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SOLD OUT – Greater Manchester Development Conference

Name: SOLD OUT – Greater Manchester Development Conference
Start: 2023-10-31T08:30
End: 1970-01-01T16:15
Location: Manchester Hall

Tuesday, 31st October 2023 0830hrs – 1615hrs

Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT, UK

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Greater Manchester’s property boom is showing no signs of abating with current development and construction activity at its highest in decades. The Greater Manchester Development Conference will showcase £20bn+ worth of projects from across the 10 boroughs- with ambitious targets in housing, commercial property and transport set to be boosted by the recent devolution deal announced in the budget. This conference will bring together key stakeholders from the private and public sectors to discuss topics ranging from housing to high streets, infrastructure to net zero estate – seeing key decision makers sharing intel, networking, and listening to the big ideas that will create an equitable future for all in Greater Manchester.

Topics to be discussed:

Intel on 40 acre 1500 home Wythenshawe vision
C&C’s 6.2 acre Bolton Neighbourhood
£BNs in MIDAS inward investment for GM
Harworth’s plans for 10m sq ft industrial space
CA to enable delivery of £billions of regen
Plans for 3,500 new homes in Stockport
Intel on Glenbrook’s £160m 639 BTR scheme
Wigan Council’s £135m shopping centre regen
Progress update on LCR’s £1.4b Mayfield scheme
Update on Transpennine Route Upgrade
Salford City Council’s affordable home plans
£128m National Highways Investment in GM
Keepmoat’s plans for thousands of homes in GM
Ellandi’s commercial property investment into GM

LCR’s plans to deliver 3,000 homes over 20 sites
7500 homes to be built by Harworth in NW
Stockport’s exciting £1bn transformation
Plans for Gorton Town Centre Regeneration
Kier’s 4.8 acre Manchester Industrial scheme
2 employment schemes to be built by Glenbrook
12+ development opportunities in Tameside
Update on TFGM’s 2040 strategy and projects
Network Rail’s major Transpennine Upgrade
Intel on development plans for 6 GM stations
Rise Homes’ Wigan Town Centre regen plans
Sustrans’ £7bn growth unlocking plans
Intel on c.900 Kellen Home pipeline in GM
Great Places plans to build 4500 homes in GM

Speakers include:

Paul Dennett,
City Mayor

Eamonn Boylan,
Chief Executive

Cllr Bev Craig,
Leader

Tim Heatley,
Co-Founder

Henry Martin,
Development Director

Hannah Lomas,
Programme Director – Transpennine Route Upgrade

Alex Atkinson,
Director

David Mathias,
Partner

Caroline Simpson,
Chief Executive

Joe Manning,
Managing Director

Andrew Pexton,
Regional Director for the Northwest

Rhian Stratton,
Regeneration Project Director

Nigel Rawlings,
Chief Executive Officer

David Proctor,
Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration

Rosslyn Colderley,
Director, North of England

Peter Rowe,
Senior Development Manager

Julian Jackson,
Director of Place

Katie Dean,
Land and Partnerships Director

Guy Butler,
Co-Founder

Martin Lax,
Transport Strategy Director

Holly Harcus,
Development Manager

Simon Emery,
Senior Economic Development & Spatial Planning Manager

Sean Fielding,
Associate Director

Eleanor Frith,
Head of Land and Partnerships

Sam Darby,
Head of Development

08:30-09:30	Breakfast & Networking
09:30-09:45	Conference Welcome
09:45-10:45	Session One: Trailblazing Equitable and Sustainable Growth In Greater Manchester Through Devolution: What are the Next Steps?; Sponsored by Identity Consult Key voices from stakeholders allied to the ongoing evolvement of Greater Manchester come together to discuss and assess priorities which will lead to equitable growth off the back of the latest devolution deal and talk about the type of sustainably focused inward investment needed to create a thriving Greater Manchester in the coming years. Chair: Identity Consult; Alex Atkinson, Director MIDAS; Joe Manning, Managing Director Manchester City Council; Cllr Bev Craig, Leader Ellandi; Holly Harcus, Development Manager Harworth Group; Andrew Pexton, Regional Director for the Northwest Bruntwood SciTech; Sam Darby, Head of Development LCR; Peter Rowe, Senior Development Manager
10:45-11:30	Break and Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included.
11:30-12:30	Session Two: Greater Manchester Transport and Infrastructure Priorities: Connecting Business and People to Opportunity; Sponsored by Cavendish This session examines the role of devolution in creating, upgrading and updating Greater Manchester’s Transport Priorities as well as showcasing major transport and infrastructure schemes to unlock growth opportunities across the region. Chair: Cavendish; Sean Fielding, Associate Director Greater Manchester Combined Authority; Eamonn Boylan, Chief Executive Network Rail; Hannah Lomas, Programme Director – Transpennine Route Upgrade National Highways; Simon Emery, Senior Economic Development & Spatial Planning Manager Sustrans; Rosslyn Colderley, Director, North of England
12:30-13:15	Lunch and Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the lunch break – with refreshments and food provided.
13:15-14:15	Session Three: Delivering Communities for Talent – Housing and BTR Projects in Greater Manchester; Sponsored by Shoosmiths Senior leaders, investors and developers that are responsible for some of the most exciting residential schemes in the region showcase their forthcoming projects while discussing challenges associated with delivering inclusive communities and placemaking to attract and attain tomorrow’s talent. Chair: Shoosmiths; David Mathias, Partner Capital & Centric; Tim Heatley, Co-Founder Kellen Homes; Eleanor Frith, Head of Land and Partnerships Glenbrook; Guy Butler, Co-founder Rise Homes; Nigel Rawlings, Chief Executive Keepmoat Homes; Katie Dean, Land and Partnerships Director
14:15-14:45	Break and Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break.
14:45-15:15	Keynote Address with the Salford City Mayor Salford City Council; Paul Dennett, City Mayor
15:15-16:15	Session Four: Greater Manchester Major Development and Regeneration Showcase Delegates will hear from project leaders responsible for the most exciting residential, mixed use, and commercial regeneration and placemaking schemes that are coming to the fore in the region over the next 12 months, including town centre regeneration across the boroughs of Greater Manchester. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Kier Property; Henry Martin, Development Director Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council; Julian Jackson, Director of Place Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council; Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive Wigan Council; David Proctor, Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration Great Places Housing; Rhian Stratton, Regeneration Project Director
16:15	Conference Summary and Close

This is the unmissable conference that brings together the big names and brands in the Greater Manchester area that are driving sustained economic growth through development and regeneration. There will be an abundance of exhibitors showcasing their brands 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.

Modular Construction Off Site Development Build Public Sector

Exhibiting will allow you to:

Meet 250+ delegates face to face
Be part of the Greater Manchester Development Conference
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 Greater Manchester Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates about exciting economic growth, development and regeneration taking place across the area.

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 Partner: Trailblazing Equitable and Sustainable Growth In Greater Manchester Through Devolution: What are the Next Steps?	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	Sold Out
Session Two Partner; Greater Manchester Transport and Infrastructure Priorities: Connecting Business and People to Opportunity	Yes	Yes	–	Yes		Sold Out
Session Three Partner: Delivering Communities for Talent – Housing and BTR Projects in Greater Manchester	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	5,500	Sold Out
Session Four Partner: Greater Manchester Major Development and Regeneration 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	Sold Out
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 Great Manchester development and it’s 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 – ‘Greater Manchester 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

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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

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Session One Partner: Trailblazing Equitable and Sustainable Growth In Greater Manchester Through Devolution: What are the Next Steps?

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Session Two Partner: Greater Manchester Transport and Infrastructure Priorities: Connecting Business and People to Opportunity

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Session Three Partner: Delivering Communities for Talent – Housing and BTR Projects in Greater Manchester

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Email Partner

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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

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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

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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.

Salford City Council – Paul Dennett, City Mayor

As the portfolio holder for housing in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority cabinet, Paul is across decision making and policy advising on all areas of housing growth in the region. In 2022, Paul announced that social housing would form a major part of Salford’s regeneration strategy going forward with ambitions to upscale the current 280 new registered provider homes being built year on year. He joins the event to update delegates on key residential initiatives for 2024 and beyond.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority – Eamonn Boylan, Chief Executive

As an enabler of regeneration and investment across Greater Manchester’s boroughs, the combined authority are at the forefront of the ‘levelling up’ agenda. At the top of the organisation, Eamonn has prioritised creating healthier, more sustainable and smarter cities as part of their “Places for Everyone” vision. Eamonn will speak about how they are leading the charge in unlocking new regeneration opportunities for investors and developers who share the Combined Authority’s vision and the investment going into creating an integrated transport system in the region through the latest devolution deal.

Manchester City Council – Cllr Bev Craig, Leader

Manchester is thriving and is at the start of its next era of investment and development. Pledging to make the city a more inclusive place to live and work, Bev is leading on the charge to implement the vision she set out in 2022. Bev joins the conference to talk about some of the projects that the council are keen to move forward with in the coming year including Gorton Town Centre regeneration and the 1500 home Wythenshawe vision.

Capital & Centric – Tim Heatley, Co-Founder

Capital & Centric are ‘re-writing the rules on town centre living’ with their latest plans in Bolton. C&C are planning to create “Neighbourhood Bolton” and are bringing forward plans for the first few areas on 6.2 acres of brownfield sites in and around Bradshawgate. Neighbourhood Bolton is set to regenerate the area around the town’s train and bus stations with the aim of being a catalyst that kick-starts wider regeneration of the whole area. Tim is leading on C&C’s ambitions and will join the conference to outline this scheme as well as the positive progress they’ve been making on their schemes in Wigan, Stockport, and Manchester.

Harworth Group – Andrew Pexton, Regional Director for the Northwest

Andrew Pexton has joined Harworth Group to lead their Northwest division, managing a portfolio with the potential to deliver around 10m sq ft industrial space and 7,500 homes over the coming years. Chief amongst Harworth’s current schemes include the 900-home Moss Nook brownfield regeneration scheme in St Helens, and a 1m sq ft logistics project at Wingates in Bolton and Andrew will be on hand to discuss these schemes as well as Harworth’s future ambitions for the region.

Sustrans – Rosslyn Colderley, Director, North of England

Sustrans are the charity that deliver projects to improve walking and cycling infrastructure working in partnership with local authorities, schools and communities across the UK. They have major ambitions to unlock £7 billion of economic benefit, by delivering 5000 more miles of traffic-free paths by 2040. Rosslyn heads up their North of England operation and will be on hand to discuss their growth unlocking plans for Greater Manchester over the coming years.

LCR – Peter Rowe, Senior Development Manager

LCR is collaborating with prominent members of Greater Manchester’s transport and sector to develop the city region’s stations into quality gateways between communities and the railway. The Greater Manchester Stations Alliance is made up of Transport for Greater Manchester, Network Rail, relevant rail franchises and LCR, with the aim of supporting the changing needs of passengers, residents and visitors. With delivery led by LCR, more than 20 sites have been earmarked for development, with the potential to create over 3,000 new homes and Peter will be on hand to discuss these strategic sites for the region as well as updating on the progress of the £1.4bn Mayfield Partnerships scheme near Piccadilly Station.

MIDAS – Joe Manning, Managing Director

MIDAS is the inward investment promotion agency for Manchester, with a strategic aim to secure significant levels of new investment for the city region to create and safeguard jobs. This is achieved through the global business marketing of Manchester key sectors and the provision of an extensive package of free advice and assistance for potential investors and location consultants. Two special purpose vehicles – Manchester China Forum and Manchester India Partnership – sit within MIDAS, helping to strengthen business, culture and tourism relationships between Manchester and the two respective regions. MIDAS has helped hundreds of businesses successfully relocate to or expand in Greater Manchester and as the new Managing Director, Joe will join the conference to discuss his ambitions for MIDAS and bringing more inward investment into the region over the coming years.

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council – Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive

The council have been working to deliver their exciting £1bn transformation vision to become the ‘Coolest, Greenest’ town in the UK by bringing forward 3,500 new homes and over 1 million square foot of new employment floorspace to be built between now and 2025 – reshaping Stockport as a place to live, work, connect, and visit for the decades to come. Caroline will join the conference to update on the progress of Stockport’s transformational development for the town as well as discussing the council’s role in creating a northern global capital for investment.

Glenbrook – Guy Butler, Co-Founder

Glenbrook are major players in the Greater Manchester BTR market having delivered Manchester’s first purpose build BTR scheme in 2019. Having also built award winning sites in Salford and Castlefield the developer has now got permission to build 639 homes in a £160m scheme as part of Bruntwood and Trafford Council’s Lumina Village project. Elsewhere Glenbrook are also bringing forward major employment schemes in Stockport and Wigan and Guy will be on hand to discuss their activity in Greater Manchester and the growing BTR sector in the region.

Kier Property – Henry Martin, Development Director

Kier Property has secured planning consent for their first industrial development in Manchester a 93,000 sq ft nine-unit Trade City scheme on a 4.8-acre site at Elizabeth Street. Kier Property has developed more the six million sq ft of industrial space across the UK and this is their 55^th industrial scheme. Kier Property is also looking to acquire further commercial sites in Manchester having recently completed 11 York Street, the 85,000 sq ft Grade A Office development in Manchester’s CBD. This award-winning scheme was sold to Aviva Life & Pensions and the building has attracted corporate occupiers such as Rolls Royce, AON and Avison Young. Henry will join the conference to discuss their future plans for Greater Manchester and the wider North West.

Kellen Homes – Eleanor Frith, Head of Land and Partnerships

Kellen Homes are leading the way in the realms of creating communities for talent with a 700+ pipeline of homes with community at their heart across Greater Manchester. Schemes include a 240 home development in Gorton which will see them deliver a new sports and community hub, as well as BTR schemes in Bury, Manchester and Salford. Eleanor heads up their land and partnerships operation and will be on hand to discuss their future activity in the region.

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council – Julian Jackson, Director of Place

Tameside is set to see major transformation over the coming years with Levelling up funding unlocking over 12 sites across the borough. Ashton Market Square will be revitalised to provide a high quality, flexible and modern space which will be suitable for a range of different uses. The future of St Petersfield will see nine development sites offer an accessible, active, and highly connected place to do business, to live and play – including proposals for over 60 new homes, 18,000 sqm commercial/office floor space, 4,500sqm hotel space, and food and drink establishments. Stalybridge will also see its town centre regenerated with approximately £20m in levelling up funding unlocking schemes to upgrade the town’s high street. Julian is leading on these schemes at the council and will be on hand to discuss these development opportunities.

Identity Consult – Alex Atkinson, Director

Identity Consult is a Development Consultancy based across the North with a Local Office in Salford. Alex is working with a number of Local Authorities and Registered Providers across Greater Manchester to deliver both strategic sites and those that have been difficult to unlock. IC specialise in providing expert advice, through ‘added value’ consultancy, to support our clients in delivering their visions for improving infrastructure and creating developments that will have a positive impact.

Keepmoat Homes – Katie Dean, Land and Partnerships Director

Keepmoat Homes are accelerating their UK ambitions, with plans to deliver over 4,000 new quality homes across the UK over the next 12 months. Two thirds of these will be for first time buyers at an average sale price of £150,000. Keepmoat will also deliver quality homes for Registered Providers for affordable rent, and the Private Rental Sector for market rent as part of these ambitions. Katie has recently joined Keepmoat to head up their land and partnerships team in the northwest and will be on hand to discuss their ambitions and activity in Greater Manchester.

Wigan Council – David Proctor, Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration

Wigan is undergoing major redevelopment which is being driven by the council in partnership with Cityheart – namely the regeneration of Galleries Shopping Centre which will see an array of leisure facilities developed as well as a new hotel and 464 new homes. The £135 million scheme will generate over 600 jobs for the area as well as much needed housing and David will be on hand to discuss this major scheme for Wigan as well as the council’s future regeneration and housing plans.

Shoosmiths – David Mathias, Partner

David is a specialist planning lawyer with over ten years’ experience acting for a range of both public and private sector clients on all aspects of planning and related law in relation to commercial, residential and mixed use developments. David has expertise in advising on the assembly of sites for infrastructure and regeneration projects and has led multi-disciplinary teams through all stages of the planning and infrastructure consents process. Shoosmiths was named law firm of the year at the UKREiiF Awards 2023, EG Awards 2022 and Planning Awards 2022.

Ellandi – Holly Harcus, Development Manager

Ellandi are one of the UK’s most prominent shopping centre and retail park investors and asset managers, with over c.2000 occupiers using their spaces across their UK. Recent years have seen Ellandi invest into Ashton-under-Lyne at the Ladysmith Shopping Centre and Holly will join the conference to discuss their future ambitions in the region and the wider northwest.

National Highways – Simon Emery, Senior Economic Development & Spatial Planning Manager

National Highways are delivering £15 billion of investment on our road network across the UK with significant work scheduled for Greater Manchester to alleviate congestion. This includes the Trans-Pennine upgrade which includes increasing capacity on the A61 and A628 as well as upgrades to the M60 and M62. National Highways also have £128m worth of repairs in the pipeline across the Northwest and Simon will be on hand to discuss these plans as well as future schemes to help boost economic activity.

Cavendish – Sean Fielding, Associate Director

Cavendish are a communications consultancy that operates in some of the most challenging corporate and political arenas. They employ over 100 consultants across 8 offices and their services include planning communications, Government relations, corporate communications, digital engagement and creative services. Their extensive experience throughout the North spans property, energy, infrastructure and FMCG clients.

Network Rail – Hannah Lomas, Programme Director – Transpennine Route Upgrade

Hannah is part of the team leading on the Transpennine Route Upgrade – a multi-billion-pound, transformative, long-term railway infrastructure programme that will improve connectivity in the North which will support economic growth in the North, delivering more than £4bn in social value and a further £4bn in wellbeing for passengers and communities along this pivotal rail artery. Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester have also recently formed a partnership to develop the six major stations in Manchester and Salford. The partnership aims to drive transformation in the stations to ensure they’re set for future generations – bringing regeneration and infrastructure together to create a big, connected city with a heavy focus on net zero and sustainability.

Rise Homes – Nigel Rawlings, Chief Executive Officer

Rise Homes have delivered c1000 high quality BTR apartments over the past few years across Greater Manchester and the Midlands and have major plans for growth over the next few years. Rise have already delivered schemes at Moss Side, Manchester and Stockport and Nigel will join the conference to discuss their upcoming schemes in Greater Manchester, including their regen plans in Wigan Town Centre.

Bruntwood SciTech – Sam Darby, Head of Development

The strategic regeneration framework for ID Manchester has recently been put forward to Manchester City Council, outlining the future of the trailblazing £1.7bn city centre district by its joint venture (JV) partners, Bruntwood SciTech and The University of Manchester. The framework sets out the vision for ID Manchester to be recognised internationally as one of the world’s leading applied innovation districts providing unique access to disruptive technologies and ideas. The completed development is set to create over 10,000 new jobs and deliver education, apprenticeship and training opportunities for local communities. The illustrative masterplan totals over 4 million sq ft, with the potential to accommodate over 2 million sq ft of commercial and retail space, and over 1,500 homes. Sam is leading on the proposals for Bruntwood and will join the conference to discuss the vision for the new innovation district.

Great Places Housing – Rhian Stratton, Regeneration Project Director

Great Places, the 25,000-home association, has ambitious plans to deliver c.4500 homes across the northwest as part of their strategic partnership with Homes England over the coming years. In addition, the Manchester-based housing association has recently announced its increase in development activity over the previous year by 16% despite growing “delivery challenges”. Rhian leads on their regenerations projects and will be on hand to discuss their activity across Greater Manchester and their development ambitions across the coming years.

Taking place the night before the Greater Manchester 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 Manchester Hall, 36 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT, between 18:00-21:00 the night before the event (Monday 30th 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.