Click Here to view our upcoming events and conferences. In partnership with: All Events 11 Oct 2023 Garden Communities and New Towns Development Conference; In partnership with SNRG Wednesday, 11th October 2023 0800hrs – 1530hrs Kensington Town Hall, London, Hornton Street, W8 7NX Book online View Partnership Packages EventProgrammeSpeakersExhibitorsBecome a PartnerPre-event Dinner With over 400,000 new homes in the pipeline under the Garden Communities or New Town agenda, this event will discuss approaches to planning, consultation and delivery for over £6bn worth of new schemes. Delegates will be joined by senior voices from national and local government, investment, development and operators who will share exclusive intel on their various schemes while challenging the audience to find solutions for a series of their complex problems. Topics to be discussed: £3bn Tendring Colchester Borders project 10,000 home St. Cuthbert’s Garden Village Meecebrook’s 6000 home project £400m PfP and HGP partnership Update on 6,000-home Welborne Garden Village Plans for Tatton’s 5,000-acre estate Insight into Tatton’s proposed Bluebell Village Intel on 20 Hall & Woodhouse Developments Update on 2200 home Salt Cross Garden Village Update on 15,000 home Ebbsfleet Garden Village 10,000 home Harlow and Gilston Garden Town 43 Garden Villages supported by Homes England Latimer’s 9,000 new home scheme HGP’s additional £300m equity funding Thousands of new homes by Strata Update on DLUHC’s Garden Community ambitions £20m Harlow Cultural Quarter and many more….. Speakers include: Lord Matthew Taylor, Henry Brooks,Managing Director Fionnuala Lennon,Head of Garden Communities Andrew Taylor,Group Planning and Communities Director Michelle Smith,Strategic Project Manager Cllr Michael Hardware,Cabinet Member for Economic Development Claire Linley,Planning Director Anthony Woodhouse,Chairman Fiona Howie,Chief Executive Andrew Pratt,Senior Advisor and Chairman Fiona Gray,Project Director Russ Edwards,Project Director – Tendring Colchester Border Garden Community Jane Meek,Assistant Director Thriving Place and Investment Joseph Tansey,Senior Delivery Manager Dan Nicholls,Managing Director and Founder Ruth Bryan,Head of Ebbsfleet Central Elizabeth Orchard,Strategic Land Technical Director Gemma Leonard,Partner Andrea Clenton,Garden Village Programme Manager 08:00-09:00 Breakfast & Networking 09:00-09:30 Conference Welcome and Keynote SpeakerElizabeth will be giving a short keynote speech on behalf of SNRG, to open the event. Ptarmigan Land; Elizabeth Orchard, Strategic Land Technical Director 09:30-10:30 Session One: Exploring the Role Garden Communities and New Towns Play in National Housing Ambitions; Sponsored by TurleyWith the removal of nationally imposed house building targets and the challenge of delivering bespoke housing developments in accordance with different regional needs, this panel discusses how large scale garden communities and new towns are playing a role in creating the communities of tomorrow. Chair: Turley; David Blackadder-Weinstein Director, Strategic Communications Homes England; Fionnuala Lennon, Head of Garden Communities Manydown; Andrew Reynolds, Project Director Town and Country Planning Association; Fiona Howie, Chief Executive Tatton Group; Henry Brooks, Managing Director SNRG; Dan Nicholls, Managing Director and Founder 10:30-11:00 Break and Networking 11:00-12:00 Session Two: Fostering Community Cohesion through Good Stewardship – Innovative Ways to Influence and Deliver for Stakeholder Groups Across the Development Process; Sponsored by Greenbelt GroupGood stewardship with engagement and communication with and between residents is vital to enable a sense of place in a new development. This combined with careful phasing and on-the-ground staffing from the very start will create a strong and positive foundation for the nascent community. This session brings in a group of these thought leaders to showcase their upcoming schemes, their stewardship plans and most importantly how garden communities are being used as a catalyst for wider regeneration goals across the UK. Chair: Built Environment Networking; Phil Laycock, Director Greenbelt Group; Andrew Duthie, CEO Meecebrook Garden Community; Michelle Smith, Strategic Project Manager Latimer; Russ Edwards, Project Director – Tendring Colchester Border Garden Community Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; Joseph Tansey, Senior Delivery Manager Publica Group; Andrea Clenton, Garden Village Programme Manager 12:00-12:45 Lunch and Networking 12:45-13:00 Keynote Address: Lord Matthew TaylorLord Matthew Taylor was a leading figure in the garden villages and communities proposition brought forward under the coalition Government – with the view this form of development would empower localism to solve the housing crisis. He’ll deliver an engaging keynote following lunch to delve his thoughts on where we’d at currently with the garden villages proposition, and wider housing and planning sector in general. Parliament; Lord Matthew Taylor 13:00-14:00 Session Three: Creating Visions and Delivering Masterplans – Making Partnerships Work; Sponsored by DAC BeachcroftThe panel discussion will focus on how developer vision is aligning with residents vision in the schemes they are involved with and consider how this thinking has evolved since the scheme was first conceived. Practically, what are the challenges around improving biodiversity, what new infrastructure is proposed and what are the key built elements that help foster a sense of community. Chair: DAC Beachcroft; Gemma Leonard, Partner Parliament; Lord Matthew Taylor Strata; Claire Linley, Planning Director Vistry Group; Andrew Taylor, Group Planning Director Ebbsfleet Development Corporation; Ruth Bryan, Head of Ebbsfleet Central 14:00-14:30 Break and Networking 14:30-15:30 Session Four: Garden Communities and New Towns Development ShowcaseWhat are the key ingredients for a new garden community or new town and where are these new major schemes being delivered across the UK. This panel brings together developers behind upcoming projects to unveil key details, delivery timelines and desired outcomes. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Cumberland Council; Jane Meek, Assistant Director Thriving Place and Investment Hall & Woodhouse; Anthony Woodhouse, Chairman Welborne Garden Village; Fiona Gray, Project Director Harlow District Council; Cllr Michael Hardware, Cabinet Member for Economic Development 15:30 Conference Summary and Close This is the unmissable conference that brings together the big names and brands who drive sustained economic growth through development and regeneration – specifically in the Garden Villages and New Towns sector. There will be an abundance of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice for the industry, putting themselves on display in a lucrative shop window that’s browsed by the most influential business leaders. Meet them and tell them why your company should be in their business plan. This is your moment. Exhibiting will allow you to: Meet 250+ delegates face to face Be part of the inaugural Garden Communities and New Towns Development Conference Be seen as a leading firm in the industry’s bid to drive sustainable growth in the sector Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers Showcase your work to genuine Garden Communities developers, New Town planners, government decision-makers, investors and potential partners who are there to meet people like you! 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 Garden Communities and New Towns Development 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 sector. Package Exhibition Stand Chair/ Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT) Corporate Partner Yes Yes 15 Yes £8,250 Sold Out Session Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Session One Partner: Exploring the Role Garden Communities and New Towns Play in National Housing Ambitions Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 Sold Out Session Two Partner: Communities Clashing – Innovative Ways to Influence and Deliver for Stakeholder Groups Across the Development Process Costs Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 Sold Out Session Three Partner: Creating Visions and Delivering Masterplans – Making Partnerships Work Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 Sold Out Session Four Partner: Garden Communities and New Towns Development Showcase Yes Yes 10 Yes £5,500 View Details Best Practice Presentation Partner Yes Yes 7 Yes £3,250 View Details Pre Conference Dinner – – 2 Yes £2,750 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 UK Garden Community and New Towns Developments – and the whole built environment industry. Corporate Partner Become 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 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 Become a partner > Session One Partner: Exploring the Role Garden Communities and New Towns Play in National Housing Ambitions Become a partner > Session Two Partner: Fostering Community Cohesion through Good Stewardship – Innovative Ways to Influence and Deliver for Stakeholder Groups Across the Development Process; Sponsored by Greenbelt Group Become a partner > Session Three Partner: Creating Visions and Delivering Masterplans – Making Partnerships Work 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 Become a partner > Pre Conference Dinner £2,750+VAT The day before the event we’ll be hosting a Speaker and Sponsor VIP dinner – this event offers a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with the industry’s leading figures. This partnership enables you to have prominent involvement and branding at the dinner. Benefits include: Speaking opportunity – with a 10-minute promotional talk at the VIP Dinner Prime branding at the conference dinner. Two pull-up banners at the conference dinner Promotional material and literature placement on the dinner tables Two places at the conference dinner Two delegate passes for the conference Positioned as ‘Conference Dinner Partner’ in all branding 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 advert in the dinner menu 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 Become 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 Become 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 Become 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 Become 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 Become 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 Become 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 Become a partner > Exhibitor Partners 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 lining up a host of the biggest names in the sector to join us for excellent panel discussions and networking. Meet them and demonstrate why you have something they need. Parliament – Lord Matthew Taylor, Lord Matthew Taylor (Lord Taylor of Goss Moor) advised both the last labour government and the coalition on planning and housing policy, publishing the landmark Living Working Countryside review in 2008, and leading the creation of the government’s new National Planning Practice Guidance in 2014. He chairs the St Austell Eco-Town partnership and provides consultancy on other sustainable development and new community projects. He completed his term as Chair of the National Housing Federation in September 2015. In January 2015 he published with Policy Exchange his report, Empowering localism to solve the housing crisis through garden villages, and he continues to actively engage with government on planning policy and housing delivery. He was formerly the Liberal Democrat MP for Truro and St Austell from 1987 to 2010. Homes England – Fionnuala Lennon, Head of Garden Communities Homes England are supporting the development of 43 new Garden Communities across the UK through funding and strategic advice and 2023 has seen an acceleration in planning and delivery of schemes. Fion joins the conference alongside members of her team to actively engage with delegates from across the supply chain and ecosystem and talk about how her team can help realise levelling up related regeneration going forward. Ebbsfleet Development Corporation – Ruth Bryan, Head of Ebbsfleet Central Ebbsfleet Development Corporation are behind the Ebbsfleet Garden City, the major new community on the banks of the Thames that will deliver 15,000 new homes and 32,000 new jobs by 2035. Ruth is the organisation’s lead on the 125 ha Ebbsfleet Central site which will allow many of the promised 15,000 homes to be delivered and will be on hand to give an update on the progress made and discuss then next phases of the project. Tatton Group – Henry Brooks, Managing Director A 20-year strategy for their 5,000-acre estate is setting out plans and projects for the future to continue development across the land portfolio. Currently in the pipeline are the development of Bluebell Village, a number of large-scale redevelopment projects including 250-homes at Parkgate on the estate, and more. They’re not just working on homes across the estate – with commercial options for technology, medical research, retail, leisure and retirement housing, as the estate looks to diversify and deliver economic and environmental benefts to the local community. Meecebrook Garden Community – Michelle Smith, Strategic Project Manager Announced as a concept in December 2022, Meecebrook Garden Community hopes to deliver 6000 badly needed homes across several asset classes in Stafford. Plans also include a new school, major healthcare hub and green infrastructure and if approved will take shape over the next 17 years. Michelle joins the event to talk about some of the challenges faced in getting the project moving and anticipated key milestones ahead. Vistry Group – Andrew Taylor, Group Planning and Communities Director With last year’s acquisition of Countryside Properties, Vistry have increased their already huge pipeline of homes to be delivered across Garden Communities in the UK becoming one of the most prominent investors in these visions. Having become Visty’s Group Planning Director, Andrew will be well placed to discuss their plans which include 5,000 homes in Sherford near Plymouth, the 10,000-home Chelmsford Garden Community, 3,000 homes as part of the new Ashmere community in the Ebbsfleet Garden City masterplan, and around 1300 homes at Alphington, Exeter. Welborne Garden Village – Fiona Gray, Project Director Buckland Developments are the Master Developer of Welborne in Hampshire. The project is unique in many ways with a legacy vision to deliver homes, employment, infrastructure, green space and more for a sustainable new community in the region. Fiona is leading on the development and will join the conference to update the audience on the scheme which will include 6000 homes, a multitude of local amenities set against the backdrop of a green, leafy environment. Latimer – Russ Edwards, Project Director – Tendring Colchester Border Garden Community Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, is working with Meresa Homes, Colchester Borough Council, Tendring District Council and Essex County Council on a major new project in the region titled Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community. The scheme has a GDV in excess of £3bn, whilst the scheme could deliver up to 9,000 new homes, with 30% of those being affordable. Russ will be giving an update on the extensive development programme – which includes a country park, commercial space, primary and secondary school facilities and a rapid transit system alongside wider infrastructure improvements. Cumberland Council – Jane Meek, Assistant Director Thriving Place and Investment Jane will join the conference to update on the plans for St. Cuthbert’s – by far the largest site, in terms of capacity, from the Government’s Garden Village Programme. The £225m Southern Link Road will unlock St. Cuthbert’s which will see 10,000 homes built over the next 30 years as well as employment opportunities which will bring significant benefits to Carlisle and the wider county. Harlow District Council – Cllr Michael Hardware, Cabinet Member for Economic Development Plans are progressing at pace for the creation of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town which will see some 19,000 new homes to be delivered by 2033, and a regenerated town centre for use by residents and different communities alike. Cllr Hardware joins the event to detail different stages of delivery. Strata – Claire Linley, Planning Director Strata are one of the UK’s fastest growing housebuilders – with many projects in the pipeline. News this year has already included a recent JV with Redrow enabling a 400-home project in Leeds, a further 180 being built in Cleckheaton, 130 in Nottingham, 160 in Barton linked to a new byline in the Lincolnshire town, and 176 homes in Calderdale. Their ambitions are big and they’ve linked onto many large-scale developments to help bring houses forward and they’ll add their insight into ensuring partnerships with local authorities and communities deliver strong community-led development projects. Department For Levelling Up, Housing and Communities – Joseph Tansey, Senior Delivery Manager The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have big plans to deliver up to 16,000 homes per year from 2025 through their £69m Garden Communities Programme. The funding can be spent by councils or developers to help deliver the homes and infrastructure needed for neighbouring communities and future residents alike to unlock future development and growth, with more than 30 garden villages and towns having been allocated funding to date. Joseph will be on hand to discuss DLUHC’s future plans and ambitions for Garden Communities as well as updating on the progress already made across the UK. Town and Country Planning Association – Fiona Howie, Chief Executive The Town and Country Planning Association works to challenge, inspire, and support people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places. The association promoted the Garden City idea in 1899 and has since recognised the role new communities play in a portfolio of solutions necessary to provide affordable homes in inclusive, healthy and climate-friendly places. Fiona joins us to share insight into the TCPA’s work supporting the latest garden community programme. Manydown – Andrew Reynolds, Project Director Manydown will be a thriving new community of up to 3,520 new homes, two new primary schools, land for a new secondary school plus a new 250 acre country park near Basingstoke. The new garden community is set to be delivered in a unique partnership between Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hampshire County Council, as landowners, and Urban&Civic, supported by the Wellcome Trust. Andrew will be on hand to give more details on the latest phases of this massive scheme for the region. DAC Beachcroft – Gemma Leonard, Partner Gemma is Head of DACB’s Residential team and a member of the Real Estate Executive. She specialises in all aspects of land acquisition and development for clients including: Bellway, Vistry, Ilke, Crest and Taylor Wimpey, as well as specialist BTR and affordable housing providers. Her advice covers, for example: site assembly acquisition, option agreements and conditional contracts, overage, joint ventures, promotion and collaboration agreements. Gemma joined the firm in 2003 as a trainee and was admitted to the partnership in 2015. Hall & Woodhouse – Anthony Woodhouse, Chairman Hall & Woodhouse are set to significantly increase their portfolio over the next 5 years with 20 sites in their development pipeline across the South of England. As part of their growth strategy the H&W are actively looking for land across the South of England and are particularly targeting the incorporation of their locations into Garden Communities & New Towns – becoming integral hubs in these new communities. Anthony will join the conference to delve into their development pipeline and outline their future expansion ambitions. Publica Group – Andrea Clenton, Garden Village Programme Manager Publica are the not-for-profit company owned by Cotswold, Forest of Dean, and West Oxfordshire District Councils and Cheltenham Borough Council who are leading on the Salt Cross Garden Village project. Salt Cross was one of the First Garden villages to be endorsed by the government. Developing over 2200 homes, schools, science and business park – building ground-breaking, sustainable housing while increasing biodiversity and active travel. Andrea will be join the conference to discuss the progress of the scheme of the Salt Cross Garden Village. SNRG – Dan Nicholls, Managing Director and Founder SNRG is a NextGen infrastructure company, with the deep expertise and backing to design, fund, build and operate smarter grid connections, empowered by place-based, renewable energy systems. They work across both the Industrial & Commercial and Residential sectors on both New Build and Retrofit projects. Ptarmigan Land – Elizabeth Orchard, Strategic Land Technical Director More information to follow… Turley – David Blackadder-Weinstein, Director, Strategic Communications David leads Turley’s Strategic Communications service in the Midlands. He has overseen and advised on several major town centre regeneration, new settlement, and land development projects, applying his unique blend of project positioning, public affairs and consultation experience to achieve positive planning, development, and stakeholder relationship outcomes for Turley’s clients. David joined Turley in March 2020 from Midlands Connect shortly after confirmation that the Midlands Rail Hub would become a government priority and integrated with HS2. While Head of External Affairs at Midlands Connect, he played a lead role in devising, launching and executing the #MidlandsEngineRail, #HS2alltheway and #GetHS2done campaigns. Over the last 15 years’ he has worked in both the private and public sectors on major national and regional schemes and broadcast channels. His approach to strategic communications and stakeholder engagement is guided by a commitment to understanding various audiences’ specific needs and desired outcomes. Greenbelt – Andrew Duthie, Chief Executive For 25+ years Greenbelt have been the UK’s leading specialist in the stewardship of public open spaces, providing long-term, high-quality management solutions for outdoor areas and amenities on new residential developments. Their dynamic, in-house workforce ranges from horticulturists and environmental managers to landscape architects and solicitors – all supported by their specialised customer-facing teams. Greenbelt place conservation and horticultural best practice at the forefront of their service, allowing them to make an important contribution to protecting and enhancing the environment. Their custom-built and truly innovative technology assists and complements their on-the-ground work and elevates the quality above all others. Taking place the night before the Garden Communities and New Towns Development Conference, we will be hosting an experience like no other, bringing together the event speakers, selected guests and the exclusive dinner sponsor. The dinner will take place in a private dining setting at Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street, Wrights Lane, London, W8 5SP between 18:00-21:00 the night before the event (Tuesday 10th October). The evening includes a three-course meal and drinks with an inclusive menu to suit all, in addition to hours of excellent networking opportunities alongside key influencers and leaders in the sector. Benefits of attending the dinner in addition to the conference include: Targeted networking – the attendees will primarily be our event speakers, ensuring quality networking with the key decision makers Quality networking – ensure you’re not rushed when speaking to potential clients, this event gives you hours of time in a relaxed environment where a true relationship can be built Be ahead of your competitors – they will be at the conference the next day, so guarantee you’re ahead of the competition by forming relationships with key clients the night before the event, you’ll be on first name terms the following day Share knowledge and thought leadership – stand out from the crowd by adding your voice to the table discussion as we ask several key questions on how the sector can overcome challenges and grasp opportunities Those attending the dinner must also be attending the conference the following day – you can register below or contact opportunities@built-environment-networking.com for more information. Sponsorship opportunities are also available on the ‘Become a Partner’ tab above. Tickets Tickets are not currently available for this event. Details Date:Wednesday, 11th October 2023Time:0800hrs – 1530hrs Venue Kensington Town HallHornton St, Kensington, London W8 7NX, UK+ Google Map View our ticket T&Cs. CLICK TO BOOK NOW Sponsors Corporate Partner Session Partner Session Partner Session Partner National Partner National Framework Partner National Badge Partner Core Partner Diversity Partner Core Partner Core Partner Speakers Exhibitors
