Events
The Gatwick Region hosted key events at UKREiiF, where collaboration met opportunity. There were panel sessions, networking events, and gatherings, along with the chance to meet the Gatwick Region delegation.
Gatwick @ UKREiiF
Tuesday 20th May
TIme
Description
Location
12.00 PM-
12.30 PM
London Borough of Croydon Showcase
The London Borough of Croydon highlighted the opportunities for regeneration and investment in the Borough, with details to be shared in due course.
London Pavilion
Pavilion Zone
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2.15 PM-
3.15 PM
Launching the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone – A Gateway for Growth
Airports and key transportation infrastructure providing global connectivity play a crucial role as economic anchors that drive development, stimulate investment, and create jobs. London Gatwick is harnessing this potential through the new Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone, a platform to promote the sub-region nationally and internationally. This session explored how the Airport Economic Zone and other infrastructure-driven initiatives could support and accelerate the UK’s growth mission and Invest 2035, the Government's modern industrial strategy.
Newsroom Stage
Royal Armouries
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3.30 PM-
4.30PM
Gatwick Region wine tasting tour
Viticulture is a key and growing sector in the Gatwick Region. We took delegates on a tasting tour around the region, sampling sparkling wines from some of the region's best loved vineyards.
The tastings were led by Danny Edwards of Great British Wine Tours.
Stand E46 – Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone
Royal Dock Hall
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Wednesday 21st May
TIme
Description
Location
8.30 AM-
10.00 AM
You’ve landed – Welcome to the Gatwick Diamond | Networking Breakfast
The Gatwick Diamond delegation had an informal networking breakfast where we found out more about the launch of the Gatwick Region Economic Zone and the ambitions of this vibrant region.
We also discovered how the Gatwick Diamond provides a safe landing for over 45,000 businesses and drives an economy that eclipses most UK cities.
Over a light breakfast, there was a chance to speak to local businesses and investment experts about the opportunities the Gatwick Diamond offers – for investing, relocating and living.
212 Café & Bar, 6a Brewery Pl, Leeds LS10 1NE
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9.30 AM-
10.30 AM
Come Fly With Me: The Future Of Aviation
As the world gets smaller and more people rely on flying to connect economies, the pressure is on the UK aviation sector to provide modern and innovative airports and aviation hubs. This panel explored what the next generation of airports will look like.
Transport and Infrastructure Stage
Dockside Zone
Speaker:
Alison Addy
Head of External Engagement & Policy – London Gatwick Airport
3.30 PM-
4.30 PM
Gatwick Region wine tasting tour
Viticulture is a key and growing sector in the Gatwick Region. We took delegates on a tasting tour around the region, sampling sparkling wines from some of the region's best loved vineyards.
The tastings were led by Danny Edwards of Great British Wine Tours.
Stand E46 – Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone
Royal Dock Hall
Sponsored By: