Upstream London Economic Forum
What is Upstream London?
Upstream London is Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s pioneering industrial strategy. Working with Imperial College London, we launched it in 2017 with the aim of transforming our borough into an inclusive, global, economic hotspot – a place where innovation and creativity define exciting new opportunities for everyone.
Who should attend?
Economic Development & Trade Representatives
Investors & Developers
Policymakers & Opinion Formers
Business Leaders & Innovators
Startups
Connect with investors
Understand the benefits of innovation districts
Agenda
08:45 – Registration
09:15 – Welcome
09:20 – Launch of Blueprint: How to Deliver Place-based, Inclusive, Innovation-led Growth
09:40 – Political Keynote
10:00 – The Big Question: What Actually Makes A Place Grow?
10:45 – Refreshments
11:15 – Can Government Be Entrepreneurial? Rethinking the role of the state in driving growth
11:45 – What Makes An Anchor Institution An Engine Of Growth?
12:15 – Why Here? What Makes Businesses Invest In A Place?
12:45 – Lunch
13:45 – Built Here: A Showcase of What Innovation Districts Can Create
14:15 – From Blueprint to Reality: What does it take to make this work?
15:00 – Refreshments
15:25- The Next Generation: What Inclusive Growth Looks Like For Young People
16:10 – Can Europe Compete? The Power of Partnership in a Global Innovation Race
16:40 – Keynote Speaker
The Rt Hon. the Lord Heseltine CH
is a businessman, entrepreneur and former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who held several senior Cabinet positions during a parliamentary career spanning more than 35 years. He is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most influential advocates for urban regeneration, economic growth and regional development, with a longstanding legacy in shaping place-based investment and renewal across the country.
17:00 – Closing Remarks
17:15 – Event Close + Networking Reception
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