

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Why Wales? /Pam Cymru?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Place-Based Investment and Regional Growth/ Buddsoddiad sy'n seiliedig ar leoedd a thwf rhanbartholAbout this EventPlease either join us in-person or online. During the registration process, you'll be given the option to choose how you'd prefer to join us for the session.Hosts: Cardiff University Innovation Network and The Whitehall &amp; Industry Group (WIG)Event Chair: Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann OBE, Chief Executive, WIGJoin us for an important panel discussion on place-based investment and its role in shaping Wales’ economic future.Building on the momentum of the Welsh Government’s Investment Summit that took place in December 2025, this event will explore:Why place matters in investment decisionsThe role of anchor institutions like Cardiff University in driving regional innovationHow public-private-academic partnerships unlock long-term growthThe importance of local ecosystems in attracting and retaining investmentWhy Attend?This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from senior leaders across government, industry, and academia on how collaboration can deliver inclusive, innovation-led growth. The event also provides a great opportunity to connect with members from across WIG and CUIN, exchange ideas, and build new relationships.Who Should Attend?Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, academic, innovator, or simply interested in regional development and investment strategies, you’re welcome to join. It’s a chance to gain insights, share ideas, and connect with peers across sectors.*******************************************************************************************************Ymunwch â ni naill ai yn bersonol neu ar-lein. Yn ystod y broses gofrestru, byddwch yn cael y dewis o sut yr hoffech ymuno â ni ar gyfer y sesiwn.Cynhalwyr: Rhwydwaith Arloesi Prifysgol Caerdydd a The Whitehall &amp; Industry Group (WIG)Cadeirydd y digwyddiad: Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann OBE, Prif Weithredwr, WIGYmunwch â ni am drafodaeth banel bwysig ar fuddsoddiad sy'n seiliedig ar leoedd a'i rôl wrth lunio dyfodol economaidd Cymru.Gan adeiladu ar fomentwm Uwch-gynhadledd Buddsoddi Llywodraeth Cymru a gafodd ei chynnal ym mis Rhagfyr 2025, bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn trin a thrafod:Pam mae lleoedd yn bwysig wrth wneud penderfyniadau am fuddsoddiRôl sefydliadau angori megis Prifysgol Caerdydd wrth ddatblygu arloesi rhanbartholSut mae partneriaethau cyhoeddus-preifat-academaidd yn datgloi twf hirdymorPwysigrwydd ecosystemau lleol wrth ddenu a chadw buddsoddiadPam dod i’r digwyddiad?Wedi'i gynnal ar y cyd gan Rwydwaith Arloesi Prifysgol Caerdydd a WIG, mae'r digwyddiad hwn yn gyfle unigryw i glywed gan uwch arweinwyr ar draws y llywodraeth, diwydiant a'r byd academaidd ynglŷn â sut y gall cydweithio sicrhau twf cynhwysol dan arweiniad arloesi. Mae'r digwyddiad hefyd yn gyfle gwych i gysylltu ag aelodau o WIG a Rhwydwaith Arloesi Prifysgol Caerdydd, cyfnewid syniadau, a meithrin cysylltiadau newydd.Pwy ddylai fynd?P'un a ydych chi'n arweinydd busnes, yn lluniwr polisïau, academydd, arloeswr, neu â diddordeb mewn strategaethau datblygu a buddsoddi rhanbarthol, mae croeso i chi ymuno. Mae'n gyfle i gael gwybodaeth, rhannu syniadau, a chysylltu â chydweithwyr ar draws sectorau.
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- **Event Categories**: business
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Cardiff
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: sbarc|spark, room 6.35
- **lat**: 51.49361220000001
- **long**: -3.1859958
- **full address**: sbarc|spark, room 6.35, Maindy Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Cardiff University Innovation Network (https://allevents.in/org/cardiff-university-innovation-network/23446146)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** sbarc|spark, room 6.35, Maindy Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cardiff University Innovation Network
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Why Wales? /Pam Cymru? ?
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