The Future of the Oxford to Cambridge Region Conference

Keynote: Mike Derbyshire, Head of UK Planning at Bidwells

Mike Derbyshire delivered the opening keynote for the conference. Listen as he outlines the exciting developments happening in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc region, as government backing enables expansion of innovation hubs and infrastructure. Hear senior leaders discuss the opportunities this brings.

What the speech covers:

• How the partnership between local authorities laid the groundwork for government backing of the region.
  
  
• The government's recognition of the potential of places like the Cambridge Biomedical Campus to become innovation powerhouses.
  
  
• The large investments in new rail and homes enabling the expansion of life sciences in the region.
  
  
• How places beyond Cambridge like Milton Keynes will also benefit economically from growth in the region.
  
  
• The appointment of an expert delivery panel to lead a joined-up vision for integrated communities.
  
  
• The aim to avoid losing the region's quality of life while growing economically.
  
  
• How other global hubs provide examples of what scale of growth could be possible.
  
  
• The opportunity to write an exciting new chapter on scientific endeavour in the region.