Institute of Economic Development

How Universities Can Help Drive Local and Regional Economies: new insight report launched: A new report by the Institute of Economic Development (iED) and AtkinsRéalis “puts universities at the centre of the debate on how to generate growth… … dlvr.it/TM5Mx1 #HENews

Joining us at #IEDConf2025 is Erika Rushton MBE, Strategy and Programme Director at Kindred. Erika will be leading a breakout session on 'Redesigning money to grow your own economy'. Tickets available for members AND non-members here sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conference….

A new way to evaluate the employment and economic impacts of a development? Check out our latest member voice blog from Adam Place, Director of Viable Placemaking ied.co.uk/news/a-new-way…. #economicdevelopment

We are delighted to announce that Sara Thiam, Chief Executive @ProsperScot, will be speaking at #IEDConf2025 on 'Delivering Clean Power and Energy Security'. Book your place here: sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conference… View the agenda here: sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conference… #economicdevelopment

Are we presenting economic policy effectively enough? In 'Policy without the pretence', Joe Russell, Principal Regeneration Officer @northyorksc, shares his lived experiences and three simple rules to follow ied.co.uk/news/policy-wi…. #economicdevelopment

We are seeking your nominations for our iED Annual Awards 2025! To enter any of our eight categories, individuals/teams should develop a 500-word entry on ‘why they should win’, and submit to [email protected] by 1st August. All the details here ied.co.uk/news-and-event…!

Did you miss our free-to-all webinar on 'Global drivers behind UK trade and investment', with @MyStephanomics @tomstannard and Matt Cross @biztradegovuk? No problem! You can now watch this back here youtu.be/EJI9ytcCupY. #economicdevelopment

Thanks to all participants and panellists joining us at @theIED for this event today, and it was a pleasure to speak alongside our new Patron @MyStephanomics #localgov #econdev

Today we were joined by around 100 delegates for our free-to-all webinar on 'Global drivers behind UK trade and investment', with @MyStephanomics @tomstannard and Matt Cross @biztradegovuk. Thanks to everyone who attended, and posed questions to our panel. #economicdevelopment

We are delighted to announce Adeel Aslam, Deputy Managing Director at Bouygues Energies & Services, as our latest confirmed speaker at #IEDConf2025. Book your place here sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conference…! #economicdevelopment

***Global drivers behind UK trade and investment*** There is still time to register for our free-to-all webinar this Friday, 12:30-1.30pm, with @MyStephanomics @tomstannard and Matt Cross from @biztradegovuk. Book your place here lnkd.in/e6bmZtzH!

Our latest newsletter is out, and available to download! mailchi.mp/d5394538e09b/i…. #economicdevelopment

"Creative Growth: how economic development teams can support their local creative industries". Check out our latest member insights blog from Adam Jeffrey, CEO and Founder of @Chimeraconsult1 . ied.co.uk/news/creative-….

Last chance to secure your Early Bird ticket for our 2025 Annual Conference and Awards Dinner! Heavily discounted rates for iED members AND non-members end at 11pm tonight. Book your place for #IEDConf2025 here sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conference…!

Councils’ crucial role in modern industrial strategy lgcplus.com/politics/lgc-b…

Big ideas wanted! How one local authority is nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurial business leaders. Thanks to Dr Lauren Read, Economic Prosperity Officer at @reigatebanstead, for her new member insights blog on their Entrepreneur Academy. ied.co.uk/news/big-ideas….

We are excited to unveil another confirmed speaker for #IEDConf2025! Joining us in Manchester is @BlundellJo, Co-CEO of @placematters. Early bird tickets remain on sale until 30th June. Grab yours here sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conference…!