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Welcome to North East England Breakfast & Mayoral Announcement

Tuesday 19 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
North East England Pavilion 14: Located in the Pink Zone on the Dockside and Dock Water

Join Kim McGuinness as she reflects on a transformative era of devolved investment across the North East of England — a programme delivering real momentum and opportunity.

From supercharging the region’s creative industries, doubling the number of green energy jobs in the region to 50,000, unlocking multi-billion-pound clean energy investments, creating an affordable world-class public transport network, and establishing a pioneering AI Growth Zone set to create over 5,000 jobs and attract £30 billion in investment — the North East of England is the real home of opportunity. 

Through three ambitious Mayoral Development Zones (MDZs), the region is accelerating the delivery of new homes, thriving businesses, world-class attractions, and vibrant communities. 

Building on these achievements, Mayor McGuinness discuss a £14 billion investment pipeline, with the North East becoming one of the UK’s most attractive destinations for investors and businesses. 

With exciting announcements on the horizon – this opening address from the mayor is not to be missed – talking place in one of the more welcoming stands at UKREiiF. 

Sponsors:

Speakers:

Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor

North east Combined Authority

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