LowCVP’s 2018 ‘Moving North’ Conference will focus on the challenge of cutting carbon emissions and air pollution, and seizing the business opportunities for automotive and fuel supply companies in the Northern Powerhouse.

The LowCVP Moving North Conference aims to tackle emissions and air pollution topics

The event, opening with a keynote address by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, takes place on Thursday 12 April 2018.

The conference features a range of high profile speakers including:

• Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
• Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
• Ian Constance, Chief Executive, Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)
• Lawrence Davies MBE, Chief Executive, Automotive Investment Organisation (AIO)
• Jon Lamonte, Chief Executive, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
• Andy Eastlake, Managing Director, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP)
• Carol Holden OBE, Chief Executive, Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA)
• Jon King, Business Development Consultant, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG)
• Dave Roberts, Director, Smart Interventions, EA Technology

The event, and the drinks reception which follows the conference, will also be an important networking opportunity, as it will bring together a number of different sectors, including the automotive and energy industries, governmental/public sector organisations, ‘new mobility’ companies and other stakeholders.

Andy Eastlake, managing director, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership, commented: “This is the LowCVP’s first conference in Manchester and I am delighted that we have such an impressive line-up of high profile and knowledgeable speakers. Reducing CO2 emissions and improving air quality are two key items of focus for regions around the UK.

“The conference will provide an opportunity to learn more about these issues in Manchester and the wider Northern Powerhouse area, and the resulting opportunities for businesses in the region. I hope that the event will help to facilitate fruitful new relationships and partnerships to accelerate solutions in the area of low emission road transport.”

The LowCVP event will be held in association with the Northern Automotive Alliance (NAA) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). It is supported by Manchester Metropolitan University and sponsored by GEFCO and Uber.

To learn more about the event, pricing and exhibitor information, click here.