports Development Conference
Start: 2022-05-11T08:15
End: 1970-01-01T16:30
Location: Congress Centre

Wednesday, 11th May 2022 0815hrs – 1630hrs

Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LS

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Over £10 billion of new projects, hundreds of acres of development and 7GW of new renewable energy capacity are set to be discussed at this event.

The ports sector is vital to UK PLC, facilitating 95% of our global trade and representing £500 billion in value every year. The sector directly employs over 100,000 people, supports countless communities and is playing a vital role in our growing offshore energy industry.

Additionally, freeports represent a unique opportunity to attract inward investment and support underserved areas across the UK.

This conference will showcase details of major ports development and investment projects and explore key issues including supply chain resilience, the move to net-zero, nature recovery & biodiversity net gain, the rollout of the freeports programme and the roll the sector can play in regeneration.

Topics to be discussed:

PLA’s multi billion pound green Thames Vision
The UKMPG’s 40 major ports
National Highways work to connect Ports to UK PLC
The massive scale Europa Terminal Expansion
Support for 7GW of new offshore wind capacity
Freeport East’s creation of 13,500 new jobs
DLUHC’s Scottish Green Freeport ambition
Update on DLUHC’s role in English Freeport Delivery
The £87m Hull cruise terminal

ABP’s £3.5bn development and investment pipeline
ABP Humber’s £150m Renewable Fuel Terminal
Port of Antwerp’s decarbonisation journey
The 205 acre Solent Gateway project
The Crown Estate’s support for the ports sector
The £500m investment in Freeport East
The ESPO’s 1200 ports
£650m Humber Freeport
And much more…

Speakers include:

Huw Turner,
Group Head of Property

Nusrat Ghani MP,
Co-Author

David Gwynne,
Director

Isabelle Ryckbost,
Secretary General

Chris Anderson,
Director of Business Development

Alison Young,
Global Export and Investment Specialist

Alistair Gale,
Director of Corporate Affairs, Strategy & Thames Vision

Anna Ziou,
Policy Director (Safety & Environment)

Simon Emery,
Senior Economic Development & Spatial Planning Manager

Sonal Shah,
Projects Partner

Tim Morris,
Chief Executive

Ruth Wood,
Head of Commercial

David King,
Head of Regeneration

Lisa Huckstep,
Principal Environmental Lead, Transport and Ports

Richard Ballantyne,
Chief Executive

Sophie Gooch,
Associate Planner

Paul Wood,
Head of Economic Development and Regeneration

Tim Stiven,
Lead, Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Programme

Amanda Griffiths,
Director

Justin Atkin,
UK & Ireland Representative

Robbie Owen,
Partner and Parliamentary Agent, Head of Infrastructure Planning and Government Affairs

Christian Silk,
Partner

08:15-09:15	Breakfast & Networking
09:15-09:45	Conference Welcome and Keynote Speaker A top industry stakeholder will open the event with an inspirational keynote, setting the tone for the conversation to come.
09:45-10:45	Session One: How Will Ports and Freeports Support Levelling Up and National Economic Growth? Ports will continue to play a key role in the UK’s economic recovery. Policy influencers, industry bodies and major port operators will take part in a high level thought leadership discussion around key challenges facing the sector. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) European Sea Ports Association; Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General Associated British Ports; Huw Turner, Group Head of Property Maritime 2050 Report; Nusrat Ghani MP, Co-Author National Highways; Simon Emery, Growth & Economic Development Manager British Ports Association; Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive
10:45-11:25	Break & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included.
11:25-12:30	Session Two: Net Zero Development Plans and Nature Recovery in the Ports Sector; Sponsored by Foot Anstey Biodiversity net gain and nature recovery is becoming a major focus alongside decarbonisation in any ports development and expansion project. We will explore how the Ports sector can contribute to the UK’s net-zero goals and become a driver of biodiversity increases. Chair: Foot Anstey; Christian Silk, Partner Port of London Authority; Alistair Gale, Director of Strategy and Thames Vision Port of Antwerp; Justin Atkin, UK & Ireland Representative The Crown Estate; Tim Stiven, Lead, Celtic Sea Floating Offshore Wind Programme UK Chamber of Shipping; Anna Ziou, Policy Director (Safety & Environment) Mott MacDonald; Lisa Huckstep, Principal Environmental Lead, Transport and Ports
12:30-13:15	Lunch & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the lunch break – with refreshments and food provided.
13:15-14:30	Session Three: The Next Steps for Freeports – How Development Can Make Them Grow; Sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP With the first three coming into operation in late 2021 and another five in the works, the national Freeports agenda is at a crucial stage. A group of national leaders from across the UK will discuss how they will benefit the communities in which they operate, attract inward investment and contribute to economic growth while talking about the development projects that will be taking place on their site. Chair: Pinsent Masons LLP; Robbie Owen, Partner and Parliamentary Agent, Head of Infrastructure Planning and Government Affairs East Suffolk Council; Paul Wood, Head of Economic Development and Regeneration Pinsent Masons LLP; Sonal Shah, Projects Partner Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; David King, Head of Regeneration Connected Places Catapult; Alison Young, Global Export and Investment Specialist Humber Freeport; David Gwynne, Director
14:30-15:15	Break & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included.
15:15-16:15	Session Four: Shaping the Future of Ports and Freeports – Major Investment and Development Plans; Sponsored by Pegasus Delegates will hear from a host of high level voices who will share their insights into how Ports and Freeports will evolve in the coming decade, specifically looking and regeneration to meet the need of the communities and industry that they serve. Chair: Pegasus Group; Sophie Gooch, Associate Planner Solent Gateway; Chris Anderson, Director of Business Development UK Major Ports Group; Tim Morris, Chief Executive Mersey Maritime; Ruth Wood, Head of Commercial
16:15-16:30	Conference Summary and Close

We’re set to have a plethora of expert names join us for four excellent panel discussions. The speakers include:

Associated British Ports – Huw Turner, Group Head of Property

With 960 hectares of available regeneration land certain for development due to in house funding, Associated British Ports have a £3.5bn development and investment pipeline. Future projects include the £11m HMS Cambria building in Cardiff, a multi-million pound revamp of the Carnival Cruise Terminal in Southampton, an £87m cruise terminal in Hull and the £150m Drax Renewable Fuels Terminal at ABP Humber- the largest of its kind in the world. Huw joins the event to share ideas, challenges and opportunities related to these schemes and the wider property potential of ABP’s land portfolio.

Maritime 2050 Report – Nusrat Ghani MP, Co-Author

The Maritime Sector is worth a colossal £46bn to the UK economy and as co-author of the Maritime 2050 report, Nusrat and the team set out key principle’s around five priority areas- competitiveness, people, environmental concern, innovation and supporting regional growth. Focused on cross sector collaboration to deliver the necessary infrastructure allied to the aforementioned, Nus joins the conference to talk about how the Ports and Freeport industry can be the bulwark of UK economic growth.

Humber Freeport – David Gwynne, Director

Humber Freeport is one of the first three to become operational and will create an estimated 7,000 new jobs and bring £650m in new investment over the coming years. The region is already benefitting from freeport status with projects such as the £125m Pensana rare earth metals facility and Port of Immingham’s massive green hydrogen scheme being secured in part due to the freeport status. David will outline the myriad opportunities that are opening up as the freeport becomes operational, and the huge economic impact it will have on the Humberside economy.

Connected Places Catapult – Alison Young, Global Export and Investment Specialist

Connected Places Catapult is supporting the launch and development of the eight UK Freeports. They supported several of the Freeport bids and are committed to maximising the regional and national impact of the Innovation Hubs and initiatives at the heart of the Freeports vision. They have launched the Freeports Playbook which establishes the fundamentals of Freeport objectives, their global positioning, potential benefits and operational models. Alison will discuss how the catapult is working to support the Freeports initiative in achieving their potential as regional cornerstones of the UK’s national innovation landscape.

Solent Gateway – Chris Anderson, Director of Business Development

Solent Gateway holds the 35 year lease to develop and operate the Marchwood Port on the River Test opposite the Port of Southampton. The former military port is part of Solent Freeport and is also designated a customs site, making it a unique and compelling site for import, export, storage and manufacture. Solent Gateway is spending an initial £50m on the port, but third party investment could take the total to £300m on the 205 acre site. The project is the UK’s most significant port development for a generation and is a unique opportunity considering the amount of space available couples with the freeport status.

European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) – Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General

The European Sea Ports Organisation represents the port authorities, port associations and port administrations of the 1200 EU ports, ensuring they have a clear voice and play their full part in delivering economic efficiency. She will provide a European perspective as part of the opening session including how cross border collaboration can contribute to wider economic growth and levelling up.

Port of London Authority – Alistair Gale, Director of Corporate Affairs, Strategy & Thames Vision

The Port of London Authority are getting ready to launch Thames Vision 2050, an updated development framework for the tidal river Thames. The framework will see long term major investment to drive sustainable economic growth, expand the transportation of freight into London and increase connectivity to road and rail infrastructure. Alistair will outline the 2050 vision and the significant investment that will come with it.

UK Chamber of Shipping – Anna Ziou, Policy Director (Safety & Environment)

The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade association and voice of the UK shipping industry and works with Government, parliament, international organisations and others to champion and protect the industry on behalf. Anna will provide a shipping industry perspective on net-zero strategy in the ports sector including how ports and the shipping industry can work together to make full use of investment in decarbonisation.

National Highways – Simon Emery, Senior Economic Development & Spatial Planning Manager

National Highways are delivering £15 billion of investment on our road network across the UK with significant work scheduled for Greater Manchester to alleviate congestion. This includes the Trans-Pennine upgrade which includes increasing capacity on the A61 and A628 as well as upgrades to the M60 and M62. National Highways also have £128m worth of repairs in the pipeline across the Northwest and Simon will be on hand to discuss these plans as well as future schemes to help boost economic activity.

Mersey Maritime – Ruth Wood, Head of Commercial

Ruth represents one of Europe’s largest regional clusters of Maritime organisations and has been integral to influencing policy on how the Port and Freeport in the Liverpool City region will evolve in the coming years. Focused on putting the Maritime sector the heart of the community, she joins us to share her views on how Liverpool Port can be shaped to support industry and people.

UK Major Ports Group – Tim Morris, Chief Executive

As Chief Executive of UKMPG Tim represents 9 of the UK’s top 10 port operators which handle 75% of our port volumes through 40 ports and collectively invest around £500 million per year in the UK’s ports and related infrastructure. He will provide an overview on how the sector is investing to increase capacity, build resilience and play an ever growing role in the UK’s push to move towards net-zero and contribute to biodiversity net gain.

Mott MacDonald – Lisa Huckstep, Principal Environmental Lead, Transport and Ports

Lisa, a Chartered Environmentalist, has over 30 years environmental management and ecological experience gained through working on large regional and UK wide transportation (Highways, rail, ports and aviation), infrastructure development schemes, electricity supply, flood alleviation and coastal defence schemes. Lisa brings, from her practical experience, a perspective of helping companies solve the challenges of working in nature sensitive settings and the opportunities to value biodiversity and integrate nature into projects and decision-making.

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities – David King, Head of Regeneration

Tasked with promoting regeneration, creating hotbeds for innovation and ensuring Freeports become national hubs for global trade and investment within the UK, David is leading the Freeport agenda at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and is extending his work into Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland- where in particular the Green Freeport initiative is high on the agenda.

Pinsent Masons – Sonal Shah, Projects Partner

Sonal is a Partner at Pinsent Masons, specialising in large infrastructure projects. She advises authorities, sponsors and funders on contracts for infrastructure and other publicly procured projects at all stages of the project lifecycle, from procurement through construction and during operation. Sonal is experienced in advising on both economic and social infrastructure projects, including on ports, airports, road and rail projects. Sonal has advised on transport infrastructure assets in the UK and in Europe, including in relation to a port disposal in the UK and port concessions in Cyprus and Croatia. Sonal is currently also advising on legal aspects of the Freeports programme, in particular in relation to governance structures.

British Ports Association – Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive

Richard is Chief Executive of the British Ports Association is a national membership body for ports which represents the interests of operators, that handle 86% of all UK port traffic, to Westminster and devolved Governments and other national and international bodies. Richard sits on the European Sea Ports Organisation’s Executive Committee, the Maritime UK Board and is also a Director of Port Skills and Safety. He will provide an industry wide overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

Pegasus Group – Sophie Gooch, Associate Planner

Pegasus Group is a leading development consultancy with offices across the UK. Since 2003, we’ve been solving planning and development problems for our clients successfully. Sophie, working from our Newcastle office, leads on Ports, Harbours and Marinas development. She is a Chartered Town Planner and Chartered Environmentalist, a Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, and has 14 years’ experience in the development industry, with specific experience in Port development projects. Sophie provides a lead consultancy role on major development proposals covering all aspects of Terrestrial Planning, Marine Licencing, NSIPs, DCOs, and the EIA Regulations. She joins the conference to outline some of the challenges and opportunities presented by the Planning and Licencing process for Port and Freeport development, including opportunities to work with Pegasus Group to successfully steer major investment and expansion projects through these consenting regimes

East Suffolk Council – Paul Wood, Head of Economic Development and Regeneration

East Suffolk Council are the lead local authority for Freeport East, one of the eight chosen freeport sites and one of only four currently operational. The freeport is centred on the Port of Felixstowe and Harwich International Port, and is a partnership between Hutchison Ports, Harwich Haven Authority, New Anglia LEP, South East LEP, Haven Gateway Partnership and a number of local authorities. The freeport is a landmark development for the region’s economy and stands to create 13,500 new jobs, bring an investment of over £500m in the Freeport and a GVA of up to £5.5bn over a 10-year period.

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 throughout the day, running the days proceedings and managing the interaction between our delegates and the speakers.

Port of Antwerp – Justin Atkin, UK & Ireland Representative

With a port estate of more than 12,000 hectares which is home to more than 1000 companies employing 140,000 people, Port of Antwerp is the 2^nd largest Port in Europe, handling some 240million tonnes of cargo annually. They are on an advanced journey towards decarbonisation with projects that embrace fuel transition (LNG/Methanol/Hydrogen); schemes harnessing and repurposing emissions; green energy initiatives; and investment in our port infrastructure and environment.

Pinsent Masons LLP – Robbie Owen, Partner and Parliamentary Agent, Head of Infrastructure Planning and Government Affairs

More information to follow.

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 throughout the day, running the days proceedings and managing the interaction between our delegates and the speakers.

FootAnstey – Christian Silk, Partner

Christian is a Partner and specialises in all aspects of planning and environmental law. He is also a chartered town planner. He also has expertise in the Space & Satellite and Ports sectors.

Christian advises on natural capital solutions including the contractual mechanisms for delivering any monetising such solutions, the planning and environmental aspects of development consent orders, complex consenting strategies, use of compulsory purchase powers by statutory bodies, preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and High Court challenges in addition to contaminated land liability advice, corporate responsibility and environmental compliance regimes.

This unique conference will bring together the construction industry to drive development and economic growth across the Ports and Freeports sector. 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.

Modular Construction Off Site Development Build Public Sector

Exhibiting will allow you to:

Meet 400+ delegates face to face
Be part of the annual Ports Development Conference
Be seen as a leading firm in the industry’s bid to drive sustainable growth in the regions
Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers
Showcase your work to regional authorities, government officials, leading private sector firms, blue-chip companies, 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:

Email: opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

Associate your brand with the Ports and Freeports Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates about economic growth, development and regeneration within the sector.

Package	Exhibition Stand	Chair/ Speaking Opportunity	Tickets	VIP Backstage Access	Cost (+VAT)
Corporate Partner	Yes	Yes	15	Yes	£8,250	View Details
Session Partner	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	View Details
Best Practice Presentation Partner	Yes	Yes	7	Yes	£3,250	View Details
Pre Conference Dinner Partner	–	–	2	Yes	£2,750	View Details
Private Roundtable Partner	Yes	–	5	Yes	£2,750	View Details
Speaker Table Partner	Yes	–	5	Yes	£2,750	View Details
Programme Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Breakfast Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Lunch Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Email Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Registration Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Exhibitor Packages	Yes	–	4	–	£1,750	View Details

We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and huge exhibition space large enough to promote your business, 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, the future vision for the Western Gateway and the whole built environment industry.

Corporate Partner

£8,250+VAT

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 industry with branding within the title of the event – ‘Western Gateway Development Conference in association with YOUR BRAND’. Benefits include:

Position yourself alongside Built Environment Networking to shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers
Inclusion within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefings
Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding for the whole conference
One pull-up stand on stage for the entire conference
Option to do a Keynote speech
3x1m² exhibition space
Fifteen delegate passes for the conference
One ticket to the VIP Speaker’s dinner for one of your selected event speakers, which takes place the day before or day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to fifteen people per year
Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Session Partner

£5,500+VAT

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:

Involvement with an exceptional panel session with the option to chair or be involved in the debate, discussions and presentations
Option to do a five minute introduction to the panel OR thought leaders presentation
Position yourself alongside us to shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers
Inclusion within pre-conference communications including speaker briefings
Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Positioned as as ‘Conference Session Partner’ in all branding
Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session
3x1m² exhibition space
Ten delegate passes for the conference
50% off tickets to the VIP Speakers’ dinner which takes place the day before or the day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year
Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Best Practice Presentation Partner

£3,250+VAT

This package enables you to speak at the conference – providing you with an opportunity to deliver a thought leadership presentations and/or on-stage Q&A utilising our expert Chair. You’ll be able to position yourself as a though-leader and go-to-business in your sector in front of sector/regional stakeholders and influencers. Benefits include:

15-minute timeslot before one of the main sessions to deliver a thought leadership presentation and/or Q&A session
Direct access before and after every session to the VIP speaker room, an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding at the conference
3x1m² exhibition space
Additional pull-up stand on stage during your Best Practice session
Seven delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Pre Conference Dinner Partner

£2,750+VAT

The day before the event we’ll be hosting a Speaker and Sponsor VIP dinner – this 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. Benefits include:

Speaking opportunity – with a 10-minute promotional talk at the VIP Dinner
Prime branding at the conference dinner.
Two pull-up banners at the conference dinner
Promotional material and literature placement on the dinner tables
Two places at the conference dinner
Two delegate passes for the conference
Positioned as ‘Conference Dinner Partner’ in all branding
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to two people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page advert in the dinner menu
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference

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Private Roundtable Partner

£2,750+VAT

Take the discussion into a more private setting – with a hireable room at the event enabling you to create a roundtable discussion for up to 45-minutes. We’ll work with you to invite your target clients, plus your own attendees, to create an in-event experience that helps you forge new commercially rewards connections. Benefits include:

Hire a private room at the event venue for 45-minutes – for circa 10-15 attendees
Ten invitations directly through ourselves to event delegates to request their attendance at the roundtable (no guarantee provided on attendance)
Pull-up banners and marketing literature allowed within the private room during the period of your roundtable
3x1m² exhibition space
Four delegate passes to the conference– which you can use for your staff or invited clients who you may also want to take part in the roundtable discussion
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Speaker Table Partner

£2,750+VAT

Become the official partner of the Speakers’ Table – where our high-level event speakers will congregate throughout the day. Benefits include:

VIP access to enable you to join the speaker table/room
Build one-to-one relationships with key decision makers and work givers
Marketing collateral can be placed on the speaker table
Two pull-up banners around the Speaker Table area
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Programme Partner

£2,250+VAT

Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme. A great way of driving brand awareness and visibility in front of your primary audience. Benefits include:

Prime Branding on the cover of the conference programme
Positioned as ‘Conference Programme Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Breakfast Partner

£2,250+VAT

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 period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include:

Prime branding in the physical breakfast area space for the duration of breakfast with three pull-up stands
Positioned as ‘Conference Breakfast Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Lunch Partner

£2,250+VAT

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 lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include:

Prime branding in the physical lunch area space for the duration of lunch with three pull-up stands
Positioned as ‘Conference Lunch Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Email Partner

£2,250+VAT

Prime branding on all emails used to promote the conference with delegates before, during and after the conference. Benefits include:

Prime Branding on the emails sent to promote the conference sent to circa 80,000 contacts
Positioned as ‘Conference Email Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Registration Partner

£2,250+VAT

Sponsorship of the registration area – the delegate entry point to the conference. Benefits include:

Branding on the sign-in iPads at check-out where all delegates sign-in with a table cloth and two pull up stands (provided by you)
Positioned as ‘Conference Registration artner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform