A host of industry experts has been lined up to speak at our conference 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.

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