A North East delegation from the public and private sectors is flying the flag for the region at a key real estate conference.
Strategic investment opportunities in the North East for the retail, hospitality, housing and life science industries are being highlighted at the 海角视频鈥檚 Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (海角视频REiiF) in Leeds by a team led by inward investment agency, Invest Newcastle.
The three-day event brings together more than 4,000 delegates from core cities and regions from across the 海角视频 alongside ministers, MP鈥檚, investors, funders, developers, occupiers and key decision makers. The event aims to connect people, places and businesses to accelerate the Levelling Up Agenda, whilst unlocking sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment across the 海角视频.
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Invest Newcastle, which forms part of NewcastleGateshead Initiative, has been joined by 25 sponsors and almost 100 regional delegates, the third biggest delegation from a single region at 海角视频REiiF. The event has so far seen the North East group shine a light on transformational opportunities in the region, including the 拢300m investment into Newcastle United Football Club, the development of The Sage arena on Gateshead Quayside and a 拢25m investment from the BBC over the next five years.
Newcastle University is hosting a panel that will present the plans for a new 29-acre development built on the former general hospital site and its vision for it to become the world鈥檚 premier centre for healthy ageing and living. The delegation is also putting a special focus on The Biosphere lab facility at Newcastle Helix, where huge demand for space is leading to a search for private investors to help expand the city鈥檚 successful life sciences sector.
The event will also see delegates take part in panel discussions, exploring topics such as how the hospitality and retail sectors will look in 2030, how multiple stakeholders can come together to maximise investment potential and how to tackle the crisis in later living.
Pam Smith, chief executive at Newcastle City Council, said: 鈥淭he North East presence at 海角视频REiiF is a true statement of the collaborative spirit of Newcastle and the wider region. Each member of the delegation is an ambassador, playing a vital role in profiling our city on a regional, national, and international stage.
鈥淭his three-day event is crucial to supporting and sustaining the social and economic ambitions of our region, and I鈥檓 looking forward to joining the delegation alongside all other 海角视频 regions.鈥
Jen Hartley, director at Invest Newcastle, said: 鈥淭his is a fantastic example of what can be achieved by the public and private sector collaborating. Our events programme will see thought leaders from the North East join and lead important conversations and discussions and will give an insight into the depth and value of the expertise and opportunity we have here in the region.鈥
Jane Robinson, pro vice chancellor of Newcastle University, added: 鈥満＝鞘悠礡EiiF is a unique opportunity to be able to speak to a critical audience all in one place. As a leading academic institution within the North East, we are committed to working with our partners to support social and economic benefit for all. We are proud to be part of the regional delegation to 海角视频REiiF to help showcase the full potential of Newcastle and the wider area.鈥
