Top 10 UKREiiF 2024 events to attend
If you are attending UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), in Leeds, then you will know it offers a plethora of opportunities for networking, learning, and business growth.
However the vast conference can be very overwhelming, with over 800+ Speakers Across 30 Stages, 100+ Fringe Events, and 150 Exhibitors. To make the best use of limited time, here are our top picks for the events you don’t want to miss out on.
Photograph from a Women in Architecture UKREiiF 2023 Event
1. LDN Collective’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
Wednesday 22nd May
18:00-01:00
Cuckoo, Leeds
The LDN Collective are hosting a Fringe event in the Fairground Rooms at Cuckoo in Leeds, to celebrate their 5th anniversary. The roof terrace will be open and pizza served 6pm to 9pm whilst promoting their research and advocacy for Net Zero Neighbourhoods. This will be followed by a DJ playing music from the last fifty years to partially celebrate CEO Max Farrell’s 50th Birthday.
2. Growing Green Skills and Fostering Equity
Tuesday 21st May
13:00-14:00
Regeneration Brainery Studio - Dockside Zone
Hosted by Women in Architecture
Chaired by Chithra Marsh (Buttress) this is a debate on how the looming skills shortages in the low-carbon infrastructure sectors will heavily impact investments, increase costs, and delay project delivery. The likes of Marion Baeli (10 Design), Rachael Owens (National Retrofit Hub) and Marylis Ramos (Savills Earth) will discuss the opportunity to join up the sustainability and inclusion agenda to upgrade the industry’s green skills while closing the gender gap.
3. Empowering Diversity in Architecture: Closing the Gender Pay Gap
Tuesday 21st May
18:00-21:00
Buro Happold, Leeds
Hosted by Women in Architecture
Chaired by Del Hossain (Bartlett School of Architecture) the panel will be addressing the unfair trend that reveals a widening gender pay gap in the profession across all levels of seniority, and one which is pushing more women out of the sector. This will be followed by networking and drinks with some of the panel speakers such as Marsha Ramroop (Unheard Voice) and Julie Bramsdon (Purcell).
4. Accessible Routes into the Industry
Wednesday 22nd May
11.30am-12.30pm
Regeneration Brainery Studio - Dockside Zone
Sponsored by BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd)
Chaired by Michele Steel (Regeneration Brainery) this discussion will focus on the major case for increased apprenticeships, more inclusive recruitment approaches and mentoring amongst other things to attract and retain talent. Michelle will be joined by Marsha Ramroop and (Unheard Voice) Vicky Casey (BDP).
5. Achieving Local Visions, Placemaking in Practice
Tuesday 21st May
18:00-21:00
Transforming Government Property Pavilion, Pavilion Square
Sponsored by Homes England
Chaired by Julia Hatmaker (Place North) this panel will explore how Homes England supports local authorities to achieve their vision for the communities they serve, and how it will work in practice between public and private sectors. You will find Peter Denton (Homes England), Pat Ritchie CBE (Government Property Agency), Kate (Sheffield City Council), and Alex Bughart MP (UK Government) on this panel.
6. Eat, Sleep, Art, Repeat: Using Cultural & Creative Arts within Masterplans & Destination Strategies!
Thursday 23rd May
12:00-13:00
Dockside Pavilion, Dockside Zone
In this congregation of thought leaders, you’ll be able to understand the link between creative placemaking, cultural infrastructure and real estate value. Garry Taylor (Hull City Council), Emma Cariaga (British Land), Alison Clark (Durham County Council), Lohan Presencer (Ministry of Sound), and Gabby Rhodes (Moda Group) have implemented strategies that achieve the link and are now reaping the reward.
7. Strategic Place Partnerships: Going for Growth
Tuesday 21st May
15:30-16:30
Newsroom Stage, Royal Armouries
Sponsored by Inner Circle Consulting
Chaired by Evelyn John (Inner Circle Consulting) this panel will discuss how Strategic Place Partnerships can help place leaders deliver long-term investment and growth. It will help understand the Local government funding challenges which have pushed place investment down the agenda. You can join the council representatives from the panel for drinks post panel.
8. The Future of London’s Real Estate
Tuesday 21st May
11:00-12:00
Markets and Sectors Pavilion, Pavilion Avenue
Sponsored by Places for London
Chaired by Melanie Leech CBE (British Property Federation) this panel will discuss how to unlock the sustainable developments urgently needed. Melanie is joined by Graeme Craig from Places for London, Transport for London’s property company and Robin Dobson (Network Rail Property). Join the panel to find out how, by working in collaboration, it’s possible to deliver truly transformative schemes.
9. The Low Down on Levelling Up in London
Wednesday 22nd May
10.30am-11.30pm
UKEDO High Hat Corner, Pavilion Square
The ultimate place to meet with local authority leadership from the nation’s capital. Chaired by Jane Groom (London Communications Agency), you will hear short insights into forthcoming projects and ongoing challenges while being able to connect with public sector decision makers from Croydon, Ealing and the City of London.
10. The High Street vs Net Zero: Fundamental Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Urban Centres
Tuesday 21st May
11:00-12.00
Dockside Pavilion, Dockside Zone
Sponsored by Pick Everard
Hear from public and private sector leaders, such as Stuart Hills (Pick Everard), Duncan Wilson CBE (Historic England), and Gillian Brown (Lloyds Bank) discuss whether urban centres across retail, hospitality, and residential are fit for purpose in a net zero focused world. This session explores the urgent challenge of saving the high street with net zero in mind.
Photograph from a UKREiiF 2023 Event
Concept Culture will be attending UKREiiF 2024. We look forward to seeing you in Leeds!
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