Manchester at MIPIM

Activity

THE MANCHESTER STAND

The Manchester Stand has one of the most sought-after locations within the Palais des Festivals. It overlooks the main entrance and provides the perfect location to network and catch up on the day's activity.

The exhibition space is dedicated to the promotion of Manchester and the partnership. It incorporates a bar and offers complimentary internet access. From the terrace, the stand offers wonderful views of the Croisette and an exclusive space in which to hold business meetings and make new contacts.

Twice-daily presentations by keynote speakers focus on specific elements of the City's property scene and are followed by an informal drinks reception in the afternoon.

These events attract a high number of delegates to the stand and provide fantastic opportunities to network with the Manchester Partnership as well as hear about the future plans for Manchester.

THE MANCHESTER BAR

The Manchester Bar has become the place to entertain your clients and make new ones away from the hustle and bustle of the Palais. Located just a short walk from the Manchester Stand, the bar provides complimentary drinks to Manchester delegates and their guests.

Informal meetings can take place in a relaxed atmosphere with an added sense of exclusivity away from the MIPIM crowds. The bar is WiFi enabled and the partnership gain more branding in this location.

The Manchester Bar is open from Tuesday 8 March to Thursday 10 March 8am til late…exclusively to Manchester delegates until 7pm.

THE MANCHESTER EVENTS

The Manchester Welcome
The Manchester Apartment, invitation only
Monday 5th March
19.00 - 21.00

This event is exclusively for the Manchester Partnership and provides the first opportunity to make new contacts and re-enforce existing relationships. The Manchester Apartment is located directly across the Croisette from the Manchester Stand and the welcome event will allow guests to plan their week's activities.

Stand events will be held on the Manchester Stand at 10.45 and 15.45 daily.  The stand events for Manchester at MIPIM 2012 will be announced shortly.  

The Manchester Stand

Sir Howard Bernstein, chief executive of Manchester City Council, will introduce all of the speakers for the events held at the Manchester Stand over MIPIM 2012.

Tuesday 6 March

10:45: 'The Appliance of Science'

Speaker(s): Mike Emmerich, chief executive of New Economy

15:45: 'Fostering Innovation'

Speaker(s): Chris Oglesby, chief executive of Bruntwood and Mike Ingall, chief executive of Allied London

Wednesday 7 March

10:45: 'The Business of Creative'

Speaker(s): Ken Knott, chief executive of Ask Developments and Ian Simpson, of Ian Simpson Architects

15:45: 'Reshaping Manchester's Skyline'

Speaker(s): David Pringle, director of NOMA and Ruairidh Jackson, strategy and development director of NOMA

Thursday 9 March

10:45: 'The Alliance of Energy'

Speaker(s): Juergen Maier, director of Siemens and David Partridge, chief executive of Argent Group

15:45: 'International Enterprise'

Speaker(s): Charlie Cornish, chief executive of Manchester Airports Group and Felicity Goodey, chairman of University Hospital South Manchester (UHSM)

Manchester Dinners
The Manchester Apartment, invitation only
Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th March
19.30 - 22.00

Following the success of previous years, all members of the Manchester partnership will have an allocation of places to attend one of these events at the Manchester Apartment, hosted by Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive of Manchester City Council.

Five Cities
The Majestic, Invitation only
Tuesday 6th March
12.00 - 14.00

Building on the success of the Four Cities event undertaken during the two previous years, an additional city - Lyon - has joined Amsterdam, Barcelona, Hamburg and Manchester to debate the issues that the five cities face in developing investment frameworks that will allow continued economic development. Jim O'Neill, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and creator of the acronym BRICS, will once again provide the key note speech, setting the global context for an interactive event that will engage all members of the audience through touch pad technology. This will be an unmissable event that is set to become a highlight of the week.

Manchester.. What if?
Mocca Bar + Restaurant, invitation only
Wednesday 7th March
22.30 - 23.30

Following the spirited Manchester Pechakucha event in 2011, the Manchester at MIPIM partnership will again be asking some of its partners to present their ideas for the future of Manchester. What if we were to take an idea from elsewhere in the world, develop it within a Manchester context and deliver it within the city's communities? Or what if we could harness the creativity of our young people to apply a different approach to an age old issue. Presenters have been given free reign to interpret the topic and provoke discussion. A panel of judges will give their thoughts on each presentation and select the best one for further exploration

Partner Events
The Manchester Apartment, invitation only

More information to follow.

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