Speaker programme

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Find out when and where our industry experts will be speaking during UKREiiF 2026

TUESDAY 19 MAY
WEDNESDAY 20 MAY
THURSDAY 21 MAY

Tuesday 19 May

Building Safety Act Roundtable: How the Building Safety Act reforms are reshaping the industry

LOCATION

Knights, The Majestic, City Square, Leeds, LS1 2EF

TUESDAY 19 MAY

14:00 - 16:00

DESCRIPTION

Join Knights for their Business Safety Act roundtable to explore how the Building Safety Act reforms are reshaping the industry.

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SPEAKERS

Gordon Hewling, Principal & Managing Director, Newcastle, Avison Young

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Wednesday 20 May

Pride in Place - Creating stronger, more resilient communities

LOCATION

Partnership Pavilion - Vistry - SNG - Nationwide Foundation

WEDNESDAY 20 MAY

11:30 - 12:15 PM

DESCRIPTION

The £5b Pride in Place programme focuses investment in disadvantaged areas aiming to creating stronger, more resilient communities. Explore how funding and focus can create meaningful change in local communities and wider social value through regeneration of places.

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SPEAKERS

Chair: Robyn Prince, Strategic Planning and Engagement Manager, Vistry

Jasmine Ceccarelli-Drewry, Director- Place Strategy, Social Impact and Social Value, Avison Young

Joanne Drew, Exec Director, Housing and Regeneration, London Borough of Enfield

Stacey White, Interim Head of Place & Consents (Mass Transit), West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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Delivering Affordable Houses in London: Partnership, Innovation and Real Solutions

LOCATION

Muse @ Fearns, UKREiiF Conference Stage

WEDNESDAY 20 MAY

16:30 - 17:30

DESCRIPTION

London’s housing crisis demands bold, collaborative action, and this session will explore how genuine partnership between the public and private sectors can unlock high quality, affordable homes even in today’s challenging market conditions. Bringing together leaders from across development, local government, and housing, the panel will examine the practical steps required to accelerate delivery, remove barriers, and create inclusive neighbourhoods that meet the capital’s pressing needs. Discussion will focus on how innovative funding models, long term stewardship, and shared vision can ensure affordable housing remains viable, deliverable, and resilient.

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SPEAKERS

Helen Collins, Principal & Managing Director, Midlands, Head of UK Living and Affordable Housing, Avison Young

Isabelle Asante, Development Director, Muse

Cllr Sarah Williams, Deputy Leader - London Borough of Haringey

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Thursday 21 May

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