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Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters

Tuesday, 3rd October 2023 0800hrs – Wednesday, 4th October 2023 1700hrs

The Custard Factory, Birmingham

Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters is the new INDUSTRY LEADING destination event for investors, developers, occupiers and policy influencers across LIFE SCIENCES, MANUFACTURING, SPACE, BUSINESS PARKS and TECHNOLOGY convene and talk about how the built environment sector is delivering major regeneration schemes allied to their industry. UK Government has pledged £25bn per year to unlock schemes that support economic growth, skills stagnation and which keep UK PLC at the forefront of emerging markets and over it is estimated that over £100bn of private capital will be deployed into projects by the end of 2024.

You should be at this event to:

  • Hear about dozens of new capital projects that support science, technology and innovation
  • Understand the national policy landscape and how the built environment sector can meet demand
  • Meet with international investors and occupiers who are expanding or evolving their estate and facilities
  • Explore current and emerging procurement practices and help your company win work easier
  • Learn how the public and private sector are collaborating to put science at the heart of place
  • Unpick emerging sectors that are in need of built environment support
  • Take advantage of pre-arranged, facilitated meetings supported by the Built Environment Networking team

Join hundreds of developers, infrastructure organisations, framework operators, policy makers and asset owners for a mixture of thought leadership and exclusive sector announcements guaranteed to improve your company’s chances of futureproofing a pipeline of projects.

This exciting new event has a multitude of stages and activities throughout the day to facilitate new commercially rewarding connections, stimulate discussion, enhance knowledge sharing and improve the industry’s procurement processes. The content will take place in number areas of The Custard Factory.

Library Stage

09:30 – 10:30

Using Science and Innovation Regeneration for UK PLC Growth

With science and innovation sectors placed at the heart of the national plan for growth, policy makers, major employers and investors discuss progress, obstacles and opportunities for using emerging industries as a catalyst for economic revival.

This session is sponsored by CPC Project Services.

Speakers Include:

Chair: Allen Beever – Partner, Head of Cost Management (HEST), CPC Project Services

Dr Barbara Ghinelli – Director of Clusters and Campus Development , Science and Technology Facilities Council

Library Stage

11:00 – 12:00

Sustainable Science and Innovation Clusters

Between high-energy, on-site consumption and catering to a global supply chain, making science and innovation clusters tally up with national net zero goals is one of the biggest challenges facing the UK. This session explores ideas and best practice while showcasing a range of upcoming schemes.

This session is sponsored by Morgan Sindall.

Speakers Include:

Richard Dobson – Area Director, London, Morgan Sindall

Speaker – TBC, Kadans Science Partner

Cinema Stage

11:15 – 11:45

Space for Growth – Turbocharging Leicestershire’s Economy

A new ‘Space City Leicester’ cluster has been launched that will create one of the largest and most connected Enterprise Zones for space-related activities in the UK. Space City Leicester represents up to £233 million of investment in new and planned facilities on the former Pioneer Park development and is forecast to contribute £750 million per year to the UK space sector over the next decade, as well as supporting over 2,500 jobs. Join us as we explore the space sector’s exciting future in Leicestershire.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers Include:

Speaker – TBC, Leicester City Council

Speaker – TBC, University of Leicester

Fringe Events

12:30 – 14:00

Wates Science Industry Lunch – INVITE ONLY

The senior team from Wates host a high-level industry lunch for key leaders across the investment, development and occupancy ecosystem. To express an interest please email matt.christie@built-environment-networking.com

Library Stage

13:00 – 14:00

The UK Space Sector: Key Steps to Becoming a Global Superpower

The burgeoning space sector is evidenced by the recent Spaceport Cornwall satellite launch. The Government’s National Space Strategy aims to secure a 10% share of the global market by 2030 and this session will explore the key steps required to make this a reality.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers Include:

Speaker – TBC, University of Leicester

Ben Shaw – Head of Operations and Capture, Lockheed Martin

Mandy Ridyard – Chair, Space Hub Yorkshire

Cinema Stage

13:00 – 14:00

Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centres – Developing Complex, High Tech Sites for National Growth

Forming part of a global network of world class locations which support industry research and development, AMRC’s are often a hub for partnerships and economic growth. This session explores the key ingredients for developing them while exploring how to put them at the heart of placemaking.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers Include:

Speaker – TBC, Harworth Group

David Wells – Director, HBD

Amanda Griffiths – Director, Built Environment Networking

Steve Foxley – Chief Executive, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Library Stage

14:30 – 15:30

Delivering for Science, Tech and Innovation – Defining Fit for Purpose Buildings and Places

A diverse panel of occupiers will discuss what they require from science and innovation property and how the market can create locations that will support their growth and expansion.

This session is sponsored by Mace Group.

Speakers include:

Jenny Gardner – Director of Development, ARC

Cinema Stage

14:30 – 15:30

Science Parks Development Plans: Increasing Capacity to Meet Demand

Estates and facilities directors are joined by investors and developers to discuss science park expansion or creation as the UK grapples with capacity challenges within the sector. Delegates will exclusive insight into upcoming schemes.

This session is available to sponsor.

Stephen Rice – Director, Whittlesey Science and Technology Park

Jane Kennedy – Chief Business Officer, Discovery Park

Zoe Peace – Senior Development Manager, Bruntwood SciTech

Library Stage

09:30 – 10:30

Science Clusters and Placemaking: Creating Visions vs Delivering Masterplans

Science clusters are key drivers of regional economic growth, attracting inward investment and providing skilled, high wage jobs. This session will explore how science and innovation development can help shape places and drive increased regional prosperity.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers Include:

Artem Korolev – Managing Director , Mission Street

David Aspin Munroe K

David Aspin – Managing Director, Munroe K

Alice Reeve – Chief Executive, Hethel Innovation

Cinema Stage

10:00 – 11:00

Creating Places for Talent – How Can The Built Environment Entice and Encourage the Next Generation Workforce?

How can science and innovation places keep pace with creating a thriving environment for its employees? How can the sector remain tactile and accessible and aspirational environments to work within.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers Include:

Speaker – TBC, White City Innovation District

Library Stage

11:00 – 12:00

Life Sciences in the UK: An £80bn Sector

The UK Life Sciences sector is worth more £80bn annually, but growth is lagging behind the international average. This session will explore how collaboration between government and the private sector can create the conditions for the sector to flourish, and how the built environment can support.

This session is available to sponsor.

Richard O'Boyle – Executive Director, Pioneer Group

Cinema Stage

11:15 – 11:45

Leeds Innovation Village – Creating A New District In The Heart of the City Centre

A new innovation district is coming to Leeds – centred around a £450m investment to redevelop the Leeds General Infirmary in the city centre which will provide a new adults’ hospital and a brand new modernised hospital for Leeds Children’s Hospital. This development activity will spark the new Innovation Village, created a world class hub for research, innovation and technology in life sciences, bringing £11.2bn in net present value terms and creating 3,000 jobs.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers Include:

Victoria Critchley – Development Director – Innovation, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Speaker – TBC, Leeds City Council

Cinema Stage

12:00 – 12:30

Growing a Global Life Science Cluster and Delivering a Thriving Town Centre

GSK is working alongside Stevenage Borough Council, Reef Group and UBS there is a major campus expansion taking place at GSK’s site – which is set to unlock up to £400m of new private investment and create 5,000 new highly-skilled jobs. We’ll hear about the vision for the 33-acre site which will expand of their 92-acre R&D site already in operation, creating one of Europe’s largest clusters for biotechnology and other early-stage life science companies, in addition to their town centre ambitions to bring science into the high street.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers Include:

Tom Pike – Strategic Director and Deputy Chief Executive, Stevenage Borough Council

Library Stage

13:00 – 14:00

Digital and Technology Clusters – Driving Local and National Economic Growth

A digital and data revolution is happening, and it is transforming for our cities and communities living within them. This is creating a major economic opportunity which the UK plans to be at the heart of – with major new digital clusters supporting the wider economy. This session will look at those who’re planning major projects and plans in this arena and the development and investment this will bring.

This session is available to sponsor.

Library Stage

14:30 – 15:30

Science as an Investible Proposition

International and domestic investment can enable significant growth in the sector – our panel will explore the roadblocks to investment, how they can be removed and where investment is most needed.

This session is available to sponsor.

The main Custard Factory hall will have a unique mixture of meeting spaces and exhibition at the event – let us explain more.

Meeting Space

Set aside for numerous clients and end-users – these meeting spaces allow them to have a visible base for the two-day event, enabling the industry to speak to some of the key places, in addition to giving them access to accepting one-to-one meeting requests.

You will have the option to request a meeting via an online portal with housing developers and associations amongst others:

Exhibition

In addition to the meeting spaces the rest of the hall will be utilised for exhibitors to enable them to showcase their products and services to the client heavy audience.

Exhibition costs £1,750+VAT and includes two delegate tickets to the event – this package is for space only. If you’d like to find out more contact opportunities@built-environment-networking.com.

Exhibitors include:

For more information email opportunities@built-environment-networking.com or contact us on 0113 390 4700

Gain national and exposure and position your brand as a leader in the industry.

By sponsoring Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters your organisation will receive powerful exposure amongst key business leaders, government officials, developers, framework providers and thousands of professionals from across the world. This event is set to become the UK’s leading forum for science and innovation within the construction, infrastructure and built environment industries.

We have various opportunities and packages dependant on your needs. Whether you’re looking to build brand awareness, source new leads or put your brand at the forefront of the industry – we have a package suitable to your needs.

Package Meeting Space Speaking Slots Event Tickets Dinner Tickets No. Packages Cost (+VAT)
CORPORATE PACKAGES
Platinum Partner Yes Yes 10 5 1 £15,000 View Details
Annual Partner Yes Yes Price on application View Details
SPACE ONLY PACKAGES
Event Bus Partner Yes 10 1 £10,000 View Details
Networking Square Partner Yes 4 1 £8,000 View Details
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PACKAGES
Main Stage Session Partner Yes 4 10 £5,500 View Details
Cinema Stage Breakout Session Partner Yes 4 10 £5,000 View Details
Video Partner 6 4 1 £10,000 View Details
Report Partner 6 4 1 £10,000 View Details
Roundtable Partner Yes 2 2 10 £5,500 View Details
Bespoke Roundtable Partner Yes 2 2 10 £5,500 View Details
BRANDING PACKAGES
Programme Partner 2 2 1 £5,000 View Details
Quarter Programme Advert 16 £250 View Details
Half-page Programme Advert 16 £400 View Details
Full Page Programme Advert 16 £750 View Details
Inside Cover Page Partner 2 £1,000 View Details
Lanyard Partner 4 1 £5,000 View Details
Badge Partner 4 1 £5,000 View Details
Registration Partner 2 2 1 £2,250 View Details
Email Partner 2 2 1 £2,250 View Details
Social Media Partner 1 1 £3,000 View Details
Exhibition Package 1 £1,750 View Details
FRINGE EVENT PACKAGES
Fringe Event Promotion Partner 2 1 £1,500 View Details

Here are the full details of the packages available:

Platinum Partner

£15,000 (+VAT)

The conference will include the name of the Corporate Partner in the title of the event – i.e. ‘Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters in association with XXXX’ You will be a prominent and visual partner in addressing and supporting the challenges and opportunities within the event sector.

Benefits:

  • Conference Corporate Partner from date of signature up to event completion
  • Keynote of Day One of the conference
  • One chair position on the main stage or Best Practice slot at the event
  • Prime Branding on the website and at the event
  • Position on the Advisory Group
  • Double size Meeting space within the meeting area
  • Input into the post-event conference report
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Input into 365 conference activities
  • Access to the green rooms throughout the event
  • Ten delegate passes for the conference
  • Five places at the networking awards event
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Social media – pre, during & post conference activity
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Annual Partner

Price on application

Become an annual partner for all or a selection of the Tomorrows Series Conferences with a bespoke package to meet your business needs. Chair main stage panel discussions, deliver thought leadership workshops or curate your own private roundtable with clients that the Built Environment Networking team can procure for you. This package comes with a dedicated private meeting space on site for you to conduct business development conversations with, including the ability to use our team’s expertise to facilitate introductions to target clients.

Build a package which spans the following products:

  • Main stage speaking slots
  • Develop a private round table with target clients
  • Sponsor or nominate for Tomorrow’s SeriesAwards
  • Tickets
  • On-site branding opportunities

Event Bus Partner

£10,000(+VAT)

Located in a prominent, stationary position outside the meeting space area. Bus is available for hire across the 2 days, giving partners a base to facilitate business meetings and networking opportunities whilst entertainng guests from a fully installed onboard bar.

Benefits:

  • 2 day hire to accommodate business activities led by the partner company
  • The bus comes complete with a fully-installed onboard bar and serving hatches (alcohol not included)
  • Make use of space outside the bus with furniture (at additional cost)
  • Branding on the event website and at the forum
  • Ten delegate passes for the event days of the forum
  • Additional two free delegate passes for event days of the forum for young people in your company under the age of 25
  • One half page advet in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event
  • Space only hire, branding of external magnetic panel at additional cost
  • 1 table at the awards night

Networking Square Partner

£8,000 (+VAT)

Sponsor the main outdoor networking area – a main square that connections all of the event stages and networking zones alongside the primary F&B zone. The square will be named after the Networking Square Partner – i.e. ‘XXXX’s Square’

Benefits:

  • Branding around the networking square – with ability to add brand flags and literature around the area
  • Four delegate passes for event days of the conference
  • Meeting space within the meeting area
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Main Stage Session Partner

£5,500 (+VAT)

Sponsor one of the main event sessions talking place in The Library – we will have a different session partner for each of the eight sessions.
Benefits:

  • Chair or Speaker position on your panel
  • Early engagement will enable potential input into the shaping of the panel and conversation
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Additional three pull-up stands on the stage during your conference session
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Four delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event
  • Exhibition space within the main networking hall

Session Partner

Session Partner

Session Partner

Cinema Stage Breakout Session Partner

£5,000 (+VAT)

Run your own dedicated best practice session within The Cinema Stage to showcase you company’s leadership and knowledge in the industry.
Benefits:

  • Run your own dedicated 30-minute session in the Cinema Stage Two Room – a specialist area dedicated to showcaswing best practice and thought leadership for up to 30 people
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Additional three pull-up stands on the stage during your conference session
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Four delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Cinema Stage Breakout Session Partner

Video Partner

£10,000 (+VAT)

This Partner will provide a video that will be played when each main stage session starts and ends.

Benefits:

  • Creation and branding of the conference video
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Six delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • Four places at the Awards event
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Report Partner

£10,000 (+VAT)

Prime branding on the Tomorrow Series Output Report.

Benefits:

  • Main braning on the Report
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • A second foreward along with a 2-page editorial within the report
  • Four delegate passes for event days of the conference
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Your logo will be displayed on the event page of the report
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Roundtable Partner

£5,500 (+VAT)

Sponsor one of our pre-created roundtable discussions – where circa 10 individuals will join us to discuss selected topics, allowing you to build rapport with potential clients.

Benefits:

  • Sponsor one of our pre-created roundtable discussions with high-level client speakers
  • Two spaces on the roundtable for your attendees to join
  • Potential to help shape the conversation and seed others to the roundtable discussion
  • Add literature onto the roundtable
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Two delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • Two places at the Awards event
  • One half page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Bespoke Roundtable

£5,500 (+VAT)

Create your own roundtable discussion – where circa 10 individuals can join you to discuss your own selected topic of conversation.

Benefits:

  • Hire the roundtable room to host your own dedicatedroundtable discussion
  • Ownership of the roundtable conversation and speakers
  • Potential to help shape the conversation and seed others to the roundtable discussion
  • Add literature onto the roundtable
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Two delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • Two places at the Awards event
  • One half page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Programme Partner

£5,000 (+VAT)

This package provides branding on the cover of the forum printed programme.

Benefits:

  • Branding on the official event programme given to all delegates at the event
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Two delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • Two places at the Awards event
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Quarter Programme Advert

£250 (+VAT)

Quarter page advert within the event programme.

Half-page Programme Advert

£400 (+VAT)

Half-page advert within the event programme.

Full Page Programme Advert

£750 (+VAT)

Full page advert on the inside front cover of the event programme.

Full Page (Inside Front Cover)

£1,000 (+VAT)

Full page advert on the inside front cover of the event programme.

Full Page (Inside Back Cover)

£1,000 (+VAT)

Full page advert on the inside back cover of the event programme.

Lanyard Partner

£5,000 (+VAT)

This package will see your logo appear on the lanyard alongside the Tomorrow’s Series logo – given to every attendee, speaker and sponsor at the event.

Benefits:

  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Four delegate passes for event days of the conference
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Badge Partner

£5,000 (+VAT)

This package will see your logo appear on the name badge given to every attendee, speaker and sponsor which will be worn and scanned throughout the two day event.

Benefits:

  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Four delegate passes for event day of the conference
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Registration Partner

£6,000 (+VAT)

This package will see you brand the registration area of the event – the area where all delegates will pass through to collect their passes and the main entrance to the event area.

  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Two delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • Two places at the Awards event
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Email Partner

£2,250 (+VAT)

This package provides prime branding above the fold on all marketing emails promoting the event.

Benefits:

  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Two delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • Two places at the Awards event
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Social Media Partner

£3,000 (+VAT)

Jump on the back of the huge social media activity running throughout the event through this package – where you logo will be included in some of our social media posts and dedicated posts around you will be pushed out of the course of the two days.

Benefits:

  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Branding on at least five social media posts per event day across all platforms
  • Sharing of your company social posts across our social media platforms
  • One delegate pass for the event days of the conference
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Exhibition Package

£1,750+VAT

Showcase your brand and services in front of hundreds of potential clients by exhibiting – a perfect location to reap the rewards of this high footfall event, gathering new leads and building commercially rewarding relationships.

Benefits include:

  • Exhibition space at the event – space only
  • Branding on the event website and at the event
  • 2 x delegate passes for both event days
  • Half page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Exhibitor Partners

Fringe Event Promotion Partner

£1,500+VAT

We aim to create a more vibrant and engaging event which will see fringe events run throughout the two day event – from the night before the event kickstarts to the end of the second day. This package enables you to have your fringe event listed on the official event programme to draw traffic and sign-ups to the event.

Benefits include:

  • Your fringe event officially promoted within our event programme
  • Two delegate passes for the event days of the conference
  • Early access to the attendee list to contact your target audience in advance to invite to your fringe event
  • Promotional activity across our news and social platforms to publicise your fringe event
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Access to photographs and video of 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

Dr Barbara Ghinelli,
Director of Clusters and Campus Development
Artem Korolev,
Managing Director
Victoria Critchley,
Development Director – Innovation
Speaker,
TBC
Speaker,
TBC
Ben Shaw,
Head of Operations and Capture
Speaker,
TBC
Stephen Rice,
Director
Alice Reeve,
Chief Executive
David Aspin Munroe K David Aspin,
Managing Director
Jenny Gardner,
Director of Development
Tom Pike,
Strategic Director and Deputy Chief Executive
Speaker,
TBC
Richard Dobson,
Area Director, London
Speaker,
TBC
David Wells,
Director
Jane Kennedy,
Chief Business Officer
Chair: Allen Beever,
Partner, Head of Cost Management (HEST)
Mandy Ridyard,
Chair
Steve Foxley,
Chief Executive
Zoe Peace,
Senior Development Manager
Richard O’Boyle,
Executive Director
Speaker,
TBC

Tickets

Event Ticket: Science and Innovation Clusters Early Bird Discount Ends 4th August £199.00

Attendee 1

Attendee ticket price: £199

Event Ticket: Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters – Event Ticket and Networking Drinks Reception Early Bird Discount Ends 4th August £249.00

Attendee 1

Attendee ticket price: £249

Event Ticket: Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters –Event Ticket, Networking Drinks Reception and VIP Speakers Awards Early Bird Discount Ends 4th August £349.00

Attendee 1

Attendee ticket price: £349

Please note – we are actively encouraging a diverse attendance from companies and if purchasing multiple tickets we would ask that you review this so your company looks to offer opportunities to under represented groups in the industry to attend. For those booking five or more tickets we will also offer an additional free ticket which can be used by someone under the age of 25 to encourage youth to attend and offer a platform to the next generation.

Details

Start Date:
Tuesday, 3rd October 2023

Start Time:
0800hrs

End Date:
Wednesday, 4th October 2023

End Time:
1700hrs

Cost:
£199 – £349

Venue

The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham, UK

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