THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. CLICK HERE TO GET ACCESS TO THE VIDEO AND PRESENTATIONS. Click Here to view our upcoming events and conferences. All Events 14 Sep 2020 Thames Valley Corridor Development Conference Monday, 14th September 2020 0900hrs – 1430hrs Book online View Partnership Packages EventProgramme SpeakersBecome a Partner What to Expect This online conference will focus on investment, development and regeneration in the Thames Valley Corridor. There is an impressive vision for the future of the Thames Valley Corridor- with economic growth, connectivity and sustainable development at its core. During this conference we’ll be hearing from the leading figures in the area – with a mix of public and private sector experts sharing exclusive insight on the schemes they’re working on, the opportunities they’re working to unlock, and their future plans. From vital connectivity and large-scale regeneration to tackling the regional housing crisis and developing places with the community in mind – this event will cover all the key topics. Speakers include: Shabnam Ali,Service Lead for Economic Development Tim Vaughan,Chief Executive Officer Samantha Foley,Chief Financial Officer Alex Aitchison,Director of Development Emma Gee,Head of Town Centre Development Andy Jansons,Managing Director Councillor Tony Page,Deputy Leader Alison Webster,Chief Executive Chris Scott,Development Director Paddy Bradley,Chief Executive Officer More Speakers,TBC Soon Download Programme Agenda and Programme: 09:00-10:00 Doors Open & NetworkingEnjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors – with the ability to video chat with attendees, enter the speed networking area or visit the booths of our sponsors. 10:00-11:00 Session 1: Thames Valley: The Gateway to the WestSenior policy influencers and regional stakeholders participate in a high level Q&A focusing on the unique development opportunities and potential in the region while also covering important topics such as inward investment, inclusive economy and retaining skills. Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details) University of Reading; Samantha Foley, Chief Financial Officer Thames Valley Berkshire LEP; Alison Webster, Chief Executive Swindon & Wiltshire LEP; Paddy Bradley, Chief Executive Officer Reading Borough Council; Councillor Tony Page, Deputy Leader 11:00-11:30 Networking & ExhibitionDuring the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest. 11:30-12:30 Session 2: Thames Valley Major Development PlansA host of the region’s forthcoming major development projects are showcased by the masterminds behind them in a series of presentations followed by Q&A. Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details) Lincoln Property Company; Alex Aitchison, Director of Development Swindon Borough Council; Emma Gee, Head of Town Centre Development Muse; Chris Scott, Development Director 12:30-13:00 Networking & ExhibitionDuring the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest. 13:00-14:00 Session 3: Placemaking and Meeting Housing Challenges in the Thames ValleyA series of development focused presentations looking at the way various organisation are contributing to meeting housing needs across the Valley and look ahead to what needs to be done in the future to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details) Jansons Property; Andy Jansons, Managing Director Slough Borough Council; Shabnam Ali, Service Lead for Economic Development Moorgarth Group; Tim Vaughan, Chief Executive Officer 14:00-14:30 Networking, Exhibition & Close Download Programme Associate your brand with the Thames Valley Corridor Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates around the growth opportunities in the area. Package Exhibition Stand Chair/ Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT) Conference Partner Yes Yes 15 Yes £2,500 View Details Session Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,500 View Details VIP Room Sponsor Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,500 View Details Best Practice Presentation Package Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,000 View Details Exhibitor Packages Yes – 5 Yes £500 View Details We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities, exhibition space and those that will drive brand awareness, 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 Thames Valley and the whole built environment industry. Conference Partner £2,500+VAT Become the headline partner of this conference and get mass awareness and brand visibility. This package is the ultimate – with a prime location during the event, a speaking opportunity, logo positioning on the top of the logo and your name in the event title – “The Thames Valley Corridor Development Conference; Sponsored by YOUR COMPANY NAME” The conference will be called the xxx Conference in association with your company nameAbility to help shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the eventOption to recommend speakersInclusion with pre-conference speaker communicationsAccess to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationshipsPrime branding for the whole conferenceOption to do a keynote speechOne speaking position on one panel during the conferenceOnline exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature15 online delegate passes for your team or guestsDigital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etcMaster of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speechesSocial media – pre, during and post-conference activityInclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry pressAccess to video of the conference after the event Become a partner > Session Partner £1,500+VAT The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to 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: Ability to help shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the eventOption to recommend speakers for the sessionInclusion with pre-conference speaker communicationsAccess to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationshipsBranding for the whole conference and your sessionOne speaking position on your panelOption to do a five minute introduction to your panel or thought leaders presentationOnline exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature10 online delegate passes for your team or guestsDigital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etcMaster of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speechesSocial media – pre, during and post-conference activityInclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry pressAccess to video of the conference after the event Become a partner > VIP Room Sponsor £1,500+VAT This package gives you an opportunity to sponsor the VIP Room – an exclusive invite only area of the event where speakers, invited VIP guests and sponsors can gather. This room enables all to actively video chat – and as the VIP Room Sponsor you’ll be able to host all of those who enter and manage the conversation throughout the day. It includes: Become the official Host of the VIP RoomBranding within the VIP RoomOption to invite selected guests to the VIP Room alongside speakers and sponsorsBranding across the rest of the conferenceOnline exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share content10 online delegate passes for your team and/or guestsDigital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media, etcMaster of Ceremonies ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing speechesSocial media – pre, during and post-conference activityInclusion in any PR and outreach to regional, national and industry pressAccess to video of the conference after the event Become a partner > Best Practice Presentation Package £1,000+VAT During the breaks delegates are able to speed network and visit the exhibitors – but with this package you can also give them the option of coming to see your company deliver a 15-minute thought leadership presentation, enabling you to play a key role in the conference. Build brand awareness, loyalty, trust and new business leads amongst numerous civic and business leaders from across the industry. Benefits include: Ability to deliver a 15-minute presentation during one of the break periods Access to the VIP Room – a green room for speakers, VIP guests and sponsorsBranding across the rest of the conferenceOnline exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share content10 online delegate passes for your team and/or guestsDigital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media, etcMaster of Ceremonies ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing speechesSocial media – pre, during and post-conference activityInclusion in any PR and outreach to regional, national and industry pressAccess to video of the conference after the event Become a partner > Exhibitor Package £500+VAT If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to meet online delegates and chat with them – then our exhibitor package is perfect. Some people can be reluctant to approach exhibition stands – but online it’s different and you’ll be inundated with enquiries and questions about your brand. Benefits include: Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature5 online delegate passes for your team or guestsDigital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etcMaster of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speechesSocial media – pre, during and post-conference activityInclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry pressAccess to video of the conference after the event 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 Our online conferences will merge our face-to-face conferences with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, exceptional panel discussions and debates, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall. Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect… And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online events… You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to: Main Stage Where our ‘Programme’ will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls. Networking Area Just like a real conference you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready! Sponsor / Exhibitor Area Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information. Slough Borough Council – Shabnam Ali, Service Lead for Economic Development Slough Borough Council are working closely with a number of developers on a £3bn scheme to transform Slough Town Centre. As the lead for economic development, Shabnam can give an insight into how the transformation will assist the housing crisis, and bring more revenue into the area alongside the purchase of the old university site; which will be used to build up to 1,300 houses and bring up to £550 million in income. Moorgarth Group – Tim Vaughan, Chief Executive Officer Moorgarth Group are top level developers with ongoing projects throughout the country. With the current development of the Broad Street Mall in Reading, Moorgarth Group are looking to regenerate and bring life into Reading and the surrounding areas. As Chief Executive Officer, Tim will be able to share thought leadership and share best practice alongside how the industry will move through opportunities and further challenges following the pandemic. University of Reading – Samantha Foley, Chief Financial Officer The University of Reading is home to over 17,000 students, and with the ever-changing demands of students, campuses have to evolve. Samantha will be able to talk about the University’s current development plan ‘2026: TRANSFORM’ which includes over £200 million worth of upgrading existing facilities and creating brand new ones. Lincoln Property Company – Alex Aitchison, Director of Development Lincoln Property Company are the masterminds behind a wave of regeneration set to take place in Reading. Their Station Hill development is set to feature 1,200 homes and 10,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space. The development is set to cost around £60m and will also see the delivery of 600,000 sq ft of office space. Thames Valley Berkshire LEP – Alison Webster, Chief Executive Alongside London, the Thames Valley region is the UK’s economic powerhouse, contributing over £42.5bn in GVA to the national economy. The LEP agreed three Growth Deals with government, worth a capital investment of over £140m to implement its Strategic Economic Plan between 2015/16 to 2020/21. Under the plan, several major projects were allocated funding from the LEP, including the £19m Newbury Railway Station, the £20m Reading Green Park Railway Station, and the £10m Newbury Sandleford Park scheme. Alison joins us to share insight into the LEP’s economic development plans from 2022 onwards. Muse – Chris Scott, Development Director Muse are one of the UK’s most prominent developers, delivering projects with sustainability at the heart of what they do. They are active across the country with £2.6 billion in the pipeline of sustainable and net zero residential and commercial development. Chris co-authored Muse’s latest sustainability development strategy, which sets out challenging mandatory targets for all of Muse’s new schemes, including in the areas of net zero, social value and biodiversity and will join the conference to delve into their approach to sustainable and net zero developments. Jansons Property – Andy Jansons, Managing Director Jansons Property are highly experienced property developers and investors with projects that mainly cover the Thames Valley and London area. With multiple ongoing projects within the Thames Valley area, including the development of the Basingstoke Road plot in Reading, Andy will be able to talk about how the work that Jansons do will assist with placemaking and meeting the housing challenges in the Thames Valley region. Swindon & Wiltshire LEP – Paddy Bradley, Chief Executive Officer The Swindon and Wiltshire LEP is a business led partnership between the two Unitary councils of Swindon and Wiltshire, the Military, and the private sector. The SWLEP plays a vital role in determining local economic priorities and undertaking schemes and initiatives to drive inclusive economic growth. By 2026 they aim to make Swindon and Wiltshire renowned for innovation, entrepreneurialism, and a great quality of life. Swindon Borough Council – Emma Gee, Head of Town Centre Development As Head of Town Centre Development, Emma will be able to explain how Swindon Borough Council’s local 2026 development plan will assist with placemaking in the Thames Valley. She will also be able to share insight into other projects currently underway in the region, and how these will enhance opportunities within the Swindon Borough. Reading Borough Council – Councillor Tony Page, Deputy Leader As Deputy Leader of Reading Borough Council, Tony will be able to share insight on the Reading Local Plan which guides development throughout the town up to 2036. This includes achieving a carbon neutral Reading by 2030. Tony will also be able to share thoughts on infrastructure development and regeneration throughout Reading. Tickets Tickets are not currently available for this event. Details Date:Monday, 14th September 2020Time:0900hrs – 1430hrs Venue Online – Hopin View our ticket T&Cs. 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