Speaker programme
Out and about in Leeds
Find out when and where our industry experts will be speaking during UKREiiF 2025
Tuesday 20 May
The Future Of Housing - The Power Of Partnership
LOCATION
Partnership Pavilion – Vistry - SNG - Octopus Energy
TUESDAY 20 MAY
10:00 - 10:45 AM
DESCRIPTION
Join senior leaders of Vistry, SNG and Octopus and hear about how their organisations are collaborating to increase the speed, quality and sustainability of housing. They will demonstrate the tangible benefits that working in partnership has in terms of pooling ideas, resources and experiences to deliver innovative housing initiatives.
The Politics of Devolution, Development and Directives - Progress or Paralysis?
Lunch Reception And Launch Of Great South West Investment Prospectus
The neglected piece - Why I&L is an essential part of the development mix
LOCATION
Industry in Focus Pavilion
TUESDAY 20 MAY
3:15 - 4:15 PM
DESCRIPTION
While there has been recognition for the importance of industrial and logistics in economic growth and a requirement for LPAs to identify and support commercial sites, the sector is still seen as "the poor relation" in development terms. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector, including insights on why I&L is so mission critical and what needs to be done to support growth.
SPEAKERS
Aisling O'Kane, Planning Director, Place, Avison Young
Chair: Elle Cass, Head of Strategic Built Environment Growth, SLR Consulting
Matt Thomas, Built Environment Senior Sector Leader, SLR Consulting
Ben Taylor, Planning Director, Newlands Property Developments
Mandar Puranik, Head of Regeneration, Investment and Jobs, London Borough of Ealing
Richard Hickman, Senior Director for Planning, Indurent
Wednesday 21 May
Public/Private Partnerships: If not now, when?
LOCATION
Muse @ Fearns
WEDNESDAY 21 MAY
10:00 - 11:00 AM
DESCRIPTION
Public/private partnerships are powerful means of delivering quality housing at a greater pace, blending the vision, capabilities and resources of the private sector with the public sector's commitment to community and equity. So, if not now, when? In this dynamic session, Muse will explore how creative collaborations can spark new life into underutilised areas, drive sustainable growth, and create places where people want to be.
The state of our market: Investment Keynote
Thursday 22 May
Bye-bye boomers! Future leaders hack the future
LOCATION
Rider Levett Bucknall Pavilion
THURSDAY 22 MAY
8:45 - 10:15 AM
DESCRIPTION
After all the Boomers and Gen X-ers have gone home, come and join a mix of emerging professionals and industry leaders in an engaging hackathon, answering the question “What should our 2050 look like?”. What should our transport networks, our homes, and our infrastructure look like by this point? Which sectors and industries will be booming, and which will have become relics of the past? And what do we need to do right now to ensure we still have a 2050 to enjoy?
Build to Rent: The catalyst for urban renewal
LOCATION
Newsroom Stage
THURSDAY 22 MAY
9:15 - 10:15 AM
DESCRIPTION
The BTR sector is evolving rapidly. In its next generation, how can it help create thriving places that support strong and diverse communities inside and outside buildings, cities and wider economies? How can it continue creating value and attracting investment? Experts discuss the future potential of BTR for local authorities, developers, investors, operators and policymakers.
SPEAKERS
Chair: Kat Hanna, Co-Managing Director, London - Avison Young
Cllr Shital Manro, Cabinet Member for Good Growth and New Housing - London Borough of Ealing
Damien Sharkey, Managing Director - HUB Living
Gavin Stollar OBE, Sector Lead Real Estate and Infrastructure - CT Group
Mark Mills, Chief Officer, Asset Management & Regeneration - Leeds City Council
Stephanie Smith, Head of Residential - Muse
Exploring the Great South West's Cities: Exeter
LOCATION
Great South West Pavilion
THURSDAY 22 MAY
11:15 - 12:15 AM
DESCRIPTION
The Great South West is home to dynamic cities with high growth potential and a range exciting investment opportunities. Find out about the ambitious vision being developed by leaders in Exeter and how investors and the private sector can join us on this long term journey.
Breaking Down Barriers: creating a more diverse and representative workforce
LOCATION
UK Government Knowledge Hub Pavilion
THURSDAY 22 MAY
12:00 - 12:45 PM
DESCRIPTION
This session will examine initiatives aimed at building a more inclusive and representative workforce within the public sector’s property teams and the ongoing efforts within the property profession to diversify hiring, promote inclusivity and create a culture of representation. Find out how these practices can inspire industry-wide change with:
SPEAKERS
Jo Davis, Principal & Managing Director, Place, UK Executive Chair, Avison Young and Chair of Real Estate Balance (Chair)
Martin Keeler, HR Director, Government Property Agency
Lynda Rawsthorne, Government Head of the Property Profession
Jake Drummond, Deputy Head of the Property Profession
Lara Newman, Chief Executive, LocatED