# Event Details - **Event Name**: In Conversation with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and CBI Chief Executive - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: In this exclusive fireside chat Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley, sits down with Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive of CBI.About this EventIn this exclusive fireside chat Ben Houchen, Mayor of the Tees Valley, sits down with Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive of the Confederation of British Industry, to explore how regional leadership and business can work together to unlock transformational growth.As devolved powers reshape the economic landscape, mayors are playing an increasingly pivotal role in attracting investment, accelerating regeneration and delivering the infrastructure that underpins productivity. This dynamic discussion will examine how mayoral authorities are driving capital into their regions, how the private sector can actively support and benefit from regional growth strategies, and how stronger partnerships between industry, local leaders and Whitehall can create the enabling infrastructure Britain needs to compete.Don’t miss out on one of the most influential conversations shaping the UK’s economic future. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/in-conversation-with-tees-valley-mayor-ben-houchen-and-cbi-chief-executive/100001985061744113 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: UKREiiF - The UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum - **lat**: 53.7980895 - **long**: -1.427146 - **full address**: UKREiiF - The UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, 4240 Park Approach, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In Conversation with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and CBI Chief Executive - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/519e7c5d31f201f5991d790beaf08bc5831c8b5762b4fc0dd2aaf554dee3b70f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1d252c-gmir.jpg?v=1774238654 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In Conversation with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and CBI Chief Executive being held? - **A:** In Conversation with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and CBI Chief Executive takes place on Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at UKREiiF - The UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, 4240 Park Approach, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing In Conversation with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and CBI Chief Executive? - **A:** In Conversation with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and CBI Chief Executive is organized by Tees Valley Combined Authority. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In Conversation with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and CBI Chief Executive is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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