Click Here to view our upcoming events and conferences. Supported by: All Events 7 Feb 2023 East of England Development Conference Tuesday, 7th February 2023 0800hrs – 1615hrs Guildhall Cambridge, Market Square, CB2 3QJ Book online View Partnership Packages EventProgrammeSpeakersExhibitorsBecome a PartnerAttendeesThe East of England represents a £31bn economic growth opportunity for the UK with several multi billion pound regeneration and infrastructure proposals in the pipeline across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. With the support of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the New Anglia LEP, this event will unveil details behind some of the most important residential, commercial and industrial development projects coming forward before 2025. Delegates will have the chance to meet policy makers, developers and investors and understand how their organisation can potentially play a part in delivery of each scheme. Topics to be discussed include: East Transport £73.5bn economic growth plan Lovell invests over £762m in the East of England Norfolk’s £718m capital development plans Sizewell’s £679m government deal Uni of Hertfordshire’s £180m estate plan Homes England’s £124m development University of Suffolk £23m investment £5bn East West Rail update U+I multi-billion-pound, multi-city pipeline TOWN’s £227m mixed-use development Urban & Civic 6500 home project Hyde delivers 650+ homes Anglia Innovation’s 900,000 sq. Ft. expansion Ipswich’s multi-million-pound city regen Norwich’s 2040 City Vision Update on Eastern Powerhouse plan Four key Norwich regeneration sites EEH’s proposed ‘Centre for Excellence’ £500m Queen Adelaide Ely upgrade £184m Cambridge South Station plan Socius’ £165m Cambridge project. and much more…. Speakers include: Fliss Miller,Associate Director of Skills Sarah Greenwood,Assistant Director – Sustainability and Design Cllr Alan Waters,Leader Naomi Green,Managing Director James Palmer,Chairman Professor Helen Langton,Vice-Chancellor Professor Quintin McKellar CBE,Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Roz Bird,Chief Executive, Anglia Innovation Partnership Ben Cartwright,Development Director Emma Fletcher,Regional Development Director Tom McGarry,Head of Regional External Affairs and Development Cllr Matthew Hicks,Chair, Leader Sarah-Jane Crawford,Principal Programme Sponsor Andrew Summers,Strategic Director Jim Brunt,Land Director, North Home Counties Mary Parsons,Regeneration and Partnerships Director Vince Muspratt,Director of Growth and Development Helen Pluck,Interim Chief Executive Joe Dawson,Project Director Jonny Anstead,Founding Director Cllr Katie Thornburrow,Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Infrastructure Liam Ronan-Chlond,Head of Engagement Richard Davidson,Director 08:00-09:00 Breakfast & Networking 09:00-09:15 Conference Welcome and Keynote Speaker Delegates will be joined by a nationally respected voice from the East of England – outlining the aims and objectives of the day. East of England Local Government Association & Suffolk County Council; Cllr Matthew Hicks, Chair & Leader 09:15-10:30 Session One: Accelerating Economic Growth in the East of England; Sponsored by Willmott DixonA panel of regional policy influencers and development stakeholders share though leadership on ways to accelerate economic growth in the East of England, exploring key challenges and opportunities through a high-level thought leadership discussion. Chair: Willmott Dixon; Richard Davidson, Director Anglia Innovation Partnership; Roz Bird, Chief Executive Norfolk County Council; Vince Muspratt, Director of Growth and Development University of Suffolk; Professor Helen Langton, Vice-Chancellor Lovell; Mary Parsons, Director of Regeneration & Partnerships East of England Local Government Association & Suffolk County Council; Cllr Matthew Hicks, Chair & Leader University of Hertfordshire; Professor Quintin McKellar CBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive 10:30-11:00 Break & Networking 11:00-11:15 Update on the CPCA’s Activities in the Region and Update on CPCA Priorities and Skills InitiativeCambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority; Fliss Miller, Associate Director of Skills 11:15-12:15 Session Two: Delivering Homes of the Future and Building Inclusive CommunitiesMajor residential developers, housebuilders and housing associations share the schemes which will deliver thousands and homes and create affordable, sustainable communities across the region. (Available to Sponsor) Norwich City Council; Cllr Alan Waters, Leader The Hyde Group; Emma Fletcher, Regional Development Director CALA Homes; Jim Brunt, Land Director, North Home Counties Homes England; Sarah Greenwood, Assistant Director – Sustainability and Design 12:15-13:00 Lunch and Networking 13:00-13:30 Session Three: Delivering the Eastern PowerhouseDelegates are joined by the Chair of the Eastern Powerhouse to give an update on the project. The Eastern Powerhouse; James Palmer, Chair 13:30-14:15 Session Four: Transport and Infrastructure Priorities and PlansThis session examines the unlocking of several major transport and infrastructure schemes in the East of England. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) England’s Economic Heartland; Naomi Green, Managing Director Transport East; Andrew Summers, Strategic Director Network Rail; Sarah-Jane Crawford, Principal Programme Sponsor 14:15-14:45 Break & Networking 14:45-15:15 Sizewell C Development Masterplan Delegates are joined by Sizewell C to give an update on the project. Sizewell C/EDF Energy; Tom McGarry, Head of Regional External Affairs and Development 15:15-16:15 Session Five: Major Development and Investment ProjectsA host of major mixed use, commercial and industrial projects will be discussed, including information on collaboration opportunities and how to get involved. (Available to Sponsor) TOWN; Jonny Anstead, Founding Director Ipswich Borough Council; Helen Pluck, Interim Chief Executive U+I; Ben Cartwright, Development Director Cambridge City Council; Cllr Katie Thornburrow, Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Infrastructure Urban & Civic; Joe Dawson, Project Director Socius; Liam Ronan-Chlond, Head of Engagement 16:15 Conference Summary and Close This unique conference will bring together the construction industry to drive economic growth through development and regeneration across the East of England. There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in the industry, whilst helping them reap the rewards of being prominently displayed within the events exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders. Exhibiting will allow you to: Meet 300+ delegates face to face Be part of the annual East of England Development Conference – the region’s largest industry event Be seen as a leading firm in the industry’s bid to drive sustainable growth in the regions Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers Showcase your work to regional authorities, government officials, leading private sector firms, blue-chip companies, investors and more Confirmed Exhibitors: If you’re interested in exhibiting at the conference then get in touch with our team – with space available for standard exhibition stalls or larger spaces to showcase more of your brand and create an eye-catching area contact: Email: opportunities@built-environment-networking.com Associate your brand with the East of England Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates about economic growth, development and regeneration within the region. Package Exhibition Stand Chair/ Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT) Corporate Partner Yes Yes 15 Yes £8,250 View Details Session Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Session One: Accelerating Economic Growth in the East of England Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 Sold Out Session Two: Delivering Homes of the Future and Building Inclusive Communities Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Session Three: Delivering the Eastern Powerhouse Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Session Four: Transport and Infrastructure Priorities and Plans Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Session Five: Major Development and Infrastructure Projects Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Best Practice Presentation Partner Yes Yes 7 Yes £3,250 View Details Programme Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 View Details Breakfast Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 View Details Lunch Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 View Details Email Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 View Details Registration Partner Yes – 5 – £2,250 View Details Exhibitor Packages Yes – 4 – £1,750 View Details We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and huge exhibition space large enough to promote your business, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the construction and property sector, the future vision for the ________ and the whole built environment industry. Corporate Partner £8,250+VAT Be at the forefront of the conference with onstage branding, a 15-minute keynote speech to kickstart the conference, access to the VIP Speakers’ Room and much more. This package will elevate your brand and drive awareness, loyalty and trust in front of industry leaders. This is the ultimate package if you’re looking to be seen as a leading figure within the industry with branding within the title of the event – ‘East of England Development Conference in association with YOUR BRAND’. Benefits include: Position yourself alongside Built Environment Networking to shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers Inclusion within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefings Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships Prime branding for the whole conference One pull-up stand on stage for the entire conference Option to do a Keynote speech 3x1m² exhibition space Fifteen delegate passes for the conference One ticket to the VIP Speaker’s dinner for one of your selected event speakers, which takes place the day before or day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment Access to the Speakers’ Green Room Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Session Partner £5,500+VAT The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to chair or participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include: Involvement with an exceptional panel session with the option to chair or be involved in the debate, discussions and presentations Option to do a five minute introduction to the panel OR thought leaders presentation Position yourself alongside us to shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers Inclusion within pre-conference communications including speaker briefings Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships Positioned as as ‘Conference Session Partner’ in all branding Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session 3x1m² exhibition space Ten delegate passes for the conference 50% off tickets to the VIP Speakers’ dinner which takes place the day before or the day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment Access to the Speakers’ Green Room Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Session One Partner: Accelerating Economic Growth in the East of England Become a partner > Best Practice Presentation Partner £3,250+VAT This package enables you to speak at the conference – providing you with an opportunity to deliver a thought leadership presentations and/or on-stage Q&A utilising our expert Chair. You’ll be able to position yourself as a though-leader and go-to-business in your sector in front of sector/regional stakeholders and influencers. Benefits include: 15-minute timeslot before one of the main sessions to deliver a thought leadership presentation and/or Q&A session Direct access before and after every session to the VIP speaker room, an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships Prime branding at the conference 3x1m² exhibition space Additional pull-up stand on stage during your Best Practice session Seven delegate passes for the conference Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Programme Partner £2,250+VAT Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme. A great way of driving brand awareness and visibility in front of your primary audience. Benefits include: Prime Branding on the cover of the conference programme Positioned as ‘Conference Programme Partner’ in all branding 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the event Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One full page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Breakfast Partner £2,250+VAT A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include: Prime branding in the physical breakfast area space for the duration of breakfast with three pull-up stands Positioned as ‘Conference Breakfast Partner’ in all branding 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the conference Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One half page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Lunch Partner £2,250+VAT A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include: Prime branding in the physical lunch area space for the duration of lunch with three pull-up stands Positioned as ‘Conference Lunch Partner’ in all branding 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the conference Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One half page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Email Partner £2,250+VAT Prime branding on all emails used to promote the conference with delegates before, during and after the conference. Benefits include: Prime Branding on the emails sent to promote the conference sent to circa 80,000 contacts Positioned as ‘Conference Email Partner’ in all branding 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the conference Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One half page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Registration Partner £2,250+VAT Sponsorship of the registration area – the delegate entry point to the conference. Benefits include: Branding on the sign-in iPads at check-out where all delegates sign-in with a table cloth and two pull up stands (provided by you) Positioned as ‘Conference Registration Partner’ in all branding 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the event Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc One half page digital advert in the conference programme The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Exhibitor Package £1,750+VAT If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to hold meetings and showcase your services, our Exhibitor Partner package is perfect. There is no limit to the exhibition space enabling you to simply drive brand awareness through a standard exhibition package or bring excitement to the room with the ability to take exhibition space to stand out from the crowd. Benefits include: 3x1m² exhibition space Four delegate passes for the event Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website Your logo will be on supporting marketing activity – ie. marketing emails, powerpoint presentation etc The event host will name you on-stage as one of our event partners Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Virtual branding – logo and blurb on the event website for delegates watching onlineBecome a partner > Exhibitor Partner Become a partner > Become a Partner If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on: 0113 390 4700 opportunities@built-environment-networking.com We’re set to have a plethora of expert names join us for this event to share their future projects and work pipeline. Homes England – Sarah Greenwood, Assistant Director – Sustainability and Design Homes England are the government’s housing accelerator – driving positive market change. Recently securing £124 million in funding for the next phase of Northstowe, Cambridge new town- comprising of 10,000 new homes. Sarah will be joining the session to share intel on recent project and the challenges of delivering sustainable, affordable home within the region. Norwich City Council – Cllr Alan Waters, Leader Norwich is undergoing an ambitious regeneration programme which includes bringing forward four key sites comprising the East Norwich Masterplan and eight projects that are being unlocked due to the Towns Fund. As part of the mixed-use ideas, thousands of homes are set to be delivered across the city varying from private rented sector to affordable housing. Cllr Waters joins the event to talk in depth about the council’s ideas. Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority – Fliss Miller, Associate Director of Skills Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) already have a significant number of strategic regeneration projects – the combined authority’s current priority is a consultation on improving transport links between the region and the wider UK. Fliss will be joining us to discuss CPCA’s priorities and discuss the recently launched skill initiative. The Eastern Powerhouse – James Palmer, Chairman The Eastern Powerhouse is a dynamic, business-led, independent organisation that aims to create a strategic argument for investment in the East of England. It will promote the East as a world leader of innovation in green energy, technology and life science and will support sustainable business growth that leads to better opportunities for people across the East. James will talk about the impact that the Eastern Powerhouse will have over the next few years and what the opportunities are for the private sector to get involved in driving and supporting economic growth. Following his presentation over dinner James will be available for Q&A and can talk about the wider development opportunities in the East and how the public and private sectors can align for greater success. England’s Economic Heartland – Naomi Green, Managing Director Naomi Green is Managing Director of England’s Economic Heartland (EEH), the region’s sub-national transport body focused on a major programme of work, including development and delivery of the region’s infrastructure priorities and establishing a pioneering ‘centre for excellence’ to bolster local authorities’ capacity to plan future schemes. Their proposed Ely Area Capacity scheme will allow 2,900 extra freight services to operate from Felixstowe per annum, remove 98,000 lorry journeys off the road every year, reduce congestion by 5.6 million hours and cut carbon emissions by 1.7 million tonnes over 60 years. University of Suffolk – Professor Helen Langton, Vice-Chancellor The University of Suffolk is a pioneer in economic growth within the region – developing the £10 million DigiTech Centre which opened in 2021. Creating jobs, economic growth, and nurturing skills in the area. Followed by the £13 million Health and Wellbeing Building – which created a joint venture within voluntary and community sector and the Integrated Care Academy. Prof Helen – Vice Chancellor will be joining the panel to share thought leadership on acceleration of the East of England economy, the challenges and the opportunities within the region. University of Hertfordshire – Professor Quintin McKellar CBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive The University of Hertfordshire is developing a 10-year campus masterplan, which is due to complete in 2029. The plans are to deliver £180 million campus refurbishment of the Chemistry department and Main sheds, remodelling the Engineering, Technology and Computer Science departments and infrastructural development, such as the South Pedestrian Link. Professor Quintin will be joining the session to share thought leadership on accelerating economic growth, the challenges/opportunities of estate development and the estates’ role in the region’s growth. Norwich Research Park – Roz Bird, Chief Executive, Anglia Innovation Partnership Norwich Research Park is one of the largest single-site concentrations of research in food, genomics and health in Europe, bringing together four independent internationally-renowned research institutes: John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute, Earlham Institute and The Sainsbury Laboratory. They have recently announced ambitious plans to develop 900,000 sq ft on land to house up to 300 companies over the next 15 years. U+I – Ben Cartwright, Development Director U+I are working alongside Cambridge City Council, Anglian Water and TOWN to develop the 48-acre ‘Core Site’. Over 5,000 homes will be developed, with 3,000 more on adjacent land and 500,000 sq. ft of office/lab and employment space. The £3bn GDV project is currently going through public consultation with a planning application expected to be submitted in spring 2024. Ben – Development Director will be joining the session to discuss current projects, thought leadership on economic growth and inclusive regional development. The Hyde Group – Emma Fletcher, Regional Development Director Hyde Group is a ground-breaking joint venture of four housing associations (Flagship Group, Longhurst Group, Hyde Group and Cross Keys Homes) who collectively own 102,000 homes, formed to accelerate development, focusing on larger, phased projects. Delivering over delivering more than 650 much-needed homes in a Cambridgeshire via the Littleport Development. Emma will be joining the session to share intel on major residential developments, building exclusive communities and delivering affordable sustainable homes in the region. Sizewell C / EDF Energy – Tom McGarry, Head of Regional External Affairs and Development The £20bn Suffolk-based power plant has just received a £679 million funding deal to back the Sizewell C project. The plan is projected to meet nearly 7% of the UK’s power demands when complete, enough to power approximately six million homes and 10,000 jobs for the community. Tom joins us to update on the progress of the development and to discuss nuclear energy’s role in creating tomorrow’s net zero Britain. Network Rail – Sarah-Jane Crawford, Principal Programme Sponsor Network Rail are heavily investing into the rail network across the East of England – with the £5bn East West Rail project connecting Oxford to Cambridge being supported by new the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Statement, and a business plan out for £500m worth of upgrades at Queen Adelaide, with an outline now submitted by Network Rail for funding. Alongside this transformational scheme there’s many ongoing activity – such as the £22.3m Ely Area Capacity Enhancement Programme (EACE) which aims to be a catalyst for wider economic growth in the region. Sarah-Jane will detail and outline the plans Network Rail have in the East of England, the work opportunities available, and the wider opportunities this new infrastructure will create and sites it will help unlock. Transport East – Andrew Summers, Strategic Director Transport East’s 30-year strategy aims to decarbonise travel and improve the transport network in the East of England. Bringing about 3.5 million homes, 1.7 million jobs to people in the region and £73.5 billion in economic growth. Andrew Summers – Director will be joining the session to discuss intel on infrastructure schemes in the region, East Transports role in economic growth and the challenges of developing connected places. East of England Local Government Association, Suffolk County Council – Cllr Matthew Hicks, Chair, Leader Cllr Matthew Hicks, Chair of the East of England Local Government Association & Leader of Suffolk County Council, he has been committed to working collaboratively across Suffolk with the district and borough councils, leaders of the health sector, business and the wider Suffolk community. Matthew will be joining us to outline the aims and objectives of the day. CALA Homes – Jim Brunt, Land Director, North Home Counties CALA are a top 10 UK housebuilder with a significant presence in the East of England. They are one of the only major home builders to have returned to pre-pandemic levels of delivery and delivered over 3,200 new homes in 2022. Their North Homes Counties division covers the East of England and some of their key upcoming g projects include 372 homes in Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire, 147 homes at Arsley Cross, Central Bedfordshire and 140 homes near Hemel Hempstead. Lovell – Mary Parsons, Regeneration and Partnerships Director Lovell is developing inclusive communities across the UK – Recently announcing a 90,000 sq. ft of wet laboratory at Unity Campus, a £700 million, that includes 7000 homes in Suffolk, a £7.7 million development in Lincolnshire, a £30m waterside development of 147 homes at Doncaster Lakeside; The Coppice, a £12m development of 47 homes at Chapel-en-le-Frith; and The Spires, a £13.2m, 73-home scheme at Branston, near Lincoln. Mary will be joining the session to share intel on latest developments, thought leadership on growing economic growth and the challenges of regional development. Norfolk County Council – Vince Muspratt, Director of Growth and Development Norfolk County Council is a pioneer in innovation and regeneration -recently proposing a £24 million King’s Lynn Sustainable Transport and Regeneration Scheme, which follows the £718 million major schemes due for completion by 2027, including Great Yarmouth third river crossing, Long Stratton bypass, Norwich Western Link, Castle keep museum and Investment in specialist school places and services. Vince will be joining the session to share their notable infrastructure framework and thought leadership on how to accelerate the economy in the East of England. Ipswich Borough Council – Helen Pluck, Interim Chief Executive Ipswich Borough Council are redeveloping the region with £25 million Ipswich Town masterplan, a £33m Ipswich logistics park and £8.7m renovation of Ipswich Museum – aiming to increase economy. Helen will be joining the session to share intel on latest developments, regeneration projects and the challenges of developing the region. Urban & Civic – Joe Dawson, Project Director Urban & Civic continues to build value and demonstrate their pivotal role in accelerating large-scale residential delivery. Developing Waterbeach Barracks in Cambridgeshire, with 6500 homes over 716 acres. Previously developing a joint venture with Hertfordshire County Council to deliver a £500m urban extension including 3,300 homes together with commercial uses and associated infrastructure, including new schools and a country park. Joe will be joining the session to discuss current developments within the region. Town – Jonny Anstead, Founding Director TOWN is a profit-with-purpose developer, delivering homes, streets, and neighbourhoods. With current plans to develop a multi-million-pound, 48-hectare Core Site in Cambridge, which includes 5500 home and mixed-use spaces, the project has secured £227 million grant from the housing association infrastructure fund to assist in kickstarting the development. Jonny will be joining the session to discuss major development plans, the future of regeneration and potential collaboration opportunities. Cambridge City Council – Cllr Katie Thornburrow, Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Infrastructure Cambridge City Council are working to regenerate the area, drive regional wellbeing and push for economic growth. Katie – Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Infrastructure, will be joining us to add thought leadership to the panel. Socius – Liam Ronan-Chlond, Head of Engagement In partnership with Railpen, Socius are set to deliver their second major Cambridge City Centre scheme, a 500,000 sq ft, £500m sustainable commercial project. Adjacent to the Botanic Gardens. The development expands their East of England footprint following plans for a £160m mixed use scheme at Devonshire Gardens and £180m MK Gateway project. Liam will be joining the session to discuss current development plans in the region. Willmott Dixon – Richard Davidson, Director Willmott Dixon is a privately-owned contracting and interior fit-out group. Founded in 1852, we have a purpose beyond profit to leave a positive legacy in our communities and environment. In 2018 we were one of only six companies to receive a Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in the promoting opportunity through social mobility category, we followed this in 2019 by winning another Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for sustainable development, our third award in total. Our commitment that there’s ‘no better place to enjoy a career of a lifetime’ saw Willmott Dixon come fourth in the Sunday Times Best Companies to work for list in 2019 and this was followed by being ranked number one for the UK in the FT’s first ever Diversity Leaders list for being an inclusive employer We’ve got a number of excellent attendees joining us in person at the event – here are some of the companies you’ll be able to network with: AECOM Amtico Ardex BAM Construction BECG Bidwells Birketts Bond Bryan Borras Construction Branch Associates Breckland Council Breheny Civil Engineering Buckles Solicitors Built Environment Networking Buro Happold CALA Homes Calfordseaden Cambridge City Council Cambridge Consultants Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Canham Consulting Carter Jonas Chelgate Clark-Drain CMCL Innovations CMP Architects Concilio Cratus Communications Create Consulting Engineers Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering DC General Builders DevComms Dromos Durkan Eastern Powerhouse East of England Local Government Association ECF EDF Energy England’s Economic Heartland Eurofins Chemtest Evera Homes Executive Consultancy Services Finn Geotherm Frank Shaw Associates Gateway Property Management Genecon Geo2 George Barnsdale Glanville Consultants Gleeds Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Greenwoods GRM Hayden Arboricultural Hoare Lea Homes England Howes Percival Hudson Architects Infrastructure Matters Ipswich Borough Council Jackson Civil Engineering Land Registry Lanpro LDA Design Legal and Contingency Liquidline Lloyds Banking Group Loop Lovell Marshall Group Properties Meinhardt Milestone Infrastructure Mills and Reeve Mole Architects Morgan Sindall Mott MacDonald Mynott Bowers Network Rail Newforma Norfolk County Council Norwich City Council Norwich Research Park Openreach Pagabo Parker Planning Services Paul Basham Associates Pentaco Construction Pigeon Investment Management Purcell Architecture Railpen Regenology RSK Saunders Boston Architects Schneider Electric Sengate Sizewell C Skanska Sky Revolutions SLR Consulting Socius SRL Stantec Strutt and Parker Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Suffolk County Council Survey Solitions Sweco Sypro Tamdown Texo Group TOWN Town Centre Regeneration Transport East Tree Surveys Tru7 Trustgreen Twinfix U+I University of Hertfordshire University of Suffolk Urban and Civic Vectos Vistry VU.CITY Wagstaff Interiors Waterman Aspen Wates West Waddy Archadia Willmott Dixon WSP Tickets Tickets are not currently available for this event. 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