About this Event
Join us at the EastWind Forum - Powering Up 2025, a dynamic half-day event designed to spotlight opportunities for SMEs in the sector. Taking place on Friday, January 24th 2025, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at East Coast College, this forum will provide insights into future projects, regional developments, and industry trends.
Key speakers with expertise will discuss policy changes, regional opportunities, and focused working groups (skills, innovation, and supply chains). Plus, explore new initiatives such as a regional lobbying group and hear updates on local projects in Essex. Network with industry leaders and discover how to leverage EW Network's resources for growth.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and power up for the future!
Speaker names will be announced in due course.
Agenda:
Intro:
9:30am: Introduction - Welcome and overview of EW Network. Introduce new Chair and Vice Chair
9:40am: The Future of EW (Chair)- Future projects, goals, potential impacts etc.
9:55am: Sector Overview (Vice Chair)- Projects in the region, how this can provide general opportunity.
Industry/Regional Opportunity:
10:10am: Government Changes National and Regional
10:30am: CIBs
10:45am: Questions / Feedback
11:00am: Refreshments
Topics of Importance:
11:15am: Working Groups Skills
11:30am: Working Group Innovation
11:45am: Working Ground Supply Chain
12:00am: Questions / Feedback
12:15am: Regional Updates – Focus Essex
12:30am: New working Group for Lobbying – interest to be part of this working group.
Close:
12:45am: Close, Summary
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
East Coast College - (Lowestoft Campus), Saint Peter's Street, Lowestoft, United Kingdom
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