The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise’s annual conference takes place this week - with four ‘game-changing’ sectors the focus.
Leading the Way is the title given to the event that will grace the county’s showground on Thursday, with the opportunities presented by food, energy, ports and logistics and defence at the fore.
Organisers said a high-calibre line-up of speakers will lead an in-depth discussion on the day, with sights locked on “building a Greater Lincolnshire”. It offers a chance for business leaders to pose questions and share views at a time of challenge and unique opportunities for growth.
Read more: Development-supporting new wildlife habitat completes at Humber Bank site
Pat Doody, chair of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP, said: “Everyone is really looking forward to getting together on Thursday and unpacking our four game-changing sectors. The event is free to attend and places are being booked up fast.
“Those attending will be treated to an enlightening discussion about some of the opportunities which have the potential to transform the economy of Greater Lincolnshire.”
He will introduce the event alongside chief executive Ruth Carver, highlighting key developments and progress, with a Made Smarter bid, electric vehicle pilot and the latest devolution steps also to be outlined.
Mr Doody, who is set to step down shortly, will also speak on energy, alongside Orsted’s Lauren Little, chief executive of Catch, David Talbot, Neil Bainbridge of Grimsby Institute and Michelle Sacks of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.
The UK Food Valley initiative then takes the Epic Centre stage, with Sarah Louise Fairburn, LEP deputy chair and Imp & Maker representative joined by Ben Wills of 360 Rural, Val Braybrooks, who leads on the National Centre for Food Manufacturing and Jonathan Oldfield of Moy Park.
Alison Ballard of BAE Systems, Julian Free of University of Lincoln, Jim Pennycook of the Defence & Security Accelerator, Sally Grindrod-Smith of West Lindsey District Council and Chris Jones of Metrea Mission Data present on defence before the morning conference closes with ports and logistics. Simon Bird, Humber ports director for ABP will be joined by Katharine York of ORE Catapult, Marcus Walker of Able UK and Emma Leam-Saville of DFDS.
To register for the event, taking place between 8.30am and 1pm, click here.
Read next:
Work begins on new £5.5m Heta training site on South Humber Bank
Project completions delight in stellar year for Humber offshore wind cluster as pipeline grows
Full breakdown of what will make up £100m new Immingham ferry terminal to serve Stena Line
'Unprecedented' inflationary pressures on seafood leads Hilton to reel in profit expectations
All your Humber business news in one place - bookmark it now
