NWDA Annual Conference

Hosted by the Former BBC Northwest Political Editor, Jim Hancock

9.00am Registration and refreshments

9.40am Welcome by Jim Hancock, event host

9.50am Highlights and Achievements – Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive, NWDA

10.05am Presentations and speeches:

Business

Film: Helping Northwest businesses access finance and survive the downturn

Film: Improving resource efficiency and business competitivenes

Skills and Education

Film: Improving leadership skills of Northwest businesses

People and Jobs

Film: Supporting rural businesses

Film: Onside

Infrastructure

The Renaissance of Salford
Barbara Spicer, Chief Executive, Salford City Council

Quality of Life

London 2012 – Impact on the Northwest
Sir Philip Craven, President, International Olympic Committee

11.10am Coffee break

12.00pm Jim Hancock interview with Robert Hough, Chairman, NWDA

12.20pm Q&A session with NWDA Board Members

1.00pm Lunch and partner exhibition

2.00pm Opportunitity to attend the Northwest Manufacturing Conference