Conservative Party Conference 2025: ACE & AECOM Drinks Reception

In partnership with AECOM, the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) will be hosting a drinks reception at the fringes of Conservative Party Conference focusing on devolution in transport. With devolved authorities increasingly taking on the responsibility for the delivery and renewal of major transport infrastructure, this event will consider how these projects can drive economic growth, jobs and housing.

ACE is the trade association representing over 400 engineering and environmental services firms operating within the social and economic infrastructure sectors, employing more than 470,000 people across the UK.

Speakers:

• Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (confirmed)

• The Lord Houchen of High Leven, Mayor of the Tees Valley (invited)

• The Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester (invited)