Liverpool is a hub of culture. Masses of green space, an attractive waterfront and a busy city centre have historically made this a visitor destination. But with the city now being stripped of its heritage status, and visitor economy down due to the pandemic, what does the future hold for the once-buzzing streets?

In EG’s Future of Liverpool production, we will look at what the industry is doing to attract new occupiers. What are the future plans to create a more diverse visitor economy, and what opportunities are there in the wider region?

We will be discussing a new narrative for the area. What is the impact of the Freeport? And with new prospects for health, life sciences and transport, we will dive into what this means for Liverpool’s future growth.



Speakers

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Colin Sinclair, chief executive, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool & Sciontec Liverpool

Sinclair is the chief executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool, which is transforming almost half of the city centre into a world-leading innovation district focused on health and education, science and technology, including the £1bn Paddington Village development. He started his career in the music industry, managing bands and owning nightclubs in Manchester, before moving on to produce major televised events internationally. Sinclair was chief executive of Manchester’s investment agency (MIDAS) and, before taking up his role in KQ Liverpool, was a director at Bruntwood, leading the developer’s diversification into science parks and creative workspace. In 2018, he took up the dual role of chief executive of Sciontec Developments, a development company that was created to bring new investment to the city region’s science and tech business facilities, while creating a world-leading innovation ecosystem to help commercialise research and grow innovation-led companies. In addition to this, Sinclair is also the director of Liverpool Science Park.

Jonny Lowe, director, national offices team, Liverpool, Avison Young

Lowe has experience specialising in public sector and life sciences consultancy, as well as all aspects of commercial property agency and development. He forms part of Avison Young’s UK national life science sector group, which provides advice to a range of universities, developers, investors and occupiers. He is principally involved with the provision of strategic advice across the public and private sector as well as local authorities, providing development and acquisition advice throughout the UK.

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