2026 Keynote

Alan brings 15 years' industry experience across a range of pre-construction roles, spending time with main contractors including Wates and Morgan Sindall, where he currently works in the North West work-winning team. With a background in journalism, Alan applies a…

Opening Keynote Chair Responsible for member and non-member engagement for the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, providing business support and advice to businesses of all sizes and types within the Greater Manchester area.

Currently working as an Economist at Glenigan, I specialise in analysing construction industry trends and providing insights through data. With a strong background in economic research and data analysis I focus on delivering industry leading reports, such as the construction…

Patrick has an impressive self-employed career; starting as a Joiner, then foreman, site management and senior site management, obtaining the NVQ level 7, then MCIOB then FCIOB, alongisde other qualifications from environmental to temporary works. Patrick brings a wealth of…

Subrahmaniam Krishnan‑Harihara is Director of Business Policy & Research at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, where he leads the Research and Analytics team. With a professional background that bridges business & economics research and information systems, Subrah brings a distinctive,…