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University Property Development Conference

Name: University Property Development Conference
Start: 2021-12-02T08:30
End: 1970-01-01T14:45
Location: Kensington Town Hall

Thursday, 2nd December 2021 0830hrs – 1445hrs

Kensington Town Hall, London, Hornton Street, W8 7NX

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Over £3bn of University Estate and Student Accommodation development will be discussed at this conference.

Over £5bn of future university estate development projects and procurement opportunities will be discussed at the event, alongside projects in the PBSA sector with future schemes totalling more than 15,000 student-beds on the agenda.

We’ll be hearing from the leading figures – those heading up the estates facilities and management, the key decision makers in procurement processes and those at the forefront of major capital investment into university estates. Our delegates will be privy to presentations and thought leadership from the estates teams, giving inside intel into future development plans and offering the opportunity to connect and meet throughout the day.

Topics to be discussed:

Hines plan to add 1,200 student beds
Sheffield Hallam’s 3 new city campus buildings
U of Nottingham’s student accommodation plans
Newcastle University’s ‘World Class’ campus revamp
Commonwealth Games Stadium redevelopment
£840 million Uni of Bristol campus development
Nottingham uni’s £36 million city centre campus plans
Birmingham City Uni’s £70 million campus upgrade
State-of-the-art UAL academic buildings
Future Keele Science & Innovation Park growth plans

Sheffield Hallam’s ‘zero carbon ready’ plans
U of Nottingham’s future campus development plans
Prime Student Living’s 6000+ bed expansion plans
Watkin Jones new PBSA schemes with c6,750 beds
£500 million Unite Students Development
UAL’s 3500 beds student accommodation plans
Keele Uni CO₂emission saving SEND programme
Birmingham City University’s £70m campus upgrade
Commonwealth Games Stadium redevelopment
Royal College of Music’s £40M campus development

Speakers include:

Tom Rix,
Managing Director

Dan Ladbury,
Director of Estates and Facilities

Joanne Pollard,
Managing Director

Iain Garfield,
Director of Estates and Facilities

Amanda Pettingill,
Director of Catering, Hospitality & Conferencing

Andrew Nolan,
Development and Sustainability Director

Jane Donachy,
Associate Director – Catering, Retail & Accommodation Services

John Plumridge,
Estates & Development Director

Aida Berhamovic,
Director of Estates

Alex Pease,
Chief Investment Officer

Ann Pittard,
Director of Engagement and Partnerships

Marcus Weeks,
Acquisition and Development Director

Amanda Griffiths,
Director

Andrew Casselden,
Head of Capital Development

Martin Blake,
Estates Group Chair

Clive Read,
Partner of Head of Real Estate – Education

Ian Cansfield,
Director of Planning and EIA

More Speakers,
TBC Soon

08:30-09:20	Breakfast & Networking
09:20-09:30	Conference Welcome Built Environment Networking; Phil Laycock, Director
09:30-10:30	Session One: How Do Estates Teams Respond to the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Sector? The face of University property is changing. As student habits evolve, post Covid-19 considerations are made and new types of campus are required, now more than ever estates professionals are combating exciting but uncertain challenges. As part of this interactive Q&A, a panel of high level policy influencers unravel how universities may look over the next 10 years. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Unite Students; Marcus Weeks, Acquisition and Development Director Keele University; Ann Pittard, Director of Engagement and Partnerships University of Bristol; Andrew Casselden, Head of Capital Development Royal College of Music; Aida Berhamovic, Director of Estates University Safety & Health Association’s Estates Group; Martin Blake, Estates Group Chair
10:30-10:55	Break & Networking
10:55-11:00	UKREiiF – The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum Keith will provide an update on UKREiiF which takes place in May 2022 and explain why this will be the most strategically important conference for the UK property sector having a massive impact on all sectors of real estate and why you should get involved. Built Environment Networking; Keith Griffiths, Chief Executive
11:00-12:00	Session Two: Student Accommodation Development Plans; Sponsored by Shakespeare Martineau The student accommodation sector is having to innovate, taking into account lessons learned since the start of 2020. We’ll hear from major developers and operators on their upcoming projects and how they have been altered to reflect a new reality. Chair: Shakespeare Martineau; Clive Read, Partner of Head of Real Estate – Education Hines Europe Living Management; Tom Rix, Managing Director Prime Student Living; Joanne Pollard, Managing Director Watkin Jones; Alex Pease, Chief Investment Officer University of the Arts London; Jane Donachy, Associate Director – Catering, Retail & Accommodation Services
12:00-13:00	Lunch & Networking
13:00-14:15	Session Three: Delivering Campuses of the Future – Master Planning World Class Estates; Sponsored by Cundall Over a billion pounds of future development will be dissected and discussed in this session as a series of estate director’s talk about their campuses masterplans and how they will shape the student experience at their institution’s over the next decade. Chair: Cundall; Ian Cansfield, Director of Planning and EIA Newcastle University; Iain Garfield, Director of Estates University of Nottingham; Andy Nolan, Development and Sustainability Director University of Nottingham; Amanda Pettingill, Director of Catering, Hospitality & Conferencing Keele University; Ann Pittard, Director of Engagement and Partnerships
14:15-14:30	Conference Summary and Close

This unique conference will bring together the construction industry to drive economic growth through development and regeneration across the University Property Development Conference. There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in the industry, whilst helping them reap the rewards of being prominently displayed within the events exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders.

Modular Construction Off Site Development Build Public Sector

Exhibiting will allow you to:

Meet 400+ delegates face to face
Be part of the University Property Development Conference
Be seen as a leading firm in the industry’s bid to drive sustainable growth in the regions
Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers
Showcase your work to regional authorities, government officials, leading private sector firms, blue-chip companies, investors and more

Confirmed Exhibitors:

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If you’re interested in exhibiting at the conference then get in touch with our team – with space available for standard exhibition stalls or larger spaces to showcase more of your brand and create an eye-catching area contact:

Email: opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

Associate your brand with the University Property Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates about the education estates sector.

Package	Exhibition Stand	Chair/ Speaking Opportunity	Tickets	VIP Backstage Access	Cost (+VAT)
Corporate Partner	Yes	Yes	15	Yes	£7,500	View Details
Session One: University Property Sector Deep Dive – How Do Estates Teams Respond to the Challenges and Opportunities Presented in the Last Two Years?	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,000	View Details
Session Two Partner: Student Accommodation Development Plans	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,000	Sold Out
Session Three: Delivering Campuses of the Future – Master Planning World Class Estates	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,000	View Details
Best Practice Presentation Partner	Yes	Yes	7	Yes	£3,000	View Details
Pre Conference Dinner	–	–	2	Yes	£2,500	View Details
Programme Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,000	View Details
Breakfast Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,000	View Details
Lunch Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,000	View Details
Email Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,000	View Details
Registration Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,000	View Details
Exhibitor Packages	Yes	–	4	–	£1,500	View Details

We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and huge exhibition space large enough to promote your business, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the construction and property sector, the future vision for the education sector and the whole built environment industry.

Corporate Partner

£7,500

Be at the forefront of the conference with onstage branding, a 15-minute keynote speech to kickstart the conference, access to the VIP Speakers’ Room and much more. This package will elevate your brand and drive awareness, loyalty and trust in front of industry leaders. This is the ultimate package if you’re looking to be seen as a leading figure within the industry with branding within the title of the event – ‘Midlands Development Conference in association with YOUR BRAND’. Benefits include:

Position yourself alongside Built Environment Networking to shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers
Inclusion within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefing calls
Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding for the whole conference
One pull-up stand on stage for the entire conference
Option to do a Keynote speech
3x1m² exhibition space
Fifteen delegate passes for the conference
One ticket to the VIP Speaker’s dinner for one of your selected event speakers, which takes place the day before or day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to fifteen people per year
Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
Digital Media Branding: your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Print Media Branding: One full (A5) page advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users

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Session Partner

£5,000+VAT

The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to chair or participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include:

Ability to chair one of our exceptional panel sessions
Position yourself alongside us to shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers
Inclusion within pre-conference communications including speaker briefing calls
Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding for the conference
Option to do a five minute introduction to the panel OR thought leaders presentation
3x1m² exhibition space
Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session
Ten delegate passes for the conference
50% off tickets to the VIP Speakers’ dinner which takes place the day before or the day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year
Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
Digital Media Branding: your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Print Media Branding: One full (A5) page advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users

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Session Two Partner: Student Accommodation Development Plans

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Session Three Partner: Delivering Campuses of the Future – Master Planning World Class Estates

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Best Practice Presentation

£3,000+VAT

This package enables you to speak at the conference – providing you an opportunity to deliver a thought leadership presentations and/or on-stage Q&A utilising our expert Chair. You’ll be able to position yourself as a though-leader and go-to-business in your sector in front of sector/regional stakeholders and influencers. Benefits include:

15-minute timeslot before one of the main session to deliver a thought leadership presentation and/or Q&A session
Direct access before and after every session to the VIP speaker room, an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding at the conference
3x1m² exhibition space
Additional pull-up stand on stage during your Best Practice session
7 x delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year
Digital Media Branding: your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Print Media Branding: One full (A5) page advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech#
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference

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Pre Conference Dinner

£2,500+VAT

The day before the event we’ll be hosting a Speaker and Sponsor VIP dinner – and this invite-only event offers a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with the industry’s leading figures. This partnership enables you to have prominent involvement and branding at the dinner with benefits including:

Speaking opportunity – with a 10-minute promotional talk at the VIP Dinner
2 x pop-up banners at the conference dinner
Promotional material and literature placement on the dinner tables
2 x VIP Dinner invite-only tickets for the meal
2 x delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year
Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
Digital Media Branding: your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Logo on the evening dinner programme
Print media branding: A full-page advertisement in the dinner programme
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference

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Programme Partner

£2,000+VAT

Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme handed out to all delegates on entry to the conference. A great way of driving brand awareness and visibility in front of your primary audience. Benefits include:

Prime Branding on the cover of the conference programme
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Print media branding: A full-page advertisement in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users

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Breakfast Partner

£2,000+VAT

A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include:

Prime branding in the physical breakfast area space for the duration of breakfast
3 x pull-up banners in the refreshments area
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Print media branding: A half-page advertisement in the conference programme
Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users

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Lunch Partner

£2,000+VAT

A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include:

Prime branding in the physical lunch area space for the duration of breakfast
3 x pull-up banners in the refreshments area
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Print media branding: A half-page advertisement in the conference programme
Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users

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Email Partner

£2,000+VAT

A package to enable excellent brand exposure before the event – with your logo appearing on all weekly emails sent out to prominent the events, above the fold in a prominent location. Benefits include:

Your company logo will be prominently displayed on all emails sent to promote the conference with delegates, before and after the conference
Positioned as the ‘Email Partner’ in all branding
3x1m2 stand space in the exhibition area
4 x delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Access to the Speakers’ VIP Green Room
Your logo will be displayed on the conference website, and all documents and promotional content relating to the event
1 x full A5 page advert in the conference programme
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users

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Registration Partner

£2,000+VAT

Sponsorship of the registration area – the delegate entry point to the conference. Benefits include:

Branding on the sign-in iPads at check-out where all delegates sign-in
2 x pull-up banners in the registration area
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Programme advert: Half page advert in the official event programme
Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users

Become a partner >

Exhibitor Package

£1,500+VAT

If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to hold meetings and showcase your services, our Exhibitor Partner package is perfect. There is no limit to the exhibition space enabling you to simply drive brand awareness through a standard exhibition package or bring excitement to the room with the ability to take exhibition space to stand out from the crowd. Benefits include:

3x1m² exhibition space
4 x delegate passes
Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to four people per year
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Inclusion within outreach and press release
Photo & Video Library: access to professional photographs and video of the event
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users

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If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on:

0113 390 4700

opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

We’re set to have a plethora of expert names join us on stage. The speakers include:

Hines Europe Living Management – Tom Rix, Managing Director

Hines, the international real estate investment firm established itself as a major player in the UK student accommodation sector in 2017 with the launch of Aparto, its PBSA operating platform. It currently operates over 3,000 beds in 8 cities in the UK and Ireland, with a further 2,500 in Europe. They are continuing with their expansion plans, with a 1,200 bed scheme planned in Birmingham the latest to be announced. Tom will discuss these expansion plans, as well as their focus on student support, community and facilities.

Sheffield Hallam University – Dan Ladbury, Director of Estates and Facilities

Sheffield Hallam recently revealed plans for three new buildings in the city centre of Sheffield, the latest in their quest to become the “world’s leading applied university.” The new campus will be “zero carbon ready” by using the latest technology and measures as well as 4,300 sq ft of green space. Dan will join the session to give more intel on this new campus and look ahead to Sheffield Hallam’s future campus development plans.

Prime Student Living – Joanne Pollard, Managing Director

For over 10 years Prime Student Living have provided a full suite of student accommodation management services for a range of clients and their assets, whilst simultaneously delivering exceptional living experiences for thousands of students who have stayed in their 30 properties which contain over 7000 beds in 22 cities over 6 countries. Joanne will join the conference to discuss Prime Student Living’s future development plans which will see over 6000 more bed added to their portfolio.

Newcastle University – Iain Garfield, Director of Estates and Facilities

University of Glasgow – Nicola Cameron, Director of Property Development and Investment

The University of Glasgow are investing £1 billion in their estate over the next decade to create a world-renowned centre for research as well as a vibrant community hub and centre for public engagement – as part of this investment the 14 acre site of the former Western Infirmary will be redeveloped. Nicola will join the conference to give more intel on their investment in their ‘world changing campus’.

Birmingham City University – John Plumridge, Estates & Development Director

As we emerge from the aftermath of the pandemic, placemaking and regeneration are at the forefront of town and city rejuvenation. Birmingham City University – is investing £400m in placemaking and city rejuvenation in Eastside, which will be completed by 2025. Also refurbishing £3.7 million science HUB. John from BCU will be joining the session to discuss importance of placemaking, the processes and challenges of delivery.

University of Nottingham – Amanda Pettingill, Director of Catering, Hospitality & Conferencing

With major projects of a diverse nature in the pipeline, it is a busy time for the University of Nottingham’s estates team as they seek to maintain the institution’s global reputation by providing an outstanding campus. The university has bid to buy the £36 million Castle Meadow site in Nottingham City Centre with plans to convert it into a postgraduate student campus. The Uni also has plans to redevelop the its residential estate and will start with the historic Florence Boot Hall, which dates back to 1928 and is located on Nottingham’s University Park Campus in a £15 million comprehensive refurbishment. Andrew and Amanda will be talking about the reasoning behind their plans, how the current economic and public health climate has impacted her thinking and what the future of university estates will look like.

University of Nottingham – Andrew Nolan, Development and Sustainability Director

As Nottingham city aims to drive to Net Zero by 2028 – University of Nottingham’s is currently developing major sustainable infrastructure. With £57 million, 700- bed Jubilee Campus, due for completion 2024, a £50 million Business School and £65 million Digital Nottingham centre at Castle Meadows. Castle Meadows – Nottingham’s city centre campus focuses on sustainable innovation and placemaking. Andrew Nolan – Estates director and Chair of AUDE will be joining us to share though leadership, discuss sustainable developments and the impact on students and the surrounding areas.

University of the Arts London – Jane Donachy, Associate Director – Catering, Retail & Accommodation Services

In 2012, Jane joined UAL, at first an interim, with a specific brief to re position and restructure the accommodation department – ten years later, she now has responsibility for Catering, Retail and Accommodation Services at the University which is seen as a leader in their field. UAL has two new state-of-the-art academic buildings opening in the next five years and they are working on developing world class catering facilities and increasing their accommodation portfolio from 3,200 to 4,000 beds to welcome the growing student body. Jane will be on hand to discuss these plans in more detail.

Watkin Jones – Alex Pease, Chief Investment Officer

Watkin Jones will be delivering over 700 one, two and three bedroom flats and 19,500 sq. ft of leisure and retail space at the former Brains Brewery site in Cardiff. They are also delivering a major PBSA project in Bristol and have ambitions to strike out further into the Western Gateway. Alex joins the even to go into detail about their plans.

Royal College of Music – Aida Berhamovic, Director of Estates

The Royal College of Music (RCM) has an ambitious plan to continue to transform its main campus. In 2016 RCM completed a £24 million redevelopment of our student accommodation at Ravenscourt Park and in 2020 delivered More Music East Courtyard redevelopment at Prince Consort Road that sits at the heart of their South Kensington campus. The Courtyard redevelopment has facilitated creation of new social spaces, two new performance venues and technologically advanced spaces for rehearsals, exhibitions, and music laboratories. At the same time, new connections between existing spaces have been made possible, transforming how the Campus is experienced with the Courtyard becoming a hub and meeting place for students, staff and visitors. The RCM has also undertaken further projects closely related to the Courtyard and these include: refurbishment and re-organisation of our South Building; refurbishment and re-organisation of the main entrance; refurbishment and relocation of departments to new premises (Markova House) in 2019. Aida will join the session to tell the story behind this significant investment for RCM and reveal future development plans for the campus which will come into being over the next few years.

Keele University – Ann Pittard, Director of Engagement and Partnerships

Keele University is one of the largest campus universities in the UK, with over 10,000 students studying on 600-acre estate. With ongoing development strategies, Keele announced in their 10-year campus development masterplan and previously investing approximately £17 million in their 70-acre Science and Innovation Park. Which offers bespoke development spaces, a Marriott hotel, a research hub, as well as office spaces. Ann Pittard will be joining this session to discuss, major campus development, student accommodation plans and future plans to develop a Science and Innovation Park.

Unite Students – Marcus Weeks, Acquisition and Development Director

Unite Students is one of the UK’s leading managers and developers of student accommodation providing homes for more than 76,000 students in 177 purpose built properties across 27 of the UK’s strongest university towns and cities. Unite are also invested in and operate a small number of specialist funds and joint ventures with institutional investment partners, the largest of which is the £1.5 billion Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund (USAF). Marcus will be on hand to discuss Unite’s future pipeline of student accommodation development which adds up c£500 million over 13 projects

University of Bristol – Andrew Casselden, Head of Capital Development

The University of Bristol have exciting campus development plans in the pipeline totalling £840 million which will help change the face of the city as well as the university campus. Chief amongst the plans is the ‘Temple Quarter’ campus which will see a huge £300 million development on Temple Island serving 8,000 students and 800 staff as well as housing 953 students. Andrew will join the conference to give more intel on these campus development plans as well as giving thought leadership on the challenges and opportunities currently facing the sector.

University Safety & Health Association’s Estates Group – Martin Blake, Estates Group Chair

More information to follow.

Built Environment Networking – Amanda Griffiths, Director

Amanda is one of the Co-Founder’s of Built Environment Networking – formed almost 10 years ago.

She’ll be hosting throughout the day, running the days proceedings and managing the interaction between our delegates and the speakers.

Shakespeare Martineau – Clive Read, Partner of Head of Real Estate – Education

Clive has been advising universities and colleges on the management and development of their campuses for 30 years. Clive advises on the acquisitions of new campuses, major redevelopment projects, as well as the sale and purchase of land, and the ongoing management of occupiers by means of leases and licences. He brings skills to bear from also acting for regional developers on the acquisition and redevelopment of residential and mixed use sites.

Cundall – Ian Cansfield, Director of Planning and EIA

Ian is a Chartered Town Planner, a member of the Academy of Urbanism and a former Regional Chair of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Following a decade in the public sector, he moved to Cundall 14 years ago to lead its planning and EIA team, help clients solve real-world planning challenges and secure approvals for great projects. Ian has worked on a range of university and education projects in a range of settings and a number of large-scale masterplanning projects.