Warwickshire Towns Network Conference 2023
In March 2023, Warwickshire Towns Network offered an opportunity for place practitioners to get together with local businesses and speakers for a lively discussion on the opportunities of place. Guest speakers flipped thinking and offered energising presentations for delegates, a full write up is available through Warwickshire Means Business.
We captured footage at the event so the learning can also be enjoyed by those who could not join us:
Guest speakers: key notes
A selection of key notes from the guest speakers are available on YouTube:
| Speaker | Video link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Iain Nicholson | Vacant Shops Academy |
Hear Iain’s approach to tackling empty units impression and his sense of Warwickshire’s opportunities. |
| Joe Barratt | Institute of Place Management | Hear from Joe on his impressions of Warwickshire Towns Network and reflections on local projects. |
| Charlie Demetriou | Zero Store | What brings people to place and the importance of product knowledge and service. |
| Johanne Thomas | Urban & Civic | Reflections on Warwickshire Towns Network and the power of collaboration. |
| Keely Hancox | Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce |
Practical approaches to solving problems and the power of reaching out to others. |
| Ojay MacDonald | Association of Town and City Managers |
Why is Warwickshire Towns Network important? How can a forum enable change and who are the key players? Ojay reflects on the abundance and assets of Warwickshire. |
| Overall conference video | Various attendees | A brief overview of the day including soundbites. |
The resources from the delegate pack (PDF, 672 KB) are accessible online.