Industry Brought Together: An All-New Business Event for North East Lincolnshire’s Industrial Sectors

Taking over Grimsby Auditorium on Tuesday 25 March, 2025, the inaugural Industrial Connections NEL event, delivered by the InvestNEL team, will see the venue split between an exhibition and presentation area.

Throughout the day, three guest presenters will be speaking on key local economic matters.

Industrial Connections NEL aims to be a catalyst in getting conversations started and helping industrial businesses to better understand who their industry neighbours are and explore what opportunities there could be for working together.

Guest host for the event is David Laister, who many people attending will know from his years of contribution to business journalism in the Humber region. Already confirmed alongside David, is one of the three guest presenters, NELC Chief Executive, Rob Walsh, who will be delivering an update on the Lincolnshire devolution deal.

Invited to the event are North East Lincolnshire companies in the sectors of; manufacturing, engineering, chemicals & process, energy & renewables, ports & logistics, and food manufacturing/processing.

For businesses looking to make the most of the event, there are a limited number of exhibition spaces available. Exhibitors will be able to show off their business and promote directly to everyone in attendance.

Hot food options from local vendors and refreshments will be provided on the day, alongside an events programme giving details of all businesses in attendance.

Businesses looking to attend should complete the registration form found here. Businesses looking to exhibit at the event should email matthew.sylvester@nelincs.gov.uk for further information.