Event

Turning ambition into action - what does it take to unlock regional growth?

Thursday 12 November, 17:00-19:30, PA Global Innovation and Technology Centre

Cambridge, along with its surrounding area, is home to globally renowned research institutions, pioneering technology businesses, and a thriving life sciences sector, and has long been a powerhouse of innovation. Yet challenges around housing, transport, infrastructure, and affordability risk limiting its future potential.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how innovation can drive inclusive, sustainable growth and how public and private sector partners can work together to deliver change at scale. At the heart of the evening are four key questions:

  • How can the East of England maintain its global leadership in science, technology, and life sciences while ensuring growth remains sustainable and environmentally responsible?
  • Will the government's infrastructure-first approach succeed in breaking the cycle of development outpacing transport, utilities, and public services?
  • What lessons can other UK cities and regions learn from the Cambridge innovation ecosystem?
  • How can stronger collaboration between universities, businesses, investors, and local government accelerate scale-up activity?

Expect bold ideas, challenging perspectives, and conversations that extend beyond the event itself.

Ahead of the panel discussion, please join us for an exclusive tour of our facilities at GITC. This will be taking place from 4:00PM on the day.

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Sonia Sodha
Senior journalist, broadcaster, columnist and author
Indy Wijenayaka
Chair East of England Regional Defence and Security Cluster, Councillor at West Suffolk District Council and Cabinet Member for Growth
Merle Hall
Global head of design, engineering and science, PA Consulting
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Sonia Sodha
Senior journalist, broadcaster, columnist and author
Indy Wijenayaka
Chair East of England Regional Defence and Security Cluster, Councillor at West Suffolk District Council and Cabinet Member for Growth
Merle Hall
Global Head of Design, Engineering and Science, PA Consulting
John Gourd
CEO, Cambridge Network
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16:00–17:00

Optional: Exclusive tour of our facilities at GITC

If you wish to join the tour at GITC, select the option when registering.

17:00–17:30

Arrival

17:30–18:30

Panel discussion starts with Q&A

18:30–19:30

Networking, drinks, and canapes

19:30

Event close

00:00–00:00PM

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PA Global Innovation and Technology Centre
Back Lane
Melbourn
Hertfordshire
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About the Global Innovation and Technology Centre (GITC)

Located in Cambridge UK, the GITC has been the heart of PA’s international network of creative studios, research labs, and engineering centres since 1976. It’s where we turn ingenious ideas into reality.

From medical devices and consumer products to new technologies in defence, transport, energy, and manufacturing, the GITC is where we create, prototype, test, and build technology- and science-based solutions for our clients' most important challenges.

With a tour of our facilities, you can see where we create, prototype, test, and build science and technology-based solutions to your most important opportunities.

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We’ll be taking photos and filming at this event for marketing purposes. We may capture you in photos or video footage as you are participating. If you would prefer not to appear in photos or video footage, please opt out in the registration form. If you choose to opt out, we’ll give you a different coloured lanyard and make sure you’re not identifiable in any of our photos or videos.