Catalysing Change: A new economy for Wales
Cwmpas’s inaugural annual conference
Be part of a growing movement that is demanding a new kind of economy!
📆 Wed 04 Mar | 10:00AM-04:00PM GMT
📍Cornerstone, CF10 2GA, Cardiff
Catalysing Change: A new economy for Wales is Cwmpas’s inaugural annual conference. In partnership with the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, we will bring together visionaries, doers, and decision-makers from across every sector who are working to build a fairer, greener, and more inclusive Wales. Expect fresh ideas, thought-provoking speakers, community stories, lively discussion, and the chance to connect with others who are ready to make positive change happen.
Keynote Speaker
Neil McInroy
Neil McInroy serves as the Global Lead for Community Wealth Building at The Democracy Collaborative. Neil led the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) for 20 years, pioneering Community Wealth Building (CWB) and the Preston Model. He later advised the Scottish Government on national CWB policy and chaired strategic reviews on inclusive business and energy transition. He now chairs the Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS). Neil’s work combines policy innovation, practical delivery, and thought leadership, positioning CWB as a transformative approach to the economy that prioritises equity, resilience, and democratic ownership.