LEP Conference to Highlight Innovation for Growth
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s annual conference is back, and this year the event will take Innovation for Growth as its theme.
The popular event will highlight how innovation has been pivotal to economic success in Greater Lincolnshire and which innovation-led trends are predicted to benefit businesses in the future.
On the agenda on Thursday 7th November 2024 will be the role of rebel technologists in organisations and the launch of an innovation roadmap to help businesses access innovation services.
The conference will also provide an update on some of the work that the LEP and its partners have undertaken this year and include a conversation between the three chairs of the LEP, Ursula Lidbetter, Pat Doody and the current Chair Professor Neal Juster.
Among the other highlights will be a technology and innovation demonstration arena showcasing Lincolnshire businesses and organisations that support or drive innovation.
The event will take place at the EPIC Centre on the Lincolnshire Showground. Admission is free and there will be the usual networking opportunities and a complimentary lunch for delegates.
“Our annual conference is always very popular and we’re delighted to be welcoming delegates again this year,” said Professor Juster.
“Innovation is crucial to our economy. This year we want to celebrate those innovators who have blazed a trail by doing things in a new way, and at the same time encourage others to think outside the box and find innovative ways of working.
“We’ve already confirmed a host of businesses and organisations who will be showcasing our competitive edge in our technology and innovation exhibition area.
“The conference promises to be another fascinating day so I strongly urge you to sign up for your free ticket to avoid missing out.”
The Greater Lincolnshire LEP Conference takes place from 8am until 2pm at the EPIC Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln on Thursday 7th November 2024.
Visit the booking page to register for your free place.
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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:
- Ports and logistics and the Humber Freeport
- UK Food Valley
- Clean energy
- 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 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.ukor follow us on Twitter @greaterlincslep, Facebook or LinkedIn.
LEP achievements
Since our creation in 2010 we have:
- unlocked over £279 million of additional 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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