Expert Speakers Taking the Stage at LEP Conference
A host of industry experts has been lined up to speak at the Greater Lincolnshire LEP Annual Conference – Leading the Way on Thursday (10th November).
The conference will focus on Greater Lincolnshire’s four game-changing sectors – energy, UK Food Valley, defence, and ports & logistics – and a high-calibre line-up of speakers will lead an in-depth discussion on the day.
The theme for the event is ‘Building a Greater Lincolnshire’ and it will provide an opportunity for business leaders to pose questions and share views at a time of challenge and unique opportunities for growth.
The full list of speakers is as follows:
Introduction
- Pat Doody (LEP Chair) and Ruth Carver (LEP CEO) – key developments and progress
- Darren Joint, Viking Signs – Made Smarter bid
- Andy Gutherson, Lincolnshire County Council – LEVI electric vehicle pilot
- Councillor Martin Hill, Lincolnshire County Council – devolution
Energy
- Pat Doody
- Lauren Little, Ørsted
- David Talbot, CATCH
- Michelle Sacks, South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership
- Neil Bainbridge, Grimsby Institute
UK Food Valley
- Sarah Louise Fairburn, Imp & Maker and LEP Deputy Chair
- Ben Wills, 360 Rural
- Val Braybrooks, National Centre for Food Manufacturing
- Jonathan Oldfield, Moy Park
Defence
- Alison Ballard, BAE systems
- Julian Free, University of Lincoln
- Jim Pennycook, Defence & Security Accelerator
- Sally Grindrod-Smith, West Lindsey District Council
- Chris Jones, Metrea Mission Data
Ports & Logistics
- Simon Bird, ABP
- Katharine York, ORE Catapult
- Marcus Walker, ABLE UK
- Emma Leam-Saville, DFDS
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.”
Greater Lincolnshire – Leading the Way takes place from 8.30am until 1pm on Thursday 10th November 2022. Register for your free ticket to the conference by visiting the Eventbrite page.
We are also welcoming strategic partners in an exhibition this year showcasing some of our collaborative projects and programmes.
Keep in touch on social media using the hashtags #LEPConference2022.
Notes for editors:
About the Greater Lincolnshire LEP
- We are a strong partnership of private, public and education leaders driving positive economic growth across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.
- We are improving the lives and opportunities of communities and businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.
- We are
180+ leaders harnessing our economic ambitions for Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland. - We champion Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland as a place to live, work, play and invest.
- We are the voice for business and we champion our four game-changing sectors:
- o Ports and logistics and the Humber Freeport
- o UK Food Valley
- o Clean energy
- o Defence and security
- We also work across the manufacturing, visitor economy and health and care enterprise sectors, and work on employment and skills, innovation and business support
- We work with investors in our area, support business growth and help businesses to develop the skills they need.
- We work with schools and businesses to develop strong careers programmes that reflect local opportunities.
- We set out what Greater Lincolnshire needs to grow its economy and we secure and deliver funding from Government for our area.
- We cover an area including North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, Rutland and the administrative county of Lincolnshire.
- To find out more visit http://www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @greaterlincslep, Facebook or Linkedin.
LEP achievements
Since our creation in 2010 we have:
- unlocked over £279 million of addition investment through our funding programmes.
- engaged with 20,000 businesses through the Growth Hub programme.
- supported a successful Humber Freeport bid bringing 7,000 jobs and £2 billion plus investment
- begun to develop a Top 10 global UK Food Valley cluster
- provided 5,000 businesses with three or more hours of dedicated support
- created 3,108 jobs
- delivered 34 transformational growth projects and programmes
- supported 2,711 learners and apprentices
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