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On May 20th-22nd, Greater Essex is set to take to the stage at UKREiiF, the UK’s Premier Real Estate, Infrastructure and Investment Forum, with a programme of panel discussions that will put the region firmly on the map as a growth hotspot.
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Opportunity to network with breakfast, tea and coffee available
Greater Essex is one of only 6 areas chosen for the Devolution Priority Programme, a new mayor-led strategic authority will create the UK’s 4th largest economy. Already a key gateway for UK supply chains and one of the fastest growing regions – this panel debate will consider how the Devolution Revolution will accelerate and support ambitions for renewal, regeneration and growth
Chaired by: Melanie Leech, Chief Executive of the British Property Federation Potter Raper representative TBC
Panellists: Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity at Essex County Council Julia Gregory, Chairperson of the Greater Essex Business Board Steve Beel, Chief Executive Officer at Freeport East Dr Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of Royal Town Planning Institute
Harlow is set to grow at a rate two times faster than Oxford, four times faster than Leeds and five times faster than Manchester over the next 20 years. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) will support Harlow in achieving this. Both sectors share a common goal—delivering high-quality, sustainable development. This panel debate will explore how strategic PPPs can accelerate the planning and delivery process, overcome funding barriers, and unlock mutual benefits. Experts will share insights on collaboration models, risk-sharing, and innovative financing solutions.
Chaired by: Jackie Sadek, Chair at the UK Innovation Corridor
Panellists: Cllr Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council and Chair of the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Joint Committee Richard Fagg, Director of Development at Vinci UK Developments Tom Hill, Executive Director at Hill Group
Greater Essex is home to the UK’s largest Garden Communities programme. Join our panel of experts to learn new insights into how navigate the challenges and unlock the benefits of new homes and communities.
Chaired by: Krishma Shah, Senior Urban Design Officer at Epping Forest District Council
Panellists: Russ Edwards, Project Director at Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community, Latimer by Clarion Housing Group Andrew Taylor, Group Planning Director at Vistry Group Osian Evens, Director at Harlow & Gilston Garden Town Jas Bhalla, Principal at Jas Bhalla Works
A private Round Table discussion on how Greater Essex can provide the infrastructure needed to support AI growth.
Greater Essex are already a key location identified in Governments AI opportunities action plan, with 3-4 data centre sites planned in the area, one site being developed by NScale in Loughton and 2 sites purchased by Google. Greater Essex also has the University of Essex with nationally recognised expertise in this area.
Greater Essex are looking to bring together public and private sector representatives for a discussion on what is needed to further support the sector to grow in the region, for the benefit of our whole business community. We will be joined by Jacobs and National Wealth Fund among others.
This is an invite-only lunchtime roundtable on Wednesday 21st May 1.00pm – 2.00pm at the Estuary View in the Green zone.
Central government has begun devolving 30-year Long-Term Investment Funds and wants to see universal coverage of Strategic Plans by the end of the Parliament. Join a lively panel debate on whether places can now dare to think beyond Local Plan timescales and targets, solving local challenges for the benefit of residents and businesses.
Chaired by: Lisa McCance, Director of Shared Intelligence
Panellists: John Edwards, Director, Office for Investment at The Department for Business and Trade Jenny Rydon, Partner, Head of Strategic Advisory at Montagu Evans LLP Andrew Taylor, Group Planning Director at Vistry Prof. Samer Bagaeen, Technical Director – Planning, Environmental Assessment & Management & Professor of Planning at the Universities of Kent and UCEM, Arcadis Tom Walker, Executive Director for Economy, Investment, and Public Health at Essex County Council.
Launch of the Greater Essex Business Board – join our facilitated networking and to discover what difference can business leaders and influencers make in advocating for investment and economic growth, promoting collaboration between public and private sector and being empowered to lead for their economy.
Chaired by: Julia Gregory, Chairperson of the Greater Essex Business Board
Joined by: Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity, Essex County Council Ryan Liversage, Area Director (Essex) at Morgan Sindall Steve Beel, Chief Executive Officer at Freeport East Rupert Wood, Head of Strategic Land at Almcor
Showcasing the regions pivotal role in driving the UK’s economic growth.
Joined by: Jack Abbott MP – Member of Parliament, Parliament of the United Kingdom Gavin Winbanks – Founder of White Hawk Green, Advisor to the UKIC, White Hawk Green
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