The North West Business of Property Conference 2012 will take place at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Thursday 17 May as part of the Insider Awards.

This interactive event provides the opportunity for delegates to hear about and discuss major schemes that will have the most significant impact on the North West during the next five years.

The opening panel session will include be a keynote speech from Chris Brown, Chief Executive of the Igloo Regeneration Development Team. He is also a director of Isis Waterside Regeneration, was an advisor to 'The Castleford Project' - Channel 4's TV series on regeneration - and was witness to the House of Commons select committee on regeneration.


A discussion on funding and investment will unveil the latest thinking from panellists including:

•Mark Rawstron - Senior Director, GVA

•John Hudson - Chief Executive, Rochdale Development Agency

•Andy Farrall - Executive Director of Environment and Regeneration, Warrington Borough Council

•Paul Lawrence - Service Director Place Development / Head of Regeneration, Stockport Council

•Mike Cook - Director of Economic Development, Burnley Council

•Alan Cavill - Assistant chief executive, Blackpool Borough Council

•Charlie Seward - Director of Regeneration and Culture, Cheshire West and Chester Council

•Mick Lovatt - Corporate Director Environment, Preston City Council

•Dale Milburn - Service Director Economy and Employment, Knowsley Council

The events will close with an "Audience with..." session, featuring key civic leaders who will share their ideas about the future of their region in the new economic age:

•Eamonn Boylan - Chief Executive, Stockport Council

•Phil Halsall - Chief Executive, Lancashire County Council

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