As one of the powerhouse universities in the North West, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) will host political and business leaders for the Convention of the North 2025. This is due to take place next year on the 27 and 28 of February, with more details to be announced nearer the time.
This event will bring together business, community, academic and political leaders to discuss ways to address the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the North of England.
Speaking on the matter, leader of Lancashire County Council Phillippa Williamson, said:
“It’s a privilege to host the Convention of the North in Lancashire in 2025. This event provides a fantastic opportunity to unite our leaders across the North to respond collectively to the new government agenda and deliver on our ambitious regional plans. A successful North is a prerequisite for a successful UK economy. The scale, nature, and importance of the North means it has a vital role in driving national growth and the event provides an opportunity for Lancashire to showcase and align its exciting plans with neighbouring regions for advanced engineering and manufacturing, future aerospace, cyber security, and clean growth.”
Previously, this event has been held in Liverpool and Manchester, as well as Leeds and Gateshead. The Convention of the North was established in 2018, and has been a strong force for positive change.
Professor Graham Baldwin, UCLan vice-chancellor, said:
“Convention of the North 2025 will continue the meaningful collaboration between Government, academia and business for the good of the northern economy and we are delighted to be able to facilitate this.”
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