UKREiiF 2023

Find out why South Wales and Western England are ready to drive growth and power the UK’s transition to Net Zero.

Innovative, world leading and sustainable, the Western Gateway brings together business, universities and local leaders to work together across the border to build on the area’s potential to deliver for the rest of the UK.

The Western Gateway pavilion features a packed schedule with city leaders and business discussing why the area is set to add £34bn to the UK economy by 2050.

Come and hear Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, discuss why the area is ready to add £34bn to UK economy or Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader of Cardiff Council, talk about why the Western Gateway innovate and skilled communities are ready to power the nation’s journey to Net Zero.

To see the full Western Gateway pavilion schedule, click here.

Tuesday 16th May, 1:45pm – 2:45pm 

Powerhouse of Innovation

Home to 14 of the 15 world’s largest aerospace manufacturers, the most advanced cyber cluster in Europe and four of the most research focused universities in the UK, the Western Gateway has a long history of innovation.  Find out why the area is at the forefront of creating the economies of the future. Featuring: Ruth Dooley, Chair of the Gfirst LEP; Kellie Beirne, Director of Cardiff Capital Region; Stephen Bashford, Director of Business and Skills at the West of England Combined Authority and more.

Wednesday 17th May, 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Scaling up the Western Gateway

Where could South Wales and Western England be in the next 50 years?  Find out how the area is planning for the future, how the rest of the UK can benefit   and how you can join in. Featuring: John Wilkinson, Director of the Western Gateway; Stephen Jones, Chief Executive of Core Cities UK; Richard Ennis, Interim Chief Executive of the West of England Combined Authority.