Partners
MIPIM DIARY
TUESDAY 6TH MARCH
WELCOME RECEPTION
16.30pm – 17.30pm
Join the team on the Leeds City Region exhibition stand for an informal drinks reception, meet the team and find out more about our programme for the week at MIPIM 2012
Leeds City Region Exhibition Stand,
Level 01, Palais de Festivals, Stand No.16.16 / 18.3
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WEDNESDAY 7TH MARCH
DEVELOPER & INVESTOR FORUM
Bradford: gathering momentum
11.30pm – 12.30pm
Bradford, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities, is home to a large number of HQ operations. Learn how Bradford is delivering regeneration and discover more about development projects transforming the city including Westfield, the flagship City Park, proposals for the new Bradford Science Park and opportunities for growth companies.
Leeds City Region Exhibition Stand, Level 01, Palais de Festivals, Stand No.16.16 / 18.3
SPEAKERS
Barra Mac Ruairi Strategic Director, Department of Regeneration and Culture, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Canapés and drinks will be served
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WEDNESDAY 7TH MARCH
DEVELOPER & INVESTOR FORUM
Leeds: investment capital
3pm-4pm
The new Leeds Arena and the £350 million Trinity Leeds retail and leisure development by Land Securities, both scheduled to open in Spring 2013, will have a major impact on the economy of Leeds and the wider city region. Together with the Eastgate Quarters development by Hammerson, they will give a huge boost to the profile of Leeds on the national and international stage. The Aire Valley Leeds enterprise zone, major new office developments at Sovereign Street, the redevelopment of the landmark City House by Bruntwood and proposals for the Tetley’s Brewery site will underscore the position of Leeds as one of the UK’s leading business locations.
This is your opportunity to meet key decision makers in regeneration and development and find out more about the opportunities Leeds presents for investors, developers and occupiers.
Leeds City Region Exhibition Stand, Level 01, Palais de Festivals, Stand No.16.16 / 18.3
SPEAKERS
Martin Farrington Director of City Development, Leeds City Council
Chris Oglesby Chief Executive, Bruntwood
John Flathers Partner and head of real estate team at Irwin Mitchell
Canapés and drinks will be served
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THURSDAY 8TH MARCH
BREAKFAST BRIEFING
Leeds City Region: Incentives for Growth
8.30am – 10.30am
La Baule Room, Majestic Hotel
Sponsored by Muse Developments and Aire Valley Land
(Evans of Leeds and Keyland)
Chaired by Ian Briggs, editor of TheBusinessDesk.com
With its strategic location at the heart of the Leeds City Region, the Aire Valley Leeds enterprise zone represents an unrivalled opportunity for business relocation and expansion. In Bradford, the new city centre growth zone is designed to accelerate the next phase of regeneration, creating a new central business district and transforming the city’s retail offer. Join Neil McLean, chair of the Leeds City Region local enterprise partnership, for this breakfast briefing and panel discussion showcasing major opportunities for investment and growth across the city region.
SPEAKERS
Neil McLean Chair, Leeds City Region LEP
Martin Farrington Director of City Development, Leeds City Council
Barra Mac Ruairi Department of Regeneration and Culture, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Matt Crompton Joint Managing Director, Muse Developments
Stephen Kennard Director of Land & Development at London Development Agency
Breakfast will be served
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THURSDAY 8TH MARCH
DEVELOPER & INVESTOR FORUM
Place your bids, please, for the Leeds Large Casino Licence
11.30pm – 12.30pm
Leeds is the largest of eight local authorities in the UK to be granted a large casino licence, and the opportunity is already attracting widespread interest from potential operators and developers. With the licence due to be granted in early 2013, when the new Leeds Arena and the £350 million Trinity Leeds retail and leisure development are also scheduled for completion, the large casino will be a major addition to Leeds’ leisure and evening economy.
Leeds City Region Exhibition Stand, Level 01, Palais de Festivals, Stand No.16.16 / 18.3
SPEAKERS
Martin Farrington Director of City Development, Leeds City Council
Ashley Blake Director and Head of Retail Portfolio Management, Land Securities
Canapés and drinks will be served
