IPF NORTH: Liverpool City region 2035: from great city to global destination; a spotlight on retail, leisure and tourism

Apr

2026

7:45AM – 10:00AM

Join us on 30 April at the ACC Liverpool for a special networking breakfast, held in support of the IPF Northern Board event.

Building on the success of our recent Leeds gathering, this event offers members based in the Liverpool region a fantastic opportunity to connect, catch up, and exchange insights in a relaxed setting. Networking will begin at 7:45am with pastries, tea, and coffee, followed by a panel discussion from 8:30am to 9:30am (with a latest close of 10:00am).

The session will explore “Liverpool 2035: From Great City to Global Destination – spotlight on retail, leisure & tourism.” Each speaker will share perspectives on this theme, offering valuable insights into the city’s future growth and positioning.

Featured speakers include:

David Scott- NatWest Head of Consumer Industries
Richard Lim- Founder and CEO of Retail Economics
John Hughes- Liverpool’s Nighttime Economy Advisor
Hugh Frost - Company Chairman at Beetham Davos
Colin Chong- Chief Real Estate and Regeneration Officer, Everton FC