UKREiiF returns to Leeds from 19–21 May 2026, once again bringing the UK’s real estate, investment and infrastructure communities together at the Royal Armouries and Leeds Dock. Building on a trajectory that now attracts more than 16,000 attendees, 150+ exhibitors and delegations from every major UK region, UKREiiF 2026 is shaping up to be the most ambitious edition yet.

A bigger platform for investment and growth

As the UK focuses on boosting regional growth, accelerating housing delivery and upgrading critical infrastructure, UKREiiF 2026 will provide a national platform for places, investors and partners to come together. From city regions and combined authorities to major developers, institutional investors and central government, the 2026 programme is being curated to unlock real projects, partnerships and pipelines​

The forum will again span the Royal Armouries and Leeds Dock, with an expanded footprint, upgraded facilities and even more spaces dedicated to networking, content and collaboration. New innovations around wayfinding, accessibility and attendee experience will help delegates get more out of their time on site, while a refreshed social programme will keep conversations running from first session to final reception.

20+ sector streams – and counting

For 2026, the programme is being built around an expanded set of sector streams designed to reflect how the UK’s built environment and investment landscape is evolving. These include established pillars such as Investment & Finance, Transport & Infrastructure, Regeneration & Development, Residential & Housing, and Commercial & Workspace. They sit alongside fast‑growing areas like Science & Industrial Strategy, Technology & Innovation, Sports & Leisure, Energy, Healthcare, Sustainability, Culture & Heritage and D&I & Social Value.

This structure will allow delegates to curate their own UKREiiF 2026 experience – whether they want to deep‑dive into one sector or build a cross‑cutting schedule that connects themes like decarbonisation, social value, digital transformation and industrial growth. Across three days, each stream will feature a mix of high‑level debates, sector insight sessions, case studies and practical “how to” conversations anchored in live projects and investment opportunities.

Themes emerging across the 2026 programme

While the full agenda will be published closer to the event, a number of clear themes are already emerging within the draft programme. In Investment & Finance and Political & Policy, sessions will explore how the UK can attract and deploy the next wave of global capital, rethink funding models for infrastructure and turn national ambitions on housing, growth and net zero into delivery on the ground. In Transport & Infrastructure and Energy, conversations will focus on infrastructure strategy, decarbonisation, water security, ports and aviation, as well as overcoming power constraints that can delay major developments.​

Across Regeneration & Development, Residential & Housing, Culture & Heritage and D&I & Social Value, the programme will examine how places can respond to demographic shifts, support thriving rural and coastal communities, deliver nature‑positive development and create truly inclusive cities and towns. Meanwhile, Commercial & Workspace, Science & Industrial Strategy, Technology & Innovation and Healthcare will spotlight the future of offices, the UK’s industrial and defence strategy, the growth of data centres and AI zones, and the next generation of social and health infrastructure.

Why UKREiiF 2026 – and why now?

UKREiiF has quickly become a fixture in the calendar for investors, developers, occupiers and public sector leaders who want to get deals done and shape the direction of the UK’s built environment. With the 2026 edition again convening thousands of decision‑makers in one place – at a time of significant political, economic and environmental change – the forum offers a rare chance to join the conversations that will define the next decade.

For returning delegates, UKREiiF 2026 is an opportunity to deepen relationships, track progress on previous commitments and explore new partnerships and projects. For those considering attending for the first time, the evolving 2026 programme – structured around clear sector streams and focused themes – will make it easier than ever to navigate the content and connect with the people and places that matter most.