Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has announced that economist Andy Haldane will be delivering a keynote speech at the forthcoming SOGROW event, which is set to take place at The Spark, Solent University, on Wednesday 8th October.
SOGROW is a landmark business symposium that will bring together 200 of Southampton’s most forward-thinking leaders, as well as top keynote speakers and guests, to explore new opportunities, drive collaboration, and set a strategic course for the city’s economic development as a global growth city.
Working in partnership with event sponsors PwC, where Andy Haldane is Chief Economic Advisor, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has secured the attendance of Andy, who is also former Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), former Chief Economist at the Bank of England and a member of its Monetary Policy Committee.
In addition, he has authored around 200 articles and four books, is the new Chancellor of the University of Sheffield and was recognised as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME magazine in 2014.
Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman for Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, said:
“We are looking forward to welcoming Andy Haldane to Southampton for the inaugural SOGROW conference. We feel that this is a real coup, and it sets the tone for the level of discussion and debate that we hope to generate among the Southampton business community.
“In addition to announcing Andy’s role as keynote speaker, we are also pleased to now make tickets available for general sale.”
Tickets can be purchased for SOGROW here.
They are priced at £75 +VAT for members and £95 +VAT for non-members.
About Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is the independent voice of local business across the county and one of the largest regional business networks in the UK. With a strategic vision to ‘unlock Hampshire’s potential’, Hampshire Chamber brings together the combined influence, strength and expertise of the county’s three former major chambers. It works with over 2,000 individual firms spanning all sectors and sizes of business. Member services include training, advice, international trade documentation, events, networking opportunities and lobbying to policymakers on issues affecting business. Hampshire Chamber’s business network is designed to help any employer to grow and thrive irrespective of their stage on the enterprise journey.