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Listen Value Invest: the conference
29 September 2010 09:30 - 15:45
Manchester Conference Centre, Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3BB
Delegates: You can access detailed information including full programme, details of workshops and speakers, and practical details on the Listen Value Invest: the conference pages.
This event, aimed at staff and volunteers in infrastructure organisations in the North West, will explore how the third sector can deliver for England's North West in a changing political landscape, and will feature:
► Key note speakers from important policy-makers
► Workshops to help you and your organisation understand the regional context and influence the decision-makers who matter
► Exhibition of key regional infrastructure organisations
The event will be free to staff and volunteers from Third Sector infrastructure organisations in the North West. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
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Provisional agenda for the day
9.15am Refreshments and Registration
- Opportunity to browse exhibition stands and speak to North West Infrastructure Partnership (NWIP) Members
10am Event opening
• Richard Caulfield, Voluntary Sector North West
• The Rt Hon John Bercow MP, Speaker of the House of Commons
• TRIO Project Presentation
Tea and Coffee available to take into workshops
10.45am Morning Workshops
12.15pm Lunch and Networking / VSNW AGM
- Opportunity to browse exhibition stands and speak to NWIP members
1pm Afternoon Opening
• Paul Martin, Lesbian and Gay Foundation
• Ruth Hussey, Regional Director of Public Health / Senior Medical Director for NHS North West and DH North West
1.30pm Afternoon Workshops
3pm Break, Refreshments provided
- Opportunity to browse exhibition stands and speak to NWIP members
3.15pm Neil McInroy, Centre for Local Economic Strategies
3.45pm Close of Day
Running alongside the event will be an exhibition from members of the North West Infrastructure Partnership
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