6 May 2026
Invest Gatwick Region announces largest ever unified delegation and programme at UKREiiF 2026
Aviation, Development, Industry News, SHW News
The Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone will once again present a bold, unified investment proposition at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum in Leeds next month, bringing together it’s largest ever delegation of public and private sector partners, knowledge economy institutions and industry leaders under a single regional identity, comprising, for the first time, representation from across all six upper-tier authority areas.
Taking place from 19–21 May 2026 in Leeds, the delegation will, for the first time, be presented under the new Invest Gatwick Region banner and hosted on the Invest Gatwick Region stand (New Dock Hall, E42 & E46). As the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone (AEZ) moves from strategy into delivery, and aligns around its three core pillars – inward investment, international trade and the visitor economy – the brand architecture has been expanded to reflect this next phase, enabling a clearer and more focused outward-facing proposition.
The Invest Gatwick Region identity forms part of the AEZ’s “destination” approach, showcasing the region’s key opportunity areas and providing a clear, investor-led platform for engagement at UKREiiF 2026.
Led by London Gatwick as Headline Partner, with Gatwick Diamond Business as Associate Partner, and convened by White Label Creative, the initiative represents a significant step forward in place-based collaboration across the South East.
The 2026 delegation brings together a mix of public and private sector partners, alongside education and skills institutions for the first time, including:
London Gatwick, Gatwick Diamond Business, Brighton & Hove City Council, Crawley Borough Council, Develop Croydon, London Borough of Croydon, Horsham District Council, Chichester District Council (Invest Chichester), Invest West Kent, Kent County Council (Invest Kent), Opportunity Mid Sussex, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority, West Sussex County Council, Morgan Sindall Construction, Modus, Oander, SHW, Chichester College Group, London South Bank University, Nescot, University of Brighton, University of Sussex, and White Label Creative.
Richard Lennard, Economic Partnerships Manager, London Gatwick, said: “The Gatwick Region is a £165bn economic powerhouse with global reach, and UKREiiF provides a vital platform to bring that story to life. By coming together under a single, unified voice through the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone, we are showcasing the strength of our connectivity, our sectors, and our collaborative approach to growth.
“From aviation and advanced engineering to AI, life sciences and clean energy, this region is built for innovation and investment. Our presence at UKREiiF demonstrates not only what the Gatwick Region offers today, but the scale of opportunity we are unlocking for the future by harnessing the catalytic power of London Gatwick and its global connectivity.”
Brett North, Executive Director, Gatwick Diamond Business, said: “UKREiiF 2026 marks a significant step forward for the Gatwick Region, with the largest-ever unified delegation coming together under the Invest Gatwick Region banner. As Associate Partner, Gatwick Diamond Business is proud to support this next phase of delivery.”
At UKREiiF 2026, the Gatwick Region will deliver a dynamic schedule of stand activity, events and networking opportunities at the Invest Gatwick Region Stand, located in New Dock Hall, E42 & E46.
See the full programme here https://gatwickregionatukreiif.com/
