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5th November 2024
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Over the past 15 years, since the global financial crisis and through Brexit and pandemic, the development of local enterprise support across the devolved regions and nations of the UK might be characterised as one of missed opportunity. Lines of governance and responsibility have been confusing, policy objectives contested, and resources scarce. An innovative and productive base of small and medium enterprises is critical for inclusive growth at the local level. But how should local policies and strategies, and the institutions charged with their delivery, achieve this?
The recent change of government in Westminster offers the opportunity for a policy and governance reset. How can consensus formation and marshalling of available resources come about, and how can stronger dialogue between researchers, policymakers and business support ecosystem actors be achieved?
This special ISBE session, convened by Professors Steve Johnson and Andrew Henley, ahead of our main 2024 conference will bring together experts from these fields to hear from different perspectives and to kick start the conversation.
Why attend?
The event will spark interactive debate help participants to develop new perspectives and ideas on how to tackle emerging policy areas such as:
- How enterprise and small business can support the implementation of Local Growth Plans.
- How enterprise and business support ecosystems need to change to deliver growth and productivity improvement.
- How enterprise and small business can deliver strategic outcomes such as inclusive growth and decarbonisation.
- How enterprise and small business can help Govt to deliver economic stability.
Who should attend?
- National, regional and local Policy Makers
- Business Support deliver practitioners
- Policy and impact focused researchers
Confirmed Speakers
Alice Rubbra, Assistant Director for Business Growth and Skills Strategy, South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority
Greg Wade, Head of Innovation Policy, Universities UK
Dr Vicki Belt, Deputy Director of Impact and Engagement, Enterprise Research Centre, University of Warwick
Where: Sheffield, Room 12.6.02, Charles St Building, Sheffield Hallam University
Format: In-person
When: Tuesday November 5th, 2024, 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm
Cost: Free of charge, but places are limited so advance registration required.