
York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition?
Wed 9 Sept · 08:00
De Grey Court, York St John University
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York's Growth Challenge is a business event held at De Grey Court, York St John University. It takes place on 9 September 2026 starting at 08:00. The session focuses on investment and economic opportunity within the city.
Hear directly from those shaping York's future and join the conversation around growth, investment and economic opportunity across the city
York stands at a pivotal moment in its development story.
Major regeneration projects, significant investment opportunities and a renewed focus on economic growth are creating momentum across the city. At the same time, businesses, developers and policymakers are considering how investment, infrastructure, the visitor economy and the wider business community can work together to support York's next chapter.
This Chamber Property & Economic Forum brings together leaders from local government, development, tourism and hospitality to explore the opportunities shaping York's future and why businesses, investors and developers can be confident in the city's growth ambitions.
Join us as we discuss the projects, partnerships and sectors helping to drive York forward, and examine how the city is adapting to changing economic conditions while maintaining the qualities that make it one of the UK's most distinctive places to live, work, invest and visit.
Please note this will be held in De Grey Court, Room DG/125. YO31 7EX
Guest Speakers:
Claire Douglas: Leader, City of York Council & Deputy Mayor, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Professor Brendan Paddison: Dean, York St John Business School & Chair, Tourism Advisory Board
Kai Ikulayo: General Manager, Novotel York & Chair, Hospitality Association York
Max Reeves: Director, Helmsley Group
We kindly ask guests to attend in business smart attire.
Please see our Fair Use Policy here: Fair Use Policy - West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
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York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? takes place on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 08:00.
York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? is held at De Grey Court, York St John University in York (St Johns University Campus, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX).
Tickets for York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? range from £20 to £30. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition?
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York's Growth Challenge is a business event held at De Grey Court, York St John University. It takes place on 9 September 2026 starting at 08:00. The session focuses on investment and economic opportunity within the city.
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Hear directly from those shaping York's future and join the conversation around growth, investment and economic opportunity across the city
York stands at a pivotal moment in its development story.
Major regeneration projects, significant investment opportunities and a renewed focus on economic growth are creating momentum across the city. At the same time, businesses, developers and policymakers are considering how investment, infrastructure, the visitor economy and the wider business community can work together to support York's next chapter.
This Chamber Property & Economic Forum brings together leaders from local government, development, tourism and hospitality to explore the opportunities shaping York's future and why businesses, investors and developers can be confident in the city's growth ambitions.
Join us as we discuss the projects, partnerships and sectors helping to drive York forward, and examine how the city is adapting to changing economic conditions while maintaining the qualities that make it one of the UK's most distinctive places to live, work, invest and visit.
Please note this will be held in De Grey Court, Room DG/125. YO31 7EX
Guest Speakers:
Claire Douglas: Leader, City of York Council & Deputy Mayor, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
Professor Brendan Paddison: Dean, York St John Business School & Chair, Tourism Advisory Board
Kai Ikulayo: General Manager, Novotel York & Chair, Hospitality Association York
Max Reeves: Director, Helmsley Group
We kindly ask guests to attend in business smart attire.
Please see our Fair Use Policy here: Fair Use Policy - West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
De Grey Court, York St John UniversitySt Johns University Campus, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX
Guildhall, York
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When is York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition??
York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? takes place on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 08:00.
Where is York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? taking place?
York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? is held at De Grey Court, York St John University in York (St Johns University Campus, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX).
How much are tickets for York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition??
Tickets for York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? range from £20 to £30. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition??
Tickets for York's Growth Challenge: Can Investment Keep Pace with Ambition? can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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