It was a pleasure to speak at the Driving Innovation & Growth Event at the Wellesbourne Campus of the University of Warwick and my thanks go to the University, Stratford District Council and the Growth Hub for organising it. Warwickshire has long been a hub for high-value, high-growth and highly-innovative businesses and it is crucial we continue to attract and develop sectors like automation, AI and electrification; digital and technology including Agri Tech, and the creative industries.