Synopsis
A topic-driven event that brought together leaders who champion innovation, stimulate growth, challenge and share best practice in building the cities of our future.
We explored how Sunderland City Council, local stakeholders, industry partners, regional and national government are working together to deliver social and economic growth and inspire future generations.
This was an invitation only event.
Agenda
This was a two-day event hosted by Sunderland City Council and chaired by BBC News Home Editor Mark Easton who led panel discussions with expert speakers after a morning opening session and keynote.
Invited delegates sat in a workshop format with a facilitator to optimise active participation, collaboration, actions and outcomes.
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45 mins
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15 mins
Chair Mark Easton - Home Editor for BBC News and Sunderland City Council Leader Graeme Miller set the scene for this two -day event.
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60 mins
Strategic speakers explore the delivery of future cities through local, national and technological collaboration.
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Refreshments and networking15 mins
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60 minsDrivers and barriers to achieving scale, pace and a longer-term vision.
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60 minsDefining and delivering excellent, enduring and sustainable cities.
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Lunch and networking60 mins
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60 mins
Unpicking the elements that make communities sustainable, including engaging, empowering and enabling inclusive, connected societies.
Session sponsor:
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60 minsHow to create homes for all that address societal needs now and in the future.
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Refreshments and networking30 mins
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30 mins
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Drinks and networking with guest of honour Steve Cram CBE120 minsAn informal drinks reception at the Engine Room - part of the transformed Fire Station venue in the heart of Sunderland’s cultural quarter, just a few minutes walk from City Hall. Steve Cram CBE is ou ...
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Registration and networking75 mins
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15 minsA review of day one and look ahead to what day two covers from your hosts Mark Easton, BBC News Home Correspondent and Sunderland City Council Leader Graeme Miller.
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60 mins
Strategic views on the private and public sector collaboration and partnerships that realise future city visions.
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Refreshments and networking15 mins
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60 mins
How smart cities can enrich an economy and better serve the diverse range of people who live in them.
Session sponsor:
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60 minsExpert views on creating and enabling affordable, comprehensive and sustainable buildings, energy and transport for business and residents.
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Lunch and networking60 mins
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60 minsA holistic view on careers, opportunities, pathways and skills for the future from a city, employer and people perspective.
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60 minsDelivering economic growth, affordable homes and thriving communities in the context of devolution.
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Refreshments and networking30 mins
Fringe event
From high street to my street: bringing urban dwellers back to town centres.
Thursday 19 October 18:00 - 20:00 at Pop Recs, Sunniside, with a short walking tour starting at 17.15.
A fringe event from Common Good. Hear from practitioners working in inner urban neighbourhoods in Sunderland, Birkenhead and Aberdeen on growing urban communities and revitalising town centres and high streets by encouraging more people to live in and around them.