Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce confirms annual conference speaker

A major economic conference for businesspeople in Coventry and Warwickshire will examine the challenging climate that firms in the region are facing, while looking to the future with optimism.

The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce annual conference will take place at the CBS Arena on Friday, November 11 from 8.30am until 2pm and is set to attract hundreds of delegates.

The event, sponsored by Prime Accountants Group, will be chaired by Chamber chief executive Corin Crane and will include addresses from key figures in business and politics as well as panels on the economic challenges and rebuilding business confidence.

The keynote address will come from the inspirational Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, who was homeless on the streets of South Wales at the age of 15 before starting a career with the fire service at the age of 18.

She went on to study at the Open University followed by Cardiff University, completing a PhD in Psychology.

While climbing the ranks within the fire service, Dr Cohen-Hatton continued her academic work and her research into decision-making in high-pressure situations in the emergency services has won awards and influenced global policy.

She’s written a best-selling book, is an ambassador for The Big Issue and has also appeared on Desert Island Discs.

Corin Crane said: “I am very much looking forward to my first Annual Economic Conference as chief executive of this wonderful Chamber of Commerce.

“The team here always do an amazing job in bringing the event together and it is known across the Chamber network as being a great conference that brings together businesspeople and decision-makers from across the region.

“Once again, we are grateful to our sponsor Prime Accountants Group, which remains a big supporter of the conference and the Chamber generally.

“We’ve also secured a truly inspirational keynote speaker in Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton who will share her amazing story with us.”

He added: “These are difficult times for everyone – for us as individuals and for businesses across the region who are facing up to rising costs, recruitment headaches and supply chain issues.

“It’s at times like this when it is more important to come together and share ideas and experiences and, as business community, emerge even stronger.

“So, we look forward to welcoming as many members and non-members to what promises to be another insightful and inspirational conference.”

For more information or to book a place at the Chamber’s Annual Conference, go to https://www.cw-chamber.co.uk/events/annual-business-economic-conference-2022/