Invest UK conference programme

Confirmed speakers


Brian Shaw managing director, business, UK Trade & Investment	Rhodri Morgan first minister of the National Assembly of Wales	Peter Bennett city surveyor, City of London Corporation	Sir Howard Bernstein chief executive, Manchester City Council	Dan Labbad chief executive, Lend Lease Europe

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With keynotes from key industry players and central government, the Invest UK programme will cover the most important topics in UK investment.

Day one, 13 October 2009

09.30	Chair’s opening remarks An introduction to Invest UK. Giles Barrie, editor, Property Week.
09.40	Why UK? Hear from Brian Shaw, Director Business, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) on why he believes investors and occupiers should be looking at investing in the UK. Understand what the Government is doing to promote UK investment to the overseas market and what it is doing to ensure that it retains and promotes the interests of those already here. How is the UK remaining competitive in the global arena and what are the prospects for the UK as it recovers from the recession? Brian Shaw, managing director, business, UK Trade & Investment
10.00	Live and interactive question and answer session An opportunity for you to question Brian Shaw, UKTI on the issues raised during his presentation. Submit your questions online during the live presentation. Brian Shaw, managing director, business, UK Trade & Investment
10.30	Ensuring that London remains an unrivalled global competitor Why London is and will continue to be a world-class city and investment attraction for international business. Steve Norris, Mayor of London’s adviser on transport and development interviewed by Property Week editor Giles Barrie. Steve Norris, mayor of london’s adviser on transport and development, Greater London Authority
10.50	Live and interactive question and answer session An opportunity for you to question Think London on the issues raised during the above presentation. Submit your questions online during the live presentation. Andrew Cooke, chief operating officer, Think London
11.30	City Focus: Reaping the rewards of investing in the financial capital of Europe Understand how the dynamic of the City of London has changed in recent times in response to financial instability Gain insight into how the City of London is responding to ensure that it remains competitive with world cities, as well as countering the threat areas such as Canary Wharf pose Will the City be able to recover and return to previous occupancy levels in a climate of reformed financial services? Hear directly from the City Surveyor, Peter Bennett, on the opportunity the City proposes for your business. Peter Bennett, city surveyor, City of London Corporation
11.50	Live and interactive question and answer session An opportunity for you to question the City of London Corporation on the issues raised during the above presentation. Submit your questions online during the live presentation. Derek Smith, investment property director, City of London Corporation
12.30	Spotlight on Manchester Manchester is widely regarded as one the UK’s and Europe’s leading cities. Faced with fierce competition from other regional cities and London, how is Manchester ensuring that it attracts and retains high-profile occupiers and inward investors? Hear from Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive of Manchester City Council on the opportunities Manchester holds for inward investors as well as his ambitious plans for continued growth. An opportunity to hear about revisions to the £3bn transport investment project, Manchester City Airport and the growth opportunities in the area. Sir Howard Bernstein, chief executive, Manchester City Council
13.30	Investor’s perspective: Understanding the opportunities for inward investment in the UK Hear from existing and new investors into the UK on why they continue to target the UK and what opportunities they see it holding. Understand what their priorities are at the moment and how they see the investment market moving forwards. Discussion points will include: Why the UK? What locations / sectors hold the most value at present? The changing dynamic of the investment market The effect of new regulatory frameworks on the investment market New investment products being discussed and implemented How regions can attract investment Panel discussion – hosted by the chair Giles Barrie, editor, Property Week Nick Shattock, deputy chief executive, Quintain Estates & Development Plc Dan Labbad, chief executive, Lend Lease Europe John Rigg, director, Savills Commercial Ltd David Cramond, director of capital development, One NorthEast
15.00	Establishing and expanding business in the UK: The challenges, practicalities and opportunities Leeds – Paul Rogerson, chief executive of Leeds City Council Bristol – Cllr. Janke, leader of Bristol City Council Liverpool – Warren Bradley, leader of Liverpool City Council
16.00	Occupier Focus Hear from three national and global occupiers on why they chose to invest and relocate into new regions in the UK. Discussion points include: Selection criteria for relocating: location, skills, space Evaluating the decision to move to regional hubs Working with local authorities and Regional Development Agencies Panel discussion – hosted by the chair Giles Barrie, editor, Property Week Roger Mann, property director, DHL Neil Hildreth, real estate manager, Nokia UK Ltd

Day two, 14 October 2009

09.30	Chair’s opening remarks An introduction to Invest UK. Giles Barrie, editor, Property Week.
09.50	Spotlight on the Thames Gateway Hear the chair of the Thames Gateway London Partnership talk about the UK’s biggest regeneration scheme. How is it progressing? What will happen in the face of spending cuts? Are there too many agencies in the Gateway? Lord Falconer of Thoroton, chair, Thames Gateway London Partnership
10.00	Live and interactive question and answer session An opportunity for you to question Invest Thames Gateway on the issues raised during the above presentation. Submit your questions online during the live presentation. Peter Andrews, chief executive, London Thames Gateway Development Corporation Paul Wookey, chief executive, Locate in Kent
10.30	Spotlight on Scotland Gain exclusive insight into how Glasgow is ensuring that it continues to attract new businesses and investment to remain competitive with the rest of the UK. Hear about how it is establishing itself as a leader in new areas such as R+D in life sciences, manufacturing and aerospace and the opportunities this is creating in the country. Hear about how Glasgow will respond to the Scottish Government’s decision to axe a piece of crucial infrastructure spend, how it will use the Commonwealth Games to attract inward investment and what the impact of the near collapse of Scotland’s two biggest banks has been on the city. Jim Mather MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism in the Scottish Government Stephen Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council
11.30	Spotlight on Northern Ireland Hear Peter Robinson, First Minister for Northern Ireland on the lucrative investment opportunity that Northern Ireland presents. Gain insight into the industries attracting high-profile such as software and financial services. Understand what incentives are being offered to encourage investment into this high-growth area which has one of the lowest unemployment levels in the UK. An opportunity to hear about growth plans and economic potential, as well as the benefits locating and investing in Northern Ireland can present for your business. Peter Robinson, first minister for Northern Ireland
12.30	Spotlight on Wales Rhodri Morgan, First Minister of the National Assembly of Wales speaks on the opportunities and benefits of relocating and investing in Wales. Hear about the initiatives in place to encourage inward investment and the impressive work already taking place. Understand what incentives are being offered to businesses looking towards this region and the commercial opportunities they present. An opportunity to discover the huge and competitive offering that Wales provides for business. Rhodri Morgan, first minister of the National Assembly of Wales
12.50	Live and interactive question and answer sessionAn opportunity for you to question the National Assembly of Wales on the issues raised during the above presentation. Submit your questions online during the live presentation.
13.10	Conservative SpotlightShadow Communities and Thames Gateway minister Stewart Jackson interviewed by Property Week editor Giles Barrie on Opposition policy on the Gateway and regeneration. Stewart Jackson, shadow minister, Communities and Local Government
13.30	Chair’s Closing Remarks in the Networking Lounge Meet in the networking lounge to hear the closing remarks from the last day of Invest UK. Giles Barrie, editor, Property Week