Bella Sankey

(she/her)

Bella Sankey

Brighton & Hove City Council

Leader

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Bella Sankey is the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, Labour Councillor for Wish Ward, Chair of the Greater Brighton Economic Board, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Group on the Local Government Association. Before entering local government, Bella built her career in human rights, equalities and social justice, including as Director of Detention Action. Since becoming Leader of the Council in May 2023, she has focused on the future of Brighton & Hove as a fair, ambitious and well-run city, with work spanning local growth, public services, housing, regional collaboration and civic leadership. Her role brings together political leadership, community representation and a wider regional economic perspective, making her a prominent voice in conversations about Brighton & Hove’s future, its challenges and its opportunities.

Sessions

Grace Prior

Steve Rackley

Bella Sankey

Conference Opening Remarks

EVOLVE [26] begins by setting the energy, ambition and purpose for the day ahead. This opening session will welcome attendees to the Brighton Centre and frame the big themes running through the conference, from AI, engineering and product innovation to leadership, investment, sustainability, deep tech and the future of work. It is a moment to bring the room together, celebrate the strength of the region’s tech and innovation community, and open up a day designed around big questions, practical insight and meaningful connection.

Grace Prior

Steve Rackley

Bella Sankey

Conference Opening Remarks

EVOLVE [26] begins by setting the energy, ambition and purpose for the day ahead. This opening session will welcome attendees to the Brighton Centre and frame the big themes running through the conference, from AI, engineering and product innovation to leadership, investment, sustainability, deep tech and the future of work. It is a moment to bring the room together, celebrate the strength of the region’s tech and innovation community, and open up a day designed around big questions, practical insight and meaningful connection.