Midlands Engine Pavilion at UKREiiF 2025
Hear from a wide range of speakers driving investment into the Midlands with our full pavilion programme below:
Day 1 - Tuesday 20 May 2025
09:00 – 10:00
The first session will see the launch of Keele Innovation District where Professor Tony McMillan OBE and other distinguished speakers will present its mission, vision, masterplan, and regional investment partnership.
The second half of the session will articulate how Staffordshire drives UK productivity with its high-growth sectors, building on a strong cohort and pipeline of global and locally-grown companies working in digital technologies, advanced materials, life sciences and clean energy industries.
10:45 – 11:45
Invest in Leicester
Discover How Leicester & Leicestershire’s Innovation Sectors are Creating Sustained Growth
This event champions Leicester & Leicestershire’s role in UK innovation. It showcases successful Enterprise Zones, emphasising how public-private partnerships have fostered growth-driven industries and cutting-edge R&D. By highlighting opportunities at every stage, the event aims to attract investment and sustained growth to boost economic prosperity in these dynamic locations.
12:30 – 13:30
Humber Freeport
Unlocking the Potential of the Humber Freeport – *Invite only*
Step into the future at Humber Freeport’s exclusive VIP lunchtime event. Discover the bold vision positioning the Humber as the UK’s Energy Estuary and gateway for global trade. Hosted by our CEO, this dynamic event features regional and national high-profile speakers, inspiring connections, and the chance to shape a powerhouse region.
Email leahann.barnes@futurehumber.com for further details
14:15 – 15:15 Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority
An exclusive session with the new Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, Andrea Jenkyns, about the combined county’s opportunities and ambitions for growth.
16:00 – 17:00
Invest in Nottingham
Beyond the Blueprint: Transforming Nottingham’s Challenging Sites Through Innovation
Explore how Nottinghamshire is unlocking its investment potential by changing the way we look at and develop challenging sites across our region. Discover Nottingham’s exciting investment opportunities and learn how our innovation is unlocking Nottingham’s regeneration and growth.
Day 2 - 21 May
09:00 – 10:30 Invest Warwickshire – Creating Places 2025
Our popular interactive networking and panel event returns for 2025 with a focus on innovation, sustainability and partnership in the development of new commercial space, including space for SMEs, hearing from public and private sector voices how they are bringing forward development in the dynamic investment destination of Warwickshire
10:45 – 11:45 We are Staffordshire – Skills for growth: how partnership working and investment in skills can deliver huge economic returns
Bringing public and private sector case studies together, we’ll explore how collaboration and targeted investment in skills can deliver significant economic growth to the region.
12:30 – 13:30 Invest Telford – Telford: where investment meets innovation
From major employment sites to town centre transformation, discover why Telford is attracting significant investment. Our expert panel showcases how Telford’s strategic location, innovative skills ecosystem and flexible planning approach creates immediate and long-term opportunities for developers and investors.
Invest in UK University R&D – Midlands Campaign
We have a number of opportunities available for our university partners to host sessions. Please email invest@midlandsinnovation.org.uk to book your spot!
