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Leeds and West Yorkshire Real Estate & Infrastructure Update

Name: Leeds and West Yorkshire Real Estate & Infrastructure Update
Start: 2022-02-03T15:00
End: 1970-01-01T19:00
Location: Civic Hall

Thursday, 3rd February 2022 1500hrs – 1900hrs

Civic Hall, Calverley St, Leeds LS1 1UR

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Built Environment Networking’s hugely popular evening networking events return to Leeds in association with the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, bringing together regional public sector leadership with a multitude of developers, investors, and project delivery bodies who will unveil a range of new projects totalling hundreds of millions of pounds and give exclusive intelligence surrounding future regeneration ambition across the West Yorkshire

Speakers for this include:

Cllr Tim Swift,
Leader

Susan Hinchcliffe,
Leader

Shabir Pandor,
Leader

Cllr Helen Hayden,
Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate

Michael Briffett,
Project Director

Angela Garrard,
Director of Development – North

Rob Gill,
Head of Acquisitions

Karen Stafeckis,
Development Manager

Simon Dew,
Development Director

More Speakers,
TBC Soon

Partnership Package	Exhibition Stand	Delegate Places	Number of Packages	Cost (+VAT)
Conference Partner	Yes	4	1	£2,500	View Details
Email Partner	Yes	2	1	£1,750	View Details
Registration Partner	Yes	2	1	£1,750	View Details
Drinks & Bar Partner	Yes	2	1	£1,750	View Details
VIP Dinner Partner	–	2	1	£1,500	View Details
Exhibitor Package	Yes	2	4	£1,000	View Details
Programme Partner	–	2	1	£500	View Details

Conference Partner

£2,500+VAT

Become the conference partner for the conference – and gain the ultimate brand awareness, contact with the speakers and thought leadership. Benefits include:

Prime branding for the whole conference
3x1m² stand space in the exhibition area
3 x pull-up banners at the conference including one on the stage behind the lectern
4 x delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Network Training sessions for up to four people per year
Attendance at Exhibition Training sessions for up to two people per year
Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
Logo on the speaker’s presentations
Literature placement in the networking room
Facilitation of introductions to the speakers at all conferences
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all marketing material related to the conference
1 x full page advert in the conference programme
Reserved seating on front two rows
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media promotion pre, during and post conference
Inclusion within PR sent to local and industry press
Access to event photography and video

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Email Partner

£1,750+VAT

Prime branding on all emails used to promote the event before, during and after the event with your logo always above the fold. Benefits include:

Branding on all emails relating to events – circa 100,000 views
3x1m² stand space in the exhibition area
2 x delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Network Training sessions for up to two people per year
Attendance at Exhibition Training sessions for up to two people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the event website
Your logo will be displayed on all marketing material for the event
1 x full page advert in the event programme
Reserved seating on the front two rows
Chair’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media promotion pre, during and post event
Inclusion within the press release
Access to photography and video from the event

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Registration Partner

£1,750+VAT

Sponsor the registration area – the delegate entry point and the first thing our attendees with associate with the event. Benefits include:

Branding of the registration table cloth
2 x pull-up banners in the registration area
3x1m² stand space in the exhibition area
2 x delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Network Training sessions for up to two people per year
Attendance at Exhibition Training sessions for up to two people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the event website
Your logo will be displayed on all marketing material for the event
1 x full page advert in the event programme
Reserved seating on the front two rows
Chair’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media promotion pre, during and post event
Inclusion within the press release
Access to photography and video from the event

Become a partner >

Drinks & Bar Partner

£1,750+VAT

Prime branding at the drinks and bar area – the key delegate meeting point for all refreshments located within the main networking hall. Benefits include:

Branding of the bar and refreshments area
2 x pull up banners in the bar and refreshments area
3x1m² stand space in the exhibition area
2 x delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Network Training sessions for up to two people per year
Attendance at Exhibition Training sessions for up to two people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the event website
Your logo will be displayed on all marketing material for the event
1 x full page advert in the event programme
Reserved seating on the front two rows
Chair’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media promotion pre, during and post event
Inclusion within the press release
Access to photography and video from the event

Become a partner >

VIP Dinner Partner

£1,500+VAT

Spend quality time with the speakers at the after-conference VIP Speakers’ Dinner – with input into the seating arrangement and branding through banners and marketing literature to showcase your brand. Benefits include:

2 x pull up banners at the evening dinner
Literature placement at the dinner venue
Input into the VIP dinner seating plan
2 x VIP dinner tickets
2 x delegate passes to the main conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to two people per year
Logo on the website conference page
1 x full-page advert in the evening dinner programme
Promotion on social media pre, during and post conference
Inclusion within the press release
Access to photographs and video of the conference

The VIP Dinner will run between 19:30-22:00 with private dining at a top restaurant (Michelin starred if available). The restaurant will be close to the conference venue with a maximum of 25 VIP guests in total. The dinner will be a relaxed and formal setting with a managed conversation from the dinner host.

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Exhibitors Package

£1,000+VAT

Showcase your brand in front of senior business and sector decision-makers and leaders, with hours of networking time to make strong connections for future business opportunities. Benefits include:

3x1m² exhibition space at the conference
2 x delegates tickets
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to two people per year
Attendance at Exhibition Training sessions for up to two people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the event website
Your logo will be displayed on all marketing material for the event
1 x A5 advert in the conference programme.
Reserved seating on the front two rows
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media promotion pre, during and post event
Inclusion within the press release
Access to photography and video from the event

Become a partner >

Programme Partner

£500+VAT

Evening Conference Programme Sponsorship Package Includes:

2 x Complimentary tickets to the conference.
1 x A5 advert in the conference programme.
2 x Pull-up banners at the conference in the networking area.
Logo on all conference marketing emails – c.15,000 views.
Logo on the conference marketing material including programme & booking form.
Logo on the conference event page on the Built Environment Networking website.
Logo on the speaker’s presentations.
Full access to official photography and video from all conferences.
Privilege of asking the second question of the evening – the programme sponsor’s question.
Access to post an editorial/blog onto the Built Environment Networking website.

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15:00-16:00	Door Opening and Networking Enjoy an hour of networking before the main event kicks off, with drinks available and time to speak with our event exhibitors.
16:00-17:00	Session One: West Yorkshire Investment and Infrastructure Priorities A group of leaders from across the region share their insights into how Leeds, Kirklees, Calderdale, Bradford and Wakefield aim to approach “building back better” in a high-level on-stage discussion Bradford City Council; Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader Kirklees Council; Shabir Pandor, Leader Calderdale Council; Cllr Tim Swift, Leader Leeds City Council; Cllr Helen Hayden, Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate
17:00-18:15	Session Two: West Yorkshire Major Development Plans A selection of major developers from across the Leeds City region share their regeneration and development ambitions with an emphasis on how they will support “levelling up” in West Yorkshire Latimer Developments; Michael Briffett, Project Director Moda Living; Rob Gill, Head of Acquisitions The Guinness Partnership; Angela Garrard, Director of Development – North Muse Developments; Simon Dew, Development Director CEG; Karen Stafeckis, Development Manager
18:15-19:00	Conference Networking We’ll be putting on hot food and free flowing drinks for the rest of the evening enabling you to explore the discussions which have taken place on stage with some networking.
19:00-22:00	VIP Evening Dinner Taking place after the main event and drinks reception, we’ll be hosting a VIP Dinner. This includes a 3-course meal and flowing drinks with an attendance of circa 15-20 guests including our event speakers. This is for VIP ticket holders only which can be purchased below.

Calderdale Council – Cllr Tim Swift, Leader

There are 19 projects associated with Calderdale’s “Next Chapter” of regeneration which will see upwards of £300m spent on development in the coming years including the £200m hospital extension, a £60m woodland habitat in Hipperholme and the £30m Halifax town centre regeneration. Cllr Swift will detail different schemes including an update on the major infrastructure projects such as the A58/A672 and A646 upgrade and much more.

Bradford City Council – Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader

Bradford is leading the way on net zero regeneration and the council have recently granted planning permission for the UK’s first clean growth test bed on a 180-acre mixed use site in Esholt alongside Keyland Developments. Susan and her team are also making a powerful economic case for a new £500m station at the St James Market site in the city centre, she joins this event to talk about her vision for the future of the region and detail other key development schemes that the council are keen to see.

Kirklees Council – Shabir Pandor, Leader

Four major projects comprise the £250m Huddersfield Blueprint which comprises the creation of a Cultural Heart and Town Park near the University of Huddersfield, an enhances Station Gateway, improving the New Street Area of the Town Centre with investment into mixed use space, replacing the Bus Station and rethinking Cross Church Street. Shabir joins the event to give an update on this as well as the Dewsbury Blueprint which will see 3500 new homes delivered in the next decade.

Leeds City Council – Cllr Helen Hayden, Executive Member for Infrastructure and Climate

Leeds City Council have been working with the Environment Agency on a major scheme to reduce the risk of flooding in Leeds. The first phase of the £112m scheme was completed in 2012, better protecting more than 3,500 homes, 500 commercial city centre properties and critical access routes to Leeds train station. Phase two is set to cost around £87m to complete and will give protection to three key areas in the city region including Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, Kirkstall Abbey and Kirkstall Meadows. Cllr Helen Hayden joins us to discuss what the scheme means for the local economy and the region’s at-risk communities.

Latimer Developments – Michael Briffett, Project Director

Latimer Developments have recently revealed plans to deliver a high-quality, mixed and sustainable community which sets a new benchmark for the provision of affordable homes in Leeds, with private outside space for residents alongside public open spaces, employment opportunities and car-free access into the city centre. In total the scheme will deliver approximately 1800 new homes of which 503 have been earmarked to be affordable as well as over 350 student homes. Michael will be on hand to discuss these significant plans for the Kirkstall area of Leeds.

The Guinness Partnership – Angela Garrard, Director of Development – North

Angela will update on the progress of Cross Point, part of the South Bank Regeneration led by Leeds City Council which will provide over 8,000 new homes. The 928 new homes at Points Cross, a minimum 35% of which will be affordable housing, will be constructed on two adjacent sites with the project set to include commercial and retail space for compatible uses such as cafes and gyms, enabling Guinness to play its part in the delivery of a vibrant new neighbourhood.

Moda Living – Rob Gill, Head of Acquisitions

Moda have launched a new home rental brand, Casa – a joint venture with Ares Real Estate, and are aiming to change the way people live in the UK, starting in Yorkshire. Casa will deliver an initial 5,000 new family homes for rent by 2025, which is set to have a combined value of £1bn. Some 200 Casa homes are already planned in the Yorkshire region, with the first set to start on site in Dean Beck, Bradford, by next April with the first residents to move in before the end of 2022. Rob will be on hand to discuss these exciting plans and ambitions for the Casa by Moda brand.

CEG – Karen Stafeckis, Development Manager

CEG are the masterminds behind some of the biggest schemes in West Yorkshire with the 57 acre, £400m masterplan for Kirkstall Forge in Leeds, the £350 million Globe Point project in the Temple district of Leeds, and the 500 home development in Burley-in-Wharfdale being chief amongst them. As major regenerators in other northern towns and cities, Karen will be talking in depth about the next phases of these schemes and the catalyst they will act as for further major investment into Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Muse Places – Simon Dew, Development Director

Muse Developments recently received the green light for One City Park, a 56,403 sq ft office building in Bradford city centre. The scheme will transform the former police HQ site, creating high-quality office space in central Bradford. It will offer space for a range of occupiers from starts-up and growing SMEs, to larger organisations requiring flexible, modern spaces with the development set to create more than 300 jobs throughout construction, with a further 450 jobs based in the new building once complete. Simon will join the conference to give more intel on this scheme and Muse’s future plans for West Yorkshire.

Dinner Venue: Blackhouse – The Grill on the Square, 31-33 East Parade, Leeds LS1 5PS

Timings: 19:00-22:00

After the event we will be hosting a VIP Speakers’ Dinner – with the speakers invited to join us and a small number of others to take the conversation into a more relaxed environment.

This is a unique opportunity to spend quality time after the event with the speakers – taking discussions about projects and schemes, procurement opportunities and networking with decision makers into a more one-to-one conversation. The evening meal includes a formal discussion around key regional topics in the industry – accompanied by good food, drinks and excellent company.

Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.