UWTSD sponsors Creative and Digital Zone at this year's Swansea City Conference
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is sponsoring the Creative and Digital Zone at this year’s Swansea City Conference. The annual event returns to Swansea Arena on Wednesday March 29.
The conference, which launched in 2019, is a major opportunity for Swansea’s retailers, regional businesses, community projects and not-for-profit organisations to raise their profile and make connections. Last year’s event – the first to be held at Swansea Arena – attracted over 120 exhibitors and over 2500 delegates.
Provost of UWTSD Swansea Campus, Professor Ian Walsh said: “As proud sponsors of the Creative and Digital Zone at this year’s Swansea City Conference the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is delighted to celebrate and support the growth of the Digital Economy across the Swansea Bay City region. The conference presents a wonderful opportunity for the University to showcase its engagement with public bodies and commercial partners across Wales and beyond.
“UWTSD is one of the UK’s leading universities in developing innovative educational programmes which provide those vital high-level skills necessary to succeed in today’s fast paced digital and creative industries. Working in close partnership with employers across the region, the University seeks to transform the life choices for learners looking to build successful careers within industry or the public services. UWTSD is also committed to fostering entrepreneurship and has supported the launch of more graduate start-ups than any other UK University.”
Businesses, campaigners, employers, and anyone interested in Swansea’s future are invited to attend this year’s event, which will include updates and announcements on current and future projects to enhance the city, plus the chance to hear from the thought leaders and decision makers who shaping Swansea’s future.
The conference is run by 4theRegion, a membership alliance working to bring about positive change in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire.
Dawn Lyle, founder and chair of 4theRegion, said: “We’re delighted to be launching this year’s City Centre Conference, which promises to be the biggest and best yet. Last year the new Swansea Arena proved to be the perfect location for the event, so we’re pleased to be returning there for a second year.
“The City Centre Conference & Exhibition will bring together everyone who is ambitious for the future of Swansea, from entrepreneurs to creative people, visionaries, and campaigners. It’s a chance to make connections, celebrate Swansea’s many strengths and assets, and help shape the vision for a thriving and successful future.”
Swansea Council leader Cllr Rob Stewart said: “This event celebrates all that’s great about Swansea, from our fantastic local businesses to the major projects that are transforming the city.
“The combination of our businesses and entrepreneurs with the regeneration that’s either complete, underway, or planned means we’re in a strong place to bounce back from the economic impact of the pandemic.
“Major investment from the public and private sectors means that developments already underway include 71/72 Kingsway, the Palace Theatre building, the Albert Hall, the community hub in the former BHS, the Biophilic building and much more, building on Swansea Arena and other projects already delivered.
“Projects in the pipeline include a much-improved Castle Square Gardens and the transformation of locations such as the Civic Centre and former Saint David’s Shopping Centre sites.
“The Swansea City Centre Conference and Exhibition 2023 will enable businesses and organisations to network, raise their profile and find out more about exciting plans for the future that will deliver a city that combines world class facilities with high-quality jobs and opportunities to meet the aspirations of all.”
Further Information
Rebecca Davies
Executive Press and Media Relations Officer
Corporate Communications and PR
Email: rebecca.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk
Phone: 07384 467071