Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) is attending UKREiiF in Leeds from 20-22nd May to showcase South East Wales as one of the most attractive regions for sustainable growth.
UKREiiF, the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, is a three-day conference that aims to connect people, places and businesses to drive transformative investment and regeneration.
CCR will join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority as co-sponsors of exhibitor Western Gateway, the pan-regional partnership for South Wales and Western England.
Visit CCR at Pavilion 16 in the Pavilion Zone for meetings, networking and presentations throughout the conference.
Day 1: Tuesday 20 May
09:00 – 10:00: Delivering sustainable growth in the UK’s highest potential area – Breakfast with the Western Gateway
Predicted to have the fastest economic growth outside of London over the next five years, the area of South Wales and Western England is quickly becoming the best place to do business in the UK. With large changes on the horizon through the government’s devolution agenda and in Wales, find out what this means for investment and infrastructure development in this creative, diverse, and forward thinking area.
Speakers:
- Sophie Cambourne, Arup
- Stephen Peacock, Chief Executive of West of England Combined Authority
- Ben Watts, Economy and Spatial Planning manager at Gloucestershire County Council
- Cllr Dimitri Batrouni, Leader Newport City Council
11:45 – 12:30: Cardiff Capital Region: a leading UK region for delivering sustainable investment
The economic heart of Wales, Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) represents 50% of the Welsh economy and contributes £38-40bn to the UK economy. Understand how the region’s devolved statutory powers over spatial planning and transport are unlocking growth through Cardiff Crossrail, the Metro, and Regional Transport. New investment frameworks for landmark ESG projects, including the 500-acre Aberthaw low-carbon park and the world-first compound semiconductor cluster in Newport.
Speakers
- Clare Wildfire, Global Cities Lead, Mott Macdonald
- Cllr Dimitri Batrouni, Leader Newport City Council
- Ken Poole MBE, Head of Economic Development, Cardiff Council
Day 2: Wednesday 21 May
13:15 – 14:15: Driving growth through co-investment with Cardiff Capital Region
In this panel Q & A session understand how Cardiff Capital Region’s devolved powers, political access and its own investment funds, including the £50m Strategic Premises Fund, £50m Northern Valleys Initiative and £50m Innovation Investment Capital can be accessed to support innovation, housing, business growth and regeneration in the region. Hear more about CCR’s proven track record of delivering shovel-ready schemes with private and institutional investors such as L&G-funded Central Square.
Speakers:
- Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, Leader of Monmouthshire Council and Chair, Cardiff Capital Region
- Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader Cardiff Council and Deputy Chair, Cardiff Capital Region
- George Richards, Senior Director, CBRE
14:45 – 15:45: The Role of Collective Investment Vehicles in delivery of Local Growth Plans
A panel discussion on the practical execution of Collective Investment Vehicles to drive private capital to support the delivery of Local Growth Plans across a range of asset classes: including Property, transport, regeneration, industrial decarbonisation and net zero.
Chair of Panel: Justin Olosunde
Panel members
- Joanne Patrick, Head of Sustainable Energy, Amber Infrastructure
- Ed Rowberry CEO, BBRC
- Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, Chair, Cardiff Capital Region
- George Richards, Senior Director, CBRE
16:30 – 18:00 Cardiff Capital Region Evening Reception
Cardiff Capital Region is transforming the economy, business landscape and potential for inclusive prosperity across South-East Wales, the most populous area of Wales. Started As a partnership of 10 local authorities with additional new responsibilities for regional transport and strategic planning, come and meet the Leaders behind this group team who are looking to unlock growth for this diverse area.
Day 3: Thursday 22 May
09:00 – 9:45: Harnessing the UK’s tidal energy – Next steps for the Severn Estuary
As an island nation, the UK is uniquely well placed to take advantage of the power the oceans to create reliable, clean, low-cost energy. The Severn Estuary has one of the highest tidal ranges in the world. Following the results of an independent commission, find out what is next for this vitally important resource.
Speakers
- Stephen Bashford or Roger Hoare, West of England Combined Authority
- Richard McGuckin, Deputy Chief Executive of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader Cardiff Council and Deputy Chair of Cardiff Capital Region
- Colan Mehaffey, Director of Policy, Impact, and Partnerships at Cardiff Capital Region
