Discuss the future of the Greater Lincolnshire economy at this year's LEP conference

If you want to be part of the conversation about the future of the Greater Lincolnshire economy, make sure you register for the 2018 LEP Conference.

This Friday (28th September), experts from the world of business, Government and academia will gather at the Lincolnshire Showground to consider how the area’s economy can achieve long-term growth and prosperity.

The aim of the conference is to bring together key stakeholders from across the East Midlands to discuss and analyse the challenges businesses face in Greater Lincolnshire.

From the University of Lincoln to the CBI, and from the Department of Transport to the care sector, the experts have been drawn from a wide range of industries. The event is expected to draw in almost 500 people, with over 400 delegates already registered.

Sir John Peace, Chair of the Midlands Engine, is set to give a keynote speech about the work his partnership is undertaking to increase growth in the Midlands and what it means for Greater Lincolnshire.

The conference will also feature four live panel debates. Each panel will be chaired by Ursula Lidbetter MBE, Chair of the LEP, and will be made up of four leading industry experts.

The topics up for discussion this year are: Robotics and Automation; Digitalisation; Skills; Energy and Water.

As well as the four panel debates, delegates will have the opportunity to book a place on a round-table discussion with one of four experts including:

  • Dr Megan Ronayne, EEF – the future of UK manufacturing, competitiveness, skills, apprenticeships
  • Professor Simon Pearson, Lincoln Institute of Agri-Food Technology – agrifood technology, robotics and automated vehicles
  • Richard Blackmore, CBI – Government strategy, Brexit planning and preparation
  • Allan Simpson, Anglian Water – infrastructure strategy and planning, utilities, water, homes

Each discussion will focus on a key issue within Greater Lincolnshire and those attending will get the opportunity to put questions to each speaker.

There will be a variety of businesses and organisations exhibiting at the conference, providing delegates with excellent networking opportunities.

The LEP Conference 2018 is staged in partnership with the Institute of Directors (IoD), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, in association with Business Lincolnshire and Team Lincolnshire. The main sponsor is renewable waste recycling company Ellgia. 

Greater Lincolnshire has an exciting future. Take the opportunity to be a part of the conversation and help change the business environment in Greater Lincolnshire for the better.

The conference will take place at the EPIC Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, from 8am until 2pm on Friday 28th September 2018.

Limited exhibition stands are still available so if you are a businesses with an innovative product to showcase, new technology to demonstrate or a great idea to shout about, contact Sarah Carter on 01522 585501 or email scarter@lincolnshireshowground.co.uk to find out more.

Follow the latest updates about the conference using the hashtag #LEPConference2018 on social media.

Can’t make the conference? Don’t worry, watch the debates live on the Greater Lincolnshire LEP Facebook channel here: https://www.facebook.com/GreaterLincsLEP/

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