Thames Estuary: Local Growth, Global Opportunity

Located on the country’s most important waterway, The Thames Estuary is the UK’s number one growth opportunity. The Thames Estuary offers unique advantages to businesses, thanks to its proximity to London, its excellent transport links, and the Thames itself – a thriving hub for import and export.

Jointly hosted by Queen Mary University London and the Thames Estuary Growth Board, this one-day conference aims to welcome leaders and investors from the private, public and third sector to explore how to leverage and maximise the region’s unique assets and unparalleled location. With keynotes, plenaries and breakout sessions led by some of the region’s and nation’s foremost leaders, Thames Estuary: Local Growth, Global Opportunity will offer unparalleled opportunities for delegates to network and create the foundation for future partnerships and collaborations to transform the area. We look forward to welcoming policymakers, business leaders, academics, community partners, and investors to coalesce our thinking around the four themes of Green energy and hydrogen; Creative economies; Housing, growth and infrastructure; and Ports and Maritimes.

Now is the time to turn the potential of The Thames Estuary into good, green growth for the local area and national economy.

Confirmed speakers include:

· Rt Hon. Mike Kane MP (Shadow Minister for Ports and Aviation)

· Louise Kingham CBE (Senior Vice President, Europe and Head of Country, bp)

· Professor Roni Brown (Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), University of the Arts London; Arts Council England)

· Rain Newton-Smith (Director General, Confederation of British Industry)

· Rt Hon. Ruth Kelly (Chair, Thames Freeport)

About the Thames Estuary Growth Board

The Thames Estuary Growth Board connects and activates the high investment, high innovation, hydro-economy of The Thames Estuary. Led by the Envoy, Kate Willard OBE, the Growth Board brings together business and political leaders from across North Kent, South Essex, and East London to transform the Thames Estuary region through economic, transportation and green growth via ‘The Green Blue’ action plan.

About Queen Mary University London

Queen Mary University of London is a leading research-intensive university with a difference – it opens the doors of opportunity to anyone with the potential to succeed. Ranked fifth in the UK for research quality, Queen Mary is also an anchor institution in East London. Through its Strategy 2030, the university has committed to engaging locally, nationally and internationally to create social, cultural and economic impact through working with end users, patients, policymakers and the public.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

ArtsTwo, Queen Mary University of London, 335 Mile End Road, London, United Kingdom