Forthcoming attractions...

By Frank Mckenna on Aug 21, 09 01:33 PM

Downtown Liverpool has been busy putting together its programme of activities for the forthcoming autumn/winter and we have a great line-up of events in store for you.
Already we have hosted more than 20 business networking occasions in 2009, and enjoyed contributions from a range of key decision makers and entrepreneurs, including Prime Minister Gordon Brown, John Kelly, head of regeneration for Liverpool, Robert Elstone, Everton chief executive and cushion king Tony Caldeira.

In September, the final 'sexy networking' evening of the year will take place at the Sir Thomas Hotel. Already over 100 delegates have registered for what is an informal, yet effective, opportunity for businesses from across the city to come together, make useful contacts, and have a bloody good time doing so in the process.
Later in the month, Downtown goes all political. Firstly, we have the Shadow Home Secretary and Conservative 'Minister for Merseyside', Chris Grayling in conversation with my good self; followed by a meeting with the local leadership of the Labour Party, who, among other things, will no doubt tell us more about Labour's decision to hold its national conference in Liverpool in 2011. Both events are to be hosted at the offices of our corporate sponsors DWF.
Our highlights in October will include a look at the 2010 World Expo to be held in Shanghai; and a forum in association with the Learning & Skills Council focussing on the education and skills agenda. Details of both events will be confirmed early next month.
In November, the Bank of England's North West agent, John Young, will be the keynote speaker at our Property & Enterprise Forum, which will take place at the new offices of Grant Thornton.
And, of course, November also sees the 'Livercool' gala awards dinner come to town, for its seventh year. Nominations have been open for a couple of weeks now, and the August holiday period has not detracted from the number of people taking part in the nomination process.
In addition to all of this, DLIB will be organising a number of Chairman's dinners and Members' Receptions too, and by the year end we expect to have hosted a record number of events.
If you want further details about our events programme please click here.