Martin Bellamy, Chairman and CEO of Salamanca Group and This is Gravity, is set to participate in a panel discussion at the UK Real Estate, Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREIIF) on 21 May 2024.
The session, titled “Take Charge – Gravity: The Future of Advanced Battery Manufacturing,” will focus on the transformative potential of the Gravity smart campus, a groundbreaking project that recently secured the UK’s largest Gigafactory in collaboration with Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business. The discussion aims to highlight the UK’s leading role in transport decarbonisation and the creation of a sustainable, innovative ecosystem.
Event Details:
- Date: 21 May 2024
- Time: 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
- Western Gateway Pavilion
Panel Speakers:
- Victoria Redman, Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP (Panel Chair)
- Martin Bellamy, Chairman & CEO of Salamanca Group & This is Gravity
- Martin Wood, Cheif Advisor at Office for Investment (OFI)
- Cllr Mike Bell, Leader of North Somerset Council
- Rob Oliver, Managing Director of the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems
- Matt Tudor, Vice Principal Strategy and Partnerships at Bridgwater & Taunton College
- Kate Riddington, Director of New Ventures at the National Composites Centre
Martin Bellamy will share insights on the national significance of the Gravity project and its ambitious vision to supercharge the M5 corridor, creating thousands of jobs and fostering significant economic, social, and environmental impacts in the Southwest region.
The panel will also delve into themes such as innovation and inward investment, regional development, and the future of transport decarbonisation. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the panel during a Q&A session, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the sector.
For more information and to register for the event, please visit www.ukreiif.com
About Salamanca Group:
Salamanca Groups’ mission is to connect global investment opportunities with UK communities. Through the design, consultation and delivery of strategic placemaking initiatives, we promote economic uplift, creating high-quality, sustainable jobs and embedding positive social impact.
We are focused on making the United Kingdom fit for the challenges of the 21st century. We do this by partnering with local authorities, business groups, academic institutions and national government departments to champion key strategic sites across the UK
Our work enables resilient infrastructure that connects communities and promotes wellbeing. By revitalising places and transforming them into economic assets, we can deliver a lasting legacy and build on creating high-quality jobs in future-facing sectors.
Our accumulated knowledge makes us one of the most experienced and successful teams at delivering large-scale place-changing projects at pace.