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UKREiiF 2025 Speaker Nomination Gateway

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Tuesday 20th

  • 09:30 - 10:30

    Rethinking Places Pavilion

    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.

  • 09:30 - 10:30

    Newsroom Stage

    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.

  • 09:30 - 10:30

    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.

  • 10:00 - 11:00

    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.

  • 10:45 - 11:45

    Industry in Focus Pavilion

    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.

  • 11:00 - 12:00

    The Learning Centre Level 5

    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.

  • 11:00 - 11:45

    Rider Levitt Bucknall Pavilion

    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?

  • 12:00 - 13:00

    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.

  • 12:15 - 13:15

    Pagabo Group Pavilion

    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

  • 12:45 - 13:45

    Rethinking Places Pavilion

    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.

  • 15:15 - 16:15

    Transport and Infrastructure Stage

    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

  • 16:00 - 17:30

    Dockside Office

    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

Wednesday 21st

  • 09:00 - 10:00

    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.

  • 09:00 - 10:00

    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.

  • 09:15 - 10:15

    Pearl Suite

    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

  • 09:30 - 10:30

    Dockside Pavilion

    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

  • 10:00 - 11:00

    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.

  • 10:30 - 12:00

    Asian and African Gallery

    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.          

  • 11:00 - 12:00

    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?

  • 11:00 - 12:00

    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.

  • 11:00 - 12:00

    Technology & Innovation

    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?

  • 12:15 - 13:15

    Pagabo Group Pavilion

    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

  • 12:30 - 13:30

    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.

  • 13:00 - 14:00

    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?

  • 13:00 - 14:00

    Dockside Office

    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.

  • 14:30 - 15:30

    HOW DO YOU CREATE THE BEST SMALL CITY IN EUROPE?

    If you could start all over again, what would the key ingredients be to develop, deliver and steward the best small city in Europe? What policy interventions are essential? What are investors looking for? What examples of great placemaking could be drawn from? This roundtable takes on that challenge.

  • 14:30 - 16:00

    IMAGINE A WORLD – TRANSFORMING FUND AND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT THROUGH GENERATIVE AI

    Join us to explore a world where property investment, valuation and analysis is powered by generative AI. During this session, we will delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by enabling seamless data management, instant valuations and data-driven risk assessments. Is the industry ready to embrace this transformation?

  • 14:45 - 15:45

    Barton Suite

    MEETING HOUSING TARGETS AT PACE AMID SKILLS SHORTAGES AND WHILE DELIVERING ON DESIGN AND NET-ZERO GOALS

    The session will focus on solving the government’s housing delivery problem through innovation in the way it uses people, technology and materials to build homes. Industry experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges for the sector to overcome some of its most existential/fundamental hurdles, with a focus on the transformational power of volumetric construction.

    • Jane Anderson - Head of ESG Investment, Homes England

  • 16:15 - 17:00

    CREATING GROWTH AND PROSPERITY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN LONDON

    London’s educational institutions are a key driver to many sectors such as creative, tech and life sciences. In this session we explore there role in delivering good growth and greater prosperity – not just in the capital but across the UK.

Thursday 22nd

  • 07:45 - 09:15

    London Pavilion

    London’s Logistics and Light Industrial Sector Breakfast

    Join the key places in London’s logistics sector for breakfast – with networking, drinks and pastries and a short keynote outlining the importance of the sector and the emerging trends we’re seeing.

    This session is available to sponsor.

  • 09:15 - 10:30

    HOW DO WE FUND THE JOURNEY TOWARDS NET ZERO

    Sharing results from an industry led decarbonisation whitepaper, find out the very latest updates on how the public sector is progressing with their journey towards net zero and whether there are any trends between sector and region within the public sector. This will provide an opportunity to share common challenges and create innovative approaches to funding decarbonisation projects and how to use funding more effectively.

  • 09:15 - 10:15

    The Future of London’s Life Science Landscape

    With new emerging clusters and development hotspots, we take a look at the role of London in the UK’s rapidly growing life sciences sector – how it’ll see the city develop, and how it will interact with other national and global clusters to drive economic growth.

  • 09:30 - 10:30

    MAYORS GO GLOBAL – COLLABORATING TO DRIVE INVESTMENT

    What are the key ingredients for a putting together a “trade mission” and how can elected regional leadership collaborate with science, innovation and education ecosystems to enhance investment offerings?

  • 09:30 - 10:30

    CONNECTING THE BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DOTS: FROM CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION, TO BUILDING SAFETY COMPLIANCE

    It’s been a period of change and adaptability for the UK residential sector, particularly for asset owners with High Rise Buildings, due to new and updated building regulations focused on safety.
    This session will connect the building information management dots from construction, completion through to building safety act compliance, outlining the struggles experienced by asset owners today and the best practice approaches to overcome these.

  • 10:15 - 11:15

    EMBRACING THE POWER OF LANDSCAPE AS AN ENABLER FOR POSITIVE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

    We know that landscapes are essential for social, environmental, and economic resilience. Well designed and managed green spaces transform places by improving health, fostering community, supporting nature, and addressing climate challenges. Many exemplar projects also demonstrate the power of landscapes to deliver economic growth through investment in our urban spaces.

  • 10:45 - 11:45

    Markets and Sectors Pavilion

    SECTOR INSIGHTS: EMERGING ASSETS

    A new, complex set of assets are being increasingly demanded from clients across the UK. Data Centres, AI and Gigafactories, Agri-Tech, Vertical farms, Energy Generation and Energy Storage each have their own challenges but what does this mean for investment and the built environment ecosystem?

    This session is available to sponsor.

    • Sarah Lightfoot - Head of Development, Root Power
    • Mark Wilson - Chief Executive, Intelligent Land Investments Group
    • Simon Durkin - Global Head of Real Estate Research and Portfolio Analytics, BlackRock
    • Chair: Anna Moore - Founder and CEO, Domna
    • Rob Green - Head of Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, Blackpool Council
    • Mohammed Maidugu - Ambassador to the UK, Nigeria High Commission

  • 12:00 - 13:00

    Dockside Pavilion

    Helping the UK Adopt a yimby mindset

    With the Labour Party’s planning reforms front and centre of their national renewal ambitions, experts from different sectors analyse progress while discussing resourcing vs reforming.

    This session is available to sponsor.

    Speakers include:

    • Rob Boughton - Founder and CEO, Thakeham
    • Bob Weston - Chairman and Managing Director, Weston Homes