Humber Freeport

Humber Freeport Innovation Liaison Group Business Engagement Event
2024-06-05 09:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Aura Innovation Centre, Hull, Bridgehead Business Park, Hessle, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 0GD, United Kingdom
The Humber Freeport Innovation Liaison Group (FILG) Business Engagement Event is taking place on Wednesday 5th June.
Are you a business leader or owner based within or thinking of locating to the Humber? This event will provide you with the chance to learn about the opportunities and influences of the Humber Freeport, as well as network and discuss obstacles to innovation and fresh investment ideas.
We are also excited to share with you the offerings of our Humber Freeport Innovation Collective. We also want to hear directly from YOU on what you think works best when it comes to business support for innovation and future change. We want to know if we are focusing enough on responding to your real priorities and needs.
At this engagement event, we want to share with you the strong innovation ecosystem that is emerging across the Humber and our Panel discussion will include an SME innovation journey, the catalytic role of the Freeport, access to finance and knowledge transfer, and how to access the broad range of talent and facilities already available within the area.
Who should attend?
Representatives from SMEs and larger companies located within the Humber region at Managing Director level or equivalent.
Facilitated discussion groups will provide an opportunity to share your views, ideas and challenges; hear from companies and organisations that have successfully worked through persistent barriers; and contribute to shaping business support mechanisms to fit your individual requirements.
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UKREiiF 2024
2024-05-21 08:00 - 2024-05-23 17:00 | The Royal Armouries, Leeds, The Royal Armouries, Leeds, LS10 1LT
UKREiiF connects people, places and businesses to accelerate and unlock sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment.
This 3-day event will bring together the public sector – with every core UK city and region involved – alongside Government, investors, funders, developers, housebuilders and more.
UKREiiF has become the must-attend event in the industry and we’re delighted to be expecting a major increase on the already impressive numbers in 2023.

In 2024 we expect:

10,000+ Event Attendees
2,500+ Fringe Event Attendees
700+ Speakers Across 30 Stages
150 Exhibitors
100+ Fringe Events
250+ Local Authorities Attending
1500+ Investors Attending
750+ Occupiers Attending
1500+ Developers Attending

Supported by a high number of regional combined authorities, local councils and Government departments – as well as the largest developers and investors from across the UK and internationally – this event will gather all the key players, influencers and decision makers within the investment and real estate markets to highlight investment and development opportunities, whilst connecting and facilitating new relationships to drive economic growth through development and regeneration.
The UK needs this platform for the public sector to showcase the scale of development progress and profile future investment opportunities to investors, developers and occupiers from around the globe that is based right here in the UK – this event does just that.

Day 1 – Tuesday 21st May
Markets and Sectors Pavilion
09:30 am to 10:30 am

UKREiiF Sector Insights: Ports – Futureproofing Sustainable Business Growth
Ian Henderson, Head of Property at Associated British Ports (ABP) will open the session with a keynote introduction about the Ports sector and ABP’s view on the current market conditions and also the phenomenal opportunities in the market that have been created by Freeports and Investment zones.
Sponsored by Associated British Ports (ABP).
Speakers include:

Chair: Helen Thomas – Head of Property in Wales and Short Sea Ports, Associated British Ports

Clare Bottle – CEO, UK Warehousing Association

John Williams – Managing Director, Maritime Transport

Jonan Boto – Strategy and Growth Executive, Associated British Ports

Mark Wray – Ecosystem Director for Maritime and Ports, Connected Places Catapult

Simon Green – Chief Executive, Humber Freeport

Offshore Wind Connections 2024
2024-05-01 16:00 - 2024-05-02 16:30 | Doubletree by Hilton, Hull, Ferensway, Hull, HU2 8NH
Humber Freeport is a Silver Sponsor of Offshore Wind Connections 2024
Presented by Humber Marine and Renewables
Offshore Wind Connections is back for 2024 at The Doubletree by Hilton, Hull, an ideal venue with excellent facilities and a central location.
The conference and exhibition is now in its eleventh year and has grown in stature to become one of the leading and best known UK offshore wind events.
The two-day event commences on the evening of Wednesday, 1 May, with opening speeches and the customary and convivial networking event. Thursday, 2 May, will be a packed day of speakers, exhibiting and networking. As each speaker is announced, the online programme will be updated.
The conference will close on the evening of Thursday 2 May, when we will be holding the Humber Renewables Awards and Gala Dinner in the same venue. To enter for the Awards and to purchase tickets for this prestigious evening please visit https://humber-renewables.com/2024/en/page/home
For further information, please contact Mary Green, operations manager at Humber Marine and Renewables on +44 (0) 1482 485271 or email OWC@humber-marine-renewables.co.uk
Why get involved?
Humber Marine & Renewables is at the heart of marine, offshore renewables and net-zero sector growth in the Humber and surrounding area. OWC2024 will see many of the key players and supply chain companies coming together to discuss how to achieve greater and sustained market share for the region with topics covering net zero, devolution, freeports, skills and general advancements in the offshore wind sector.
It attracts hundreds of regional, national and international delegates, and provides invaluable information and contacts for companies that are well-established in the sector and for those looking to enter or diversify into the market. It is supported by a stellar cast of businesses.
Experts and industry figures including OEMs, government organisations, manufacturers, port operators, vessel owners and operations and maintenance service providers, will speak about the latest developments and provide updates on key projects. Full details will be released over the coming weeks, so please check the website from time to time for updates.
Please join us for another outstanding year in the world of offshore wind at OWC2024!
Infrastructure and Offshore Wind
2nd May – 14.00-14.45
Panellists will discuss infrastructure and offshore wind in the Humber and nationally.

Marcus Walker – ABLEUK
Andy Reay – ABP
Simon Green – Humber Freeports
Lucy Jackson – MMO (Marine Management Organisation)
Sheena McGuinness – RSM

Energy and Innovation: Humber Freeport - East Hull Tax Site
2024-04-30 15:20 - 15:50 | London Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Discover the future of investment opportunities within Humber Freeport at the “Energy and Innovation: Humber Freeport – Hull East Tax Site” panel on April 30th from 3:20 to 3:50 at the Humber Pavilion.
Date: 30th April 2024
Time: 3:20 pm – 3:50 pm
Venue: The Humber Pavilion, Innovation Zero 2024, London Olympia
Join Simon Green, CEO of Humber Freeport, as he unveils the compelling benefits of investing in the Humber Freeport. Learn about the exceptional infrastructure and utilities available at the Hull East Tax Site, making it an ideal hub for innovative projects and private sector partnerships.
Engage with industry leaders, and hear from partners such as px Group and Meld Energy, operating and investing in Hull East Tax Site, as they showcase their groundbreaking projects and demonstrate the innovation and growth potential of this strategic location.
Don’t miss this exclusive event to explore investment prospects and network with key players shaping the future of Humber Freeport.
Humber Freeport Innovation Zero Energy and Innovation panel event

Innovation Zero 2024
2024-04-30 08:00 - 2024-05-01 17:00 | London Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX, United Kingdom
Humber Freeport are exhibiting at Innovation Zero as part of the Humber Pavilion
Innovation Zero, the UK’s largest sustainability conference, returns to London Olympia for the second edition on 30 April – 1 May 2024, alongside its new co-located event, Infrastructure Zero.
Supported by the UK Government, Innovation Zero provides a meeting place for announcements, partnerships, deal-making, and collaborations for those who develop, produce, deploy, and fund low carbon solutions.
Innovation Zero’s mission? To accelerate meaningful action towards a low carbon economy and society​.
Energy and Innovation: Hull East Freeport
The Humber Pavilion, Day 1 April 30th, 3.20pm to 3.50pm.
Please join us on the Humber Pavilion to hear from Simon Green, CEO of Humber Freeport who will host a panel talk about what’s happening in the Hull East site of Humber Freeport. Simon will be joined by representatives from px group, Meld Energy and Pensana. No need to book.

Humber Freeport Innovation Liaison Group Business Engagement Event
2023-11-23 09:00 - 13:30 | O&M Centre of Excellence, Port Office, Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, DN31 3LL, United Kingdom
This event has ended. You can learn more about it at FILG Business Engagement Event

Thursday, 23 November 2023
ORE Catapult – O&M Centre of Excellence, Port Office, Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby, DN31 3LL

The Humber Freeport Innovation Liaison Group (FILG) Business Engagement Event is taking place on Thursday 23rd November.
Are you based in the Humber region? Keen to understand how the Humber Freeport is relevant to you and can help support your growth and create new opportunities? Interested to know how the changes can assist your plans and goals?
With government funding having been announced to support the growth of emerging green industries, we are delighted to share with you our aspirations for the Humber Freeport Innovation Collective and want to hear from YOU on what you think works best when it comes to business support for innovation and future change. We want to know if we are focusing enough on responding to your real priorities and needs.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Representatives from SMEs and larger companies located within the Humber region at Managing Director level or equivalent.
AGENDA
Arrival and Breakfast: 9am
Introduction by Freeport CEO & Chair of FILG: 9:30am
Panel discussion: 9:40am
Questions to panel: 10:20am
Refreshment break: 10:40am
Facilitated discussion groups: 10:55am
Feedback: 11:55am
Optional 5G testbed visit: 12:40pm
Event close: 1:40pm
Facilitated discussion groups will provide an opportunity to share your views, ideas and challenges; hear from companies and organisations that have successfully worked through persistent barriers; and contribute to shaping business support mechanisms to fit your individual requirements.
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