Date change: Still time to grab tickets for the Great Northern Conference

Join the conversation on how to boost investment and fire up innovation – book your tickets today

Economic growth and building a greener, fairer future for the North are top of the agenda at the Great Northern Conference on its new date, Wednesday, November 23.

The Northern Powerhouse Partnership and National World are hosting the conference for the fourth time, bringing together local authority leaders and business executives to drive debate on how to spark innovation, boost investment and accelerate our region's growth.

Due to rail strikes, the decision has been made to move the event to later in November. Tickets are still available for the new date.

Sponsored by Siemens, the event takes place at University Academy 92 (UA92) in Manchester on Wednesday, November 23, from 9.30am to 4pm. Find out more and buy your ticket today at www.greatnorthernconference.co.uk

Key speakers

The stellar line-up of guests has been revealed, including:

TV anchor Gamal Fahnbulleh

Journalist, ITV News presenter and proud North West resident Gamal will be hosting the conference, seeking to create conversations about the direction that the region takes as it rebuilds after the pandemic.

Great Northern Conference line-up revealed - tickets on sale

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire

Tracy, the former Labour (Co-op) MP for Batley and Spen, has led the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since 2021. As the Chair of the Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP), she works with partners across the region and beyond to deliver regeneration and economic development, and co-ordinate the long-term programmes that will transform West Yorkshire.

Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire Mayor

Proud to still call South Yorkshire home, he campaigned on a platform to "rebuild the pride, purpose and prosperity of South Yorkshire". Oliver is offering new ideas, a new approach and a different type of politics for our region to bring people together and empower communities.

Tristia Harrison, CEO of TalkTalk Group

As Chief Executive of TalkTalk, Tristia is extremely proud of the firm’s history as an innovative challenger brand. “Since the turn of the millennium, we’ve been taking on the bigger players and fighting for a fairer telecoms market. One with more choice, affordable prices and better services for both consumers and businesses,” she says.

Key sponsors

The Great North Conference is sponsored by Siemens, TalkTalk, Arcadis, Sellafield, Nuclear Waste Management, The Source Skills Academy, First Bus and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

How to get involved

Tickets are now on sale for this unmissable event – sign up today at www.greatnorthernconference.co.uk

Spaces are limited, and potential delegates are encouraged to book early to guarantee a spot.