Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward will lead a team of partners from across the East Midlands when she unveils the new vision for the region at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 May.
The region will come together for the first time in a new East Midlands Pavilion, where investors, developers and businesses can meet the Mayor, talk to inward investment teams and hear about a series of major commercial opportunities.
Partners will stage a series of events at UKREiiF, which will showcase major commercial development destinations like the East Midlands Freeport and the East Midlands Investment Zone.
There will also be a spotlight on the region’s status as a national tourist destination via the new Visit East Midlands initiative, which highlights the Peak District, Sherwood Forest and key visitor attractions.
Its two vibrant cities, Derby and Nottingham, will also be holding investment showcases, highlighting their role as national destinations for advanced manufacturing, life sciences, creative industries, food production and advanced logistics and distribution centres.
Mayor Claire will lead an East Midlands team which also includes the leadership team from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), East Midlands Freeport, Marketing Derby, Invest in Nottingham, Invest in Derbyshire, and Destination Chesterfield.
Tuesday 20 May from 9:15am to 10:15am at the East Midlands Pavilion, Pavilion Courtyard. Join Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward as she outlines a bold new vision for the region’s future, driven by seven growth strategies, large-scale development opportunities and powered by the next generation of clean energy.
Tuesday 20 May from 12noon to 1pm at the East Midlands Pavilion, Pavilion Courtyard. Join us as we discuss plans for the greatest transformational opportunity in the East Midlands, linking two major cities and creating opportunities to deliver 30,000 new homes, 2.7m square feet of commercial floorspace, and including growth around Derby, Nottingham and East Midlands Parkway mainline railway stations, the Infinity Park Investment Zone, East Midlands Freeport, and the redevelopment of two power station sites.
Join Destination Chesterfield and Chesterfield Borough Council on Tuesday 20 May from 3.30pm to 4pm at the East Midlands Pavilion, Pavilion Courtyard.
Tuesday 20th May from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the East Midlands Pavilion, Pavilion Courtyard. The East Midlands isn’t just a great place to invest, it’s also a great place to live and work, with the Peak District National Park, Sherwood Forest, internationally famous heritage destinations and vibrant cities and towns. Join us and find out how they support investment by providing an excellent quality of life.
By Invitation Only. Join Invest in Nottingham for an invitation only look into the future of Nottingham’s City Centre. Nottingham has an opportunity to transform its city centre for generations to come. Join us for an exclusive discussion on what the future looks for one of the most crucial development opportunities in the UK. For more information email enquiries@investinnottingham.co.uk.
Discover why the East Midlands is a prime destination for investment. With tax incentives, world-class infrastructure, and innovation support, the Freeport and Investment Zone offer unparalleled opportunities in a range of sectors. Join us to explore how your business can benefit from this thriving hub of growth and connectivity.
Wednesday 21 May from 2:15pm to 3:15pm at the Newsroom Stage, Royal Armouries. Join Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward and high-profile guests from national and international development as they highlight the ground-breaking potential of a brand-new spatial vision set to unlock a series of landmark investment opportunities in the UK’s superpower region.
Wednesday 21 May from 4pm to 5pm at the East Midlands Pavilion. An opportunity to hear about one of the most exciting plans for energy-based place-making, catalysed by the UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd (UKIFS) STEP Fusion programme, and arising from the emerging proposals for the redevelopment of three former coal fired power stations in north Nottinghamshire.
Join Destination Chesterfield and Chesterfield Borough Council on Thursday 22 May from 10.30am to 11.30am at the East Midlands Pavilion, Pavilion Courtyard. This session will highlight how Chesterfield is creating a positive environment for inclusive growth and investment and showcase sites in Chesterfield and Staveley. The opportunities are set to deliver 3,900 homes, 7,800 jobs and £473m GVA pa.
The East Midlands Investment Zone (EMIZ) will focus on the development of the Advanced Manufacturing and Green Industries sectors across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
The East Midlands Freeport (EMF) is the country’s only inland freeport and a strategic hub for global trade.
Trent Arc is the greatest transformational opportunity in the East Midlands, creating the potential for 30,000 new homes, more than 40,000 full-time jobs, a £2.4bn boost to the regional economy and 2.7 million square feet of commercial space.
The East Midlands Supercluster centres on what could become the UK’s next super – power: STEP Fusion nuclear energy.