Our Northern Powerhouse event has attracted great interest from our neighbours in the North East & West which has resulted in us being able to offer an enhanced agenda for delegates.
We are delighted to announce that Sir Tim Smit KBE (Co-Founder and Exec Chair of the Eden Project and also the Founder of the Lost Gardens of Heligan), David Morris MP & Professor Adam Beaumont (Founder and Chair of aql, Founder and Chair Northinvest, Chairman of Bluewave Communications, Non-Exec Chair of Eden Project Morecambe), will be joining Henri Murison (Chief Executive of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership) in our line-up of speakers.
Mr Murison, will share his experiences and insights on the benefits of working with the Northern Powerhouse and will be joined by IoM Chief Minister, who will outline the government’s commitment and plans for economic growth.
Sir Tim Smit KBE, is Executive Vice-Chair, and Co-founder of the award-winning Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall and is behind the new Eden Project Morecambe, which has been awarded £50m in the second round of the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
Eden Project Morecambe will be a coastal eco-tourism attraction and sister site to the Eden Project in Cornwall, which is recognised as one of the most celebrated and innovative projects of recent times. The new project will create 300 high-quality green jobs and support over 1,000 additional new jobs in the region. This exciting new project, just a stone’s throw from our Island, has the potential to change the economics of the Island’s link with Morecambe. The possibilities are endless and we hope you can join us to explore the opportunities.
We are incredibly thrilled to be welcoming such an extensive line-up to the Island and believe this will cement further our understanding of the synergies and business opportunities there are between the IOM and the North East/West.
Revised Speaker line-up:
Chamber President – Kristan McDonald - Welcome
Alfred Cannan MHK – Isle of Man Chief Minister - Aspirations for our relationship with the NW and the synergies that can be built on
Henri Murison – CEO Northern Powerhouse Partnership - links with the North - where the opportunities are and how to pursue them
David Morris M.P. - Morecambe and Lunesdale – IoM/NW links and securing the funding for the Morecambe Eden Project
Sir Tim Smit KBE – The Eden Project in Morecambe
Professor Adam Beaumont - How the Eden Project could have huge economic opportunity for the Isle of Man
Following the presentations there will be a panel Q&A with our Principle speakers and Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson.
Across the two-days we are hosting three events aimed at connecting businesses from the Isle of Man and the North East/West, providing an opportunity to network and explore potential partnerships and collaborations. In order to maximise the benefit of the conference we would encourage you to attend all three events.
Thursday 30th March, 16:00- 18:00, Drinks Reception/ Networking - Click here to book
We invite our members and guests from the North East/West to a drinks reception. This event is a chance to meet Henri Murison, the Chief Executive of the NPP, and is aimed at fostering connections between businesses from the Isle of Man and North East/West regions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for Isle of Man businesses to make new connections and expand their network with guests from the North West.
Friday 31st March, 10:00-11:30, Workshop | Building Bridges - Exploring the benefits of collaboration between the Isle of Man and North East/West - Click here to book
We invite our members and guests from the North East/West to attend a workshop aimed at exploring the potential benefits of working together. Attendees will participate in discussions about the opportunities available for the Isle of Man and North West regions and how the Northern Powerhouse initiative can be utilized for the mutual advantage of both regions' businesses.
Friday 31st March, 12:00-14:30, working lunch with IoM Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, Henri Murison, Sir Tim Smit KBE, David Morris MP & Professor Adam Beaumont - Click here to book
Join us for a buffet lunch were we are incredibly thrilled to be welcoming such an extensive line-up to the Island and believe this will cement further our understanding of the synergies and business opportunities there are between the IOM and the North East/West.
Speaker line-up:
Chamber President – Kristan McDonald - Welcome
Alfred Cannan – Isle of Man Chief Minister - Aspirations for our relationship with the NW and the synergies that can be built on
Henri Murison – CEO Northern Powerhouse Partnership - links with the North - where the opportunities are and how to pursue them
David Morris M.P. - Morecambe and Lunesdale – IoM/NW links and securing the funding for the Morecambe Eden Project
Sir Tim Smit KBE – The Eden Project in Morecambe
Professor Adam Beaumont - How the Eden Project could have huge economic opportunity for the Isle of Man
Travel Discounts
Flights
Thank you to Chamber member Logan Air for offering all delegates a 15% discount on flights
Discount code offering -15% from all web fares bookable on www.loganair.co.uk .
Simply apply following promotional offer code when booking online: IOMPOWER23
Discount is applicable with immediate effect until 20th March 2023 for travel dates 29th March – 2nd April 2023 inclusive.
All Loganair fares are inclusive of hold baggage as per chosen fare type and Clan Loganair reward points are applicable with membership free to join.(Full details online).
FREE fast track security at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Click here to book. (Follow the journey, book as normal and select the £4.00 and that will take you through to the booking page where a promo code FASTRACK100 can be inputted)
10% discount on parking at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Click here to book. Select long stay car parking and apply the discount code IOMPOWER23 .
All offers with LJL Airport are for between 29th March and return no later than 1st April.
Accommodation
Thank you to Chamber member Comis Hotel and Golf Resort who are offering discounted room rates as follows:
£99.00 bed and breakfast
access to the spa for a 2-hour thermal journey can be added for £49.00 per person
A round of golf can be booked for £10.00 per person
Please quote event reference is EVNT01481 when booking - bookings must be made via phone: 01624 661111
In addition, the Comis are offering tickets for their Thursday night (30th March) Comedy Club at a reduced rate of £30 per person which includes a 2 course supper.