The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Building for Our Future.’
The conference theme of 'Building for Our Future' recognises the challenges we have faced over the last 12 months, enables us to collectively reflect on the progress we have made in responding to the effects of the economic downturn and in leading the delivery of the West Midlands Economic Strategy. It also provides us with the opportunity to outline plans for 2010 and reaffirm our collective commitment to build a stronger future for our region.
Agenda/Timings
| 09.15 - 09.45 | Registration – Refreshments Hall 3 |
| 09.45 | Conference Session One – Hall 1 |
| 09.45 - 09.50 | Angela Maxwell, Board Member, Advantage West Midlands – Welcome |
| 09.50 - 10.05 | Mick Laverty, Chief Executive, Advantage West Midlands – Opening Address |
| 10.05 - 10.20 | Ian Austin, MP, Regional Minister |
| 10.20 - 11.05 | Coffee Break – Refreshments Hall 3 |
| 11.00 | Conference Session Two – Hall 1 |
| 11.05 - 11.20 | Sir Roy McNulty, Chairman, Advantage West Midlands |
| 11.20 - 12.20 | Hosted Audience/Panel Debate
“Reversing the Trend of Regional Economic Decline”
Panel members:
Angela Maxwell, debate facilitator
Professor Madeleine Atkins, Chair of the West Midlands Higher Education Association
Dr David Brown, Chief Executive, Institute of Chemical Engineers
Professor Christine King, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Staffordshire University
Mohammed Nazir, Chair of the West Midlands Minority Ethnic Business Forum
Councillor Roger Phillips, Co-Chair, Joint Strategy and Investment Board
Councillor Ken Taylor, Chairman West Midlands Leaders Board |
| 12.20 - 12.30 | Sir Roy McNulty, Chairman, Advantage West Midlands – Closing Remarks |
| 12.30 - 13.30 | Networking Lunch – Hall 3 |