The countdown is well and truly underway; UKREiiF 2026 is just five weeks away, and excitement is building across the team as we prepare to bring the UK’s leading real estate, infrastructure and investment event back in even bigger and better form.

Behind the scenes, our team is working flat out to make sure UKREiiF 2026 delivers an unforgettable experience for every delegate, partner and speaker. From expanded event spaces to brand‑new programme highlights, there’s so much to look forward to.

So, what are we most excited about? Let’s take a look

This year’s event is shaping up to be our most ambitious yet. UKREiiF 2026 will feature:

  • Expanded areas across the event footprint
  • New pavilions showcasing even more regions, sectors and innovations
  • New partners joining the UKREiiF community
  • A refreshed and expanded programme of events, covering more topics and perspectives than ever before

We’ve also listened carefully to your feedback. That’s why for 2026 we’ve:

  • Improved the UKREiiF app for a smoother delegate experience
  • Upgraded delegate WiFi, because staying connected matters

Everything has been designed to help you make better connections, have more meaningful conversations and get even more value from your time at UKREiiF.

With five weeks to go, we asked the team one simple question: What are you most excited about for UKREiiF 2026? Here’s what they said.

Andy Battye – Programme Content Manager

“What really excites me about UKREiiF 2026 is seeing how the scope and ambition of the programme continues to grow year on year. We’re pushing conversations beyond the traditional boundaries of real estate and infrastructure by introducing new focuses on sectors that aren’t always brought into these discussions. From sport and culture through to defence, manufacturing and natural capital, the programme reflects how interconnected our built environment truly is, and that’s something I’m incredibly proud to be part of.”

Millie – Operations Data Manager

“I’m so excited to finally see months and months of behind‑the‑scenes planning and hard work come to life. There’s something incredibly satisfying about knowing that all the detail — especially things like delegate badge mailing — has paid off. I’m also really looking forward to seeing familiar faces returning to UKREiiF again and feeling that sense of continuity and community that the event creates year after year.”

Jason Moore – Business Development Manager

“For me, it’s all about the buzz of everything falling into place. There’s a real energy when you arrive onsite and feel the momentum build. I’m especially excited about meeting people who are genuinely passionate about making positive change happen across the industry, and seeing how they’re using UKREiiF as a platform to connect, collaborate and turn those ideas into action.”

James Bywood – Marketing Director

“This will be my first UKREiiF, so I’m really excited to see the huge collective effort from the team come to fruition in real life. There are so many elements I’m looking forward to experiencing, from the J2 Marketing Day and the launch of the Holistic Insight Report. I’m also particularly excited about seeing the final of The One Big Idea and witnessing the creativity and innovation across the sector.”

Mya Driver – Senior Marketing Executive

“I’m most looking forward to seeing all of our wonderful clients and partners again and spending time building those relationships face to face. I’m also excited to be working closely with Team South Facing in our brand‑new press and media area, which is a really exciting addition for 2026. On top of that, seeing the expanded and evolving programme events come to life, and of course attending the Rock @ UKREiiF event, is something I can’t wait for.”

Nicola Woollin – Business Generator Researcher

“I’m really looking forward to seeing the Great North event come to life after working so closely on the invitations and admin management behind the scenes. This will be my first UKREiiF, so I’m excited to take in the full scale of the event, seeing it transform from floor plans, emails and photos into a live, vibrant environment filled with people, conversations and ideas. And not to forget, getting to drink copious amounts of North Star Coffee.”

Rachna Rall – Research Manager

“It’s really exciting to see the site come together after having worked on UKREiiF continuously since the last event. We’re a small but incredibly hardworking team, so it’s especially rewarding to see each team’s specific sections come to life. From the operations team pulling the site together, to the speaker team securing such a high‑quality line‑up, you really start to see how all the individual pieces fit into something much bigger. It’s also great finally meeting in person all the familiar names we speak to, day in, day out, and seeing them walking around the site. There’s always such a positive, energetic atmosphere at UKREiiF, and being part of that buzz makes all the hard work feel completely worthwhile.”