Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent set to attract future investors at national event next spring

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will showcase what makes the county and city together a great place to invest and do business at a national event next spring.

A delegation will be returning to promote the area at UKREiiF (UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) in Leeds to over 12,000 attendees.

The three-day event is in its fourth year and brings together local and regional public sector organisations with Government, investors, funders, developers, housebuilders and more. It is being held on 20, 21 and 22 May 2025.

The delegation includes the county council, all eight district and borough councils and Stoke-on-Trent City Council as We Are Staffordshire – the county and city place marketing organisation.

It will promoting key investment and development opportunities across the county and city, including the Fifty500 green energy and manufacturing corridor (A50 and A500), town and city centre regeneration and the launch of a new partnership growth zone in South Staffordshire and Wolverhampton.

Hosting Stand E22 at the event, We Are Staffordshire is still keen for potential sponsors to get on board. People can find out more about the event and the We Are Staffordshire schedule on its webpage.

This year’s sponsors include Keele University and developers Stoford.

Staffordshire County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for economy and skills Philip White said:

“We have attended every UKREiiF event so far and are very much looking forward to presenting a multi-million-pound package of investment opportunities across the county and Stoke-on-Trent.

“Together under our We Are Staffordshire brand, we can showcase planned and existing major infrastructure projects and potential investment sites, particularly along our key transport corridors. These are set out in our joint draft economic growth strategy.

“Our presence at UKREiiF is critical as it enables us to make a lasting impact on investors and decision makers. This ultimately results in new high-quality jobs and greater prosperity for our communities.”

Dan Gallagher, joint managing director of Stoford, said: “We’re proud to sponsor Staffordshire’s presence at UKREiiF for a third consecutive year, and support the region in showcasing its future development opportunities.

“Staffordshire has a huge amount to offer, with several upcoming major projects that will drive economic growth regionally and nationally, and create many new jobs. Stoford are pleased to continue to invest across the Staffordshire region.”

Ann Pittard, director of engagement and partnerships at Keele University, said: “Keele is delighted to continue its partnership with Staffordshire County Council, as we collectively showcase the opportunities available here.

“Keele’s Science & Innovation Park, home to over 50 companies, has grown by 25% in the last five years, and now contributes £75m a year to the regional economy. Innovation-led companies on the park play an important role in providing good quality jobs and progression opportunities for local communities, as well as supporting graduate retention in the area.

“We are looking forward to sharing our exciting plans to expand the park’s capacity even further at the event.”