In her opening address, the first minister said recent announcements from Westminster regarding a new nuclear power station at Wylfa, and AI growth zones in north and south Wales, reflected the “partnership of nations”.
Referencing her time working in the private sector, Morgan said she wanted to make it easier to do business in Wales.
She said: “I’ve challenged my team to ensure that we become the fastest nation in the UK where you can get planning permission.”
Wales now had “all the building blocks in place, and we’re ready to scale at pace, particularly when it comes to frontier sector businesses,” she said.
The first minister added: “We want growth, but we want growth with purpose… growth that creates good jobs, growth that builds opportunity in every part of Wales.”
Among the announcements made on the eve of the summit was a £10bn investment by data-centre provider Vantage, which will be spread across south Wales, including at the former Ford engine plant in Bridgend.
Morgan thanked the Prince of Wales for his efforts in promoting the country in her opening speech at the International Convention Centre, in the grounds of the Celtic Manor Resort on the outskirts of Newport.
