UKREiiF Annual Event 2025

INVESTOR BREAKFAST

We return with our annual investor breakfast inviting delegates from overseas to discuss strategic opportunities in the UK alongside the Government and domestic developers, investors and city regions.

This event is invite only.

Sponsored by UKREiiF and UK Government.

Guests include:

Poppy Gustafsson OBE – Minister for Investment, UK Government

Sebastian Walsh – Secretary, The Bank of England

Pete Gladwell – Group Social Impact & Investment Director, Legal & General

Phoebe Smith – Managing Director, PATRIZIA Infrastructure

Jules Pipe CBE – Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, Greater London Authority

Saker Nusseibeh CBE – Chief Executive, Federated Hermes

John Levy – Managing Director and Head of Impact Investing for Real Assets, Franklin Templeton

Jiaxin Guan – General Manager, China Railway Construction Corporation International Investment Group

Colin Skelett – Group Chief Executive, YTL Group

Mark Lahiff – UK Managing Director, IJM

Ami Kotecha – Co-Founder & Group President, Amro Partners

Andrew Rich – Managing Director for Fund Management, Nuveen

John Levy – Managing Director and Head of Impact Investing for Real Assets, Franklin Templeton

Matthew Richards – CEO of JLL UK and EMEA Capital Markets, JLL

Ben Mowbray – Managing Director, Greystar

BREAKFAST BRIEFING WITH DREES AND SOMMER

The London Pavilion will kickstart with a morning session from our partners, with details to be confirmed on the focus of the event in due course.

This session is sponsored by Drees and Sommer.

OXFORD-CAMBRIDGE INVESTOR & DEVELOPER BREAKFAST

Mike Dodd – Development Director, Socius

John Anderson – Chief Executive Officer, Allison Homes

Jason Longhurst – Head of UK Sustainable Investment and Partnerships, Prologis

Paul Weston – Senior Vice President and Head of UK, Prologis

Tom Leeming – Director, Tritax Big Box Developments

Tracey O'Donnell – Managing Director, Milton Keynes Development Partnership

Alexandra Conway – Senior Development Director, Kier Property

Melissa Lockett – Senior Investment Manager, Legal & General Investment Management

Ashley Kensington – National Land Director, Lovell

Rob Boughton – Founder and CEO, Thakeham

Henry Marshall – Investment Director, Placefirst

Robert Wotherspoon – Chief Executive, Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures

Kristoffer Nohr – Vice President, NREP

Simon Marshall – Capital Partners Lead, Aviva

Marc Charles – Associate Partner, Revcap

Niamh O'Connor – Founding Partner, Summix Capital

Dinny Shaw – Head of Planning, Places for People

Chatinder Bal – Director of Land, Planning & Partnerships, Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing

Bob Weston – Chairman and Managing Director, Weston Homes

Jean-Marc Vandevivere – Chief Executive, PLATFORM_

Sophie Lloyd – Head of Economic Development, Milton Keynes Council

Aida Feriz – Executive Director, Wimmer Family Office

Beth Dugdale – Head of Cambridge Growth Company, Homes England

John Edwards – Director for Investment, Department for Business and Trade

Ronen Journo – Senior Managing Director, Hines

Michelle Sacks – CEO, Huntingdonshire District Council

Phil Jones – Development Director, Placefirst

Joanne Patrick – Head of Sustainable Energy, Amber Infrastructure Group

Judith Barker – Executive Director for Place and Connectivity, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Matt Tunley – Strategic Land Director, Hill Group

Lord Richard Harrington – Author, Government Review into Foreign Direct Investment

Javier Lamas – CEO, Aldesa Group

Fareen Lalani – Development Director, Blackwell Park, University of Surrey

Duncan Enright – Deputy Leader, West Oxfordshire District Council

WELCOME TO UKREIIF: LOCAL AUTHORITY AND REGIONS BREAKFAST

Want to get to grips with the forthcoming three day’s of event’s and networking while fuelling up with place leadership from across the UK? Join AECOM and special guests for breakfast and prepare for UKREiiF 2025.

This event is invite only, contact [email protected] to register an interest in attending.

PLANNING FOR WATER SUPPLY TO DELIVER HOUSING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Water supply constraints are increasingly affecting the delivery of new development and have the potential to become a more widespread challenge. Misalignment of timing and processes between water supply planning, environmental protection, and planning for the scale and location of future development requires urgent attention. This roundtable will bring together key stakeholders to explore solutions, including new technologies and designs that reduce water consumption, lower costs, and support sustainable growth.

Chair: Mike Knott – Planning Director, Stantec

Stewart Mounsey – Deputy Director – Operations Catchment Services, Environment Agency

Paul Thomas – Vice President for International Hotel Development, Marriott International Hotels

Paul Thomas – Director of Planning and Placemaking, Milton Keynes Council

BREAK NEW GROUND: HOW WE INNOVATE TO UNLOCK REGENERATION

Join Muse to explore the future of property, uncovering opportunities that will shape how we build, fund and live in tomorrow’s spaces. It’s time to push boundaries, embrace innovation and break new ground.

WELCOME BREAKFAST WITH VISTRY, SNG AND OCTOPUS

Settle in for a week of networking and join the senior teams from Vistry, SNG and Octopus for a bite to eat which will set you up for the conference

BESPOKE SESSION – GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Glasgow City Council.          

THE FUTURE FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS: HOW DO WE ARREST THE DECLINE IN HOME OWNERSHIP RATES?

This session will explore how government and industry can lower the barriers to home ownership through first time buyer schemes, affordable housing policy, and innovative lending.

OPTIMISING SOCIAL VALUE THROUGH PLACEMAKING

Thought-provoking roundtable discussion as we explore the social value of regenerating city and community centres. Together, we’ll dive into innovative strategies that not only reshape our urban landscapes but also create lasting social impact.

HOW TO REBUILD A TOWN CENTRE – THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF PPPS VS CAPITAL INVESTMENT. HEAR FROM PLACE MAKERS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Transform underused urban spaces into thriving community hubs. Hear from leaders behind some of our town centre regeneration schemes as they explore the opportunities and challenges of PPPs and capital investment funding, and share their strategies for placemaking and overcoming challenges in urban renewal, sustainability, and enhancing quality of life

BESPOKE SESSION – SEKTOR

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Sektor.

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AT A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY

Abi Brown OBE – Chair of Improvement & Innovation Board, Local Government Association

Michael Wood – Head of Health Economic Partnerships, NHS Confederation

Pete Massey – Director for Northern Economy and Partnerships, Arts Council

Cllr Lynn Williams MBE – Leader, Blackpool Council

Cllr Mark Smith – Cabinet Member for Economy and Built Environment, Blackpool Council

Adam Sciberras – Director for Special Projects and Placemaking, Milton Keynes Development Partnership

Laura Miller – Senior Construction Skills Manager, Places for People, a TfL Company

Lindsey Ions – Senior Infrastructure Manager, Oxford University Development

Laura Boyd – Director of Digital Partnerships, Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber

Nicola Bulley – Commercial Executive, Scarborough Group International

"LETS GET CULTURAL": UNITING TOWNS AND CITIES THROUGH INVESTING IN THE ARTS

More than just delivering the buildings for us to live and work in, we should be demanding places that inspire and reflect our heritage. But how do we strike the balance between creating functional and culturally vibrant place? Visionaries from across the sector set out their views in this interactive session.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Sarah James – Head of Culture and Creative Economy, West of England Combined Authority

Rachele Caltagirone – Head of Placemaking, OlympiaUK

Shawab Iqbal – CEO, Leeds Playhouse

Anthea Harries – Asset Management Director, Related Argent

Aida Berhamovic – Director of Estates, Royal College of Music

Laura Dyer – Deputy Chief Executive, Arts Council England

Investment in Action – Driving Growth, Transformation and Impact

Against a backdrop of economic transformation and technological advancement, examining how targeted investment strategies can unlock innovation, regional growth, and address challenges like sustainability and resilience. Through thought-provoking insights and research, demonstrating the investment opportunities driving economic productivity, attract global capital, deliver impactful solutions that benefit communities and stakeholders alike.

Nick Pettit – Senior Partner, Bidwells

Sue Foxley – Research Director, Bidwells

BESPOKE SESSION – BUUK INFRASTRUCTURE

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by BUUK Infrastructure.       

TRANSITIONING TO LOW CARBON SOLUTIONS FOR NEW BUILD DEVELOPMENTS

Electrification of heating as a replacement for gas will significantly increase grid demand, potentially delaying future developments. In this BUUK moderated session, we will explore innovative solutions available and installed today, that unlock capacity constrained sites while ensuring full compliance with Future Home Standards.

Bespoke Session – Barratt London

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Barratt London.

HOW CAN WE DELIVER SUSTAINABLE, FUTURE-PROOF DEVELOPMENTS AT VOLUME IN LONDON?

Delivering major new developments in London has many challenges, from regulatory changes such as planning and building safety, to site viability and the need to build high quality sustainable developments. How do we keep the sector focused on balancing affordable housing, sustainability standards and maximising social value? How do we evoke a new direction for housebuilding in London?

SECTOR INSIGHTS: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AS AN ANCHOR FOR REGEN

What strategies are being deployed to battle market forces while supporting local authorities with their economic growth ambitions? Can there ever be too many commercial property interventions within urban centres? Delegates hear from stakeholders with differing approaches and outcomes.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Insiyah Khushnood – Development Director, igloo Regeneration

Mark Chivers – Director General, Government Chief Property Officer, Cabinet Office

Emma Cariaga – Chief Operating Officer, British Land

Steven Skinner – CEO, HB Reavis

Dr. Ferdinand Spies – Managing Director COO, Art Invest Real Estate

Bespoke Session – Heyne Tillett Steel

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Heyne Tillett Steel.         

CIRCULAR RESILIENCE: BUILDING CITIES THAT ADAPT AND ENDURE

How do we shape the future of sustainable urban environments? Through a series of quickfire presentations from industry experts, we’ll explore how circularity in construction materials and innovative reuse can drive impactful, sustainable solutions. We’ll also examine how we design the spaces between buildings to create adaptable, resilient cities that thrive across sectors amid environmental challenges.

Bespoke Session – Robertson Group

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Robertson Group.          

Chair: Charlotte Cordingley – Chief Executive, Clear Futures

Imogen Ebbs – Head of Strategic Investment and Growth, Aviva Investors

Muyiwa Oki – President, RIBA

INNOVATION IN DIGITAL, DESIGN, AND DELIVERY

Despite great technological advancements in the past 80 years, the ways in which we identify and manage land, analyse existing infrastructure, create masterplans, and deliver and manage development have barely changed. This panel will explore how new towns and development corporations could take a ‘test and learn’ approach to applying new innovative finance and delivery approaches, using cutting-edge technologies to deliver healthier and more resilient homes and communities.

Bespoke Session – TPXimpact

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by TPXimpact.

NEW TOWNS: INNOVATION IN DIGITAL, DESIGN AND DELIVERY

Despite great technological advancements in the past 80 years, the ways in which we identify and manage land, analyse existing infrastructure, create masterplans, and deliver and manage development have barely changed. This panel will explore how new towns and development corporations could take a ‘test and learn’ approach to applying new innovative finance and delivery approaches, using cutting-edge technologies to deliver healthier and more resilient homes and communities.

THE POLITICS OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS – WHY DO THEY TAKE SO LONG?

Infrastructure projects often face significant delays, leaving many wondering why such critical developments take so long to complete. The answer lies in a complex web of regulatory approvals, shifting political, budget, and public opposition but how do we unpick this and get on with the job?

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Asif Ghafoor – Chief Executive Officer, Be.EV

Cathy Francis – Director for New Towns, Infrastructure and Housing Delivery, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Chris Conway – Group Chief Executive, Translink

Jason Longhurst – UK Head of Sustainable Investment & Partnerships, Prologis

Cllr Claire Holland – Leader, London Borough of Lambeth

Chair: Sinead Turnbull – Planning Director, Tritax Big Box Development

BRING BACK PFI – ALL IS FORGIVEN

With the UK fast earning a reputation as a country that can’t actually build anything, could the return of PFI be the saving grace for the UK’s crumbling infrastructure? Was PFI really that bad first time round? What lessons do we need to learn to ensure that PFI really delivers for the public good next time around? And if PFI is actually the answer to all of our problems, how can we create fairer, more transparent contracts to restore public trust in this model?

WEST MIDLANDS PAVILION OFFICIAL WELCOME

Richard Parker – Mayor, West Midlands Combined Authority

INVESTING IN LOCAL HOUSING SOLUTIONS

The Housing and Development Network, consisting of 43 council-owned housing companies, has a pipeline of 50,000 homes ready to deliver, seeking third-party investment to sustain growth. These companies provide micro-local housing solutions where market models fail, delivering diverse tenures. The roundtable will explore case studies on partnership models, risk mitigation, social impact, and financial returns, showcasing successful collaborations and opportunities for socially responsible investments in council-led housing projects.

MASTERPLANNING FOR GROWTH INDUSTRIES – LEARNING FROM ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

With stimulating growth being a key feature of the Government’s plans, what lessons can be learned from already existing growth industries in the UK and what reform needs to take place to make the UK more competitive again? This session brings together key voices from across the sector to discuss.

A DECADE OF NATIONAL RENEWAL: WHAT WILL THIS MEAN FOR OUR TOWNS AND CITIES?

Almost a year into a new government, business leaders from across the UK assess whether the economy is showing signs of growth and how business and the built environment industry are collaborating to create a positive investment environment.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Sebastian Walsh – Secretary, The Bank of England

Tracy Brabin – Mayor, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

THE CASE FOR THE PROCUREMENT ACT

With the Procurement Act now in full force, is it doing as the government intended? Are we able to deliver a greater level of social value activity than before, or are we effectively freezing out small businesses from valuable opportunities? And could the public sector be doing more to ensure fairness and transparency? 

Kelly Hillman – Public Land and Place Director, Countryside Partnerships

Guy Battle – Chief Executive, Social Value Portal

Dave Saville – Managing Director, NorthWest, Caddick Construction

REGIONAL LEADERS BRUNCH

Our annual brunch brings together devolved leadership and mayors from across the UK alongside senior local and government voices to share their ambitions and challenges facing their places – supported by one of the UK’s leading investors into placemaking projects.

This event is invite only.

This session is sponsored by Federated Hermes and MEPC.

Kim McGuinness – Mayor, North East Combined Authority

David Skaith – Mayor, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Tom Copley – Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, Greater London Authority

TBC – Mayor, Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority

Mayor – TBC, West of England Combined Authority

Ben Houchen – Mayor, Tees Valley Combined Authority

Steve Rotheram – Mayor, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Richard Parker – Mayor, West Midlands Combined Authority

Karen Clarke – Interim Managing Director, Oxford to Cambridge Partnership

Cllr Susan Aitken – Leader, Glasgow City Council

Adrian Hawkins OBE – Chair, Hertfordshire Futures

ANO – Leader, Staffordshire County Council

Tim Newns – Managing Director, Office for Investment

Poppy Gustafsson OBE – Minister for Investment, UK Government

Host: Paul Pavia – Head of Development, MEPC

Host: Saker Nusseibeh CBE – CEO, Federated Hermes

Host: Chris Taylor – Chairman, Federated Hermes

Cllr Mark Fryer – Leader, Cumberland Council

Oliver Coppard – Mayor, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

TBC – Mayor, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Cathy Reynolds – Director- City Centre Regeneration, Belfast City Council

Cllr Millie Earl – Leader, BCP Council

Claire Ward – Mayor, East Midlands Combined Authority

THE FUTURE OF HOUSING – THE POWER OF PARTNER(SHIPS) IN BUILDING

Panel discussion exploring what the future of partnership working looks like when delivering homes.

LONDON INVESTOR & DEVELOPER BRUNCH

Numerous public sector towns, cities and regions will come together to engage with developers, investors and end-users who are actively seeking opportunities to bring forward new schemes and invest in the region.

The event is invite only.

This event is available to sponsor in partnership with UKREiiF.

Jonni Glick – Vice President for Investment, Deutsche Finance

Helen Pilcher – Head of UK Development, CLS Holdings

Bernhard Dachs – Senior Director for Investment & Development, Mitsubishi Estate

Rory Musgrave – Associate Director, Long Harbour

Oliver Swallow – Senior Investment Manager for Commercial Real Estate, Phoenix Group

Jason Longhurst – Head of UK Sustainable Investment and Partnerships, Prologis

Cllr Shantanu Rajawat – Leader, London Borough of Hounslow

Alice Lester MBE – Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, London Borough of Brent

Una O'Halloran – Leader, London Borough of Islington

Ruben Bos – Head of European Real Estate Strategy, DWS

Paul Burns – Investment Director, abrdn

Jules Pipe CBE – Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, Greater London Authority

Dawn Wylie – Group Land Director, Taylor Wimpey

Mark Woodrow – Chief Operating Officer, Packaged Living

Harry Badham – Chief Development and Asset Repositioning Officer, Hammerson

Miranda Hammond – Director, Vengrove

Manreet Randhawa – Director for Fund Management, Nuveen

Kyle Streitburger – Head of Investment, Sunrise Real Estate

Ben Pile – Head of European Residential Investing and Asset Management, Barings

David Peacock – Director, Heim Global Investor

Piers Clanford – Chief Operating Officer, The Berkeley Group

Gregor Mitchell – Senior Director, EcoWorld International

Ronen Journo – Senior Managing Director, Hines

Amy Thompson – Head of Strategy, Places for London, a TfL Company

Kristoffer Nohr – Vice President, NREP

Ryo Tsuji – Deputy General Manager, ITOCHU Europe

Cllr Shital Manro – Cabinet Member for Good Growth and New Housing, London Borough of Ealing

Jonathan Cornelius – Head of Property Development, Places for London, a TfL Company

Shivani Goolab – Head of Private Client Real Estate, Investec

Jason Perry – Mayor, Croydon

James Jepson – Director, Ergo Real Estate

Jace Tyrrell – Chief Executive, Opportunity London

Frances Moffett-Kouadio – Strategic Investment Director, Thames Estuary Growth Board

Cllr Claire Holland – Leader, London Borough of Lambeth

Andrew Carruthers – Development Director, Innova Partnership

Steven Crutchley – UK Development Director, Innova Partnership

Patrick Dubeck – Director of Inclusive Regeneration, London Borough of Lewisham

Cllr James-J Walsh – Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning, London Borough of Lewisham

THE PROPTECH LANDSCAPE IN 2025: WHAT’S NEXT?

Join us for a look at the evolving PropTech landscape. We’ll explore emerging trends in technology and the future of real estate, examining the innovations shaping how we buy, sell, and manage real estate assets.

SOCIAL VALUE AND PROCUREMENT REFORM: WHAT NEXT?

Panel discussion examining recent developments and policy shifts which are aimed at enhancing social impact through public procurement. This session will support delegate’s understanding of legislative changes and how they can adapt best practice while setting out challenges and opportunities facing local authorities and their supply chains.

Shamayne Harris – Head of Procurement, Pagabo

Will Campbell – Social Value Engagement Lead, Loop

FINDING OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE: WHERE WILL THE NEXT GENERATION OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT WORKERS COME FROM?

The built environment offers interesting and varied careers, but we face a skills shortage and an aging workforce. We explore how to attract a diverse pool of talent and equip them with the skills they need to thrive, particularly those from underrepresented groups and furthest from the workplace.

Felix Kumi-Ampofo – Director of Inclusive Economy, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Felix Kumi-Ampofo – Director of Inclusive Economy, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Chair: Steve Beechey – Group Public Sector Director, Wates Group

Suzannah Nichol – Chief Executive, BuildUK

Zoe Brooke – Founder & Chair, The Save Construction Initiative

Building & Funding Thriving Science & Tech Hubs

Exploring investment needs of the UK’s science and tech clusters, highlighting the demand for incubator spaces and growth-enabling infrastructure. Examining what drives successful science and tech clusters, highlighting how development design, funding models, and strategic planning can create thriving ecosystems. Examining incubator spaces, our research assesses how to attract capital into these areas and foster regional growth.

Dr Suki Balendra – Director of Strategic Partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

The BIG! Sustainability and Net Zero Fringe Event

Join us for the BIG! Sustainability and Net Zero Fringe Event, bringing people together during the event, with more details to be announced shortly.

This event is sponsored by Arup.

BESPOKE SESSION – SAINT-GOBAIN

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Saint-Gobain.

Bespoke Session – J2

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by J2.          

Muyiwa Oki – President, RIBA

David Partridge – Co-Founder and Chairman, Related Argent

ACCOUNTABILITY BY DESIGN: DRIVING INNOVATION AND SOCIAL VALUE THROUGH COLLABORATION

How do we turn ambition into real impact? This panel will explore how accountability, transparency, and cross-sector collaboration can drive meaningful change in the built environment. From policy to procurement, our experts will share actionable strategies to embed innovation, deliver social value, and ensure that bold ideas translate into tangible results. Join us to move beyond the rhetoric and into real-world transformation.

Bespoke Session – Bloom Procurement Services

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Bloom Procurement Services.         

Bespoke Session – Places for London

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Places for London.

MAXIMISING THE BENEFITS OF FREEPORTS: THE KEY TO LONG TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH?

A private roundtable exploring how we can maximise the economic growth opportunities and embed the long term benefits of the UK’s Freeports.

SMART HOMES, SMARTER INVESTMENTS: FUNDING THE RETROFIT

This session explores investment opportunities, funding models, and the technologies driving energy efficiency, creating sustainable homes.

THE SURGE OF EMERGING METROPOLISES: A MODEL FOR UK PLACEMAKING?

If the UK is going to build 1.5m new homes by 2030, we can’t rely on our conventional approaches to housebuilding. What can countries like Singapore, Saudi Arabia and China teach us about developing creative solutions to this problem, integrating futuristic design with the preservation of cultural heritage? Which global city approaches to clean energy generation, community-centred design or transport connectivity should we be taking inspiration from? And how do you balance rapid development with creating futureproofed, sustainable and accessible homes?

MEETING PRIVATE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TARGETS AND BUILDING SUCCESSFUL TOWN CENTRES

Our expert panel will discuss the challenges of shaping a town centre and regeneration plans for future success. Hear about the successful planning and execution of housing needs whilst building vibrant locations, through acquisition strategies, freeing up capital through multiple routes of sale, retrofitting existing buildings and maximising investments for all parties.

Dorian Payne – Managing Director, Castell Group

Bespoke Session – Strettons

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Strettons.       

COLLABORATION TO MEET NATIONAL HOUSEBUILDING TARGETS

Invite only, roundtable event exploring how SME housebuilders can work with investors and housing associations to help meet national housebuilding targets.

This is a private roundtable event and therefore invite only.

This session is sponsored by Stonebond.

Nuala Gallagher – Corporate Director for City Development, Liverpool City Council

Cllr Ian Courts – Leader, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Paul Rickard – Chief Executive, Pocket Living

Richard Cherry – Chairman, Stonebond

Graham Cherry – Chief Executive, Stonebond

Annette Roberts – Corporate Director of Place and Communities, South Staffordshire District Council

Doug Pullen – Leader, Lichfield District Council

Guy Slocombe – Chief Investment and Development Officer, SNG (Sovereign Network Group)

John Reid – Managing Director, Herts Living

Phil Jones – Development Director, Placefirst

Emma Bennett – Chief Executive, Walsall Council

Selina White – Chief Executive, Magna

Steph Ball – Investment Director, Grosvenor

Rokhsana Fiaz – Mayor, Newham Council

Jacqueline Esimaje-Heath – Growth Director , L&Q

DO TOWNS AND CITIES JUST NEED MORE EDUCATION? USING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS TO CATALYSE GROWTH

Schools, colleges, Universities, Science Parks and Innovation Clusters all leave an indelible imprint on place propositions but are UK towns and cities doing enough to propagate their world class education environments? How can estate interventions within the sector enhance investment offerings?

This session is sponsored by Pick Everard.

Speakers include:

Lara Newman – Chief Executive, LocatED

Dr. Julie Nugent – Chief Executive, Coventry City Council

Professor Nishan Canagarajah – President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Leicester

Gerard Garvey – Executive Principal, NCG

Linda Goodacre – Director of Estates and Facilities Management, University of Sheffield

Chair- Kieran Dyer – Director, Pick Everard

BESPOKE ROUNDTABLE – OCO GLOBAL

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by OCO Global.

SECTOR INSIGHTS: ONE YEAR OF LABOUR – BTR'S ROLE IN DELIVERING 1.5M NEW HOMES

One year on from Labour’s landslide election win and much has been made of government’s ambitious housing delivery targets. Experts from across the BTR sector explore using build-to-rent in combatting the UK’s critical housing shortage and discuss both the challenges and opportunities facing BTR developers, investors, and operators.

This session is sponsored by Fladgate.

Speakers include:

Shivani Goolab – Head of Private Client Real Estate, Investec

Brendan Geraghty – CEO, The Association for Rental Living

Ashley Perry – Investment Director, Apache Capital Partners

Caroline Winter – Deputy Director for Housing Supply and Markets, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Chair: Matthew Williams – Real Estate Partner, Fladgate

James Saunders – Chief Executive Officer, Quintain

Bespoke Session – Earl Kendrick

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Earl Kendrick.

THE POLITICS OF DEVOLUTION, DEVELOPMENT AND DIRECTIVES, PROGRESS OR PARALYSIS?

Who are the decision makers; Government, Councillors, Mayors, Planning inspectors?  Join the debate as we discuss recent directives, devolution and their impact on development reflecting on the latest changes and recent polling.

Bespoke Session – C|T Group

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by C|T Group.       

Bespoke Session – HS2

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by HS2.          

WALTHAM FOREST CASE STUDY: CAPTURING SOCIAL VALUE RETURN ON INVESTMENT

This case study from the London Borough of Waltham Forest will highlight the work they’ve done to establish a dedicated social value function, and are now capturing community benefits from regeneration projects within their total return on investment to deliver better hyperlocal results for the communities.

Speakers include:

Joanna Dahlgren – Head of Social Value & SROI, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Joe Garrod – Strategic Director of Place, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Jonathan Martin – Director of Inward Investment, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Dan King – Division Chair for London, Vistry

Olivia Sutcliffe – Founder, Young Professionals in Social Value

Richard Tyrie – CEO, Good People

Jonathan Sandling – Principal for London Campus, University of Portsmouth

CENTRAL SOUTH: A GATEWAY TO GOOD GROWTH AND INNOVATION

Located on the stunning south coast of the UK, just under an hour from London, the Central South UK is a vibrant global gateway. Home to three dynamic waterfront communities, two National Parks, six universities, three international airports, two cruise ports, and the historic first capital of England, the region is a hub of innovation, culture, and connectivity.

Sponsored by Central South UK.

Cllr Steve Pitt – Leader, Portsmouth City Council

Cllr Paul Harvey – Leader, Basingstoke and Deane Council

Cllr Lorna Fielker – Leader, Southampton City Council

Satvir Kaur MP – Southampton Test, Labour Party

Chair: Caroline Compton-James – Deputy Chief Executive, SCAPE

SETTING THE PIPELINE TO GET BRITAIN MOVING – WHAT DOES THE UK'S NEW INFRASTRUCTURE COMPANY NEED TO DELIVER?

With NISTA (National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority) launching in spring 2025, what should the new organisation be tasked with achieving? Will this new vehicle deliver the pipeline of much needed major projects to better outcomes and less investment wastage?

This session is available to sponsor.

Phoebe Smith – Managing Director, PATRIZIA Infrastructure

Lance Taylor – CEO, Able UK

Haroon Akram – Director of Strategy, Investment & Business Development, Harworth Group

Nora Senior CBE – Chair, East Midlands Freeport

Andrew Davies – Chief Executive, Kier Group

Sophie Timms – Corporate Affairs Director, Kier Construction

PROSPERITY THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT: FUTUREPROOFING A 10 YEAR STRATEGY

The government is aiming to accelerate economic productivity by generating investment in the economic infrastructure needed to support growth. 10 months into this parliament, this panel of senior figureheads within the infrastructure sector discuss progress made to date, and whether the foundations laid are sufficient to turbo charge infrastructure transformation in the next 4 years. Are the building blocks in place to ‘get on with it’? Is confidence growing? What else if anything is needed?

This session is sponsored by GHD.

Chair: Steve Scott – Future Communities Lead for EMEA, GHD

Tomoki Nishino – President and CEO, Marubeni Europower

Jo Bertram – Managing Director, Business & Wholesale, Virgin Media 02

Mike Reader MP – Chair, APPG Infrastructure

Jane Simpson – Commercial, Engineering & Capital Delivery Director, United Utilities

James Richardson – Managing Director Transpennine Route Upgrade, Network Rail

Dr Janet Young CBE – Director General, Institute of Civil Engineers

INVESTING FOR GROWTH: IN CONVERSATION WITH DAME SHARON WHITE AND CDPQ

Richard Robinson – President for UK&I, AtkinsRéalis

GETTING BRITAIN BUILDING WITH INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS OUR COMMUNITIES

Showcasing practical examples in the here and now, what is working, lessons learnt and can we move faster with the help of public and private partnerships, recognising the challenges around planning, skills, affordability and sustainability.

SHEDS OF THE FUTURE

Industrial and logistics spaces play a crucial yet often overlooked role in supporting housing delivery, with an estimated 231 million sq ft needed alongside 1.5 million homes by 2030. Beyond speed and scale, the focus must be on sustainable developments that integrate with communities by creating jobs, amenities and transport links. We’ll discuss how I&L can evolve to meet demand, while making a positive impact on people and places.

Chair: Ian Leech – Editor, Yorkshire Business Insider

Melinda Cross – Head of UK Industrial & Logistics, JLL

Jonni Glick – Director, Real Estate Private Equity, Deutsche Finance International

Julie Beresford – Head of Economic Growth & Prosperity, Bassetlaw District Council

Mark Lynam – Corporate Director for Regeneration and Economic Growth, Wakefield Council

Alistair Smith – Director, Caddick Developments

RADIX BIG TENT COMMISSION- WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

UK SUPERCLUSTERS: LEVERAGING GLOBAL REPUTATION OF UK LIFE SCIENCE

Unique opportunity bringing together science and innovation leaders from across the UK to share insights and intelligence on how they’re using industry to drive investment.

BESPOKE SESSION – LINCOLNSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Lincolnshire Co-operative.

REALISING A CREWE HUB AND VISION: EUROPE’S BEST SMALL CITY BY 2050

Home to the largest rail hub outside of London, there are more passenger journeys made from Crewe interchange than any other. Despite the cancellation of HS2, a radical and transformational change can still be made. How can the town leverage multiple regeneration sites – including the green-lit Leighton Hospital redevelopment- to create the best small city in Europe by 2050? Join the discussion and share your ideas.

Lunch – Berkeley Group

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Berkeley Group.         

READY FOR 2050: HOW DO WE BUILD CLIMATE RESLIENT, PROSPEROUS NEW COMMUNITIES?

The housing crisis is the most acute in living memory. Global average temperature rise has exceeded 1.5 ℃. How can we build 1.5 million new homes sustainably?  What are the implications for communities, affordability, skills and land use? How do you manage competing demands for money? Embed social value and create jobs? Manage risk and avoid stranded assets? We examine how meeting local needs, using new technologies and harnessing nature can help tackle challenges and drive economic growth.

Dr Helen Adams – Senior Lecturer UK Adaptation to Climate Change, Kings College London

Rob Chesworth – Head of Strategic Land, The Crown Estate

London Borough of Croydon Showcase

The London Borough of Croydon will highlight the opportunities for regeneration and investment in the Borough, with details to be shared in due course.

This session is sponsored by the London Gatwick.

YEP THINK TANK – TECH

YEP (You and Everyone in Property, formerly Young Entrepreneurs in Property) will be discussing the findings of their national series of ‘Think Tank’ events, exploring technology in the built environment, and how this can be used to improve productivity and promote sustainability. We’ll share the built environments’ next generation’s thoughts on how we can use tech to our advantage going forward with insights by Yasper Agency.

This session is in partnership with UKREiiF and YEP.

Jordan Payler – YEP, Leeds Co-Chair

Sarah Parry – Leeds Co-Chair, YEP

Georgia Slater – London Chair, YEP

Bespoke Session – Ramboll

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Ramboll.

LUNCHTIME WORKSHOP- GROW LOCAL: HOW DO WE USE PROCUREMENT AS A STRATEGIC DRIVER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH?

Opportunity to explore the role the public sector plays in fostering community development through their purchasing decisions. How are local suppliers and businesses in procurement supporting job creation but also stimulating the economy and what best practice can be shared?

Host: Karen Carter – Director of National Delivery, Pagabo

Host: Ben Jones – Head of Delivery, Pagabo

UNLOCKING THE NET ZERO CITY

Can local energy plans and heat network zoning deliver the billions of pounds of investment needed to decarbonise our built environment or will investment be left to individual developers and property owners?

This session is sponsored by Buro Happold.

Chair: Alasdair Young – Partner (UK Energy Lead), Buro Happold

Charlotte Owen – Growth Director, Hemiko

Shivali Mathur – Associate, Energy Transition, Amberside Advisors

Sol Anitua – Executive Director Infrastructure & Energies, The Crown Estate

HIDDEN GEMS INVESTOR & DEVELOPER BRUNCH

Xuan Meng – Founder and Director, Cosy Hauz

Will Tuckley – Chief Executive, Slough Borough Council

Hardeep Hans – Director, Hanslink

Suresh Weerasinghe – Head of UK Growth and Investments, Aviva Investors

Matt Hawkins – CEO, Knight Dragon Developments

Lara Southam – Head of Regeneration and Sustainable Economy, Mid Sussex District Council

Gregg Stott – Deputy Chief Executive, Stafford Borough Council

Simon Short – Business Development Director UK, Ginkgo Advisor

Daniel Newman – Senior Economic Development Officer, Devon County Council

James Lancaster – Executive Director, G2M Group

Dimitri Batrouni – Leader, Newport City Council

Sukhjinder Boparai – Managing Director, Third.i

Chris Middleton – Chief Financial Officer, Pocket Living

Cllr Adele Brown – Deputy Leader, Basildon Council

RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE: PUTTING THE LOGISTICS SECTOR AT THE HEART OF NATIONAL RENEWAL

The logistics industry has the power to underpin international investment, job creation, social infrastructure and to support emerging sectors but is it still an unloved sector? Our experts discuss how the with the right investment, logistics can become the ultimate force for good for UK PLC!

This session is sponsored by Gowling WLG.

Speakers include:

Chair: Tom Baines – Partner, Gowling WLG

Paul Weston – Senior Vice President and Head of UK, Prologis

Rach Clarke – Development Director, Mountpark

Lee Nash – Head of Development, Indurent

Nora Senior CBE – Chair, East Midlands Freeport

Rach Clarke – Development Director, Wilton Developments

THE IMPORTANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING AND BTR TO MEETING LOCAL AUTHORITY HOUSING TARGETS

The UK is not only suffering from a lack of housing volume, but a lack of housing quality and choice. To truly begin tackling the county’s housing crisis, the focus must be on working in public/private partnership to create neighbourhoods of mixed-tenure housing that offer best-in-class homes for renters and buyers alike.

Shelagh O'Neill – Director of Regeneration and Strategy, Calderdale Council

Jon Rouse – City Director, Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Michelle Percy – Director of Investment and Growth, Newcastle City Council

Jenna Langford – Head of City Development, City of Wolverhampton Council

Amy Ingham – Senior Consultant, The Good Economy

Cathy Palmer – Director of Regeneration Delivery, Walker Sime

Cathy Reynolds – Director- City Centre Regeneration, Belfast City Council

Mark Vaughan – Director, Hive Land and Planning

David Proctor – Assistant Director for Planning and Regeneration, Wigan Council

50-500: NEXT STEPS FOR UNLOCKING MANUFACTURING GROWTH AND INNOVATION AT SCALE

Global brands, a 90km corridor and £1.5bn of investment opportunities. Stretching an impressive 90km, taking in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire this discussion aims to harness investment into the Midlands Growth Corridor and explore partnerships between regional businesses, developers and investors.

This session is sponsored by Staffordshire County Council.

Jon Rouse – City Director, Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Pat Flaherty – CEO, Staffordshire County Council

Maria Machancoses – CEO, Midlands Connect

Ann Pittard – Director of Engagement & Partnerships, Keele University

Richard Hickman – Senior Director – Planning, Indurent

John Kavanagh – Director, JCB

David Johnson – Head of Public Affairs, Michelin

WHAT WILL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE LOOK LIKE IN 2050?

Is the UK on track to create the right blend of energy production and can it ever achieve the ultimate level of energy security on the current path? An exploration of different solutions and upcoming initiatives are explored.

This session is sponsored by Cavendish.

Speakers include:

Chair: Sarah Wardle – Director, Cavendish Consulting

Tom Hayes MP – UK Government's Mission Champion for Energy and MP, Bournemouth East

Cordi O'Hara OBE – President, National Grid Electricity Distribution, National Grid

Lolita Jackson MBE – Executive Director of Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Development Capital

Zac Richardson – Director of Offshore Delivery, National Grid

Patrick Smart – Energy Networks Director, RES Group

BIDWELL'S: REDEFINING OPERATIONAL LIVING

Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion on Operational Living, where experts and innovators explore the intersection of functionality and lifestyle in modern spaces. Stay tuned for more details as we delve into this evolving concept that transforms how we live, work, and thrive.

Roundtable: Bidwell's -Operational Living

This roundtable will discuss operational living, further details to be confirmed.

This event is invite only.

Iain Murray – Head of Operational Living, Bidwells

SIMPLIFYING THE REGENERATION OF HIGH STREETS

Local authorities increasingly find themselves the unlikely landlords of failing and challenging shopping centres. How do we tackle high vacancy rates, revitalise a sense of community and support business? This roundtable offers delegates a platform to discuss tackling the problems through partnership.

This event is invite only. Contact [email protected] to express an interest.

Tracey Carter – Director of Regeneration and Inclusive Growth, Stockton-on-Tees Council

Michael Barry – Assistant Director of Inclusive Growth and Placemaking, Cumberland Council

Beverley Bearne – Chief Operating Officer, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool Mayoral Development Corporation

Louise Brennan – Regional Director Midlands, Historic England

Nina Sarlaka – Inward Investment and Enterprise Manager, Plymouth City Council

Mark Washer – CEO, SNG

Louise Duggan – Interim Head of Regeneration, Greater London Authority

Talha Yakub – Head of Investment, Blackpool Council

Kirstin Clow – Regeneration Strategic Lead, Fareham Borough Council

Will Garton – Director General for Local Government, Growth and Communities, Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Shawn Riley – Head of Economic Development, Wychavon District Council

Rachel Blanchard – Senior Planning Policy Officer, BCP Council

Doug Pullen – Leader, Lichfield District Council

Guy Robinson – Head of Property Management, Evolve Estates

Andy Evans – Development Director, Arc Partnership

Tracey Lee – Chief Executive, Plymouth City Council

Sector Insights: Data Centres

With the government pledging to ‘remove planning barriers’ for new Data Centres as part of their desire to create a nation of excellence in AI and digital infrastructure, this session explores what a golden age for data centre delivery looks like and who the main players in the market are.

This session is sponsored by SEGRO.

Chair: James Craddock – UK Managing Director, SEGRO

Emma Fryer – Director of Public Policy, Europe, CyrusOne

Luisa Cardani – Head of Data Centres Programme, Tech UK

Ethan Thornton – Deputy Director, Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Daphne Adjei – Strategic Negotiator, Google

James Tyler – Managing Director, UK, Equinix

Chair: Anna Bond – Head of Western Corridor, SEGRO

Bespoke Session – McBains

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by McBains.         

SHAPING THE FUTURE: HEALTH, NET ZERO, AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN UK CONSTRUCTION

As the industry navigates the demands of net zero, sustainable urban growth, and health-focused design, this panel unites experts to explore policy, investment, and development solutions. From ESG-led strategies to policy-driven housing, we’ll discuss mitigating risks, enhancing value, and driving a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future in UK construction.

The BIG! Education Property and Investment Networking Mixer

Join leadership from across the education industry for high level networking and business development opportunities.

This session is available to sponsor.

The BIG! Heritage and Historic Buildings Networking Mixer

Join heritage professionals and industry leaders for an exclusive afternoon of networking and collaboration.

This session is sponsored by Invest in York & North Yorkshire

This event is invite only, contact [email protected] to register an interest in attending.

Rightmove’s London Networking Lunch

Join leading figures from across London for a networking session with drinks and lunch included.

This session is sponsored by Rightmove.

DISPOSING OF LOCAL AUTHORITY ASSETS, ARE AUCTIONS THE ANSWER?

Local authorities across are under increasing pressure to raise funds and streamline their portfolios, but what’s the best approach to disposing of these assets? Property auctions present a potentially advantageous route, offering speed, transparency, and market-driven pricing we discuss the pros and cons of auction-based disposals, how they can unlock value for councils, and the impact on local communities.

This session is sponsored by Eddisons.

BANDWIDTH FOR ALL: FIGHTING DIGITAL POVERTY ONE CONNECTION AT A TIME

The UK has a growing digital divide which affects everything from education to employment, to access to healthcare and welfare services. We’ll explore the solutions to closing this divide and how they can be implemented.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Ben Terry – Senior Investment Director, Amber Infrastructure

Dave Lockerman – Director of Housing Operations, Stonewater

Elizabeth Anderson – Chief Executive, Digital Poverty Alliance

Charlotte Johns – Executive Director for Economy and Transformation, City of Wolverhampton Council

Felix Kumi-Ampofo – Director of Inclusive Economy, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Chair: Claire Delahunty – Senior Regional Development Manager, ITS Technology

THE SOCIAL VALUE OF HOUSING

What examples of data driven insights are driving forward positive social impact within the housing sector? Is there untapped potential in thousands of schemes nationwide? This panel discussion delves into case studies and deliberates the findings of a new report.

BUILDING NOW, FOR TOMORROW – FUTUREPROOFING DEVELOPMENT

With the UK economy needing to be increasingly adaptable to international ripples and technological innovations, are we sufficiently taking future needs into consideration when building today? This discussion brings together a range of high-level stakeholders to analyse future trends and challenges.

Bespoke Session – The Land Trust and Davitt Jones Bould

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by The Land Trust and Davitt Jones Bould.          

ENVIRONMENTAL NET GAIN: HOW BNG CAN UNLOCK WIDER SOCIAL VALUE

BNG requirements deliver undeniable benefits for nature, but a considered approach can also create significant social value. We’ll look at how BNG delivery can intersect with the social and environmental challenges of the next 20 years, and identify practical steps to ensure communities are active partners in shaping nature-positive places.

WOMEN TRANSFORMING REAL ESTATE FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE

Charlotte Morphet – Co-Chair, Women in Planning

Sarah Hayford – Founder & CEO, The Land Collective

Madeleine Hilton – Office Managing Director, Gensler

Julie Wilmer – Director, tp bennett

Mairead Morgan – BIM Lead for Europe and Middle East, Grimshaw

Janine Newton – Managing Director, Aveland Consulting

Anna Devlet – Socio-Economic and Sustainability Director, Anna Devlet Consulting

Bespoke Session – Walsh

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Walsh.         

Chair: Peyrouz Modarres – Director, Walsh

2025 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: PREDICTIONS VS EARLY INDICATORS FOR VIABILITY AND GROWTH

By mid-2025, commercial real estate will show clearer signs of direction. This panel will explore how early market indicators align with—or challenge—predictions for the year, focusing on economic recovery, investment trends, and the evolving sustainability agenda. Speakers will provide insights into how developers, funders, and occupiers can adapt to these shifts and what opportunities may emerge for the second half of the year and beyond.

Kate Willard OBE – Chair, Thames Estuary Growth Board

Bespoke Session – Invest in Leicester

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Invest in Leicester.         

BESPOKE SESSION – RESONANCE

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Resonance.          

Chair: Karen Shackleton – Chair & Founder, Pensions for Purpose

Simon Chisholm – Chief Investment Officer, Resonance

Molly Bishop – Head of Implementation, Centre for Homelessness Impact

Amy Hutton – Director of Services, Cyrenians

INNOVATION MEETS COLLABORATION – GOING BEYOND THE BUZZWORDS TO DELIVER REAL RESULTS

Innovation in construction is often associated with the latest technologies and data-driven strategies, but the people factor and how we work together are just as important to delivering success. We debate how to translate technological advancements into tangible benefits for the many.

Dapo Obatusin – Capital Prison Infrastructure Delivery Director, Ministry of Justice

Claire Wakelin – Director, Head of Education, HLM Architects

Steff Battle – Executive Managing Director – Construction, Wates Group

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT: OPPORTUNITIES AND INSIGHTS

A decade of national renewal will rely heavily on cultivating varied foreign direct investment and a range of funding solutions. What is the UK getting right? Where can it improve? And what strategies are being deployed by neighbours in Europe?

This session is sponsored by Lendlease.

Speakers include:

Lord Richard Harrington – Author, Government Review into Foreign Direct Investment

Elle Xu – Head of Acquisitions Europe, Lendlease

Chair- Stephanie McMahon – Director, SMCI Ltd

Poppy Gustafsson OBE – Minister for Investment, UK Government

Simon Durkin – Global Head of Real Estate Research and Portfolio Analytics, BlackRock

Angela Brennan – Executive Director, Lendlease

Ami Kotecha – Co-Founder & Group President, Amro Partners

BESPOKE SESSION – CBRE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by CBRE Investment Management.

BNG 2.0: FROM PLANNING TO PROOF – DELIVERING AND MONITORING LONG-TERM BIODIVERSITY SUCCESS

How do we ensure that BNG commitments move beyond planning and into long-term delivery? And what is the role of technology in improving biodiversity assessment and compliance? This session will explore the common challenges and solutions in monitoring BNG success over time.

GREENER SOCIAL HOUSING: DEVELOPING RETROFIT STRATEGIES TO MEET NET ZERO DEMANDS

Panel discussion exploring how local authorities and suppliers can collaborate to identify and implement effective retrofitting solutions that enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and improve living conditions for residents.

BUILDING THE FUTURE: INVESTMENT, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN UK INDUSTRIALS

We focus on the impact of the UK government’s new industrial strategy on the industrials and logistics sector, the role of innovation in advanced manufacturing and tech, and the shift toward sustainable, high-specification developments. Discover the sector’s growth potential as we embrace new opportunities for investment and innovation.

This session is sponsored by Shoosmiths.

Speakers include:

Saurabh Bhandari – Director for Property Delivery and Transformation, Cabinet Office

Kim McGuinness – Mayor, North East Combined Authority

Julian Carey – Chief Executive, Indurent

Lynda Shillaw – Chief Executive Officer, Harworth Group

Henry Pepper – Partner, Property Funds, Bridges Fund Management

Chair: Chris Morris – Partner, Real Estate, Shoomsiths

BESPOKE ROUNDTABLE – PROPERTY WEEK

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Property Week.

SCALING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS: ACCELERATING THE PACE OF CHANGE TOWARDS NET ZERO

Explore innovative strategies and practical approaches to drive the transition to Net Zero. This session will delve into scaling sustainable solutions across industries, highlighting the collaborative efforts and technological advancements needed to accelerate meaningful change.

Bespoke Session – TFT

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by TFT.

Bespoke Session – Kier Construction

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Kier Construction.

UNLOCKING CRITICAL DELIVERY FOR LONDON

With a presence in various sectors throughout London, Kier will share insights on effective solutions for successful delivery and highlight how different critical projects across London have thrived through our collaborative problem-solving mindset. By sharing valuable lessons learned, we can better prepare for future projects and those on the brink of delivery, paving the way for meaningful partnerships that deliver for London.

Sector Insights: Historic and Heritage Places and Assets

Are towns and cities underutilising heritage buildings and spaces? Which projects are embracing their historic roots best? How can investors, developers and policy makers get more out of “the past”?

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Clara Arokiasamy OBE – President, International Council on Monuments and Sites

Rebecca Thompson – Director of Property, St Paul's Cathedral

Duncan Wilson CBE – Chief Executive, Historic England

Cllr Steve Pitt – Leader, Portsmouth City Council

Michelle McGrath – Executive Director, Shaftesbury Capital

Georgina Lynch – Managing Director, P J Livesey

Bespoke Session – Dentons

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Dentons.       

WHAT LEADERSHIP LOOKS LIKE – REFLECTIONS, LESSONS AND THE ROAD AHEAD

If you’re building your leadership journey or just want a fresh perspective on what it takes to lead with purpose, this is the room you want to be in. This powerful session will feature remarkable leaders who’ve carved their own paths in local government and public service.

This session is in partnership between UKREiiF and Black Women in Real Estate.

Brenda Dacres – Mayor, Lewisham Council

Hanna Afolabi – Founder, Black Women in Real Estate

The BIG! Healthcare Property and Investment Networking Mixer

Join leadership from across the healthcare estates for high level networking and business development opportunities.

This session is sponsored by Kirklees Council and University of Huddersfield.

Ann Marie Aguilar – Senior Vice President, International WELL Building Institute

Tracy Brabin – Mayor, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Professor Tim Thornton – Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Huddersfield

From connector to catalyst: infrastructure that over-delivers without costing more

Critical path infrastructure should be an asset, not merely a utility. Existing site constraints and transport networks can throw up challenges but they can also enhance the urban realm. We discuss how bridges can go far beyond solving connectivity to become vital placemaking catalysts.

This session is sponsored by Knight Architects.

Speakers include:

Chair: Martin Knight – Managing Director, Knight Architects

Angela Jones – Director of Thriving Places, Westmorland and Furness Council

Selina Mason – Director of Strategic Design and Masterplanning, Lendlease

Frank Anatole – Principal Architect, Network Rail

Peter O'Hare – Principal Project Manager and Regeneration Lead for Salford Quays, Salford City Council

Marcus Chaloner – Head of Placemaking & Design, Canal & River Trust

ELECTRIFICATION, ELECTRIFICATION, ELECTRIFICATION

Join the team from Octopus as they discuss opportunities and implications for grid investment and how it’ll support regeneration.

Bespoke Session – Integrated Environmental Solutions

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Integrated Environmental Solutions.

OPTIMISING ASSET PERFORMANCE & DEFINING NET ZERO PATHWAYS FOR UK REAL ESTATE SECTOR

As net-zero targets loom, 2025 looks set to be a defining year in the UK real estate sector’s sustainability journey. But what does best practice look like when it comes to decarbonisation? Explore how clients are using new tools and technologies to aid their optimisation, allowing assets and portfolios to keep pace with value and policy.

Francesca Wilkinson – Senior Sustainability and Environmental Manager, Willmott Dixon

BESPOKE SESSION – GATWICK REGION AIRPORT ECONOMIC ZONE

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by London Gatwick.

Bespoke Session – Sheffield City Council

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Sheffield City Council.         

GREATER MANCHESTER INVESTOR & DEVELOPER LUNCH

Numerous public sector towns, cities and regions will come together to engage with developers, investors and end-users who are actively seeking opportunities to bring forward new schemes and invest in the region.

The event is invite only.

This event is available to sponsor in partnership with UKREiiF.

Jason Longhurst – Head of UK Sustainable Investment and Partnerships, Prologis

Kate Howe – Development Director, Tritax Symmetry

Owain Thomas – Managing Director of Land and Development, Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures

Paul Richards – Deputy Chief Executive, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Nam Do – Vice President, Greykite Investments

James Woodmansee – Development Director, PJ Livesey

Catherine Webster – Chief Executive, Thriving Investments

Mark Russell – Managing Director, Stonebond Properties

Tom Bloxham – Chair, Urban Splash and SURE Capital Partners

Molly Turpie – Senior Manager, Marriott Hotels

Helen Randerson – Group Partnerships Director, Gleeson Homes

Paul Whittingham – Assistant Director Development & Regeneration, Bolton Council

Sandy Livingstone – Executive Director of Property, Onward Homes

Alex Jones – Investment Manager, Greater Manchester Pension Fund

David Peacock – Director, Heim Global Investor

Tom Duff – Investment Director, Henley Investment Management

Bethany Carter-Ottens – Assistant Director for Local Authority Advisory and Lending, National Wealth Fund

Peter Manners-Smith – Head of Commercial Real Estate Finance, Royal London Asset Management

James Saunders – Chief Executive Officer, Quintain

Theo Michell – COO and Co-Founder, Bywater Properties

Insiyah Khushnood – Development Director, igloo Regeneration

Alyson Heald – Partnerships Director, L&Q

Richard Roe – Corporate Director for Place, Trafford Council

Aidan Thatcher – Director of Place, Wigan Council

Limor Shklaz – European Housing & Alternatives Portfolio Management Director, Nuveen

Mary Igenoza – Policy Lead, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Bond Sutuntivorakoon – Vice President for Investment, ESR Europe

James Jepson – Director, Ergo Real Estate

Maria Cotton – Assistant Director for Estates, Investment and Placemaking, Oldham Council

Nicola Elsworth – Strategic Growth Director, Tameside Council

Cllr Andrew McLaren – Deputy Leader, Tameside Council

James Binks – Chief Executive, Rochdale Council

David Lynch – Director of Strategic Housing and Development, Manchester City Council

Caroline Simpson – Chief Executive Officer, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Sarah Ashurst – Head of Partnerships and Investment, Salford City Council

Paul Lakin – Executive Director of Place, Bury Council

SUSTAINABILITY- WHY BOTHER?

With increasingly lacklustre responses to the climate emergency from political leaders, and 2024 seeing global temperatures exceed the 1.5 degree Paris target for the first time, have we already lost the fight against climate change? The UK has acknowledged it needs to act faster to meet its commitment to a 68% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030, but what does that mean for sustainable development and the huge task of retrofitting a generation of old and dated commercial stock.  Should we even bother to reach for a seemingly impossible target?

MODERN BLOCK MANAGEMENT IN THE FACE OF ACCELERATED CHANGE.

We will explore how the property management sector is adapting to challenges of the leasehold reform. Our panel will provide a comprehensive overview of how block management can thrive in an era defined by change and complexity.

THE FUTURE OF LETTINGS – AUTOMATION, LEAD CONVERSION & EFFICIENCY

We’ll discuss automation tools, strategies for maximising lead conversion, and innovative solutions to streamline operations and boost efficiency in the rental market.

HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH PFI CONTRACTS

This roundtable will provide a platform for in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities surrounding Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts. Industry experts will share insights on managing legacy contracts, navigating renegotiations, and addressing financial and operational complexities.

Bespoke Roundtable – Placefirst

This is a bespoke roundtable, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Placefirst.

Jane Carr – Director of Communities & Opportunities, and Housing, West Northamptonshire Council

Jane Carr – Director of Communities & Opportunities, and Housing, West Northamptonshire Council

Lisa Harris – Executive Director Place, St Helens Council

Phil Jones – Development Director, Placefirst

Anna Hwang – Assets and Strategy Director, Placefirst

A NEW ERA OF SOCIAL HOUSING INVESTMENT TO MEET THE HOUSING SHORTFALL

Explore the vital role of affordable and social housing in achieving the Government’s 1.5m homes target.  Join us to discuss the key opportunities, challenges and innovative thinking to create inclusive and sustainable communities for all.  Discover how we can turn housing ambition into reality through collaboration and innovative thinking.

BUILDING AN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS POWERHOUSE THE ESSENTIAL ROLE FOR LOGISTICS

Exploring the relationship between advanced manufacturing and materials and logistics to build sustainability in the sector.

Navigating NPPF Reforms: Is this the Path to Progress?

This session will examine the opportunities presented by the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), focusing on its potential to address the UK housing crisis and foster resilient communities. Critical questions remain: How far will these changes go to meeting the housing need; streamline Local Plan processes, and reduce Nimbyism?

Sector Networking With Searchland

Join us for a networking session, bringing people together during the event, with more details to be announced shortly.

This session is sponsored by Searchland.

HELPING WOMEN FORGE A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION

Bespoke Session – Hydrock

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our event partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Hydrock.

UTILISING AI TO COST-EFFECTIVELY PROTECT MULTI-SITE & PROPERTY PORTFOLIOS IN AN ERA OF COST PRESSURES

The UK is in an era of escalating operational and employment costs, but the importance of safeguarding multi-site and property portfolios has certainly not diminished. Join our discussion to explore how AI is transforming site security by enhancing efficiency, reducing expenses and response times, and improving risk mitigation.

Bespoke Session – Vincent & Partners

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Vincent & Partners.          

THE ROLE WITH NO NAME: HOW CAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EVOLVE TO MEET CHANGING CLIENT NEEDS?

The real estate investment and infrastructure sectors are evolving to be more complex and challenging with professional services that provide vial support becoming more bespoke as a result. Project managers, architects, design managers, surveyors, contract administrators, principal designers and other consultants all have a role. But, many clients want something more – something different, something else. Is this the Role with No Name?

Victoria Manston – Head of Development, HUB Living

Richard Bayley – Senior Advisor, AtkinsRéalis

Chris Hartiss – London Director, Vincent & Partners

Stephen Miles – Partner, Development & Strategic Advisory, Cushman & Wakefield

Lorraine Farrelly – Head of Architecture & Built Environment, University of York School of Architecture

Chair: Richard Waite – News Editor, Architects Journal

Brooke Tahau – Development Director, NewRiver REIT

NEW TOWNS TASKFORCE UPDATE

High level and exclusive update on the work of the government’s New Towns Taskforce.

Keynote speaker:

Sir Michael Lyons – Chair, New Towns Taskforce

POWERING REGIONAL GROWTH – IN CONVERSATION WITH THE MAYOR OF WEST YORKSHIRE

Richard Robinson – President for UK&I, AtkinsRéalis

Tracy Brabin – Mayor, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

WHO LIVES IN BTR? UNPACKING THE DATA, TRENDS AND FUTURE OF RENTAL COMMUNITIES

An exclusive first look at the BPF’s latest Who Lives in BTR research, leading into a panel of industry leaders discussing what the data tells us about the demographic of renters across the professionally managed rental sector. With major changes to legislation on the horizon and increasing product choices, we ask what will bring residents to neighbourhoods, and what will keep them there for the long term.

A JUST TRANSITION IN THE NORTH

UK real estate is facing an immense responsibility – not just in reducing carbon footprints but ensuring that no one is left behind in the transition to a greener future. In this private roundtable, Morgan Sindall Construction brings together stakeholders from the North East and Cumbria to discuss the challenge.

WHERE’S THE MONEY COMING FROM? HOW DO WE CULTIVATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO UNLOCK FUNDING

Ahead of the spending review, and with ever-increasing Local Authority capital funding and resource challenges, plus a landscape of funding stream uncertainty, what can we do to drive inclusive, large-scale regeneration? The government needs public and private sector relationships to flourish, but where is regeneration moving forwards? Are we any closer to the concept of single settlement funding deals? We will bring our public and private network together to explore success, obstacles and how we can embrace bold, imaginative thinking.

UNLOCKING INVESTMENT CAPACITY TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE HOMES

How can the investment community support the hastening of affordable housing delivery?

New Towns, Old challenges – can they be delivered?

The Government has set out ambitious plans to build 1.5 million new home across England, with a strong focus on creating the “next generation” of new towns. A new report for MHCLG identifies viable sites across the country. But how realistic are they, and can they attract the necessary institutional investment?

This session is sponsored by Pension Insurance Corporation.

Speakers include:

Sir Michael Lyons – Chair, New Towns Taskforce

Hayley Rees – Managing Director, Pension Insurance Corporation

Naushabah Khan MP – Gillingham and Rainham, Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Keynote: Tracy Blackwell – Chief Executive Officer, Pension Insurance Corporation

Alison Crofton – Chief Property Officer, Homes England

Fiona Howie – Chief Executive, Town and Country Planning Association

INDUSTRY AND SOCIETY: HOW DO WE MAKE OUR TOWNS AND CITIES WORK FOR BOTH

One of the UK’s strengths is its rich diversity of people and places however, as new sectors emerge and fresh skills are required, how can public and private sector work together to create a balance between liveability and productivity in urban and rural settings?

This session is sponsored by Trowers & Hamlins.

Speakers include:

František Kubeš – Head of Strategic Development, Brno City Municipality

Chair: Suzanne Benson – Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Lukáš Kořínek – Officer for Green Space Protection and Development, Brno City Municipality

Back the Bakerloo Line – Borough Showcase

This session will highlight the opportunities for regeneration and investment across the route of the Bakerloo Line.

This session is sponsored by Back the Bakerloo Line.

Chris Porter – Major Projects Manager, TFL

Sector Insight: Social Housing

Are we really going to see “the biggest increase of social housebuilding in a generation”? Experts operating at the coalface share their thoughts on achieving this ambition and ask “if its that simple, what have we been waiting for?”

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Bronwen Rapley – Chair, Homes for the North

Stephen Teagle – Chief Executive, Vistry Group

Richard Parker – Mayor, West Midlands Combined Authority

Shahi Islam – Director – Affordable Housing Grants, Homes England

Clare Miller – Chief Executive, Clarion Housing

Andrew Usher – Group Managing Director for Development, Places for People

Robyn Prince – Strategic Planning and Engagement Manager, Vistry Group

Chair: Mash Halai – Interim Managing Director, Bellrock

Greg Reed – CEO, Places for People

Chair: Frankie Brady – Head of Service Delivery UK, Bellrock

Stephen Teagle – Chief Executive Partnerships and Regeneration, Vistry Group

Bespoke Session – Browne Jacobson

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Browne Jacobson.          

Creating ‘Fit for Purpose’ Utilities

The cost of living crisis has pulled into focus the challenges facing the utility sector – how can they deliver affordable services whilst upgrading the infrastructure to meet future needs? This session brings together influential voices to discuss how the sector can meet future challenges.

This session is available to sponsor.

Darren Leftley – Head of Commercial Water Development, Canal & River Trust

Emma Fletcher – Low Carbon Homes Director, Octopus Energy

Tim Hawkins – Sustainability & Responsibility Director, Yorkshire Water

Asif Rehmanwala – CEO, Ecotricity

SOCIAL VALUE SURGERY

Unlock the social value potential of your projects. Join our exclusive drop-in sessions where you can receive a personalised social value report. It’s the perfect opportunity to get tailored advice and actionable insights and all for the cost of a UKREiiF ticket!

Bespoke Session – WW+P ARCHITECTS & 10 DESIGN

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by WW+P Architects & 10 Design.         

SHOULD INFRASTRUCTURE SHAPE COMMUNITY, OR SHOULD COMMUNITY LEAD DEVELOPMENT?

How does transit infrastructure drive successful, connected communities? And how do we embed sustainability at the core of urban planning? Join WW+P Architects and 10 Design as they lead a dynamic panel discussion on the intersection of infrastructure, development, and community-building—exploring strategies to create resilient, future-ready places where people and businesses can thrive.

Bespoke Session – SLR Consulting

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by SLR Consulting.         

Kate Howe – Development Director, Tritax Symmetry

Richard Hickman – Senior Director – Planning, Indurent

Ben Taylor – Planning Director, Newlands Property Developments

Matt Thomas – Built Environment Senior Sector Leader, SLR Consulting

Chair: Elle Cass – Head of Strategic Built Environment Growth, SLR Consulting

Mandar Puranik – Head of Regeneration, Investment and Jobs, Ealing Council

Bespoke Session – Norfolk County Council

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Norfolk County Council.         

Bespoke Session – Forsters

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Forsters.         

A VIEW FROM THE TOP: A MULTI-LENS PERSPECTIVE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER-RISK BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SAFETY ISSUES

Join   experts from Forsters LLP in exploring the development of higher-risk   buildings following the conclusion of The Grenfell Inquiry and recent   building safety legislation in light of Labour’s economic growth agenda.

BESPOKE SESSION – MARKETING DERBY

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Marketing Derby.

COLLABORATE AND INNOVATE: DEVELOPING A NEW APPROACH FOR COMMUNITY REGENERATION

Pagabo and the District Councils Network host a Q&A exploring a range of forthcoming regeneration opportunities within some of the UK’s most untapped markets followed by networking drinks.

Jonathan Parker – Head of Construction, Pagabo Group

SOWN ‘THE FUTURE OF SHARED OWNERSHIP IN THE UK’

Explore the evolving landscape of shared ownership in the UK, addressing affordability, accessibility, and sustainability. Industry experts will discuss challenges, innovative models, and policy developments shaping the future. Gain valuable insights into how shared ownership can better serve buyers and adapt to the UK’s housing market demands.

DELIVERY AND GROWTH IN LONDON: HOW DO WE UNLOCK LARGE SCALE, MIXED USE REGEN SITES TO TACKLE THE HOUSING CRISIS?

With an ambitious government target of 1.5m new homes. large, mixed use regeneration projects that deliver homes at scale and at pace have a key role to play. However, with spiralling costs, an ever-increasing regulatory burden and limited funding flexibility, major development projects face a unique set of challenges that slow delivery and growth. Roundtable for solution oriented leaders.

Tom Donnachie – Managing Director UK Investments, Amro Partners

Saurabh Bhandari – Director for Property Delivery and Transformation, Cabinet Office

Cllr Shantanu Rajawat – Leader, London Borough of Hounslow

Louise Duggan – Interim Head of Regeneration, Greater London Authority

Rob Heasman – Chief Executive Officer, The Earls Court Development Company

BESPOKE ROUNDTABLE – KNIGHT DRAGON

This is a bespoke roundtable, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Knight Dragon.

The Value of BCorp: Transforming Investment into Impact

This session will delve into how BCorp principles can guide investors and developers to create impactful real estate strategies. By aligning business objectives with BCorp commitments, we’ll discuss how to drive meaningful change through investor-developer activities, enhance community impact, and meet growing stakeholder demands for purpose-driven development.

Chair -Helen Newman – Group Head of Sustainability, Bidwells

Zoe Lamb – Industry Director, Barclays

Victoria Birks – Head of Operations, Socius

DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER… BUILDING TOMORROW’S DESTINATIONS

The Knebworth of all panel sessions where guests will dive into lessons learned from the capital’s major destinations and discuss the ‘supersonic’ spaces of the future. Panellists will also explore how London destination creation can support the government’s housing and planning ambitions.

This session is sponsored by London Communications Agency.

The BIG! Infrastructure and Transport Fringe Event

Leading figures from all areas of the infrastructure and transport world come together – with drinks and canapes – to network with like minded professionals in the same sectors.

This session is sponsored by Grayling.

FENS RESERVOIR: LEVERAGING INVESTMENT IN VITAL INFRASTRUCTURE INTO A COMMUNITY ASSET

The government has announced support for a new reservoir in the Fens to help meet the growing demands on water supply in the East of England.  Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have ambitions to leverage the infrastructure to build a beautiful community asset and future tourist destination in the Heart of the Fens.

UK HOUSING & COMMUNITIES DINNER

A private dinner bringing guests together from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Radix Commission, the New Towns Taskforce and more – to discuss how the private sector can support to deliver the next generation of new communities.

This event is invite only.

This session is sponsored by AECOM.

Guests include:

Sir Michael Lyons – Chair, New Towns Taskforce

Naushabah Khan MP – Gillingham and Rainham, Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Rob Perrins – Chief Executive Officer, Berkeley Group

Tracy Blackwell – CEO, Pension Insurance Corporation

Tom Goodall – Chief Executive Director, Related Argent

Ami Kotecha – Co-Founder & Group President, Amro Partners

Phillippa Prongué – Executive Managing Director, Wates Residential

Richard Bayley – Senior Advisor, AtkinsRéalis

Victoria Hills – Chief Executive, Royal Town Planning Institute

Greg Reed – CEO, Places for People

Pete Gladwell – Group Social Impact & Investment Director, Legal & General

Gemma Kataky – Managing Director for Real Estate, Blackstone

Kate Willard OBE – Chair, Thames Estuary Growth Board

David Peacock – Director of UK Investment, Heimstaden

Tim Newns – Managing Director, Office for Investment

Tom Bloxham – Chair, Urban Splash and SURE Capital Partners

Georgina Lynch – Managing Director, P J Livesey

Fiona Fletcher-Smith – Chief Executive Officer, L&Q

Richard Green – Senior Director, AECOM

Chair: Richard Mann – Director & Head of Social Infrastructure, Europe & India, AECOM

Imogen Ebbs – Head of Strategic Investment and Growth, Aviva Investors

Alex Notay – Chair, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission

Stephen Teagle – Chief Executive Partnerships and Regeneration, Vistry Group

Dawn Wylie – Group Land Director, Taylor Wimpey

Phil Mayall – Managing Director, Muse

THE BIG! BUILD TO RENT AND RESIDENTIAL SECTOR NETWORKING MIXER

Leading figures from all areas of the residential world come together – with drinks and canapes – to network with like minded professionals in the same sectors. From BtR developers and operators, to housebuilders and social housing leads, to those leading new town projects and more.

This session is sponsored by Cavendish.

YIMBY TAKEOVER DRINKS RECEPTION

Hear from the next generation of development voices and early career professionals as they explore how to get Britain building.

HOW TO BUILD THE PERFECT DEVOLUTION DEAL

Round off day one of UKREiiF by joining a high-level group of guests attached to UK devolution for short insights and a drink or two.

Satvir Kaur MP – Southampton Test, Labour Party

Paul Clarke – Strategic Growth Director, AECOM

Steve Rotheram – Mayor, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

TBC – Mayor, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

Chair: Toby Sadler – Host, Talking Infrastructure Podcast

West London Alliance’s Evening Networking

Join leading figures from across West London for a networking session with drinks and canapes included.

This session is sponsored by West London Alliance.

PLACE NORTH UKREIIF DRINKS RECEPTION

Join Place North for their annual, invitation-only get-together as the show begins. Place North promise you a friendly welcome and quality discussions with like-minded, Northern-focused property leaders.

Venue: Revolucion de Cuba, 64-28 Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 6DT

To register contact: [email protected]

Education Property Awards by Nexus Media Group

Celebrate the very best in education property as Nexus Media Group host their awards ceremony – with 12 awards, 350 guests and 1 celebrity host, at UKREiiF.

Venue: Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square, LS1 6ET

To register visit: https://educationpropertyawards.com/

PARTNERSHIP DELIVERY FOR NEW TOWNS – CHALLENGES FOR RAPID DELIVERY VS PLACEMAKING

How will New Towns contribute to the 1.5m target whilst creating sustainable, future-proofed neighbourhoods where people want to live.  How will partnerships overcome challenges with funding, planning, politics, design, supply chain, infrastructure, and climate change? How can New Towns benefit existing settlements whilst also complementing new housing development? 

This session is sponsored by Kanda Consulting.       

Chair: Jo Dancy – Director, Kanda Consulting

BREAKFAST BRIEFING: DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES: BUILD TO RENT

Sector leaders will discuss the role of Build to rent (BTR) in addressing the UK’s housing shortage and what needs to change to ensure the viability and delivery of new initiatives. Taking into consideration the impact of policy, finance, infrastructure, and planning on the speed of development, this session will examine new research into the role BTR has played and could play in the supply of new homes.

Breakfast Briefing – DAC Beachcroft

Join DAC Beachcroft for breakfast and coffees – with a briefing on a subject which will be announced in due course.

This session is sponsored by DAC Beachcroft.          

Breakfast Briefing with Peabody

The London Pavilion will kickstart with a morning session from our partners, with details to be confirmed on the focus of the event in due course.

This session is sponsored by Peabody.

Older People’s Housing Taskforce Breakfast Seminar With Bevan Brittan

The Taskforce’s Report is a major step forward for the senior living sector – impacting the need for housing supply, improving housing options and reducing the need for health and care. We discuss the issues and opportunities the report highlights.

Location: Horizon, 3^rd Floor 2 Brewery Wharf, LS10 1JR

To register visit: https://communications.bevanbrittan.com/

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & RETROFIT: LESSONS FROM A NET ZERO-DRIVEN PROJECT

Join us for a networking breakfast and an insightful discussion on circular economy and retrofit. Hear firsthand how sustainability principles can drive real change in construction, management, and occupation. Gain valuable lessons from a pioneering project that puts net zero at the forefront of every decision.

D&I LEADERS BREAKFAST

Back for a second year, we bring together those at the forefront of creating a more inclusive and diverse industry – with representation from the 60+ D&I organisations we work in partnership with. Expect networking, food/drink and inspirational connections.

Sponsored by Accession Network.

RELATED ARGENT PRESENTS: THE REST IS POLITICS LIVE!

They’re back! For the third year in a row the UK’s number one podcast, The Rest is Politics, is back at UKREiiF alongside Related Argent, where we’ll host a topical discussion with Rory, Alastair and guests.

This event is invite only.

Sponsored by Related Argent.

Speakers include:

Rory Stewart – Broadcaster, Author and Former Politician

Alastair Campbell – Journalist, Author and Former Government Director of Communications

Alison Crofton – Chief Property Officer, Homes England

Stephanie Hyde – CEO UK and CEO EMEA Markets, JLL

Tom Goodall – Chief Executive Director, Related Argent

Lyn Garner – Chair, London Stadium

BESPOKE SESSION – SEGRO

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Segro.       

NEW BUILD HOMES – ARE WE READY TO GO ELECTRIC?

Join experts from Octopus as they discuss Clean Tech Homes and what a good future proofed housing looks like.

NHBC CEO AND SENIOR DIRECTOR RECHARGE BREAKFAST

Venue:    Printworks Kitchen & Bar, Hunslet Road, LS10 1JY

This event is invite only.

DEVOLUTION UNWRAPPED: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE FUTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT?

Join us for breakfast at KPMG Leeds office on your way to UKREiiF 2025, where we will explore the evolving devolution landscape and the Government’s White Paper released in 2024. This event is an opportunity for local government professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to gain insights on the development, challenges and opportunities since the release of the White Paper.

To register visit: Devolution unwrapped: What this means for the future of local government? Event | KPMG

SCOTLAND INVESTOR & DEVELOPER BREAKFAST

Numerous public sector towns, cities and regions will come together to engage with developers, investors and end-users who are actively seeking opportunities to bring forward new schemes and invest in the region.

The event is invite only.

This event is available to sponsor in partnership with UKREiiF.

Toby Burgess – Relationship Director, Paragon Bank

Mark Quigley – Managing Director for UK Real Estate Finance, Beaufort Capital

Cllr Mark Flynn – Leader, Dundee City Council

Cllr Jane Meaghar – Leader, The City of Edinburgh Council

Cllr Susan Aitken – Leader, Glasgow City Council

Cllr Raymond Bremner – Leader, Highland Council

Cllr Grant Laing – Leader, Perth & Kinross Council

Cllr Ian Yuill – Leader, Aberdeen City Council

Caroline Cuthbertson – Operations Director, Crosswind Developments

Ian Drummond – Divisional Chair for Scotland, North East and North Yorkshire, Taylor Wimpey

Joshua Liaw – CEO, Elite Commercial REIT

Paul McLaughlin – Senior Development Manager, Finsbury Infrastructure

Manreet Randhawa – Director for Fund Management, Nuveen

Colin Bennett – Investment Director, Housing Growth Partnership

Ashley Kensington – National Land Director, Lovell

Ben Wrighton – Head of Planning and Development, Watkin Jones

Jill Anderson – Property Acquisitions Manager, Whitbread Premier Inn

Mark Hamilton – Head of Infrastructure Investment, Scottish Enterprise

John Curry – Director for Infrastructure & Environment, Scottish Borders Council

Bhavik Jayendrakumar Shah – Director, Providus Capital

Bond Sutuntivorakoon – Vice President for Investment, ESR Europe

David Thorburn – Investment Director, Manse

Craig Ormond – Director, Mactaggart and Mickel

Matt Willcock – Development Director, PLATFORM_

Rob Mills – Co-Founder, Clearbell Capital

Cllr Miranda Radley – Vice Co-Leader, Aberdeen City Council

Christopher McCorkell – Fund Manager, Aberdeen

Ben Henry – Director, Fusion Group

Iain Robertson – Relationship Director, Royal Bank of Scotland

John Edwards – Director for Investment, Department for Business and Trade

Melanie Taylor – Head of Regional Energy Strategic Planning Regions, National Energy Systems Operator

Stuart Black – Development Director, Summix

Alexandra Lanni – Head of Credit, Europe, Arrow Capital Partners

Shelagh Cooley – Real Estate Partner & Head of Edinburgh Office, Shoosmiths

Barry McKeown – Partner & Head of Real Estate Scotland, Shoosmiths

Anthony Jackson – Investment Director, Martin Property Group

Robert Godwin – CEO, Lamington Group

Susan Campbell – Director for Market Creation, Scottish National Investment Bank

Eddie McAvinchey – Director for Scotland, National Wealth Fund

Joseph Kane – Senior Development Manager, Royal London Asset Management

Sarah Murray – Chief Executive, Forth Green Freeport

Raphael Rouvin – Executive Director, OCBC (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation)

Lauren Pascu – Investment Lead, Scottish Cities Alliance

Katie Horton – Development Manager, Accor Hotels

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION BREAKFAST

A private breakfast bringing guests together who are driving the fastest growing sector in commercial property – bringing together UK Government, investors, developers, end-users and more to shine a light on how we can accelerate opportunities in this sector.

This event is invite only.

This session is available to sponsor in partnership with UKREiiF.

George Freeman MP – Member, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Dr Suki Balendra – Director of Strategic Partnerships for Paddington Life Sciences, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Dr Barbara Ghinelli – Director of Clusters and Campus Development, Science and Technology Facilities Council

Peter Langly-Smith – Managing Director, Reef Group

Dr Kath Mackay – Director of Life Sciences, Bruntwood Life Sciences

Adam Glen – Founder, Unicorn Biotechnologies

Matthew Jones – Relationship Director for Real Estate Finance, Santander

Louisa Luxton – Head of Life Sciences UK&I, Christeyns

Rosie Donachie – Senior Director, British Business Bank / British Patient Capital

Alex Favier – Director, Midlands Innovation

Miranda Hammond – Director, Vengrove

Connar McBain – Head of Group Public Affairs, Phoenix Group

Adnan Ozair – Head of Equity Capital Markets, Delancey

Philippa Iley – Head of Investment Strategy, Aviva Capital Partners

Jeff Mackenzie – Investment Associate, Brydell Partners

Gareth Roberts – Head of Development, Science and Technology, British Land

Tani Dulay – Chief Executive, Woodbourne Group

Alex Read – Public Policy Manager for UK&I, Vantage Data Centres

Stella Jones – UK Innovation Districts Manager, Connected Places Catapult

Tom Bailey – Strategy Director for Innovation Ecosystem, Imperial College London

Daniel Crane – Director of Development, BioMed Realty

Juliana Weiss Dalton – Head of Investor Relations, Harworth Group

Ellie Junod – Associate Director for Life Sciences, UBS

Edward Kilbane – Site Selection Manager, Echelon Data Centres

Edward Kilbane – Site Selection Manager, Echelon Data Centres

Bidwells & ARL present: Developing a Framework for Social Value as a Build to Rent Investment Strategy

This workshop shapes a ‘Golden Thread’ framework for delivering Build-to-Rent schemes which embed Social Value at their core of high returns on investment. Exploring diverse Build-to-Rent models, tackle cultural barriers to renting in the UK, reimagine public sector housing, and build stronger collaboration between the public sector and capital market.

Chair: Kelly Bream – Chief Operating Officer, Bidwells

Brendan Geraghty – CEO, The Association for Rental Living

ROUNDTABLE: COLLABORATION ON THE ROAD TO TRANSFORMING UK INFRASTRUCTURE

Invite only breakfast event with key stakeholders responsible for making the nation’s transport fit for future generations.

This event is a private roundtable and therefore invite only.

Megan Knights – Strategy & Growth Director – Transportation, AECOM

Isabel McAllister – Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer, First Bus

PLACE NORTH UKREIIF BREAKFAST

Place North bring its characteristic invaluable content to UKREiiF. Hear senior speakers set the agenda and debate what tomorrow looks like for development centres across the North of England at this invitation-only event.

Venue: Leeds Marriott Hotel, 4 Trevelyan Square, LS1 6ET

To register contact: [email protected]

WORKSHOP: HOW DO WE UNLOCK MORE SOCIAL VALUE WITHIN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE?

Join us for an exciting workshop exploring the themes shaping the future of transport infrastructure. From innovation in mobility to sustainable solutions, this session will showcase the latest trends and insights that are driving progress in how we move people and goods.

DELIVERING PLACES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS – WHAT ARE THE BUILDING BLOCKS?

When creating and delivering places, it’s crucial that we are considering the needs of future generations – this discussion will consider the roles of commercial and residential buildings in delivering sustainable and equitable place.

THE BREAKFAST DEBATE: WHY ARE SMALL SITES BIG NEWS FOR HOUSING?

Small sites could unlock thousands of new homes and boost local economies, yet delivery is stalled by viability, planning and regulatory barriers. We will bring together developers, councils, and experts to explore practical solutions to tap into the full potential of small sites for housing growth.

AI & AUTOMATION IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

This session explores practical applications, from optimising space utilisation to enhancing building management, and their impact on efficiency and profitability.

HOW CAN UNIVERSITIES AND GOVERNMENT COLLABORATE MORE EFFECTIVELY?

Idea generating session exploring how both entities could squeeze more value out of relationships to drive economic growth.

Bespoke Session – J2

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by J2.         

Chair: Patrick Johnston – Director, J2

Stuart Dawson – Managing Director, J2

BREAK NEW GROUND: HOW WE INNOVATE TO UNLOCK REGENERATION

Join Muse to explore the future of property, uncovering opportunities that will shape how we build, fund and live in tomorrow’s spaces. It’s time to push boundaries, embrace innovation and break new ground.

THE FUTURE OF HOUSING: WHAT DOES GOOD LOOK LIKE

How can we scale up low-carbon homes while bringing consumers along on the journey? Explore how tech-enabled, community-focused development delivers value for people, their pockets, and the planet – redefining what makes a truly great home.

WHITE PAPER: A DATA-LED APPROACH TO FINDING 1.5 MILLION HOMES

The UK’s housing crisis demands innovative and actionable solutions. The Government have set policy in place to deliver new homes through an overhaul to committee delegation and strategic planning amongst other changes. But is it enough? This session will identify the significant opportunities for both greenfield development on Grey Belt sites, and on brownfield development in sustainable low-density locations.

BESPOKE SESSION – LANDTECH

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Landtech.

PROCUREMENT BREAKFAST: EXPLORING PAGABO GROUP’S DEVELOPER LED FRAMEWORK

Are you an investor or developer who is interested in high quality, pre-screened regeneration opportunties? Interested to hear about how Pagabo can accelerate your ambitions? Join the Pagabo Group team and a range of their development partners for informal breakfast networking.

Bespoke Session – HLM Architects

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by HLM Architects.    

BRINGING NEW LIFE AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY TO COMPLEX HERITAGE ASSETS – THE BUSINESS CASE FOR TRANSFORMATION

Derbyshire County Council’s County Hall, a historic Matlock landmark, faces high upkeep costs and is no longer fit for purpose. Discover its transformation from a financial burden to a mixed-use regeneration project, creating jobs, homes, economic growth, a vibrant community, and a sustainable future for this iconic site.

HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT – SPEED UP DEVELOPMENT AND DRIVE NATURE RECOVERY

In the past, developers have been cast as the villain by conservationists, whilst newts, bats and dormice seemingly conspire to delay major projects and bring the economy to its knees. This session is designed to cultivate partnership working between NGOs, planning authorities and developers while expediting the race to embed nature recovery across development and infrastructure; the innovation game is on!

This session is sponsored by NatureSpace Partnership.         

Beccy Speight – Chief Executive, RSPB

Chair: Tom Tew – Chief Executive, NatureSpace Partnership

THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR IN DELIVERING 1.5m NEW HOMES THIS PARLIAMENT

It is accepted that the public sector has a will have a critical role in the facilitation and delivery of new homes that are required in England. The round table will explore the opportunities and challenges to deliver this and consider how collaboration can be part of the solution.

This session is sponsored by Hill Group.

Louise Gittins – Chair, Local Government Association

Greg Hill – Deputy Chief Executive, Hill Group

Guy Slocombe – Chief Investment and Development Officer, SNG (Sovereign Network Group)

Kevin Hollinrake MP – Shadow Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Conservative Party

Dr. Julie Nugent – Chief Executive, Coventry City Council

Cllr Tony Dyer – Leader, Bristol City Council

Emma Fraser – Director Housing Markets and Strategy, Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government

Richard Parker – Mayor, West Midlands Combined Authority

Eamonn Boylan – Interim CEO, Homes England

Fiona Fletcher-Smith – Chief Executive Officer, L&Q

Cllr Dan Swords – Leader, Harlow Council

Alyson Heald – Partnerships Director, L&Q

Tom Bridgman – Executive Director of Development, Oxford City Council

The Role of the Great North in UK PLC

Is the term “levelling up” officially defunct? Was it ever anything more than a slogan? How can the rich tapestry of businesses within Northern towns and cities provide balance and inclusive growth for the communities they serve?

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Tracy Brabin – Mayor, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Jon Hughes – Managing Director, HARIBO UK

Austin Daboh OBE – Executive Vice President, Atlantic Records UK

Oliver Coppard – Mayor, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Kim McGuinness – Mayor, North East Combined Authority

Morrie Eisenberg – Chief Operating Officer/Operational Advisor, Leeds Utd/San Francisco 49ers

MAKING THE UK A CLEAN ENERGY SUPER POWER

Tom Hayes MP – UK Government's Mission Champion for Energy and MP, Bournemouth East

Bespoke Session – Walker Morris

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Walker Morris.          

Chair: Ben Sheppard – Partner, Infrastructure & Energy, Walker Morris

Laura Gordon – Partner, Energy and Infrastructure Finance, Walker Morris

Misbah Uddin – Managing Director, Infrastructure & Capital Projects, Alvarez & Marshall

Zoe Davidson – Partner, Deloitte

Leigh Thomas – Group Managing Director, Kier Property

Bespoke Session – Peabody

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Peabody.

Sector Insights: New Hospitals Programme

Join our panel of experts for an exclusive programme update as they discuss what the state of play with the New Hospitals programme. Is what’s proposed deliverable? Will it positively impact the health and wellbeing of the communities each hospital serves?

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Eamonn Sullivan MBE – Clinical Director, New Hospital Programme

Rachel Barlow – Managing Director, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Doug Baldock – Director of Technical Services, New Hospital Programme

Emma Whigham – Market Management Director, New Hospital Programme, NHS England

Foluki Ajayi – Chief Executive, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Bespoke Session – Earls Court Development Company

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Earls Court Development Company.          

A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE: HOW INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY CAN BE THE DRIVERS OF UK GROWTH

Almost a year into a Labour government that has prioritised economic growth, ‘Getting Britain Building’, and delivery of a clean energy revolution, the Earls Court Development Company explores the role of innovation and sustainable development in reaching those lofty goals. Industry leaders discuss how embracing innovation to create genuinely sustainable, mixed-use communities can drive inclusive economic growth and investment the UK needs now, while building new pieces of city that create value, opportunity and stand the test of time.

Rob Heasman – Chief Executive Officer, The Earls Court Development Company

Andrew Munk – Assistant Director Economic Development, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Jules Pipe CBE – Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, Greater London Authority

David Pack – Assistant Director – Economic Development & Growth, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

BESPOKE SESSION – BUSINESS DONCASTER

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Business Doncaster

COME FLY WITH ME: THE FUTURE OF AVIATION

As the world gets smaller and more people rely on flying to connect economies, the pressure is on the UK aviation sector to provide modern and innovative airports and aviation hubs. This panel explores what the next generation of airports will look like.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Andrew Macmillan – Chief Strategy Officer, MAG

Nikki Bains – Head of Planning, Transport and Strategy, Birmingham International Airport

Judy Groves – Managing Director, Rigby Group

Sergi Alegre Calero – Director General, Airports Regions Council

Alison Addy – Head of External Engagement & Policy, London Gatwick Airport

David Berger – Head of Property, Jet2

Paul Southall – Head of Sustainability, Jet2

Steve Heapy – Chief Executive, Jet2

Amy Smith – Managing Director, Cornwall Airport Limited

RESETTING THE DIAL: BIRMINGHAM

Joanne Roney CBE – Managing Director, Birmingham City Council

NATIONAL GOALS, LOCAL SOLUTIONS: COUNCIL-OWNED HOUSING COMPANIES DRIVING DELIVERY 

This workshop highlights the role of council-owned development companies in tackling the housing challenge where other organizations won’t build. By addressing local needs, these companies deliver viable, mixed-tenure schemes on small sites. Case studies will showcase how aggregation and collaboration can scale these efforts to contribute to the national housing target. The workshop will foster dialogue on successes, challenges, and the potential for expanding council-led housing solutions.

THE FUTURE OF HOUSING – SAFETY, EFFICIENCY & COMPLIANCE

This session examines the latest trends in safety standards, energy efficiency upgrades, and evolving compliance requirements, showcasing innovative solutions for building better, more sustainable homes.

How Investment in Technology is Changing Real Estate Requirements

Join us as we unveil Bidwells’ latest research on the growing demand for tech-enabled spaces tailored to startups, incubators, and innovative companies. We’ll then delve into how advancements in AI, robotics, and automation are reshaping industries, driving real estate to adapt to evolving building requirements.

Sue Foxley – Research Director, Bidwells

WEST MIDLANDS INVESTOR & DEVELOPER BRUNCH

Numerous public sector towns, cities and regions will come together to engage with developers, investors and end-users who are actively seeking opportunities to bring forward new schemes and invest in the region.

The event is invite only.

This event is available to sponsor in partnership with UKREiiF.

András Kárpáti – CEO, Cordia

Eleanor Deeley – Joint Managing Director, Deeley Group

Sunny Johal – Development Director, Glenbrook

Killian Currey-Lewis – Investment Director, Care REIT

Manuel Dusina – Head of Infrastructure, Phoenix Group

Jason Longhurst – Head of UK Sustainable Investment and Partnerships, Prologis

Raman Singh – Group Investment Director, Western Trading Group

Georgina Lynch – Managing Director, P J Livesey

Phil Jones – Development Director, Placefirst

Emma Bennett – Chief Executive, Walsall Council

Joanne Roney CBE – Managing Director, Birmingham City Council

Nam Do – Vice President, Greykite Investments

Richard Moon – Director of Property Services & Development, Coventry City Council

Chris Kirkland – Head of City Investment, City of Wolverhampton Council

Jenna Langford – Head of City Development, City of Wolverhampton Council

Grace Kneafsey – Investment Lead, West Midlands Growth Company

Shokat Lal – Chief Executive, Sandwell Council

Cllr Ian Courts – Leader, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Anthony Hodge – Assistant Director, Business & Enterprise, Staffordshire County Council

Joanne Patrick – Head of Sustainable Energy, Amber Infrastructure Group

Monica Fogarty – Chief Executive, Warwickshire County Council

Tony McGovern – Director of Investment, Delivery & Growth, Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Harry Badham – Chief Development and Asset Repositioning Officer, Hammerson

Piers Clanford – Chief Operating Officer, The Berkeley Group

Toby Burgess – Relationship Director, Paragon Bank

Maggie Grogan – Managing Director for the Midlands, Muse

David Peacock – Director, Heim Global Investor

John Parnell – Project Director, Sir Robert McAlpine Capital Ventures

Shaun White – Divisional Chair for Midlands and South Wales, Taylor Wimpey

Daniel Forrester – Land and Partnerships Director, Stonebond Properties

Richard Lawrence – Executive Director for Place Prosperity and Sustainability, Birmingham City Council

Mark Ryder – Executive Director for Communities, Warwickshire County Council

John Edwards – Director for Investment, Department for Business and Trade

James Jepson – Director, Ergo Real Estate

Dan Berger – Director of Property and Funds, Delancey

Neil Impiazzi – Partnership Development Director, SEGRO

Rob Valentine – Regional Director for the West Midlands, Bruntwood SciTech

Selina Mason – Director of Strategic Design and Masterplanning, Lendlease

Phil Sutton – UK Managing Director, European Green Logistics Space (EGLS)

Ian Harrabin – Managing Director, Complex Development Projects

Graham Cherry – Chief Executive, Stonebond

Ian Romano – Head of Land and Development, Prologis

Stuart Buckley – Managing Director, Warwickshire Property Development Group

HEAT NETWORK ZONING: WHAT PROPERTY DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW

Under Government proposals, buildings in designated heat network zones in England must connect by law – yet many organisations are unaware of the impact on their assets. We explore the economic, practical and technical implementations to help prepare assets for the future.

This session is sponsored by Burges Salmon.          

Bespoke Session – Morgan Sindall

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Morgan Sindall.        

George Freeman MP – Member, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

LONDON AND THE HOME COUNTIES – KEY STEPS TO SUPPORT EUROPE’S FASTEST GROWING LIFE SCIENCE SUPERPOWER

London and the South East has a life science cluster based around some of the world’s leading research institutions and R&D teams. In this session, Morgan Sindall Construction is bringing together sector leaders and investors who are working to cement the region’s status as a global science scientific superpower.

EXPLORING NEW APPROACHES TO TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IN A "DECADE OF NATIONAL RENEWAL"

Bringing together major players from all walks of the sector, this session will delve into the joined-up approach needed to deliver our future major transport infrastructure and ask where our priorities should lie; in road, rail or integrated options?

This session is sponsored by Mer.

Speakers include:

Laura Shoaf – Chair, Shadow Great British Railways

Janette Bell – Managing Director, First Bus

Maria Machancoses – CEO, Midlands Connect

Alex Hinchcliffe – Managing Director, Mer

Chair: Jane Groom – Partner & Co-Managing Director, London Communications Agency

GREENER INFRASTRUCTURE: EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT STATEGIES FOR CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Explore how local authorities, developers, and contractors can adopt procurement practices that prioritise sustainability throughout the project lifecycle. What are the best strategies for sourcing low-carbon materials, integrating renewable energy solutions, and implementing innovative construction techniques that reduce waste and environmental impact?

David Llewellyn – Head of Construction and Infrastructure, Pagabo

Ben Jones – Head of Delivery South of England, Pagabo

CIRCULAR PRINCIPLES IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT – CONVENING TO CREATE SOLUTIONS

Redefining value: how broadly do we need to think to adopt circular principles?

Both public and private sectors are making circular central to their built environment projects. We explore what’s really working on the ground and what shifts in thinking are needed to complete a successful transition to circular.

Chair: Cressida Curtis – Sustainability Director, Wates Group

James Green – Director of Regeneration & Development, Westminster City Council

Claire Racine – Head of Sustainability, Ramboll

Bespoke Session – Local Partnerships

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Local Partnerships.         

Prisoners Building Homes – an innovative way of reducing reoffending and tacking the housing crisis

Reoffending and housing shortages are two national crises. What if one could help solve the other? This roundtable explores how the Prisoners Building Homes programme is equipping prisoners with skills and employment, as well as delivering affordable, sustainable houses to help councils tackle their housing crisis, and make significant savings.

Mark Chivers – Director General, Government Chief Property Officer, Cabinet Office

Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts – Police and Crime Commissioner, Derbyshire

Richard Williams – Managing Director, Keon Homes

Saurabh Bhandari – Director for Property Delivery and Transformation, Cabinet Office

Joshua Torczynowycz – Real Estate Graduate, Vistry Group

Sophie Baker – Programme Delivery Manager – Prisoners Building Homes, The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Jason Bassett – Factory Director, Dragonheart Homes

Michael O’Doherty – Local Partnerships, Director – Place

Craig Smith – Factory Operative, Dragonheart Homes

Sarah Scannell – Assistant Director of Planning, Birmingham City Council

Tanmay Desai – Head of Built Environment, PIC

Liz Laurence – Homewards Programme Director, Royal Foundation of the Prince & Princess of Wales

John Morgan – Chair, HMP Nottingham Employment Advisory Board

Donna Jones – Police and Crime Commissioner, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Simon Gawthorpe – Group Board Director, Urban Splash

Richard Baker – Deputy Director, Place Division, Welsh Government

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL: DELIVERING TRUE VALUE IN URBAN REGENERATION PROJECTS

Workshop style roundtable event inviting central government, local authorities, developers, investors and community stakeholders to discuss how best to deliver impactful regeneration, integrating financial, social and cultural value. Have you got a story to tell or a challenge that needs resolving?

Andy Cox – Director, Trigon DM

James Cousley – Co-Founder, Trigon DM

Lynda Rawsthorne – Government Head of Property Profession, Cabinet Office

Cllr Jim O'Boyle – Cabinet Member for Jobs, Regeneration and Climate Change, Coventry City Council

Sara Waller – Regeneration Director, SNG

BESPOKE SESSION – TRIGON DM

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Trigon DM.

Bespoke Session – Devonshires

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Devonshires.          

DELIVERING THE DIGITAL DREAM: BUILDING SUPER CITIES OF TOMORROW

What is the future of digital investment and how will it underpin the future of regeneration in London? How will setting a futureproofed digital infrastructure strategy right help turbocharge development in commercial property, residential, transport, energy and health sectors? What could you be doing to help make the UK the most interconnected nation in the world?

Marcus Dorling – Client Director, Boldyn Networks

Cassandra Gardiner – Head of Digital Innovation & Change, London Borough of Redbridge

Bespoke Session – ITS Technology

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by ITS Technology.

I:ROBOT BECOMING A REALITY: PERSPECTIVES ON A WORLD DEVOID OF TRUTH OR TRUST

Where will all the quantity surveyors be in 2050? Will organisations still create and consume data at unprecedented rates, and will data management solutions be key for restoring public trust in investment and development decisions?  As AI continues to revolutionise the decision making process, how trustworthy will our data be and what role will humans play in the shaping of the built environment, if any?

I:RBOT BECOMING A REALITY: PERSPECTIVES ON A WORLD DEVOID OF TRUTH OR TRUST

Where will all the quantity surveyors be in 2050? Will organisations still create and consume data at unprecedented rates, and will data management solutions be key for restoring public trust in investment and development decisions?  As AI continues to revolutionise the decision making process, how trustworthy will our data be and what role will humans play in the shaping of the built environment, if any?

DRIVING INDUSTRIAL GROWTH THROUGH SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION

This session brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to explore how we can accelerate industrial growth for UK PLC through a collaborative approach between local and national level Government, and the private sector.

UNLOCKING INVESTMENT INTO UK R&D AND INNOVATION CLUSTERS

What is the role of innovation districts in driving growth and how can they create the right climate for R&D through constant evolution?

THE CASE FOR LIGHT RAIL IN UK CITIES

Other European cities are delivering light rail quicker, cheaper and more sustainably, while UK cities continue to face barriers in funding, appraisal and delivery. As the UK shapes its long-term transport strategy, will it provide the framework needed to bridge the gap between ambition and delivery? This panel will debate how funding models, business case development and policy reforms can be adapted to make light rail a real driver of regeneration and long-term socio-economic growth.

ALIGNING INVESTORS, DEVELOPERS AND CONTRACTORS TO SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS – WILL YOU TRUST US?

The UK’s housing crisis demands a radical shift in how investors, developers, and contractors collaborate. With a target of delivering 1.5 million homes, the industry must move beyond traditional silos and embrace new ways of working. We’ll explore the importance of early-stage engagement and partnering for mutual benefit, embracing new procurement models and breaking down barriers to enhance transparency and drive efficacy.

TURNING ESG GOALS INTO ACTIONS: WATER, WASTE, ENERGY

Learn how to translate ESG targets into tangible results, we delve into practical strategies for reducing water consumption, minimising waste and improving energy efficiency in real estate.

Bespoke Roundtable – Arup

This is a bespoke roundtable, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Arup.

THE NEED FOR SPEED – ACCELERATING GROWTH

With a focus on homes delivery and New Towns programme, the UK Government has drawn a clear correlation between housing and economic growth. Through changes to the NPPF, wider planning reform and a commitment to supporting major infrastructure, the government are targeting issues they see as being barriers, all with the aim of speeding up delivery. Thought leaders are invited to consider the changes, how to apply them effectively and mitigate risks of leaving people behind.

Scott Crudgington – Interim Chief Executive Officer, Hertfordshire County Council

BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE – NATIONAL RENEWAL THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Improving quality of life for residents is central to the Warm Homes Plan – aimed at upgrading homes and combating fuel poverty. We explore these, alongside a reformed energy system, to see how we can create a fairer and more sustainable energy landscape for all.

Mike Reader MP – Construction Business Champion, UK Government

Chair: Fahmida Nisa – Event Manager & Host, UKREiiF

Nigel Banks – Technical Director, Octopus Energy

Richard Ellis – Director of Sustainability, Peabody

Lilian Martins – Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology, University of Roehampton

Chair: Dr Chris Marien – Partner, calfordseaden

Dhara Vyas – CEO, Energy UK

BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE: NATIONAL RENEWAL THROUGH SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Improving quality of life for residents is central to the Warm Homes Plan – aimed at upgrading homes and combating fuel poverty. We explore these, alongside a reformed energy system, to see how we can create a fairer and more sustainable energy landscape for all.

This session is sponsored by calfordseaden.

HOW CAN THE DELIVERY OF DIFFERING RESIDENTIAL TYPOLOGIES CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIAL MOBILITY?

Construction industry leaders will delve into the contributions of various residential development types – including Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, Build-to-Rent, Co-Living, Affordable Rent, and Later Living – and their role in creating more socially mobile and resilient societies.

Bespoke Session – Ramboll

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Ramboll.         

SECTOR INSIGHTS: ASSET RENEWAL AND CHANGE OF USE

Repurposing marginal assets into viable housing is central to unlocking the government’s ambition to build 1.5m sustainable homes. We’ll explore opportunities for development and community growth, utilising existing and underutilised assets.

This session is sponsored by Currie & Brown.          

Duncan Cumberland – Development Director, Muse

Daniel Lovatt – Director of Asset Management, Places for London

Claudia Kenyatta – Director, Regions, Historic England

Tariq Shah OBE – Chief Executive, Vigo Group

Chair: Gillian Breen – Head of Commercial Cost Management, Currie & Brown

Chris Scott – Development Director, Muse

Chris Scott – Development Director, Muse

Robin Dobson – Group Property Director, Network Rail Property

Tom Jackson – Senior Development Manager, Muse

Bespoke Session – Verco

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Verco.          

ACCELERATE YOUR NET ZERO DELIVERY WITH DIGITAL AND AI

In this panel session, we will be discussing how the real estate sector is using digital solutions to tackle the net zero challenge.  With a focus on the delivery of net zero and the application of AI to accelerate the journey, our experts will provide examples of their own experiences.

Chair: Tilly Shaw – Associate Director, Real Estate, Verco

Brett Ormrod – Net Zero Carbon Lead, LaSalle Investment Management

Matthew Penton – Director, Google Data & AI, BIP Group

Pal Hauff Hvattum – CEO and Co-Founder, CQuel

Stefana Moroianu – Associate Director – Sustainability Real Estate, Invesco

Bespoke Session – Egis Group

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Egis Group.         

ESG & COMPLIANCE IN UK REAL ESTATE: ALIGNING WITH GREEN TAXONOMY & SDR STANDARDS TO DRIVE LONG-TERM VALUE

As ESG regulations continue to evolve, the UK real estate sector must adapt to Green Taxonomy and SDR requirements. This panel will explore strategic approaches to compliance, the financial and operational implications of non-alignment, and best practices for demonstrating measurable ESG impact while preparing for future regulatory developments.

Bespoke Session – Catalyst Group

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Catalyst Group.         

Bespoke Session – South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.          

CLEANING THE WATERWAYS – WHAT DOES THE "BIGGEST EVER" INVESTMENT LOOK LIKE?

Billions of pounds have been committed to funding the development of new reservoirs and upgrades to sewage systems over the next 5 years. We discuss how this can aim to address water shortages, improve flood resilience and modernise outdated infrastructure.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Lila Thompson – Chief Executive, British Water

Richard Parry – Chief Executive, Canal & River Trust

Jane Simpson – Commercial, Engineering & Capital Delivery Director, United Utilities

Lucy Webster – Director, Tideway

Richard Thompson – Director of of Water Resources, Environment Agency

Chair -Elliot Gill – Technical Director, Stantec

URBAN REGENERATION: RAISING THE BAR ON HOUSING-LED RENEWAL TO CREATE QUALITY PLACEMAKING

Explore how new public private partnerships are catalysing the transformation of under-performing estates, creating new, more sustainable homes, better social infrastructure and greater economic opportunity.

GATEWAYS AND GROWING PAINS: TACKLING THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT

As the first schemes begin to pass through the Building Safety Act’s gateways, we’ll bring together a panel of sector leaders to share their insights into the evolving landscape, exploring its role in reshaping safety standards across the construction industry. We’ll examine key case studies such as Heron’s Yard in Newcastle as a means of understanding the opportunities and the limitations of the legislation. 

Steve Ford – Managing Director, Yorkshire & NE, Caddick Construction

Simon Latson – Head of Building Consultancy – Living, JLL

Chair: Colin Marrs – Editor, Construction News

Kuli Bajwa – Director, Pareto Projects

Rob King – Director, Howells

The impact of biodiversity and green spaces on property values and community appeal. How to make development sustainable

Explore role biodiversity and green spaces play in enhancing property values and creating more appealing, liveable communities. By examining how sustainable development practices, such as integrating natural capital and prioritising biodiversity net gain, can drive economic and social benefits, the discussion will provide developers with insights into balancing profitability with environmental stewardship.

THE FUTURE OF TOWNS – OLD AND NEW

What can future developments learn from currently existing urban and rural towns?

A NEW INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY FOR SCIENCE

With a new industrial strategy on the horizon and a renewed focus on sciences from the new government it is an exciting time for the sector. We’ll explore what this could mean for the built environment industry and the positive interventions the sector can make to support.

This session is sponsored by The Crown Estate.

Chair: Dan Labbad – CEO, The Crown Estate

Dr Barbara Ghinelli – Director of Clusters and Campus Development, Science and Technology Facilities Council

Sharif Narouz – Programme Director Future Materials Campus, AWE

Toby Reid – Executive Director, Pioneer Group

Chi Onwurah MP – Chair, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Low Carbon, Liveable London

With a vision to attract the next £100bn of capital investment into London’s low carbon real estate, energy and infrastructure, we explore the what we need to deliver a low carbon, equitable and liveable city.

This session is sponsored by Hemiko and Vital Energi.

Charlotte Owen – Growth Director, Hemiko

John Allison – Deputy Director, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

John Gill – Executive Advisor, London Heritage Quarter

Frances Martin – Executive Director – Environment and Communities, Westminster City Council

URBAN REGENERATION AND THE JOURNEY TO NET ZERO

Panel session debating the challenges and opportunities in delivering major infrastructure projects within the current public policy context. Hosted by construction and clean energy legal expert Paul Young, this event will be of value to both private and public sector delegates.

BALANCING REGENERATION AND DECARBONISATION: MAXIMISING FUNDING SOLUTIONS

This panel will explore how public-private partnerships can unlock funding for regeneration and decarbonisation, balancing sustainability with placemaking. Experts will discuss practical funding solutions, the role of heat networks, and how strategic investments can create sustainable, vibrant places while meeting net-zero targets and contributing to broader social and economic goals.

Bespoke Session – Blacks Solicitors

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Blacks Solicitors.

ELECTRIFICATION AND THE JOURNEY TO NET ZERO

This session will explore the critical role electrification plays in achieving net zero, focusing on how renewable energy technologies, infrastructure advancements, and the built environment can drive decarbonisation. Panellists will discuss challenges and opportunities in scaling electrification, including battery storage, solar integration, electric vehicles, and energy efficiency. The discussions will highlight legal, regulatory, and financial considerations shaping the future of a sustainable, low-carbon energy system.

Matthew Hutchinson – Partner, Blacks Solicitors

Matthew Hutchinson – Partner, Blacks Solicitors

Barry Paschali – Director, PASCHALi Energy & Environmental Consultancy

Bethany Carter-Ottens – Assistant Director for Local Authority Advisory and Lending, National Wealth Fund

Jamie Baxter – Associate Partner, Energy, Carter Jonas

Frances Nicholson – Development Director, Harmony Energy

Chair: Anna Moore – Founder and CEO, Domna

SSE’s Lunchtime Drinks and Networking

Join us for some networking during the event.

This session is sponsored by SSE.

Bespoke Session – East Midlands Combined County Authority

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by East Midlands Combined County Authority.          

Bespoke Session – BTR News

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by BTR News.

LUNCHTIME WORKSHOP- PROTECTING INVESTMENTS: DEVISING STRATEGIES TO REDUCE DELAYS AND COSTS

What are the most common causes of project delays in 2025? How are different areas of the built environment ecosystem negating supply chain disruptions, labour shortages and regulatory hurdles? Help devise the most robust procurement strategies and performance measuring metrics as part of this interactive session.

Jonathan Oram – Framework Director, Pagabo

SOUTH COAST INVESTOR & DEVELOPER LUNCH

Numerous public sector towns, cities and regions will come together to engage with developers, investors and end-users who are actively seeking opportunities to bring forward new schemes and invest in the region.

The event is invite only.

This event is available to sponsor in partnership with UKREiiF.

Nov Sidhu – Divisional Chair, Taylor Wimpey

Oliver Swallow – Senior Investment Manager for Commercial Real Estate, Phoenix Group

Jason Longhurst – Head of UK Sustainable Investment and Partnerships, Prologis

Harry Badham – Chief Development and Asset Repositioning Officer, Hammerson

Tracey Lee – Chief Executive, Plymouth City Council

Cllr Paul Harvey – Leader, Basingstoke and Deane Council

Leigh-Sara Timberlake – Chief Executive Officer, Business South

Cllr Steve Pitt – Leader, Portsmouth City Council

Cllr Lorna Fielker – Leader, Southampton City Council

Joe Marshall – Regional Managing Director (South) for Development, SNG

Rob Boughton – Founder and CEO, Thakeham

Wayne Layton – Executive Head of Regeneration and Economic Development, Havant Borough Council

Anne-Marie Bond – Chief Executive, Torbay Council

James Woodmansee – Development Director, PJ Livesey

Andrew Usher – Group Managing Director for Development, Places for People

Cllr Millie Earl – Leader, BCP Council

Molly Turpie – Senior Manager, Marriott Hotels

Tom Shaw – Investment Director, MAN Group

Doug Bowley – Investment Manager, Downing

Philippa Iley – Head of Investment Strategy, Aviva Capital Partners

Ashish Jain – CEO and Founder, MGI Holdings

Gary Cox – Growth Programme Delivery Manager, West Sussex County Council

Oliver Brown – Acquisitions Manager, Starbucks

Phil Mason – Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth and Development, Cornwall Council

Tomasz Romaniewicz – Development Director, Locus Regeneration

James Stockdale – Development Director, Muse

Ian Romano – Head of Land and Development, Prologis

Richard Meier – CEO, Stories

Charlotte Wills – Head of Communications and Marketing, Wates Residential

Lee Bushell – Managing Director for South, Wates Residential

Cllr Jim Martin – Leader, Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Jason Robinson – Director of Real Estate and Regeneration, Hermetica Black

Stuart Harris – Chief Operating Officer, Milligan

Matt Knight – Regional Head of Land and Development, Willmott Dixon

Fabien Bonavia – Deputy General Counsel, National Wealth Fund

Hemesh Patel – Director of Property Finance, OakNorth Bank

Max Shenkman – Fund Manager, Triple Point

Jan Britton – Executive Director of Place, Dorset Council

Christopher Townend – Head of Place & Growth, Dover District Council

Jenny Taylor-Smith – National Head of Town Planning, ASDA

STRATEGIC CAPITAL PLANNING: OPTIMISING NHS AND WIDER GOVERNMENT ESTATE THROUGH SYSTEM WIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING

High level roundtable discussion with leadership from across NHS Estates, Department for Health and Social Care and proprietors of healthcare property.

UK Government and Delancey Investor Lunch

Delancey will bring together a number of investors and industry leaders for a private lunch to discuss capital deployment within regeneration and development projects.

This event is invite only.

This session is sponsored by Delancey.

Stafford Lancaster – Chief Investment Officer, Delancey

Tim Newns – Managing Director, Office for Investment

Hayley Rees – Managing Director, Pension Insurance Corporation

Mark Walker – Chief Investment Officer, Mineworkers' Pension Scheme & British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme

Chris Rule – Chief Executive, Local Pensions Partnership Investments

Alex Crawley – Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), Chief Investment Officer

Cecile Retaureau – Head of Private Markets, Phoenix Group

Poppy Gustafsson OBE – Minister for Investment, UK Government

Jenny Buck – Chief Investment Officer, London LGPS CIV

Kevin Etchalls – Senior Investment Manager, Greater Manchester Pension Fund

Dugal Hunt – Head of UK Indirect Real Estate Strategies, CBRE Investment Management

Louise Warden – Investment Director for Real Estate, Local Pension Partnerships Investments

Nick Moore – Portfolio Manager, Borders to Coast Pension Partnership

Alex Jones – Investment Manager, Greater Manchester Pension Fund

Lee Baker – Chief Investment Officer, 7OaksIM

Jayne Atkinson – Chief Investment Officer, LGPS Central

Jenny Buck – Chief Investment Officer, London LGPS CIV

John Dewey – Chief Investment Officer, West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Ian Sandiford – Head of Alternatives, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership

Simon Todd – Consultant, ST 260 Consulting

Scott Gardiner – Partner, Evermill Capital

Adnan Ozair – Head of Equity Capital Markets, Delancey

Dan Berger – Director of Property and Funds, Delancey

BESPOKE ROUNDTABLE – BE NEWS

This is a bespoke roundtable, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by BE News.

BESPOKE SESSION – CIVIC ENGINEERS

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Civic Engineers.        

SECTOR INSIGHT: INDUSTRIAL & LOGISTICS

Bringing £139bn into the UK economy, the Logistics sector is one of the key drivers of economic growth. This session will bring together investors, occupiers and developers to debate the expected trends and opportunities.

This session is sponsored by SEGRO.

Chair: Dan Holford – Head of National Markets, SEGRO

James Stephens – Vice President, UK&I, DHL

Cllr Shantanu Rajawat – Leader, London Borough of Hounslow

Sally Bruer – Head of EMEA Logistics & Industrial, Cushman & Wakefield

Sara Deakin – Head of UK Investment Management, BlackRock

Bespoke Session – Cushman & Wakefield

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield.         

RETHINKING REALITY: REPURPOSING AND REPOSITIONING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

There are a vast number of factors driving the growing need to adapt the built environment for repurposing or repositioning. Join Cushman & Wakefield in collaboration with Gensler as we analyse the market and physical considerations for making rethinking, reality.

HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES, THRIVING ECONOMIES: THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE

Community health plays a critical role in prevention. It also offers one of the highest returns on investment for local authorities. By improving health and reducing hospital stays, individuals can be more productive, leading to a stronger workforce and boosting consumer spending and tax income. How can the public and private sectors collaborate to improve care and costs across the UK?

Bespoke Session – Kier Construction

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Kier Construction.         

KEEPING THE UK'S ECONOMY ON TRACK: EXPLORING UPCOMING RAILWAY INVESTMENT

The UK faces a multitude of asks in regards to new rail projects and with such an importance placed on connecting people to opportunity, why isn’t more being done to up the pace with rail investment? This panel brings together policy makers with stakeholders who are pushing to get projects off the ground.

This session is available to sponsor.

Simon Warburton – Executive Director of Transport, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Ushma Samani – Principal Development Manager – Real Estate, Network Rail

Jonathan Ring – Development Director, Sellar Property Group

BESPOKE SESSION – STAR REFRIGERATION & VITAL ENERGI

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Star Refrigeration and Vital Energi.

CITY WIDE CLEAN HEAT: A REAL ESTATE ESG SAVIOUR OR AN INVESTMENT PIPE DREAM?

The Climate Change Act has changed the landscape for Real Estate ESG policy. What needs to happen for district heating schemes to be rolled out fast enough to deliver decarbonised heat before an ESG meltdown and how can investors gain from this opportunity?

Chair: David Pearson – Group Sustainable Development Director, Star Renewable Energy

Ludo Tolu – Deputy Director for for Heat Networks and Biomethane Policy, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Polly Cook – Chief Officer, Climate, Energy and Green Spaces, Leeds City Council

Insiyah Khushnood – Development Director, igloo Regeneration

Nick Gosling – Policy and Strategy Director, Vital Energi

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 2050: ARE TOWNS AND CITIES LAYING THE RIGHT FOUNDATIONS?

Changing demographics and advancing technologies are forcing policy makers, developers and investors to be more fluid in their masterplans but what sort of social infrastructure will the citizens of 2050 be expecting and how will it be delivered? A glance into the future lead by industry leaders.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Nick Small – Head of Built Environment and Infrastructure, Go Ahead Group

David Skaith – Mayor, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Sara Wajid – Co-CEO, Birmingham Museums Trust

Will Stratton-Morris – Chief Executive, Caffè Nero

Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts – Police and Crime Commissioner, Derbyshire

London Borough of Ealing’s Networking Lunch

Join leading figures from across London for a networking session with drinks and lunch included – highlighting the opportunities across the London Borough of Ealing.

This session is sponsored by the London Borough of Ealing.

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF UNIVERSITIES AND PLACE BASED INCENTIVES

What is the role of the University sector in attracting global capital and major corporates to UK locations? Which are the key stakeholders that need to align for success?

PUBLIC VS PRIVATE: THE SOCIAL BENEFITS OF PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF RAIL

Hop on board for an insightful panel discussion delving into the most pressing topics in the rail sector today. From the social benefits to the latest public v privare shifts, our expert panel will explore the key challenges and exciting opportunities shaping the future of rail.

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY: CREATING A CLEAN ENERGY SUPERPOWER

A key pledge in the government’s manifesto, where should GB Energy’s priorities lie? In what areas should investment be heading? When should we start expecting to see results? And what lessons can be learned from other countries’ state-owned energy companies?

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Juergen Maier – Chair, GB Energy

Dan Labbad – CEO, The Crown Estate

Dhara Vyas – CEO, Energy UK

Julie Wood – Chief Officer for City Development and Regeneration, Aberdeen City Council

James Pinney – Head of Northern Europe, Cubico

BESPOKE ROUNDTABLE – G2M GROUP

This is a bespoke roundtable, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by G2M Group.

THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LOW COST, EXISTING RENTAL HOMES: TRUE PLACE BASED INVESTMENT?

Against a background of much publicised need to build new homes and new communities, this roundtable invites guests to discuss the barriers and opportunities to focussing on investing and improving existing housing stock in established communities to compliment UK growth objectives. It will also challenge participants to assess whether the current private rental market is fit for purpose.

Bespoke Session – Arup

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Arup.

Bespoke Session – Durham County Council

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Durham County Council.

Bespoke Session – Close Brothers Property Finance and BIRKETTS LLP

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Close Brothers Property Finance and Birketts LLP.

Chair: Daniel Joyce – Deputy Managing Director, Close Brothers Property Finance

Nicola Curle – Partner, Birketts

Chris Thompson – Founder, CITU

GREEN SHOOTS OF RECOVERY FOR THE RESIDENTIAL MARKET: ARE WE READY FOR THE UPSWING?

With a target to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029, emerging legislative support to overhaul the planning system and decreasing interest rates, we discuss how ready the residential sector is to mobilise and build.

Chair: Alex Notay – Chair, Radix Big Tent Housing Commission

Pip Prongué – Executive Managing Director – Residential, Wates Group

BUILDING THE FUTURE: UNLOCKING HOUSING SOLUTIONS

With over 150,000 children in temporary housing and the UK needing 300,000 new homes annually, accelerating housing delivery is critical. Local councils face challenges in designing, funding, and delivering housing effectively. This roundtable will discuss solutions, including innovative funding models for small sites and strategies for large-scale developments like new towns and garden communities.

This event is invite only.

This session is sponsored by KPMG.

Sharon Strutt – Assistant Director of Regeneration, London Borough of Harrow

Mark Bradbury – Chief Officer – Strategic Growth Partnerships and Special Projects, Thurrock Council

Dave Wells – Assistant Director Regeneration, Stevenage Borough Council

Tony McGovern – Director of Investment, Delivery & Growth, Stoke-on-Trent City Council

John Smith – Executive Director – Growth & Regeneration, Bristol City Council

Rokhsana Fiaz – Mayor, Newham Council

Angela Blake – Assistant Director – Economy and Development Services, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

REGENERATION COMES IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

Join senior representatives of the public and private sector from all four corners of England to discuss and debate how regeneration projects can help meet the 1.5m homes target whilst also securing the long term socio-economic benefits for places.

Roundtable: The Role of Government in stimulating private investment to increase productivity – Spotlight on the OxCam Arc & Northwest regions

This session will examine how government policies and incentives can boost private sector investment and capital in real estate development, focusing on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc and the North West region. Through an exploration of regeneration initiatives and strategies for attracting inward investment, we’ll consider the importance of public-private partnerships, infrastructure funding, and tailored incentives.

This event is invite only.

Bespoke Session – Savills

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Savills.          

BETTER TOGETHER: USING PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO BOOST HOUSING DELIVERY

There is a growing gap between government aspirations for housing delivery, and the current market trajectory. This panel explores the potential for public private partnership models to scale to bridge this gap, and the areas, from funding to planning, where the public sector can most effectively solve market failures.

LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAME: A CROSS SECTOR SOLUTION

Partners from across different sectors within the built environment will present and discuss the key drivers and the benefits gained from deploying Light Gauge Steel Frame solutions within their respective projects. Hear about real projects from the people that delivered them as they set out some of the steps they took to extract maximum efficiencies in terms of cost, build quality and programme speed.

SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER FOR DATA CENTRES?

What can we do now to maximise the potential of data centres in years to come? We all know that we need to think outside of the box to overcome contemporary challenges such as grid capacity limitations, job creation, and sustainability concerns, so why aren’t we looking beyond the confines of our planet to ensure they can reach their full potential?  Are  plans to put humans on Mars pie in the sky or are the visionaries ahead of the game in a new space race that could define the future of life on Earth?

RETHINKING RETAIL & URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Explore the evolving landscape of retail and its impact on urban development. This session examines innovative retail concepts, the integration of technology, and the future of urban spaces, considering how retail can thrive in changing times

BALANCING SUSTAINABILITY AND BUDGET: NAVIGATING PASSIVHAUS STANDARDS IN PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECTS

Passivhaus delivers comfort, lower energy costs, and reduced carbon, but public sector projects often face budget challenges. Join our expert panel to uncover practical strategies for balancing capital and operational expenditure with Passivhaus accreditation, helping you achieve sustainable outcomes while managing costs effectively.

UNLOCKING BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN: HOW LPAS CAN PLAN SMARTER AND GENERATE REVENUE

This session will unlock how Local Planning Authorities LPAs can create a revenue-generating strategy through BNG whilst analysing the role of offsite BNG in local planning and infrastructure projects and delving into policy insights to make BNG work for councils and developers alike.

Sport at the Heart of Our Communities

How can built environment interventions such as new stadia, leisure facilities and events promoting wellbeing be a catalyst for wider investment and regeneration? Our panel of experts from across the sporting landscape discuss.

This session is available to sponsor.

Michaela Franzes – Project Manager for Strobelallee, Stadt Dortmund

Louise Stewart – CEO, Chester Racecourse

Jade Gallagher – Chief Operating Officer, Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Benedikt Scholz – Director of Internationalisation & Commercial Partnerships, Borussia Dortmund

Bespoke Session – Landscape Institute

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Landscape Institute.         

MEET THE NIGERIAN DELEGATION

COMING UP FOR AIR: CAN INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE FIX UK HOUSING AND GET UNDERWATER SCHEMES BUILT?

Escalating costs, labour shortages, restricted capital and investment uncertainty have rendered many consented schemes unviable. What can experience from overseas teach us? From design optimisation, to supply chain efficiency and financial structuring, can the answers to rescuing underwater schemes be found in other markets? Join our cross industry panel in discussing practical solutions to getting Britain building its 1.5 million-home target by 2029.

Cllr Shital Manro – Cabinet Member for Good Growth and New Housing, London Borough of Ealing

Sarah Shaw – Head of Planning, Glasgow City Council

William Krespi – Senior Director, Development, Greystar

Laura Meaden – Finance Director, Hive Homes

Chair: Gary Ashton – Non Executive Director, Great British Construction

Kevin McKeever – Managing Director, Lowick

Todd Marler – Senior Director, Multifamily Operations, Greystar

Bespoke Session – Venus Group

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Venus Group.        

CREATING HAPPIER, HEALTHIER & RICHER PLACES BENEFITS COMMERICAL RETURNS, ESG & COMMUNITIES

Achieving Government’s housing targets #2029 whilst creating richer & quality landscapes provides healthier, happier communities and multiple benefits for developers & investors. Landscape-led approach enables holistic design, management and guarantees more efficient delivery through the planning process and consultations by using landscape professionals to connect people, place and nature.

WHAT IS LONDON'S ROLE IN DELIVERING 1.5 MILLION NEW HOMES?

As the nation’s capital city, priority needs to be given on delivering housing for its diverse range of communities, talent and business. How will this be tackled and what sort of support is needed?

This session is sponsored by Hill Group.

Tom Copley – Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, Greater London Authority

Jamie Hunter – Development Director, Hill Group

Cllr Claire Holland – Leader, London Borough of Lambeth

Alice Lester MBE – Corporate Director for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration, London Borough of Brent

SECTOR INSIGHT: FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS INDUSTRY

Ever wondered what the supermarket of tomorrow might look like? How will the licensed leisure and resort industry meet customer expectations? How will this affect the make up of our towns, cities and out of town retail hubs?

This session is sponsored by Cavendish.

Andrew Moys – Vice President (Impact), McDonalds

Sam Fox – Head of Research and Analytics, Ellandi

Chair: Max Camplin – Executive Director, Cavendish

Rodger Till – Estates Development Manager, Stonegate Group

Mike Spencer – Chief Development Officer, McDonalds

BESPOKE SESSION – COSMIC CHARGING

REGENERATION FOR ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

Panellists take a look at forthcoming regeneration projects in different parts of the UK.

LENDING FOR ZERO

What are the sustainable finance options for regeneration and how can stakeholders access them? From Green Premiums to Brown Discounts, our panel explore.

Are Joint Ventures the Answer to Speeding up UK Regeneration?

With no shortage of challenges in achieving the UK’s housebuilding and regeneration targets, joint-ventures are vital to unlocking complex projects. What can we learn from existing JVs and how can we create the right conditions for them?

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Jessica Tomlinson – Managing Director and Head of Real Estate and Housing for Corporate and Institutional , Lloyds Bank

Stephanie Hyde – CEO UK and CEO EMEA Markets, JLL

Elle Xu – Head of Acquisitions Europe, Lendlease

Jennifer Murray – Head of Institutional Investment, Homes England

Greg Hill – Deputy Chief Executive, Hill Group

Laira Roberts – Development & Regeneration – Head of London Consulting, JLL

Alexander Maltby – Investment Director, Housing Growth Partnership

Chair: Jonathan Parker – Development Director, Pagabo

Sarah Spink – Strategic Partnerships Lead, Midlands Connect

OPTIMISING THE NHS ESTATE: MEETING HEALTHCARE DEMANDS THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

How are NHS trusts can optimising the use of their estates to address current and future healthcare demands while navigating financial constraints, supply chain disruptions and sustainability goals? This session provides delegates with a chance to hear about new strategies from the front line.

Jonathan Oram – Framework Director, Pagabo

Bespoke Session – East Midlands Combined County Authority

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by East Midlands Combined County Authority.        

Bespoke Session – Hawkins\Brown

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Hawkins\Brown.        

CAN THE WAY WE DESIGN AND BUILD OUR CITIES SAVE THE NHS?

Preventative measures have the potential to dramatically reduce the burden we place on the NHS. The built environment plays a fundamental role in creating health. Architects and master-planners Hawkins\Brown bring together health, community and built environment experts to discuss how we can all do our bit to build healthy places, spaces and lives.

Bespoke Session – Marketing Lancashire

This is a bespoke session, we’ll be working with our partners over the coming months to announce the subject.

This session is sponsored by Marketing Lancashire.        

WEST OF ENGLAND INVESTOR & DEVELOPER DINNER

Numerous public sector towns, cities and regions will come together to engage with developers, investors and end-users who are actively seeking opportunities to bring forward new schemes and invest in the region.

The event is invite only.

This event is available to sponsor in partnership with UKREiiF.

Nov Sidhu – Divisional Chair, Taylor Wimpey

Harry Badham – Chief Development and Asset Repositioning Officer, Hammerson

Darryl Barker – Managing Director, Albemarle Homes

Charlotte Cooper – Head of Land, Curo

Guy Slocombe – Chief Investment and Development Officer, SNG (Sovereign Network Group)

Jenny Ford – Head of Sustainable Places and Growth, North Somerset Council

Phil Murphy – Director (Head of Property Transactions), Evolve Estates

Gemma Clissett – Regional Partnerships Director, Lovell

David Peacock – Director, Heim Global Investor

Ben Pile – Head of European Residential Investing and Asset Management, Barings

Duncan Cumberland – Development Director, Muse

Jonathan Bloom – Head of Public Affairs, Galliard Homes

Rhiannon D'Arcy – Land and Partnerships Manager, Placefirst

Suzie Lew – Inward Investment Manager, Gloucestershire County Council

Colin Skelett – Group Chief Executive, YTL Group

James Fairbairn – Deputy Director – Investment & Growth, Great South West

Dom Boyle – Associate Director, National Wealth Fund

Sam Johnston – Founder, Kinrise

Matt Cross – Deputy Director for Markets and Regions, Department for Business & Trade

Harry Daws – Head of Living, Bywater Properties

Ben Fry – Fund Director for Affordable Housing, Thriving Investments

Cllr Tony Dyer – Leader, Bristol City Council

Matt Ward – Head of Strategic Development Projects, Plymouth City Council

Daniel Watson – Head of Sustainability, Amber Infrastructure

Victoria Moloney – Head of Economy and Regeneration, Wiltshire Council

Mickey Green – Director of Environment, Assets and Transport Services, North Somerset Council

Ian Collinson – Strategic Director for Place, Exeter City Council

Nick Hibberd – Chief Executive, Bristol City Council

Stephen Bashford – Director of Business and Skills, West of England Combined Authority

TBC – Mayor, West of England Combined Authority

Hemesh Patel – Director of Property Finance, OakNorth Bank

Michael Welling – Head of Property Acquisitions, Marks and Spencer

Daniel Mead – Director, Duneane Asset Management

Emma Perrin – Acquisitions Manager, The Co-Op

Sarah Maylor – Development Director, Curo Group

Raphael Rouvin – Executive Director, OCBC (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation)

Graeme Mill – Head of Technical, Placefirst

Mark Craig – Managing Director – Construction South, Wates Group

Helen Godwin – Mayor, West of England Combined Authority

Stephen Peacock – Chief Executive, West of England Combined Authority

Jim Dyer – Director for the Built Environment, SNG