This event has now passed. Check out our future evening and one day conferences here. All Events 8 Nov 2017 West of England Economic Growth Conference Wednesday, 8th November 2017 @ 0800hrs - 1700hrs Brunel’s Old Station, Bristol, Event Programme Speakers Exhibition Partnership Packages West of England Economic Growth Conference | Event West of England’s Future Starts Here! With an economy worth over £31 billion per year, a population of over 1 million people and over 43,000 businesses, the opportunity for growth is enormous. The foundations have been put in place by the Combined Authority, the LEP and Cities and with the election of the new Metro Mayor the region is all set to start a massive growth cycle. The West of England Economic Growth Conference is fully supported by the West of England Combined Authority and the West of England LEP and is the region’s biggest business event of 2017 and brings together public and private sector leaders to discuss and debate the key business themes and opportunities for growth. Speakers​ Tim Bowles Mayor, West of England Patricia Greer, CEO, West of England CA Mayor Marvin Rees, Mayor, Bristol City Council Karin Smith MP, Member of Parliament, Bristol South See ALL speakers HERE Conference Themes  Increase your understanding of five key West of England 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 programme HERE See ALL speakers HERE Attend the Conference Access unique business, learning and networking opportunities at the year’s biggest business event. Booking for this event has now closed. Be an Exhibitor Take the spotlight and meet hundreds of West of England businesses and leaders face to face. LEARN MORE Be a Sponsor Position your brand as a thought leader and business supporter, to hundreds of the region’s top players. SEE OPPORTUNITIES + Google Calendar+ iCal Export West of England Economic Growth Conference | Programme 0800-0900 Breakfast & Registration  0900-0945 Keynote 1 Tim Bowles, West of England Regional Mayor CONFIRMED  Keynote 2 Sir Peter Hendy, Chair Network Rail CONFIRMED  Keynote 3 Sado Jirde, Director, Black South West Network CONFIRMED 0945-1015 Coffee  1015-1115 Session 1 Chair: Richard Bonner, Director UK Cities, Arcadis Why Devolution? What is a Tim Bowles, West of England Regional Mayor CONFIRMED  Combined Authority? Why a Regional Mayor? How do Mayor Marvin Rees, Bristol City Council CONFIRMED  we deliver the West of England Strategy? Cllr Tim Warren, Leader, Bath & North East Somerset Council CONFIRMED   Karin Smyth MP, Bristol South CONFIRMED James Durie, Chief Executive, Bristol Chamber & Initiative, part of Business West of Commerce CONFIRMED 1115-1130 Coffee  1130-1230 Session 2 Chair: Austin Smith, Director, ARUP How do we improve connectivity in the region, Elaine Seagriff, Head of Transport for the Combined Authority CONFIRMED  nationally and internationally to increase access to jobs, Megan Streb, Head of Partnerships for the South of England, Sustrans CONFIRMED reduce congestion and promote sustainable Simon Earles, Planning & Sustainability Director, Bristol Airport CONFIRMED transport choices? David Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Bristol Port Company CONFIRMED Andrew Page-Dove, Regional Director South West, Highways England CONFIRMED James Freeman, Managing Director, First Bus CONFIRMED 1230-1315 Lunch  1315-1415 Session 3 Chair: Simon Prescott, Partner, Barton Willmore  How do we find innovative ways of increasing the Oona Goldsworthy, Chief Executive, United Communities CONFIRMED  availability and affordability of housing? Ed Ellerington, Director – PRS, Grainger Plc CONFIRMED   Laura Ambler, Interim Head of Housing & Planning, West of England Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership CONFIRMED Victor de Cunha, Chief Executive, Curo Housing CONFIRMED Tom Walker, Deputy Chief Executive, Homes & Communities Agency CONFIRMED 1415-1430 Coffee  1430-1530 Session 4 Chair: Nick James, Partnership Director for Southern England, CITB How do we develop an integrated employment, Professor Nishan Canagarajah, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Bristol CONFIRMED education and skill system that is engaged and Jo Watson, Group Director – Business Intelligence & Product Growth, Weston College CONFIRMED responsive to employer’s needs? Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor UWE Bristol & Chair West of England LEP CONFIRMED Jane Taylor, Head of Service, Skills, Employment & Learning, Bristol City Council CONFIRMED Caroline Roberts, Head of Policy, City & Guilds CONFIRMED Sado Jirde, Director, Black South West Network CONFIRMED 1530-1545 Coffee  1545-1645 Session 5 Chair: Mark Rogers, Director, Turner & Townsend How do we support businesses, attract Patricia Greer, Chief Executive Officer, West of England Combined Authority CONFIRMED investment and employment opportunities and remove Mike Jackson, Chief Executive, North Somerset Council CONFIRMED barriers to creativity and innovation? David Eccles, Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Hinkley Point C, EDF Energy CONFIRMED Don Mowbray, Head of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Product Management, Oracle CONFIRMED Nick Sturge, South West Regional Chairman, IoD & Director, Engine Shed CONFIRMED Tom Fourcade, Director Exports & Investment, Southern England, Department for International Trade CONFIRMED 1645-1700 Conference Summary Phil Laycock, Director, Built Environment Networking West of England Economic Growth Conference | Speakers Andrew Page-Dover Regional Director South West; Highways England Austin Smith Director; ARUP Caroline Roberts Head of Policy; City & Guilds David Brown Chief Executive; Bristol Port Company David Eccles Head of Stakeholder Engagement; Hinkley Point C, EDF Energy Ed Ellerington Director - PRS; Grainger Plc Elaine Seagriff Head of Transport; West of England Combined Authority James Durie Chief Executive; Bristol Chamber of Commerce James Freeman Managing Director; First Bus Jane Taylor Head of Service, Skills, Employment & Learning; Bristol City Council Jo Watson Group Director - Business Intelligence & Product Growth; Weston College Karin Smyth MP Member of Parliament; Bristol South Mayor Marvin Rees Mayor; Bristol City Council Megan Streb Head of Partnerships for the South of England; Sustrans Mike Jackson Chief Executive; North Somerset Council Nick Sturge Director; Engine Shed Professor Nishan Canagarajah Pro Vice Chancellor; University of Bristol Oona Goldsworthy Chief Executive; United Communities Patricia Greer Chief Executive Officer; West of England Combined Authority Sir Peter Hendy Chair; Network Rail Sado Jirde Director; Black South West Network Simon Earles Planning & Sustainability Director; Bristol Airport Simon Prescott Partner; Barton Willmore Steve West Chair; West of England LEP Tim Bowles Regional Mayor; West of England Councillor Tim Warren Leader; Bath & North East Somerset Council Tom Fourcade Director Exports & Investment, Southern England; Department for International Trade Victor De Cunha Chief Executive; Curo Housing West of England Economic Growth Conference | Exhibition Why Exhibit? Meet around 300 delegates face to face Be part of the biggest business event in the West of England Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers Show your support to the Combined Authority and the LEP Costs A 3m2 stand costs £1,500 plus VAT A 6m2 stand costs £3,000 plus VAT Other sizes are available on request. 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. ALL STAND BOOKINGS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECTLY WITH US – and then your additional stand requirements will be made direct to GES. 2017 Exhibitors: West of England Economic Growth Conference | Sponsors Why Sponsor: Receive high level brand awareness for your company Be associated as a thought leader within the West of England Develop growth opportunities for your business Be recognized as a leader in your profession in the West of England Show your support to the Combined Authority and the LEP Corporate Partner Session Sponsors Devolution Session Sponsor – Arcadis Transport Session Sponsor – Arup Housing Session Sponsor – Barton Willmore Growing the Economy Session Sponsor – Turner & Townsend Conference Associates Breakfast Sponsor Lunch Sponsor Email Sponsor Badge Sponsor Lanyard Sponsor West of England Economic Growth Conference | Details Tickets You must have JavaScript activated to purchase tickets. Please enable JavaScript in your browser. Details Date: Wednesday, 8th November 2017 Time: 0800hrs - 1700hrs Cost: £60 – £150 Event Category: West of England Development Conference Venue Brunel’s Old Station, Bristol Website: http://www.brunels-old-station.co.uk
