Great Northern Conference 2024

Now in its sixth year, The conference is a voice for the north in the levelling up agenda and brings together politicians, business leaders, academics and media to debate and collaborate on how best to grow the economy and build a greener, fairer, equal future for the North.

Topics this year will include,

• Net Zero
• Innovation
• Skills and Education
• Infrastructure
• Transport
• Digital Connectivity
• We will also once again be hosting the Mayoral Debate as part of the agenda.

Speakers include:

• Juergen Maier, Chair, GB Energy
• Richard Gwilliam, Carbon Storage Director at Drax Group
• Rebecca Ball, North Area Director, Arts Council England
• Margaret Read, Director of Policy, National Infrastructure Commission
• Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive, Transport for the North
• Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire

www.greatnorthernconference.co.uk