Conference Details
This conference will set out the drivers of growth over the next decade and the roles that cities and regions can play in driving economic prosperity over the next decade, drawing on UK and international case studies.
New research from The Work Foundation’s ‘Cities 2020’ programme will also be launched, reviewing the geography of economic recovery and the policy levers that can support cities and regions to drive economic growth and social inclusion.
Why attend?
This conference is the only international conference looking at how cities and regions can drive economic growth over the next decade - and will including the latest policy agendas following the election.
Delegates will take away:
- Analysis of the drivers of economic growth and what this means for their cities and regions;
- A framework for economic growth in the 2010s that can be used for regional, city regional and local economic strategies;
- Update on UK government policies post election;
- Practical ideas about driving economic growth over the next decade, learning from UK and international cities;
- Analysis of how to manage the impact of public spending cuts on employment and public services, combined with practical examples of good practice;
- Detailed insights into growing the low carbon economy, the role of leadership in attracting investment and driving growth, and how public sector ‘anchor institutions’ can help drive the recovery
Who should attend?
From Local Authorities:
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