The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA), Hull City Council, and East Riding Council are to team up at the 2026 installment of the UKREiiF investment summit.
The authorities are set to be joined by the Humber Freeport in forming the Invest Hull and East Yorkshire Pavilion at the event.
The annual event held in Leeds brings together the public and private sectors and aims to drive investment and development across the UK. The event has been used for the region’s benefit in the past, with Hull City Council having signed an agreement with ECF for the planning, development, and construction of the East Bank Urban Village following discussions at UKREiiF 2024.
Ahead of the May event, representatives from HEYCA and both councils have expressed the importance of the event in statement’s published on the UKREiiF website. The leader of East Riding Council, Cllr Anne Handley wrote:
“For the UK to be serious about unlocking its next phase of economic growth, it needs to look beyond traditional urban centres. The East Riding of Yorkshire contains enormous potential with the scale, connectivity, and the ability to deliver at pace, that are vital for delivering growth and prosperity.
“Set between major national corridors and anchored by the Humber Freeport, we are one of the largest and most diverse local authority areas in the country. But more importantly, we are one of the most investable.”
The Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, Luke Campbell, wrote:
“Hull and East Yorkshire is a place that gets things done. For generations, we’ve been shaped by the North Sea, powered by the Humber and connected to global markets. It’s allowed us to build an economy grounded in trade and industry, fuelled by a hardworking and resilient workforce.
“Those same advantages are driving our future. Today, we’re home to world-class ports, advanced manufacturing and major energy production. It’s a place where innovation is rooted in real industry, and where businesses are used to competing on the global stage.
“Devolution is our opportunity to build on those strengths. Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is a platform for a clearer and more coordinated approach to growth. For investors, that means a simpler route into the region and a single path from early interest to full delivery.”
The event will take place between May 19 to 21. Countless big names, such as Ikea, Tesco, and Marks & Spencer will be attending the event.
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