The Scottish Cities Alliance is set to return to The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) for a third year, highlighting investment opportunities across Scotland’s eight cities. The UKREiiF event will take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds, and it is set to welcome over 10,000 attendees across the 3-day programme.
The Alliance’s presence will be led by Cllr John Alexander, Chair, Scottish Cities Alliance and Leader of Dundee City Council, alongside Cllr Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council; Cllr Raymond Bremner, Leader of Highland Council and Cllr Ian Yuill, Co-Leader of Aberdeen City Council. Joining them are senior officers representing the eight Scottish cities, officials from the Scottish Government, and key stakeholders including Scottish Development International (SDI) and the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB).
Speaking of their presence at UKREiiF 2024, Scottish Cities Alliance Chair and Leader of Dundee City Council Cllr John Alexander says;
The Alliance’s delegation to UKREiiF is continuing to build year-on-year and we are delighted to be facilitating the attendance of a larger delegation of city leaders and senior officers to the biggest event of its kind in the UK. We look forward to showcasing what Scotland has to offer to the UKREiiF audience of key players, developers and decision makers within the investment and real estate industry from across the UK and further afield.
The coming together of all the Alliance partners for this event demonstrates that we are not content to rest on our laurels, rather that we are ambitious for our cities, driven to articulate the scope and scale of Scotland’s investment potential, and determined to attract investment that improves and supports the wellbeing of our communities as well as aligning with our net zero goals.
“Whether we are talking about attracting investment into local heat networks or into our green freeports or investment zones, it’s clear that strategic partnerships with the private sector will be required to deliver on these significant projects, and we invite investors attending UKREiiF to engage with us to take these plans forward.
Key events within the Alliance’s UKREiiF programme are listed below.
Please contact Lauren Pascu, Investment Lead, for further information on The Alliance’s programme or to set up meetings with representatives from Scotland’s eight cities – lauren.pascu@scottishcities.org.uk
Spotlight on Scotland’s Green Freeports & Investment Zones
Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Venue: SCAPE Public Sector Stage, Royal Armouries Museum
Facilitator: Ibrahim Mohamed, Associate Director, Freeport Innovation Network Connected Places Catapult
The Scottish Cities Alliance will lead a panel discussion titled “Spotlight on Scotland’s Green Freeports & Investment Zones.” Moderated by Ibrahim Mohamed, the session will feature esteemed panellists including Dame Susan Rice, Chair, Forth Green Freeport, Cllr Raymond Bremner, Leader, Highland Council, Alisdair McIntosh, Programme Director Green Freeports and Investment Zones, Scottish Government and Rosa Rotko, Energy Transformation Specialist, Mott MacDonald. The event will delve into significant investment opportunities emerging in Green Freeports and investment zone sites, as well as across the broader supply chain, sponsored by the Scottish Cities Alliance.
Sponsored by The Scottish Cities Alliance.
Phoenix Group and Scottish Cities Networking & Drinks Reception
Date: Tuesday 21st May 2024
Time: 17:30 – 19:00
Venue: Hotot Suite, New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries
Invite Only
Following the panel discussion, the Phoenix Group are hosting a private Scottish Cities Networking & Drinks Reception, providing a platform for informal networking. Hosted by Cllr John Alexander, a representative from the Phoenix Group and 3Ci, the event aims to bring together stakeholders and individuals interested in investing in Scotland.
Sponsored by Phoenix Group
UK Infrastructure Bank Networking Lunch
Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Time: 12:00 – 13:30
Venue: UKIB Networking Lounge, Royal Armouries
Invite Only
UK Infrastructure Bank is hosting a private networking lunch event, in collaboration with the Scottish Cities Alliance, and Key Cities. The event will offer an opportunity for meaningful discussions and networking among city representatives and partners.
Sponsored by UK Infrastructure Bank.
Attracting Investment in the Scottish Cities
Date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Time: 16:00 – 17:30 (followed by networking reception)
Venue: Arup office, Leeds city centre
Invite Only
ARUP in partnership with The Scottish Cities Alliance, will host a session on “Attracting Investment in the Scottish Cities” at Arup’s Leeds Office. Building on previous discussions, the event will explore practical tools and delivery mechanisms for long-term investment in Scotland. City representatives, officers, and leaders, alongside key contacts from the private sector will join the event for thoughtful discussions on the investment landscape in Scotland.
Sponsored by ARUP.
The Scottish Cities Alliance looks forward to engaging with stakeholders, promoting investment opportunities, and fostering collaborations for sustainable growth at UKREiiF 2024.
About Scottish Cities Alliance:
The Scottish Cities Alliance is the unique collaboration of Scotland’s eight cities – Aberdeen, Dundee, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth and Stirling – and the Scottish Government working together to promote the country’s great economic potential. Working together as cities, with Scottish and UK Government, the Alliance aims to create investor confidence by delivering a programme of activity promoting the benefits of investing in Scotland’s smart and sustainable cities.
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