Midlands UK MIPIM Event Programme

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Welcome The Midlands Engine is a partnership of businesses, public agencies and universities – it is central to the UK government’s vision to rebalance and grow the economy.

By working together on an unprecedented scale, the Midlands Engine will promote the region to investors and trade partners – showcasing more than £14 billion worth of investment opportunities.

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Tuesday 14th March

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University of Derby Science Park

Investment opportunities in the heart of Infinity Park Derby Enterprise Zone, adjacent to Rolls-Royce's world HQ.

Professor Richard Hall, Executive Director of Strategic Research and Innovation, University of Derby

The need to spread prosperity in the UK will be accelerated post-Brexit. With property, as well as place-making, playing an important part in designing cities of the future, this panel will explore how cities across the Midlands are meeting these challenges, by transforming themselves to become leading locations of choice.

Host: John Forkin, Managing Director, Marketing Derby

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The Heart of the City

1115 - 1145

The challenge of creating regional cities that develop, attract and retain talent Panel Discussion

Panellists: David Williams, Chairman of the Derby Renaissance Board Melanie Leech, Chief Executive, British Property Federation Sean Bowles, Managing Director - Central Region, Morgan Sindall Lindsay McCombe, Central Area Chairman, Gleeds

1300 - 1400

Midlands UK Welcome Reception

Featuring Sir John Peace, Chair of the Midlands Engine

Official MIPIM 2017 welcome from the Midlands UK delegation.

Sir John Peace, Chair of the Midlands Engine

Tuesday 14th March

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Launch of the Midlands Engine Investment Portfolio

The Midlands Engine Investment Portfolio presents billions of pounds’ worth of the region’s most exciting range of investment opportunities to the international investment community. It will capitalise on and further enhance the Midlands’ strong reputation for attracting foreign investment. The Portfolio aims to harness the strong potential for growth across the Midlands region.

Host: Jon Derry, Midlands UK Programme Host

Minister to attend from HMG UK Parliament 1400 - 1445

Panel Discussion

1445 - 1500

Midlands UK launches Birmingham announces its proposals for Peddimore; beginning the process Peddimore: A major industrial development at the heart of the UK Presentation

of identifying a development partner to deliver one of the most significant industrial opportunities in the UK. The ambitious plans for this 71ha site will make a major contribution to the local economy creating up to 10,000 jobs.

Panellists: Sir John Peace, Chair of the Midlands Engine Cllr Ian Courts, Deputy Leader, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Cllr Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council Dr Colin J Clinton, Regional Project Manager - Regeneration and Infrastructure, Department for International Trade

llr John Clancy, Leader of Birmingham C City Council Waheed Nazir, Strategic Director of Economy, Birmingham City Council

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Planning for Growth:

Leaders from some of the UK’s leading cities set out their vision for economic growth. Discover how their strategic plans will create major investment opportunities, and gain valuable insight into how the geopolitical and infrastructure changes being driven by the region will shape economic growth further afield, across the UK.

Host: Chris Loughran, Vice Chairman, Deloitte UK Panellists: Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Coventry City Council and Chief Executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority

How four of the Midlands’ city regions are securing future economic success 1500 - 1530

Panel Discussion

Martin Rawson, Deputy Leader of Derby City Council Waheed Nazir, Strategic Director of Economy, Birmingham City Council Nick Pulley, Chair of the Leicester & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership

Midlands UK:

Driving forward Britain’s world-class advanced manufacturing sector Panel Discussion 1530 - 1600

What must the Midlands do to ensure it continues to drive the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector?

Host: Adam Dent, Managing Director, Advent Communications

This session looks at the cutting-edge design and manufacturing happening in the region. From niche manufacturers to international names; how can the Midlands power the advanced manufacturing sector and how has its work helped shape the area’s economy?

Panellists: Martin Yardley, Acting Chief Executive of Coventry City Council and Chief Executive of Coventry and Warwickshire LEP Professor Richard Hall, Executive Director of Strategic Research and Innovation, University of Derby Sarah Jane Loughran, Property Director, Jaguar Land Rover Terry Spall, Commercial Director, MIRA Technology Park

Tuesday 14th March

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1600 1615 1615 - 1630

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Regenerating Coventry City Centre

Coventry sets out its vision to become the second largest retail destination in the West Midlands through a transformational plan.

avid Cockroft, Assistant Director D - City Centre and Developments Services, Coventry City Council

Overview of the regeneration opportunities currently available in Wolverhampton City Centre.

im Johnson, Strategic Director – Place, T City of Wolverhampton Council

Greater Birmingham has firmly established itself as a key driver of economic growth, attracting record levels of investment from major international markets. What is the region’s strategy to remain globally competitive and does this affect citizens?

How will the region’s landscape reflect this strategy?

Host: Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive, Birmingham Airport Panellists:: Richard Cowell, Assistant Director – Development, Birmingham City Council Ian Stringer, Regional Senior Director, GVA Rob Groves, Development Director, Paradise Birmingham Tim Johnson, Strategic Director – Place, City of Wolverhampton Council

Join Midlands UK for a drinks reception with some of the region’s most prominent decision makers.

Host: Jon Derry, Midlands UK Programme Host Sir John Peace, Chair of the Midlands Engine Cllr John Clancy, Leader of Birmingham City Council Cllr Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council

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Wolverhampton City Centre Regeneration: The city of opportunity Presentation

Creating global cities of the future: 1630 - 1700

Competing for global investment and its impact on citizens Panel Discussion

1700 - 1800

Midlands UK drinks reception:

Sponsored by: Birmingham City Council and Nottingham City Council

Wednesday 15th March TIME 0900 - 1000

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Midlands UK breakfast briefing

The Midlands UK delegation invites you to join their informal breakfast meet and greet.

Host: Jon Derry, Midlands UK Programme Host

An Estates Gazette event.

Host: Stacey Meadwell, UK Cities Editor, Estates Gazette

Sponsored by: Midlands Enterprise Universities Reception

Game on:

How the Midlands has become the UK’s engine for digital growth.

1000 - 1045

An Estates Gazette debate in partnership with Midlands UK Panel Discussion

1045 - 1100

Public/private partnerships stimulating city regeneration Presentation

The digital economy is a worldwide phenomenon, and in the UK, the Digital Economy Bill reflects an ambition to stay ahead of the curve. What then is the Midlands’ strategy to benefit from the innovation, competitiveness and growth that technology can power? What is the region’s track record so far, and how does it plan to take it to another level?

A creative, flexible and forward thinking approach to accelerating sustainable regeneration. A visionary strategy for Nottingham to maximise competitiveness, growth and investment.

Panellists: Cllr Nick McDonald, Cabinet Member for Growth and Transport, Nottingham City Council Monica Fogarty, Joint Managing Director, Warwickshire County Council Nigel Turner, Executive Director, Kier Group Ardavan Amini, Professor of Enterprise Systems, Birmingham City University avid Bishop, Deputy Chief Executive D and Corporate Director of Development & Growth, Nottingham City Council

Wednesday 15th March

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Innovative Funding Models:

Exploring the methods used to unlock value and create funds for new facilities across the Midlands region.

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1100 - 1130

Maximising the Midlands’ assets through smart financial structures

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Stacey Meadwell, UK Cities Editor, Estates Gazette Panellists: Richard Cowell, Assistant Director – Development, Birmingham City Council

Panel Discussion

David Bishop, Corporate Director of Development, Nottingham City Council Jane Kemp, Owner, Adducere LLP Victoria Brambini, Managing Director, SCAPE Procure

Enterprise Zones:

Space-age technology fuelling regeneration 1130 - 1145

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Find out the potential research and development-led automotive and space technology opportunities, at Leicester’s world class Enterprise Zones.

Featuring MIRA Technology Park—an internationally‑renowned centre of excellence in transport technologies; and Waterside Pioneer Park, adjacent to the University of Leicester’s proposed worldleading National Space Park development.

erry Spall, Commercial Director, MIRA T Technology Park Dr Lucille Alexander, Head of Research and Enterprise Partnerships, University of Leicester

TIME 1145 1200 1200 - 1230

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Stoke-on-Trent:

A focus on the major city centre development revolution taking place at the heart of the Potteries.

llr Abi Brown, Deputy Leader, C Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Regeneration of city centres and the development of successful Enterprise Zones can both have a profound impact on economic growth.

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The Resurgent City Presentation

Stimulating economic growth through city centre regeneration and Enterprise Zones Panel Discussion

Midlands Enterprise Universities: 1230 - 1300

Creating and supporting opportunities for inward investment Panel Discussion

Three leading Midlands’ destinations discuss their strategies for using schemes such as these to maximise growth and investment opportunities.

A discussion of the services our universities offer to inward investors, and opportunities for co-investment for expansion of science and innovation parks, and university facilities.

Louise Brooke-Smith, UK Head of Town Planning and Head of Social Value, Arcadis Panellists: Helen Donnellan, Inward Investment Director, Leicester City Council Greg Jennings, Director of Regeneration, Property and Housing, Derby City Council Cllr Abi Brown, Deputy Leader, Stoke-on-Trent City Council James Tracey, Director at KPMG

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Nick Page, Chief Executive at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Panellists: Martin Yardley, Acting Chief Executive of Coventry City Council and Chief Executive of Coventry and Warwickshire LEP Geoff Layer, Vice Chancellor, University of Wolverhampton Mike Carr, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Employer and Economic Engagement, Nottingham Trent University Andy Cliffe, Managing Director, East Midlands Airport

Wednesday 15th March

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1300 - 1345

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Midlands Showcase Lunch

Join us for lunch at the Midlands UK Pavilion, where we’ll be showcasing a selection of some of the most exciting, up-and-coming commercial real estate opportunities of national significance.

Host: Jon Derry, Midlands UK Programme Host

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Be among the first to hear about the changing landscape of the Midlands, and the progress made so far.

Transforming Nuneaton:

Well-connected Midlands town 1345 - 1400

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Nuneaton is one of the best connected Midlands towns, close to MIRA Technology Park to the north, and the Coventry & Warwickshire Automotive cluster to the south. It is also well-connected by rail and just 20 minutes’ drive from the new UK Central HS2 Station and Birmingham Airport, and 40 minutes from East Midlands Airport.

With over 10,000 new homes over the coming years and major Local Authority led re-development schemes, Nuneaton presents an exciting opportunity for real estate and capital infrastructure investment.

Featuring: Richard Probert, Project Director, Ballymore Carl Standley, Director, Couch Perry Wilkes Rob Groves, Development Director, Paradise Birmingham Stephen Reynolds, Friargate Coventry LLP ark Ryder, Head of Transport & Economy, M Warwickshire County Council

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1400 - 1415

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High Speed Two (HS2):

An update on the development and future plans of HS2 in the Midlands by Mike Lyons, Programme Director for the West Midlands Region at High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd.

ike Lyons, Programme Director - West M Midlands Region, High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd.

A unique concentration of global economic assets with associated development opportunities, the UK Central Hub is home to Birmingham Airport, the National Exhibition Centre, Jaguar Land Rover, Arden Cross and the new High Speed Rail Interchange station.

llr Ian Courts, Deputy Leader, C Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

A ‘once in a generation’ opportunity Presentation

UK Central Solihull: The Hub

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Huw Rhys Lewis, Managing Director, UK Central Solihull – Urban Growth Company

1415 - 1430

Facilitated by UK Central’s Urban Growth Company, the Hub’s scale of opportunity is set out in its Growth and Infrastructure Plan, with first phases of development commencing in 2018.

1430 - 1445

Birmingham Airport: Unprecedented growth of the Midlands’ largest airport Presentation

Birmingham Airport Chief Executive, Paul Kehoe will provide an overview of Birmingham Airport and its vision for future growth, which maximises HS2.

aul Kehoe, Chief Executive, P Birmingham Airport

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1445 - 1515

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High Speed Two (HS2):

This event showcases the once-in-ageneration opportunities that HS2 will offer the UK.

Host: Mike Lyons, Programme Director, HS2

Panel Discussion

Delivering an additional £14 billion to the UK economy, and connecting over two million of the region’s population; this event explores the impact of Europe’s biggest infrastructure project in a generation.

Driving economic growth and rebalancing Britain’s economy

Panellists: Nick Abell, Vice Chairman of Coventry and Warwickshire LEP Huw Rhys Lewis, Managing Director, UK Central Solihull – Urban Growth Company Maria Machancoses, Programme Director, Midlands Connect Rob Eaton, Head of Planning and Development, Birmingham Airport

High Speed Two (HS2): 1515 - 1545

Generating investment and unlocking development at Birmingham Curzon Presentation and Panel Discussion

Alongside the significant improvements in rail connectivity, the arrival of high speed rail will spark a new wave of growth and development.

Host: Simon Marks, Director of Arcadis and Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP, non-executive director for Optimising Assets

The panel will discuss how the new high speed terminus at Birmingham Curzon is already providing a new focus and fresh impetus for unlocking growth and investment in the city centre.

Featuring:

Presentation by Liz Peace CBE, Chair of the Curzon Urban Regeneration Company Panellists: Liz Peace CBE, Chair of the Curzon Urban Regeneration Company Steve Hollowood, Senior Director - Planning, Development and Regeneration, GVA

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1545 - 1600

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East Midlands Airport:

Midlands UK showcases the wealth of opportunities presented by East Midlands Airport, as it sets out an ambitious vision for the second phase of its real estate development, with advanced manufacturing, logistics and innovation at its heart.

ndy Cliffe, Managing Director, East Midlands A Airport

What does HS2 mean for the East and North Midlands? How will it impact employment, skills, innovation and productivity?

Host: Victoria Brambini, Managing Director, Scape Procure

A gateway to the global economy Presentation

The Future of High Speed Two (HS2): 1600 - 1630

A gateway to the East and North Midlands Panel Discussion

A panel of experts discuss the wider economic and social impacts of HS2 throughout the UK.

Panellists: Cllr Mark Winnington, Cabinet member economic growth, Staffordshire County Council Andy Cliffe, Managing Director, East Midlands Airport Cllr Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council Jamie Kerr, Managing Director of the HS2 Growth Partnership

1630 - 1645

The Black Country Garden City:

Housing transformation for the 21st century Presentation

An overview on the housing development opportunities currently underway and available across the Black Country.

Dr Chris Handy OBE, Board Lead on social enterprise, housing and low carbon, Black Country LEP

Wednesday 15th March

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The Midlands housing Some of the most respected figures in the sector discuss their thoughts challenge

Host: Faraz Baber, Director at Terence O’Rourke

Panel Discussion

Panellists: Waheed Nazir, Strategic Director of Economy, Birmingham City Council

and vision for how the Midlands can help build the best quality homes for the greatest number of people.

1645 - 1730

Tim Downing, Director, Pygott and Crone, Lincoln Tom Merrills, New Business Manager, Countryside Properties Angus Michie, Divisional Chairman, The Berkeley Group Sir Edward Lister, Chairman, Homes & Communities Agency

Midlands UK drinks reception: 1730 - 1800

Sponsored by: John Sisk Group

Featuring Steven Knight, British screenwriter and film director, and creator of global phenomenon Peaky Blinders Reception

Meet and greet the Midlands UK delegation at their drinks reception.

Host: Jon Derry, Midlands UK Programme Host Featuring: Steven Knight, writer and creator of Peaky Blinders Owen Sisk, Group Performance Director, John Sisk Group Nick Payne, Managing Director of Nikal

Thursday 16th March TIME 0900 - 1000 1000 - 1015

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Midlands UK breakfast briefing

The Midlands UK delegation invites you to join their informal breakfast meet and greet.

Jon Derry, Midlands UK Programme Host

Leading the promotion of Food Enterprise Zones.

aul Wheatley, Group Manager - Economic P Development, Lincolnshire County Council

With tourists to the Midlands at a record high, this event explores the importance of the visitor economy as a catalyst for further growth across the region.

Host: Brendan Moffett, Chief Executive of Marketing Nottingham

Sponsored by: Freeths and K4 Reception

Lincolnshire Peppermint Park Presentation

Investment opportunities in tourism: Midlands UK 1015 - 1045

Panel Discussion

Panellists: Ruth Carver, LEP Director, Greater Lincolnshire LEP Andy Cliffe, Managing Director, East Midlands Airport Ian Harrabin, Chairman of Historic Coventry Trust & Managing Director, Complex Development Projects Cllr Abi Brown, Deputy Leader – Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Thursday 16th March

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1045 - 1100

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Developing Staffordshire

Opportunities to develop the County Town into a sub-regional centre at the forefront of the Midlands Engine and HS2.

llr Patrick Farrington, Leader of Stafford C Borough Council

Experts from across the Midlands discuss the importance of maximising regional assets and sector strengths to create employment opportunities.

ost: H Simon Marks, Director of Arcadis and Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP non-executive director for Optimising Assets Panellists: Nigel Hudson, Head of Strategic Infrastructure and Economy, Worcester LEP Cllr Jack Brereton, Cabinet member for regeneration, transport and heritage, Stoke-on-Trent City Council Paul Wheatley, Group Manager, Economic Development, Lincolnshire County Council Terry Spall, Commercial Director of MIRA Technology Park

These two outstanding sites—part of the Loughborough and Leicester Science and Innovation Enterprise Zone—offer excellent opportunities with immediate availability for developments within life sciences, advanced manufacturing and low carbon innovation communities.

r Lucille G Alexander, Head of Research D and Enterprise Partnerships at University of Leicester

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Getting the most out of Enterprise Zones:

1100 - 1130

How Midlands destinations are focusing on sectors and skills to maximise investment opportunities and jobs Panel Discussion

Enterprise Zones: 1130 - 1145

Injecting life into regeneration Presentation

Cllr Mark Winnington, Cabinet Member - Economic Growth, Staffordshire County Council

Carl Potter, Senior Director, GVA (representing Loughborough University Science & Enterprise Park)

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1145 - 1200

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The Nottingham Enterprise Zone:

The aspiration is to create a world-class centre where the opportunity to work and live alongside a world-class brand can be realised. The site opportunities will be discussed in the context of the ÂŁ1billion invested in the city over the last five years.

im Garratt, Managing Director, T Innes England and agent for the site

How is the Midlands leveraging real estate development to harness opportunities for life sciences businesses and investors?

What is the future of the life sciences sector in the region?

Host: David Jennings, Chairman of Movers and Shakers

Creating a new place for health, wellbeing and beauty alongside Boots Presentation

From molecule to market:

The Midlands as a Life Sciences hub Panel Discussion

Panellists: Dr Lucille G Alexander, Head of Research and Enterprise Partnerships at University of Leicester

1200 - 1230

Trevor Payne, Director of Estates, University of Birmingham Tim Garratt, Managing Director, Innes England Owen Sisk, Group Performance Director, John Sisk Group

Thursday 16th March

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1230 - 1300

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Shaping Britain’s Industrial Strategy through Enterprise Zones

The event explores how the Midlands’ automotive sector is acting as an exemplary model for the Government’s long-term Industrial Strategy, and the investment opportunities this creates.

Host: Jackie Sadek, Chief Executive, UK Regeneration

Panel Discussion

Panellists: David Frost, Chair, Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire LEP Cllr John Clancy, Leader of Birmingham City Council Mike Crone, Purchasing and Property Director, Jaguar Land Rover Tom Westley, Board Lead on Enterprise Zones, Black Country LEP

1400 - 1415

West Midlands Combined Authority:

Martin Reeves discusses the West Midlands’ role as a key driver of the British economy, creating jobs, fuelling prosperity and economic growth.

Presentation

The ambition for the West Midlands is to help rebalance the UK economy, closing the £16 billion output gap, and leading the Midlands Engine.

A presentation by Chief Executive Martin Reeves

Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Coventry City Council and Chief Executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority

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1415 - 1445

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Design quality and urban planning:

Good design should be integral to the region’s growth agenda.

How can cities evolve and grow in a sustainable way, whilst embracing technological advances, modernising their infrastructure and strengthening local distinctiveness?

Host: Joe Webb, Director, Bouygues

What can be done to ensure the development of today will stand the test of time and meet the needs of future generations?

Panel Discussion

Solihull Town Centre Masterplan: Identifying new opportunities for development with exceptional connectivity 1445 - 1500

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This panel explores the role of urban design in meeting the needs of a growing population and thriving in increasingly competitive times.

Solihull Town Centre has plans for large scale development, underpinned by strong investment and international business occupiers including National Grid, nPower and BNP Paribas.

Several opportunity sites provide the potential for up to 74,620 sq m of new Grade A office development and up to 11,700 sq m of commercial and leisure development.

Panellists: Waheed Nazir, Strategic Director of Economy, Birmingham City Council Iain Macsween, Head of Projects - Midlands, CEG Richard Probert, Project Director, Ballymore Martin Wright, Managing Director, AHR UK

Cllr Ian Courts, Deputy Leader, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Thursday 16th March

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Stimulating investment through urban development

A panel of experts from Midlands UK outline how major regeneration and development opportunities could serve as a platform for global investment.

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1500 - 1530

Panel Discussion

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Louise Brooke-Smith, UK Head of Town Planning and Head of Social Value, Arcadis Panellists: Anne Brereton, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Stephen Reynolds, Friargate Coventry LLP Stephen Barter, Chair, KPMG Real Estate Advisory Team Laura Church, Corporate Director, Place and Infrastructure, Luton Council

Smart cities and sustainable regeneration: 1530 - 1600

The Midlands’ vision towards low-carbon development Panel Discussion

The smart cities revolution is underway.

This event looks at whether economic and environmental objectives can play complementary roles in the Midlands and wider UK economy.

Host: Dav Bansal, Director at Glenn Howells Architects Panellists: Cllr Ian Courts, Deputy Leader, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Lars Ostenfeld Riemann, Ramboll Group Director Ed Peeke, Smart Cities Director, Bouygues Paul Southby, Chairman of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

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Universities and Enterprise:

The Coventry and Warwickshire area is home to two award-winning universities. As well as producing more than 53,000 highcalibre graduates each year, the region is renowned for its links with industry and enterprise.

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This session delves into those links, how they are shaping national industry and helping create an enterprising culture which has made the Midlands one of the UK’s fastest growing economies.

Kate Hughes, Programme Director, University of Warwick

Academia as a catalyst for growth 1615 - 1645

Panel Discussion

Adam Dent, Managing Director, Advent Communications Panellists: Martin Yardley, Chief Executive of Coventry and Warwickshire LEP

Rob Tallis, Director of Estate Development, Coventry University Mike Crone, Purchasing and Property Director, Jaguar Land Rover

1645 - 1700

Midlands UK drinks reception

Meet and greet the Midlands UK delegation during an informal drinks reception

Question of Sport

Sporting stars take each other on in an East v West battle of sporting knowledge – complete with full audience participation!

1715 - 1800

A battle of the Midlands will be revving up to provide a fun but informative end to your MIPIM experience

Come and meet our sports stars, join in the fun and learn something about the region

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