Date: Thursday 16 June 2022, 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Innside Liverpool, Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9LQ
Futureproofing Connectivity Across Liverpool City Region
Date: 16 June 2022, 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Innside Liverpool, Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9LQ
If you are keen to learn about digital inclusivity and the role fibre connectivity can play in boosting Liverpool’s property market, this free event is a must-attend.
4th Utility and ITS are working in collaboration to improve the lives of residents in Liverpool City Region, while making the area a more attractive prospect for commercial occupiers and investors.
At this half-day event, public and private sector leaders will discuss the importance of full-fibre and digital connectivity for the growth of Liverpool and its surrounding areas, while explaining exactly what it is, why it works, and why you should sit up and take notice.
Agenda:
8am Arrival, breakfast + networking
9am Welcome, presentation + panel discussion:
Tony Hughes, chief executive, 4th Utility
Lorna Rogers, assistant director – mayoral programme delivery, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Councillor Tom Logan, cabinet member for education and skills, Liverpool City Council
Rob Huntington, assistant chief executive, St Helens Council
Stephen Young, chief executive, Halton Council
10.15am Networking break
10.45am Presentation + panel discussion
Alex Harrison, associate, Falconer Chester Hall
Andy Byrne, director, CBRE
Lee Reevell, head of innovation and architecture, Halton Housing
Dave Hudson, head of partnerships and alliances, ITS
12pm Close with lunch and further networking
- LORNA ROGERS, LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY | Leads on mayoral programme delivery including LCR Connect, a 212km ultrafast fibre network that will connect all six boroughs in the region and link key digital assets.
- STEPHEN YOUNG, HALTON COUNCIL | Recently joined Halton Council as their new chief executive at the start of April 2022 with a mandate to lead the organisational transformation and service improvement programmes as well as continuing to grow the economy and regenerate the borough.
- ANDREW BYRNE, CBRE | Led on the repositioning of The Royal Liver Building, delivering a new offering within a city icon. He also acquired over 70,000 sq ft within The Spine for The Royal College of Physicians, and over 70,000 sq ft for Hana within the North West.
- TONY HUGHES, 4TH UTILITY | In 2017, Tony established 4th Utility after identifying a gap in the market for a business that could provide next-generation connectivity to boost the UK's digital economy. The business now employs more than 50 people from its headquarters in Greater Manchester.
- LEE REEVELL, HALTON HOUSING | Leads on the design, development, and implementation of digital projects that build capacity for innovation through technology & collaboration.
- CLLR TOM LOGAN, LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | Oversees council partnerships with connectivity schemes to provide better quality education and training.
- DAVE HUDSON, ITS | plays a leading role in ITS’ major projects including LCR Connect, a joint venture with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and delivery partner NGE.
- ALEX HARRISON, FALCONER CHESTER HALL | Recently project architect on the iconic India Buildings, the refurbishment of a Grade II* listed building into a Regional Government Hub for c4,000 employees.
This event is free to attend. There will be a mix of presentations and panels. Breakfast and lunch are included, providing plenty of opportunities for business development.
Register your interest using the form below – if you can’t see the form, please contact events@placenorthwest.
