Intro
The UKREiiF 2026 programme is being built around a series of focused sector streams designed to reflect the realities of today’s market – from global capital flows and industrial strategy to transport decarbonisation, social infrastructure and digital innovation. These streams will help delegates navigate three days of content by theme, making it easier to find the sessions, speakers and opportunities that matter most to them.

A snapshot of the 2026 sector streams

For 2026, the working programme includes sector streams covering: BTR & PBSA, Commercial & Workspace, Construction & Design, Culture & Heritage, D&I & Social Value, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Industrial & Logistics, Investment & Finance, Planning, Political & Policy, Regeneration & Development, Residential & Housing, Retail & Hospitality, Science & Industrial Strategy, Sports & Leisure, Sustainability, Technology & Innovation, and Transport & Infrastructure.

Each of these streams will bring together public and private sector leaders, investors, advisers and operators to explore live projects, market trends and policy shifts. Sessions will range from big‑picture debates on the UK’s economic and industrial future to detailed case studies and “sector insight” briefings that drill into specific asset classes, funding models or regional opportunities.

Investment, infrastructure and industrial strategy

Several of the 2026 streams are closely intertwined around the themes of investment, infrastructure and industrial strategy. Within Investment & Finance, sessions such as “Invested in Britain – unlocking the next wave of global capital”, “Sector insights: international capital” and “The world’s biggest culture club – harnessing the UK’s identity to promote investment” will explore how the UK can remain globally competitive and attract long‑term capital into places.

Transport & Infrastructure will tackle topics like a ten‑year infrastructure strategy, the delivery of major rail projects, ports and Freeport development, the future of UK aviation and the decarbonisation of transport networks. Alongside this, Science & Industrial Strategy will look at whether the industrial strategy is delivering for UK towns and cities – and how increased defence and clean energy spending can translate into real opportunities on the ground.

Places, communities and social value

Other streams will focus on regeneration, communities and the wider social impact of investment and development. Regeneration & Development will feature sessions on preparing places for Generation Alpha, the future of rural and coastal communities, new towns and social infrastructure, and nature‑friendly development. Political & Policy will consider how national ambitions on housing, growth and infrastructure translate into delivery, while D&I & Social Value will continue to shine a light on inclusion, opportunity and community outcomes.

Residential & Housing, BTR & PBSA and Retail & Hospitality will dig into how different parts of the living and high‑street sectors are evolving, from new delivery models and tenure types to changing consumer behaviour and town and city centre strategies. Culture & Heritage and Sports & Leisure will highlight how cultural assets, heritage settings and major venues can act as catalysts for regeneration and place‑based identity.

Energy, health and digital transformation

Several streams will focus on the systems and services underpinning the UK’s future economy and quality of life. In Energy, draft sessions on power constraints, nuclear’s “golden age” and the interface between national policy and local delivery will examine how energy systems can keep pace with demand, decarbonisation goals and major development. Healthcare will look at the ripple effects of major capital investment in health infrastructure, the growth of alternative health and care markets, and the future of healthcare property.

Technology & Innovation will spotlight the UK’s digital landscape – from data centres and AI growth zones to smart places and tech‑enabled real estate. Sustainability will run as both a dedicated stream and a cross‑cutting lens across the entire programme, touching on everything from climate resilience and water security to nature‑positive development and low‑carbon design.

Building your UKREiiF 2026 journey around the streams

The sector streams are designed to make it easier for attendees to build a personalised UKREiiF 2026 schedule, whether they are focused on a specific asset class or want to explore connections across different parts of the market. As the full agenda is confirmed, delegates will be able to navigate by stream, theme and place – ensuring they can move seamlessly between sessions on investment, infrastructure, regeneration, technology, energy and more.

For partners, sponsors and speakers, the streams offer a clear framework for shaping content, showcasing expertise and aligning with the audiences and themes that matter most to them. As the 2026 programme continues to evolve, updates on each sector stream – including confirmed sessions and speakers – will be shared through the UKREiiF website and investment news pages.