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Thursday 18th April 2024
The Spine, Liverpool

The 2024 Business & Innovation Conference

So... What's the Big Idea?

The Downtown in Business inaugural ‘Change Makes Live’ conference that was hosted at the Spine Building in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter on Thursday 2nd March 2023 was so successful that we have already booked a date for the next one in 2024. 

We will return to the fabulous Spine Building with a host of top quality speakers from the worlds of business, academia, and politics, exploring the challenges- and opportunities – that present themselves to business in the 21st Century. 

Don’t be disappointed – get the date in your diary and get your ticket booked now! 

For a peek of the 2023 #CML conference watch this video.

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Change Makers Live 2024

If you are interested in tickets for #CML24, please fill in the form below, purchase tickets online or call 0151 556 1897.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Who should consider sponsorship of this event?

Companies who are looking to engage with leading businesses and business figures directly and effectively, and public sector leaders from across the city region. Sponsorship of a DIB awards dinner will raise awareness of your company brand and the work that you do with key influencers from across the city region.

We are happy to discuss bespoke elements to fit the needs of your business.

Headline Sponsorship

Headline sponsorship of the event.
£ 7995.00 + VAT
  • 20 minute slot to present at the conference
  • Opportunity to chair a session during the day
  • Headline sponsorship and 4 places at pre-conference dinner on Wednesday 28th February 2024
  • Branding on all conference marketing materials
  • Ten tickets for the conference
  • Branding on video loop which will run throughout the day of the conference
  • Exhibitors stand in prme location
  • Video interview with company representative to be eatured in pre-conference marketing materials
  • Advert in conference brochure
  • Video interview with company representative at the event to feature in the post-conference review materials
  • Delegates data post conference

Conference Sponsorship

Sponsorship of the event
£ 4995.00 + VAT
  • 15 minute slot to present at the conference
  • 2 places at the pre-conference dinner on Wednesday 28th February
  • randing on all conference marketing materials
  • 5 tickets for the conference
  • Branding on video loop which will run throughout the day of the conference
  • Video interview with company representative to be featured in pre-conference marketing materials
  • Half page advert in conference brochure
  • Video interview with company representative at the event to feature in post-conference review materials
  • A place at 'winners private dinner' following the event.

Exhibitors Stand

Exhibit your comapny at #CML24
£ 995.00 + VAT
  • Exhibition space and two tickets to the conference
  • Branding on all conference marketing materials
  • Half page advert in conference brochure

FAQS

You get access to the full-day of the conference starting from 8:00am until 4:45pm and access to the drinks conference drinks reception from 4:45pm at Novotel Paddington Village (it’s next door to the conference venue).

The Venue is The Spine Builing, Paddington Village.

2 Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA

Further information is available via The Spine website

The dresscode is business attire.

Registration will open from 8:00am, however the registration desk will be open all day if you arrive late.

There will be plenty of refreshments available throughout the day and lunch will be provided at 12:00pm.

There is a Multi-Storey car park located near The Spine.

Paddington Village Multi-Storey
Standard day tariff: £12.00
Address: Elm Grove, Grove St, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool L7 3FA

Further information is available via The Spine website

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