Southampton City Council leaders are set to represent the city at a major real estate investment forum.
The UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) will be held in Leeds from May 20 to 22.
The event will see 16,000 delegates from the private and public sectors come together to discuss investment and sustainable regeneration.
Southampton City Council will be part of a delegation from the Central South region, which includes business leaders from Arup, Atkins Realis, Blake Morgan, Cavendish, EPS, Gillings, Knights Brown, Mildren, Ridge, Solent Freeport, and Unilife.
Councillor Lorna Fielker, leader of Southampton City Council, will join the leaders of Portsmouth and Basingstoke City Councils in panel sessions to promote the region.
Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Business South CEO, said: "It’s really important for our region to be seen at events like this if we are to attract the investment that the Central South needs to flourish.
"We’ve all been working hard to shine the spotlight on our region by ensuring we are visible at events such as MIPIM, the world’s leading property event, and now at UKREiiF.
"The Central South delegation heading to Leeds will be stronger than ever this year, and the messaging to prospective investors will be clear.
"We are open for business and keen to engage with businesses looking to relocate and grow."
The event is expected to attract more than 1,750 investors, 1,000 occupiers, 1,750 developers, and 275 councils.
The main stage event at UKREiiF will be a panel discussion focusing on Central South – A Region Primed for Investment.
The political leaders from Southampton, Portsmouth, and Basingstoke will be joined by Brian Johnson, chairman of Solent Freeport, and Paul Harding, partner at Ridge & Partners.
There will also be a panel discussion on May 15 with Cllr Fielker and Cllr Pitt exploring the region as a gateway to good growth and innovation.
This event is sold out, and there is a waiting list.
Business South is an independent organisation operating in Central South UK, connecting leading employers to promote the area and champion the economy in the region.
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