Inclusive Economy Summit
We’re inviting business leaders and investors for our Inclusive Economy Summit on Wednesday 5 February, from 08:30am to 12:30pm at The Forest Cinema, 267 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7FD.
The summit will feature a range of voices from different professional and social backgrounds and address how we celebrate town centres as areas for inclusive growth, innovation and research and opportunities for growth in the borough. The borough is bursting with energy and opportunity.
Attendees will meet Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council, Cllr Ahsan Khan, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet member for Housing and Regeneration and hear from keynote speakers and insightful panels about our ambitious plans for delivering an inclusive economy and how we’re achieving transformational change in the borough.
At Waltham Forest, we are committed to delivering inclusive growth that benefits all members of our community. Our goal is to build a strong and dynamic local economy with inclusivity at its heart, ensuring that all residents have access to the resources they need to live happy and healthy lives. One of our key missions is to build an economy that works for everyone and creates a vibrant local economy by improving public services, enhancing transport connectivity, and stimulating sustainable job and business growth.
Agenda
8.30am: Arrival and welcome breakfast.
9am: Opening speech by Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of the Council.
9.10am: Keynote speech and welcome from Forest Cinemas.
9.30am: Panel discussion 1 - Town Centre and growth areas place based inclusive growth - strengthening our foundations.
10am: Panel discussion 2 - Productivity, innovation and exemplary design at Whipps Cross - enhancing healthcare and quality of life for all.
10.30am: Panel discussion 3 - Opportunities for mission-based working - a stronger, fairer economy.
11am: Market shaping, stronger partnerships and investment opportunities - and thank you.
11.30am: Walthamstow Town Centre tour.
12.30pm: Tour ends.