Norfolk & Suffolk to debut AI avatar at UKREiiF, alongside 60+ investor-ready growth opportunities
Norfolk & Suffolk will be landing at the UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) with a joint investment offer showcasing more than 60 development and regeneration opportunities for potential investors.
UKREiiF brings together more than 16,000 investors, developers, local authorities and partners from across the UK's real estate and infrastructure sectors. With a dedicated Norfolk & Suffolk Pavilion and packed schedule of events, the region is ready to show exactly what makes it stand out from other areas.
Visitors to the pavilion will also be able to meet Penny, an interactive AI avatar with facts and insight about what's powering Norfolk & Suffolk's economies. Developed by Suffolk company SKC Studios, based in Haverhill, Penny is clear evidence of the innovation and creativity coming from our region.
Using regional data and insight, Penny will help investors quickly understand Norfolk & Suffolk's skills base, business support landscape and delivery environment.
The event will highlight why investors should be looking to the region, given its nationally significant role in clean energy, advanced manufacturing and global trade. On offer is a diverse, investment‑ready portfolio of strategic sites across Norfolk & Suffolk, spanning commercial development for key sectors, housing and major regeneration.
The region is underpinned by strengths in advanced engineering, digitalisation and clean energy. It is also a major hub for energy generation and operations, managing around a third of the UK's offshore wind capacity and hosting nationally important assets such as the Sizewell C nuclear development.
During the event, Norfolk & Suffolk will launch a new joint growth proposition, setting out the two counties' shared ambition and strengths, and highlighting the area as a compelling place for growth and investment. It will be available to download via QR code at the pavilion.
The pavilion programme will feature an inspiring line-up of business leaders who are driving real change and sustainable growth across Norfolk & Suffolk. Key themes include trade, infrastructure, town regeneration, energy investment and culture.
Suffolk Business Board Chair Lisa Perkins and Norfolk Business Board Chair Nick Steven‑Jones will both attend the event alongside representatives from across the public and private sectors, including local district councils.
Lisa Perkins said: "Suffolk and Norfolk combine a strong economy, productive partnerships and an investment-ready pipeline, making the region well placed for growth. We look forward to UKREiiF and the opportunity to engage in informed conversations with investors. Together with our avatar, 'Penny', we will be on hand to answer questions and highlight the opportunities across our region."
Nick Steven-Jones commented: "Norwich and Ipswich both have fast growing economies and the businesses of the future are being built here. UKREiiF is a superb place to get in front of investors, developers and key decision-makers, and let them know about the opportunities on offer here."
