Economic Growth and Prosperity

Economic growth and prosperity

At WIG, collaborating to support economic growth and prosperity across the UK sits at the very centre of dialogue between the public, private and not-for-profit sector.

The ongoing cost-of-living crisis, productivity challenges, and rapidly evolving technological, geopolitical and societal context all demand collaboration to guarantee a prosperous United Kingdom. We create a trusted platform for senior officials, business leaders, academics, and not-for-profits to discuss and identify solutions around economic recovery and growth.

Exclusive events and content in the economic growth and prosperity theme focus on:

  • UK-wide inclusive growth 
  • R&D, innovation, and regulation
  • Skills and productivity
  • Procurement and outsourcing
  • Economic and financial outlooks

To drive the agenda, we gather feedback from across our membership and are supported by the economic growth and prosperity advisory council. 

Upcoming events

16 Apr 2025 In Person Roundtable

Roundtable with Joanna Key, Director General, Regeneration, Housing and Planning, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

This roundtable discussing opportunities for collaboration and innovation in planning and infrastructure is intended specifically for Directors of Government Affairs or equivalent; attendance is by invitation.

Economic growth and prosperity Infrastructure
24 Apr 2025 Lunchtime Briefing

Lunchtime Briefing with Elliot Shaw, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, National Highways

Join us for this Lunchtime Briefing to explore how strategic roads can drive growth in the UK's economy and the role cross-sector collaboration can play in addressing key opportunities and challenges.

Economic growth and prosperity Infrastructure
1 May 2025 Lunchtime Briefing

Lunchtime Briefing with Kate Joseph, Director General, Economic Security and Trade Relations (ESTR), Department for Business and Trade

With Oriel Petry, Senior Vice President, Group Head of Public Affairs, Airbus UK

Economic growth and prosperity Trade and international affairs
A prosperous dockyard
29 May 2025 In Person Roundtable

Roundtable with Sally Randall, Director General for Environment, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

This roundtable focusing on balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability with the government's agenda is intended specifically for Directors of Government Affairs or equivalent ; attendance is by invitation.

Net zero and sustainability Economic growth and prosperity
3 Jun 2025 Online Virtual Live Briefing

Virtual Live Briefing with Eamonn Boyland, Interim CEO, Homes England

Join us for this Virtual Live Briefing discussing the future of affordable housing and the role of Homes England in addressing the UK's housing challenges.

Infrastructure Economic growth and prosperity
10 Jun 2025 Breakfast Briefing

Breakfast Briefing with Andrew Forzani, Government Chief Commercial Officer

Join us for this Breakfast Briefing to explore the state of public-private collaboration and the role of procurement in supporting the growth agenda.

Economic growth and prosperity
25 Jun 2025 In Person Roundtable

Roundtable with Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive, Ofgem

This roundtable discussing the role of Ofgem in boosting economic growth, is intended specifically for C-Suite or equivalent; attendance is by invitation.

Net zero and sustainability Economic growth and prosperity

On-demand reports and event recordings

Breakfast Briefing with Paul Nowak, General Secretary, TUC

25 Feb 2025 Economic growth and prosperity

Breakfast Briefing with David Williams, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence

12 Feb 2025 Economic growth and prosperity Trade and international affairs Technology and digital

Get in touch

If you have any questions or ideas around our events and content programme, we'd love to hear from you.

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