Headline sponsors

Harvey Nash is a global professional recruitment and IT outsourcing company, operating from 37 offices covering the USA, Europe and Asia. Proud to be associated with the CBI and the important work they do, Harvey Nash have been headline sponsor of the CBI's Annual Conference since 2006, as well partner on the annual CBI / Harvey Nash Employment Trends Survey. www.harveynash.com

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 141,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

Ernst & Young refers to the global organization of member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ey.com

Principal sponsors

E.ON is one of the UK's leading power and gas companies – generating electricity and retailing power and gas to millions of homes and businesses. We are key drivers of the energy debate to ensure that the UK has secure, affordable, low carbon power for decades to come, as well as helping customers to become more energy fit. www.eonenergy.com

With a clear focus on quality relationships, Barclays Corporate provides integrated banking solutions to businesses with an annual turnover of more than £5 million in the UK and large local companies, financial institutions and multinationals in non-UK markets. We facilitate the success and growth of our clients by providing lending, risk management, cash and liquidity management, trade finance and asset and sales financing. www.barclayscorporate.com.

Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services  firm specialising in real estate services  and investment management. With more than 3,000 people in the UK and over 40,000 worldwide in 1,000 locations across 60 countries,  we serve the local, regional and global real estate needs of our corporate, investor and landlord clients.  Our aim is to deliver integrated services and cost effective client solutions built on quality service, market insight and foresight, sound research and relevant market knowledge.  www.joneslanglasalle.co.uk