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Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters

Wednesday, 4th October 2023 0830hrs – Wednesday, 4th October 2023 1515hrs

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.

Companies already confirmed as attending include:

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

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.

The Custard Factory

08:15 – 09:15

Doors Open – Breakfast, Exhibition & Networking

Build commercially rewarding connections before the start of the conference.

Sector in Focus Stage

09:15 – 09:30

Conference Welcome & Keynote Speech

Julia Sutcliffe, Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department for Business & Trade joins us to discuss the state of the Science & Innovation sectors in the UK and how they can be leveraged to attract inward investment and drive the creation of high wage, high skilled jobs across the country.

Keynote Speaker:

Professor Julia Sutcliffe – Chief Scientific Advisor, Department for Business & Trade

Sector in Focus 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

Professor Julia Sutcliffe – Chief Scientific Advisor, Department for Business & Trade

Matthew Sampson – Regeneration Director, Crown Estate

Dr Barbara Ghinelli – Director, Harwell Campus and Innovation Clusters, UKRI-Science and Technology Facilities Council

Professor Michael Capaldi – Dean of Innovation & Business, Newcastle University

Science and Economy Stage

10:00 – 10:30

Powering Science Parks – Electrification and Net Zero

In this session Bilgin will explain Vattenfall’s experience of partnership working to achieve net zero, outline how an effective electrification plan can support the transition, and explain how IDNOs (Independent Distribution Network Operators) offer businesses owners and science and innovation clusters an alternative route to connect to the grid in order to secure the electrical power required with minimal delays and reduced costs.

This session is sponsored by Vattenfall.

Speakers include:

Ken Morbey – Business Developer, IDNO, Vattenfall Networks UK

The Custard Factory

10:30 – 11:00

Tea/Coffee Break & Networking

Build commercially rewarding connections during the break.

Sector in Focus 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:

Chair: Chris Hulme – Director , Influential

Richard Dobson – Area Director, London, Morgan Sindall

Ann Pittard – Director of Engagement and Partnerships, Keele University

Paul Bailey – Managing Director, Life Sciences & Asset Management, LS Estates

Georgina Rizik – Executive Director, SC1

Will Fogden – Senior Development Manager, Kadans Science Partner

Science and Economy Stage

11:00 – 12:00

Department for Business & Trade Workshop – Attracting Inward Investment for Capital Development Projects in Science and Innovation

A workshop run by the Department for Business & Trade to assist Local Authorities, Science Parks, Universities and other key stakeholders. The workshop will be focused on sharing best practice and exploring different strategies for attracting inward investment for capital projects anchored around RDI clusters, and learning how the DBT can assist.

Speakers include:

Oliver St John – Deputy Director, Innovation, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Roshni Prasad – Senior Investment Manager, Department for Business & Trade

Professor Michael Capaldi – Dean of Innovation & Business, Newcastle University

Orestis Tzortzoglou – Vice President, Development UK, BioMed Realty

Kasia Averall – Life Sciences Consultant,

Roundtable Room

11:00 – 12:00

Making Partnerships Work – Exploring Best Practice in Cross-Industry Collaboration

Delegates from across the sector share ideas on how to work together from shovel to operation in order to maximise the potential of science clusters.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Toni Harrison – Head of Public Sector & Universities, Oxford Innovation Space

Richard Holland – Relationship Director , HSBC

Caroline Fleming – Director Surrey Innovation District, Surrey Research Park

Polly Frost – Net Zero Lead, Plymouth and South Devon Freeport

Gosia Khrais – Commercial & Marketing Director, Charnwood Campus

Henry Gates – Director of Sector Engagement, Campaign for Science & Engineering

Lisa Whalley – Investments Projects & Innovation Officer, Doncaster Council

Dr Ray Kent – Chief Operating Officer, The Pandemic Institute

The Custard Factory

12:00 – 13:00

Lunch & Networking

Build commercially rewarding connections during the lunch break – with refreshments and food provided.

Fringe Events

12:30 – 14:00

Wates Science Industry Lunch

The senior team from Wates host a high-level industry lunch for key leaders across the investment, development and occupancy ecosystem.

This event is invite only.

Sector in Focus 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 sponsored by Arup.

Speakers Include:

Chair: Dan Birch – Industry & Advanced Manufacturing Business Leader, Arup

Sharon Kemp – Chief Executive, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Steve Foxley – Chief Executive, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

Neil Eccles – Head of Innovation, Rochdale Development Agency

Science and Economy Stage

13:00 – 13:45

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:

William Wells – Deputy Director Research & Enterprise Division, University of Leicester

Gemma Wilson – Harwell Space Cluster Development Manager, Science & Technology Facilities Council

Glen McCauley – Innovation and Commercial Adviser, Space Hub Yorkshire

Science and Economy Stage

14:00 – 14:30

Durham Innovation District

Hear from Durham County Council and Durham University about a major new project to catalyse economic transformation. Durham Innovation District will be a world class location for innovation, bringing together talent, resources, ideas, businesses and investors in a highly accessible location at the centre of one of the UK’s most historic cities. Join the team as they give Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters delegates a first glimpse.

Speakers include:

Amy Harhoff – Corporate Director, Regeneration, Economy & Growth, Durham County Council

Edward Twiddy – Director Environment, Society and Government, Atom Bank

Professor Colin Bain – PVC Research, Durham University

Sector in Focus Stage

14:30 – 15:30

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

A diverse panel of developers, occupiers and other key stakeholders 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:

Chair: Phil Laycock – Director, UKREiiF

Jenny Gardner – Development & Construction Director, ARC

Tom Wolfenden – Chief Executive Officer, Sheffield Technology Parks

Jane Hutchins – Director, Cambridge Science Park

Ian Lynch – Construction Director, Woodbourne Group

Roundtable Room

14:30 – 15:30

What Will the Next Generation of Science Parks Look Like?

Guests from across investment, occupancy and the built environment ecosystem forecast how science and innovation parks might evolve over the next 10 years and how the supply chain should prepare.

This session is available to sponsor.

Speakers include:

Richard Holland – Relationship Director , HSBC

Rebecca Crow – Health and Life Sciences Senior Sector Lead, Invest Newcastle

Matt Francis – Head of Science & Technology, Oxford Innovation Space

Niamh Hession – Director, Turley

Science and Economy Stage

14:45 – 15:45

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 sponsored by Buro Four

Speakers Include:

Chair: Matthew Keegans-Wood – Project Director, Buro Four

Zoe Peace – Senior Development Manager, Bruntwood SciTech

Chris Broom – Head of Business Development, Discovery Park

Sarah Hordern – Director, Talbot Innovation Quarter

Stephen Rice – Director, Peterborough Science and Technology Park

Sector in Focus Stage

15:45 – 16:45

The Global Race to Create World Class Science & Innovation Clusters – Learning from US Perspectives

In the global race to harness science, technology and innovation for economic prosperity and security; tomorrow’s clusters need to be world leading environments and eco-systems.  What can we learn and transfer from the US to ensure our clusters are truly world-class?

This session is sponsored by Gleeds.

Speakers include:

Chair: Galvin Tarling – Global Head of Life Sciences, Gleeds

Elad Levin – Director, EEDN

Sally Lee – Associate Principal – Education, Science & Community, HDR

Michael Aston – Partner and Head of Life Sciences, Cushman & Wakefield

Fringe Events

16:45 – 17:30

Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters Networking Drinks

Join speakers, VIP’s and fellow delegates for drinks and discuss key findings and hot topics from day one of the conference.

The Custard Factory

08:30 – 09:30

Doors Open – Breakfast, Exhibition & Networking

Build commercially rewarding connections before the start of the conference.

Sector in Focus Stage

09:15 – 10:30

Science Clusters and Placemaking: Using Science & Innovation to Drive Regional Economic Growth

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

Alice Reeve – Chief Executive, Hethel Innovation

Caroline Fleming – Director Surrey Innovation District, Surrey Research Park

Dr Daniel Rathbone – Deputy Executive Director, Campaign for Science & Engineering

Dr Pam Waddell OBE – Director, Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands

Roz Bird – Chief Executive, Anglia Innovation Partnership , Norwich Research Park

Roundtable Room

09:30 – 10:30

Designing the Future Science and Innovation Districts

This roundtable will bring together people from multiple disciplines to look at how all elements of the built environment view the future of our science and innovation districts from design and delivery to location and placemaking.

Speakers include:

Duncan Thomas – Associate – Masterplanner and Architect, HLM Architects

Anca Banacu – Principal Architect, BakerHicks

Bob Cushing – Consultant, Communicate Technology

Polly Frost – Net Zero Lead, Plymouth and South Devon Freeport

Dr Rembrandt Koppelaar – Director of Research and Innovation, EcoWise

Dr Patricia Martin del Guayo – Architect and Dr in Environmental Urban Design, Shepheard Epstein Hunter

Krystian Groom – Director, Cavendish

The Custard Factory

10:30 – 11:00

Tea/Coffee Break & Networking

Build commercially rewarding connections during the break.

Sector in Focus 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 sponsored by Cundall. 

Speakers include:

Chair: Kim Gault – Senior Sustainability Consultant, Cundall

Grant Bourhill – Chief Executive, Barts Life Sciences

Richard O'Boyle – Executive Director, Pioneer Group

Dace Dimza-Jones – Deputy Head of Northern Powerhouse Life Sciences: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Department for Business & Trade

Anil Vaidya – Life Sciences Sector Lead, West Midlands Growth Company

Science and Economy Stage

11:00 – 11:45

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 sponsored by Hawkins\Brown.

Speakers Include:

Chair: Ewan Graham – Partner, Healthcare Sector Lead, Hawkins\Brown

Ailsa Davis – Principal Planning Officer, Stevenage Borough Council

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

Tessa O'Donnell – Associate Director, Exterior Architecture

Roundtable Room

11:00 – 12:00

Beyond the Golden Triangle – How Can We Alter the Imbalance in Growth and Investment?

Whilst science & innovation is a seeing growth and investment nationally, the largest share of this continues to flow into the ‘Golden Triangle’. In this roundtable we will explore the barriers that exist to growth in the rest of the UK and what can be done to remove them.

Speakers include:

Suresh Weerasinghe – Head of Levelling Up & Investments, Aviva

Jenny Taylor – Director of Economic Development, Northumbria University

Roz Bird – Chief Executive, Anglia Innovation Partnership

Ian Underdown – Operations Director, The University of Nottingham Innovation Park

Hannah Randles – Innovation Pipeline Manager, LYVA Labs

Dr Ben Roberts – Innovation Advisor, Medilink Midlands

Dr Nicola Headlam – Chief Economist, Red Flag Alert

Matt Lee – Head of Science and Technology, Carter Jonas

Megan Barker – Technical Consultant, Growth Flag

The Custard Factory

12:00 – 12:45

Lunch & Networking

Build commercially rewarding connections during the lunch break – with refreshments and food provided.

Sector in Focus Stage

12:45 – 13:45

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 sponsored by Pilbrow & Partners.

Speakers Include:

Chair: Fred Pilbrow – Founding Partner, Pilbrow & Partners

Alice Sewell – Investment Manager – Property, Imperial College London

Michael Wiseman – Head of Office Leasing, British Land

Dr Sam Barrell CBE – Deputy Chief Executive, Francis Crick Institute

Cliff Dennett – Head of Commercial, Bruntwood SciTech

Science and Economy Stage

12:45 – 13:45

Creating Sustainable and Carbon Negative Science and Innovation Districts

This interactive roundtable style session will see chairs situated in a circle around the room. We will have a number of hosts who’ll help manage the conversation, feel free to join and listen in – and if there’s a seat available feel free to join too.

Speakers include:

Dr Patricia Martin del Guayo – Architect and Dr in Environmental Urban Design, Shepheard Epstein Hunter

Anu Sabherwal – Sustainability Design Leader, NBBJ

Alison Darvill – Associate Director, Bennetts Associates

Roundtable Room

13:00 – 14:00

Constructing Science: Launched! We are coming back!

Constructing Science is a consortium of experts in the Life Sciences brought together to address the question: “How should we be designing science buildings?” The session will look back on the origins of the initiative, industry engagement and where Constructing Science is going next.

This session is available to sponsor.

There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in 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.

Modular Construction Off Site Development Build Public Sector

Exhibiting will allow you to:

  • Meet 250+ delegates face to face
  • Be part of the Tomorrow’s Science and Innovation Clusters 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

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 Exhibition Stand Chair/ Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT)
Platinum Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes 15,000 View Details
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 View Details
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: Using Science and Innovation Regeneration for UK PLC Growth Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 Sold Out
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: Sustainable Science and Innovation Clusters Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 Sold Out
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centres Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 Sold Out
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: Delivering for Science, Tech and Innovation Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 Sold Out
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: The Global Race to Create World Class Science & Innovation Clusters Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 Sold Out
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: Science Clusters and Placemaking: Creating Visions vs Delivering Masterplans Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 View Details
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: Life Sciences in the UK: An £80bn Sector Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 Sold Out
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: Creating Places for Talent Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 Sold Out
Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner: Science as an Investible Proposition Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 View Details
Science and Economy Stage Session Partner: Powering Science Parks – Electrification and Net Zero Yes Yes 4 Yes 5,500 Sold Out
Science and Economy Stage Session Partner Yes 4 Yes 3,500 View Details
Science and Economy Stage Session Partner: Space for Growth Yes 4 Yes 3,500 View Details
Science and Economy Stage Session Partner: The UK Space Sector Yes 4 Yes 3,500 View Details
Science and Economy Stage Session Partner: Science Parks Development Plans Yes 4 Yes 3,500 Sold Out
Science and Economy Stage Session Partner: Digital and Technology Clusters Yes 4 Yes 3,500 View Details
Science and Economy Stage Session Partner: Leeds Innovation Village Yes 4 Yes 3,500 View Details
Science and Economy Stage Session Partner: Growing a Global Life Science Cluster and Delivering a Thriving Town Centre Yes 4 Yes 3,500 Sold Out
Best Practice Presentation Partner 4 Yes 4,500 View Details
Roundtable Partner Yes 2 Yes 5,500 View Details
Bespoke Roundtable Partner Yes 2 Yes 5,500 View Details
Programme Partner 2 2,250 Sold Out
Email Partner 2 2,250 View Details
Exhibition Package Yes 2 1,750 View Details

Here are the full details of the packages available:

Platinum Partner

£15,000 (+VAT)

The conference will include the name of the Platinum 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 Platinum 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
  • Input into the post-event conference report
  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Access to the green rooms throughout the event
  • Ten delegate passes for the conference
  • Five places at the drinks reception
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Social media – pre, during & post conference activity
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Sector in Focus Stage Session Partner

£5,500 (+VAT)

Sponsor one of the main event sessions taking place on the Main Stage in the Custard Factory – we will have a different session partner for each of the 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 pull-up stand 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
  • Two places to the drinks reception
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event
  • Exhibition space within the main networking hall

Sector in Focus Stage Session Partners

Using Science and Innovation Regeneration for UK PLC Growth

Sustainable Science and Innovation Clusters

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


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

The Global Race to Create World Class Science & Innovation Clusters – Learning from US Perspectives

Life Sciences in the UK:
An £80bn Sector


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

Science and Economy Stage Session Partner

£3,500 (+VAT)

Sponsor one of the sessions on the Custard Factory Stage Two to showcase your company’s leadership and knowledge in the industry.

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 pull-up stand 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
  • Two places to the drinks reception
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Science and Economy Stage Session Partners

Science Parks Development Plans: Increasing Capacity to Meet Demand

Powering Science Parks – Electrification and Net Zero

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

Best Practice Presentation Partner

£4,500 (+VAT)

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

Benefits:

  • Run your own dedicated 30-minute session in the Cinema Stage – a specialist area dedicated to showcasing best practice and thought leadership for up to 30 people
  • Branding on the website and at the event
  • Additional pull-up stand 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
  • Two places to the drinks reception

Best Practice Presentation Partner

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 to the drinks reception
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Bespoke Roundtable Partner

£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 dedicated roundtable 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 to the drinks reception
  • One full page advert in the event programme
  • Access to photographs and video of the event

Lanyard Partner

£5,000 (+VAT)

Programme Partner

Email Partner

£2,250 (+VAT)

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

Benefits:

  • Ability to run a fringe event to be included on the main event programme
  • Two 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 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
  • Two 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

£750+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
Artem Korolev,
Managing Director
Professor Julia Sutcliffe,
Chief Scientific Advisor
Suresh Weerasinghe,
Head of Levelling Up & Investments
Professor Colin Bain,
PVC Research
Dr Daniel Rathbone,
Deputy Executive Director
Toni Harrison,
Head of Public Sector & Universities
Neil Eccles,
Head of Innovation
Alice Reeve,
Chief Executive
Anu Sabherwal,
Sustainability Design Leader
Ann Pittard,
Director of Engagement and Partnerships
Stephen Rice,
Director
Dr Pam Waddell OBE,
Director
Matthew Sampson,
Regeneration Director
Edward Twiddy,
Director Environment, Society and Government
Jenny Gardner,
Development & Construction Director
Chris Broom,
Head of Business Development
Matt Francis,
Head of Science & Technology
Tessa O’Donnell,
Associate Director
Richard Dobson,
Area Director, London
Zoe Peace,
Senior Development Manager
Richard O’Boyle,
Executive Director
William Wells,
Deputy Director Research & Enterprise Division
Dr Ben Roberts,
Innovation Advisor
Gemma Wilson,
Harwell Space Cluster Development Manager
Dr Patricia Martin del Guayo,
Architect and Dr in Environmental Urban Design
Peter Runacres,
Head of Urban Futures
Steve Foxley,
Chief Executive
Jane Hutchins,
Director
Tom Pike,
Strategic Director and Deputy Chief Executive
Chair: Kim Gault,
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Dr Nicola Headlam,
Chief Economist
Sharon Kemp,
Chief Executive
Professor Michael Capaldi,
Dean of Innovation & Business
Dace Dimza-Jones,
Deputy Head of Northern Powerhouse Life Sciences: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Grant Bourhill,
Chief Executive
Chair: Allen Beever,
Partner, Head of Cost Management (HEST)
Chair: Galvin Tarling,
Global Head of Life Sciences
Dr Sam Barrell CBE,
Deputy Chief Executive
Dr Rembrandt Koppelaar,
Director of Research and Innovation
Gosia Khrais,
Commercial & Marketing Director
Henry Gates,
Director of Sector Engagement
Sripriya Sudhakar,
Head of Regeneration
Will Fogden,
Senior Development Manager
Michael Wiseman,
Head of Office Leasing
Sarah Hordern,
Director
Richard Holland,
Relationship Director
Paul Bailey,
Managing Director, Life Sciences & Asset Management
Tom Wolfenden,
Chief Executive Officer
Sally Lee,
Associate Principal – Education, Science & Community
Chair: Dan Birch,
Industry & Advanced Manufacturing Business Leader
Lisa Whalley,
Investments Projects & Innovation Officer
Alison Darvill,
Associate Director
Chair: Matthew Keegans-Wood,
Project Director
Caroline Fleming,
Director Surrey Innovation District
Elad Levin,
Director
Michael Aston,
Partner and Head of Life Sciences
Ken Morbey,
Business Developer, IDNO
Georgina Rizik,
Executive Director
Cliff Dennett,
Head of Commercial
Roshni Prasad,
Senior Investment Manager
Dr Ray Kent,
Chief Operating Officer
Alice Sewell,
Investment Manager – Property
Chair: Chris Hulme,
Director
Anil Vaidya,
Life Sciences Sector Lead
Rebecca Crow,
Health and Life Sciences Senior Sector Lead
Chair: Fred Pilbrow,
Founding Partner
Jenny Taylor,
Director of Economic Development
Roz Bird,
Chief Executive, Anglia Innovation Partnership
Chair: Ewan Graham,
Partner, Healthcare Sector Lead
Hannah Randles,
Innovation Pipeline Manager
Ian Underdown,
Operations Director
Amy Harhoff,
Corporate Director, Regeneration, Economy & Growth
Matt Lee,
Head of Science and Technology
Megan Barker,
Technical Consultant
Bob Cushing,
Consultant
Duncan Thomas,
Associate – Masterplanner and Architect
Polly Frost,
Net Zero Lead
Ian Lynch,
Construction Director
Anca Banacu,
Principal Architect
Oliver St John,
Deputy Director, Innovation
Glen McCauley,
Innovation and Commercial Adviser
Orestis Tzortzoglou,
Vice President, Development UK
Ailsa Davis,
Principal Planning Officer
Kasia Averall,
Life Sciences Consultant
Krystian Groom,
Director
Niamh Hession,
Director

The Custard Factory

This unique venue is in Birmingham’s Digbeth Quarter, an up-and-coming area in the city that has attracted the likes of the BBC to move their regional office to. Based in and around the former Bird’s Custard Factory the main venue is surrounding by bars, restaurants and other locations which are used throughout the event. It is walking distance from the primary train stations but also has good local transport links and parking locally.

Address: The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AA

Staying overnight? Take a look at the suggested local hotels here: https://www.built-environment-networking.com/tomorrows-series-hotels/

Custard Factory Stages

We have a couple of stages which are based within The Custard Factory

Custard Factory Stage One: is the main stage and where our primary panel discussions will take place.

We will have a number of panel discussions and excellent content taking place on these stages and you’ll be able to get involved through Q&A and Slido with details of this shared on the day.

Use the ‘Programme’ tab above to view what’s happening here over the two-days.

Roundtable Room

Outside of The Custard Factory you’ll notice opposite a see-through Board Room which also makes up part of our event – this is utilised as our Roundtable Room.

On the event programme you’ll notice our roundtable speakers who’ll be joining us for the event, they’ll be picking up with an expert host some of the key opportunities and challenges of their topic.

There are options to become a sponsor and work with us to develop bespoke roundtables or chair one of those already curated.

Some of the roundtables may be private – the website will highlight this – but most will allow guests to sit or stand around the table and listen to the discussion taking place between clients.

Cinema Room

Once again around the courtyard area outside The Custard Factory there is an independent cinema which we’ve taken over for the two-days of the event.

Inside you’ll see meeting spaces in the cinema foyer where you can have private meetings and discussions, whilst inside we have two cinema screens.

These will be utilised for a number of activities from showcasing future projects, private workshops, case studies and best practice presentations

You’ll be able to find what’s happening in The Cinema on the event programme tab above.

Exhibition

Around The Custard Factory there will be a number of exhibitors who’re keen to connect. The Factory Stage is in the same hall but will use headphones to enable you to continue to mingle with exhibitors when the programme is taking place.

The Courtyard

The Custard Factory site has been regenerated by Oval Real Estate and has been developed into a unique and vibrant area which we’re seeking to use.

In one corner is The Custard Factory events space which we’ll use, but this is just one door of many within The Courtyard (see right) which is a large open space suitable for networking and connecting.

Surrounding The Courtyard are the areas above like The Cinema and Roundtable Room, but there are also plenty of bars, restaurants and other unique spaces where you can take the conversation further and enjoy a truly different feel of event to what we’re used to in the industry.

Drinks/Networking Reception

Following Day One we’ll all be gathering in The Custard Factory for an exclusive networking event – for those who’ve purchased tickets to attend the drinks reception. These tickets include two free drink tokens.

They said it…

Don’t just take our word for it – check out these testimonials from our army of devoted partners…

Richard Davidson – Director, Willmott Dixon

Louise Seddon – Social Impact Business Partner, Building GRAHAM Group

“May I take this opportunity to officially state this was the BEST event that I have ever attended!”

Roz Bird – Chief Executive, Anglia Innovation Partnership, Norwich Research Park

Lance Taylor – CEO, Gallagher Group

“Sales at Gallagher have seen a direct impact for attending and sponsoring these events!”

Lisa Littlefair – Leeds City Director, Mott MacDonald

Mark Hobson – CEO, Maber Architects

“We get incredibly good ROI – we get to meet key people from major organisations who procure our services!”

Abdul Wahab Ghumra – Project Director, Mott MacDonald

Paul Scully – MP, Minister for London

“Your events are at the heart of growth and development, bringing investors and developers together to drive business forward in the UK.”

Adwoa Owusu-Banahene – Director, TOBS Consultancy

John Henderson CB – Chief Executive, Staffordshire County Council

“I wanted to let you know that we achieved our aims with your support – many thanks”

Selina Mason – Director of Masterplanning, Lendlease

Lynda Shillaw – Chief Executive, Harworth Group

Tickets

Tickets are not currently available for this event.

Details

Start Date:
Wednesday, 4th October 2023

Start Time:
0830hrs

End Date:
Wednesday, 4th October 2023

End Time:
1515hrs

Venue

The Custard Factory
Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham, UK

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