Movement Matters | A new horizon – Manchester/Beijing connectivity
11 October 2017, 4.00pm-6.00pm
Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL, Manchester

International connectivity, and the trade it enables, is key to the economic performance of city regions. The greater the global connectivity between cities, the stronger the potential for enhanced wealth creation and economic growth.

This seminar will consider how the direct Manchester-Beijing flight route is acting as a catalyst for growth and resilience, and explore the impacts of this new horizon for Greater Manchester and the wider North.

Our specially-selected expert panel will discuss the various ways in which this direct connectivity can lead to broader, sustained economic benefits, including the associated infrastructural investment, added value to the skills and knowledge base and enhanced trade performance.

Speakers
Adam Jupp, Head of External Affairs, Manchester Airport Group
Marian Sudbury, Director, Global Operations, Northern Powerhouse – Exports and Investment, Department for International Trade
Richard Cotton, Director of Student Recruitment and Outreach, University of Manchester
Rhys Whalley, Executive Director, Manchester China Forum
Peter Chi, Finance Director, Beijing Construction Engineering Group

* Tickets allocated on a first-come first served basis.

* Places are limited.

About Movement Matters

Movement Matters is a series of inspirational seminars, debates and workshops, presented by Steer Davies Gleave and SDG Economic Development, exploring new inspiring ideas about places, people and economies.

Drawing on experience from international sector leaders, we share insights, and debate opportunities and challenges. Our series of events spans the UK and America, with sessions planned in London, Leeds and Manchester, and in the USA in Los Angeles, Boston and New York.

Our Movement Matters series provide a burst of fresh thinking without keeping you out of the office for too long.