South West delegation at leading national event

The Great South West, the Pan-Regional Partnership representing Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, will be leading a delegation of senior business and political leaders to make the case for the region at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF).

UKREiiF is the largest investment and development event in the UK, set to take place between 21-23 May 2024 in Leeds.

An exciting programme of events, panel sessions and meetings at the Great South West Pavilion will provide insights into the region’s critical role in delivering the UK’s future security through its leading energy, defence, food, farming and technology sectors, and how investors can benefit.

The programme will showcase the region’s nationally strategic investment opportunities, including Gravity Smart Campus, Hinkley Point C, Spaceport Cornwall, Goonhilly Earth Station, Exeter & East Devon Enterprise Zone, Talbot Innovation Quarter, floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea, the Plymouth & South Devon Freeport, the Appledore Clean Maritime Centre, and Dorset Innovation Park.

Set piece events throughout the three days will feature industry leaders and experts from across the region and nationally. George Freeman MP, former Science Minister, will also be joining a panel on the region’s world-class science base, with opening remarks from Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones.

Ahmed Goga, Director of the Great South West, said: “UKREiiF presents a fantastic opportunity for Great South West to showcase the unparalleled investment potential of our region, and why we are critical to the future success of the UK economy. Our presence at UKREiiF will showcase the innovative projects that drive sustainable growth and showcase the capabilities of the South West on the national stage, driving investment into our region."

The Pavilion is sponsored by leading companies and organisations from across the region: Plymouth & South Devon Freeport, Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, Treveth Holdings, Cornish Lithium, Exeter Science Park, and Southern Construction.

For more information and to register for the Great South West Pavilion events: https://www.ukreiif.com/event/ukreiif-2024/

Find out more about the Great South West: greatsouthwest.co.uk