Agenda overview
Registration & Leaders photo
Official Opening & Breakfast - sponsored by Freeths
Host
Richard Rosser, CEO, B4 National Ltd
Speakers
Dominic Hare, CEO, Blenheim Palace
Liz Leffman, Leader, Oxfordshire County Council
Calum Miller, MP, Bicester & Woodstock
Mr James Macnamara, Vice Lord-Lieutenant
Leon Arnold, Partner ‑ Head of Corporate
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Session 1: Welcome & Purpose
Defining our purpose: today’s vision and tomorrow’s outcomes.
Speakers
Frank Nigriello, Chairman, B4
Professor Joe Tah, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Oxford Brookes University
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Session 2: Local Government
Devolution dilemmas: what steps can local authorities take to instil business confidence and unlock infrastructure?
Chair
Sebastian Johnson, Director of Ecosystem – Harwell Campus and ARC Oxford.
Speakers
Martin Reeves, CEO, Oxfordshire County Council
Caroline Green, CEO, Oxford City Council
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Session 3: The Future of Work
The future of work: how must we evolve alongside technological advancements?
Chair
Frank Nigriello, Chairman, B4
Speakers
Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, Head of AI for Government Ellison Institute and Tony Blair Institute, Visiting Professor in Practice at LSE
Will Hutton, President, Academy of Social Sciences and Co Chair of The Purposeful Company
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Coffee & Networking
Session 4: Beyond the bottom line
Beyond the bottom line – a conscious approach to business. Exploring Oxfordshire's legacy as a hub of innovation and responsible commerce, alongside the historical significance of Blenheim Palace as a renowned landed estate.
Session 5: Driving economic growth in Oxfordshire
Driving economic growth in Oxfordshire. Uniting political perspectives and overcoming challenges for global success.
Speakers
Sarah Haywood, Managing Director, Advanced Oxford
Katy Tuncer, Leadership Coach & Speaker, Horizon 37
Nigel Tipple, Chief Executive, Enterprise Oxfordshire
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Session 6: Catalysing growth in Oxfordshire
Catalysing growth in Oxfordshire: unpacking major investment and developments and the vital role of placemaking. What’s happening in the City Centre, Oxford North, Oxford-Cambridge arc, new homes and key leisure projects
Chair
Patrick Whetter, Partner, Head of Real Estate Oxford, Freeths
Speakers
Tom Bridgman, Deputy Chief Executive - Place, Oxford City Council
Victoria Collett, Development Director, Thomas White Oxford – Oxford North
Ashley Maltman, Head of Planning, Pye homes
Hayley Beer-Gamage, CEO, Experience Oxfordshire
Dominic Hare, CEO, Blenheim Palace
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Lunch sponsored by Freeths
Session 7: We have a future talent problem
We have a future talent problem: how can we move fast by identifying skill gaps, training, upskilling and coaching for inclusive growth?
Chair
Tom Storey, Founder, Storey Consulting
Speakers
Emma Coles, Partnership Manager, Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Partnership
Jacqui Canton, Principal & Chief Executive, Abingdon & Witney College
Dr Paul Jackson, Principal Lecturer in Information Systems, Analytics and Operations, Oxford Brookes University
Lisa LLoyd, Chartered Psychologist and Psychotherapist, It’s Time for Change
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Session 8: Collaborating with universities to drive innovation & aid growth
Collaborating with universities presents a significant opportunity to drive innovation and foster growth for the future. Such partnerships leverage the cutting-edge research capabilities and talent pools of academic institutions, enabling businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving marketplace. How do we engage in joint research initiatives so that companies can gain access to novel ideas and technologies that can be pivotal in developing new products or improving existing processes?
Chair
Sarah Haywood, Managing Director, Advanced Oxford
Speakers
Dr Matthew Hogan from Innovate UK
Professor Rajat Gupta from Oxford Brookes
Dr Paul Jackson from Brookes Business School
Dominic Hare, CEO, Blenheim Palace
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Afternoon Tea sponsored by Freeths
Session 9: Envisioning tomorrow
Envisioning tomorrow: the transformative impact of accelerated AI on our world
Chair
Will Richmond-Coggan, Partner, Head of AI & Data Privacy at Freeths Oxford
Speakers
Richard Boon, CEO and Co-Founder of OH SIX Agency
Chris Dryden
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Session 10: Art of the possible
Art of the possible: automotive and aviation brands leading the charge in future mobility at Bicester Motion. How Oxfordshire is leading the way and what more we can do to collaborate and innovate.
Chair
Amanda Stretton, British Race Car Driver and TV Broadcaster
Speakers
Daniel Geoghegan, Chief Executive Officer, Bicester Motion
Paddy Lowe, Founder, Zero Petroleum
Hugh Chambers, Chief Executive Officer, Motorsport UK
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Session 11: Closing remarks
Chair
Frank Nigriello, Chairman, B4
Closing Drinks - sponsored by Freeths
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