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Wales Economic Growth and Development Conference; in association with Hugh James

Thursday, 25th November 2021 0930hrs – 1415hrs

Over £2bn is set to be spent on development across the housing sector in Wales over the next ten years.

Welsh Government has recently pledged £1bn for Social Housing development, in addition, a further £72m loan facility for private sector housing developers as they strive to build 7500 new homes per year over the next decade. Allied to that, a further £580m has been allocated for decarbonisation of existing stock as the race to net zero goes on. This conference brings together developers, investors, policy makers and the built environment supply chain to explore a variety of different residential focused schemes across Wales. Delegates will hear about collaboration opportunities, intel on previously unknown schemes and take a glimpse into the future of delivering inclusive communities in Wales.

Topics to be discussed:

  • North Wales Multi-million pound projects
  • Tiron Homes 528 home major regeneration scheme
  • The Development Bank of Wales’ £430m investments
  • Packaged Living’s c300 BTR unit scheme in Cardiff
  • Intel on Cardiff’s new 15,000 arena
  • Cardiff Council’s ‘Canal Quarter’ scheme
  • £150 million Linc Cymru housing pipeline
  • Multiple development projects in Pembrokeshire
  • Pobl Group to invest in 10,000 new homes by 2030
  • Welsh Gov’s plans for 20,000+ homes
  • Intel on RivingtonHark’s pipeline in Wales
  • Ambitious ‘Atlantic Wharf’ transformation
  • St Modwen’s major job creating developments
  • Lovell’s pipeline of 1000s of homes
  • £85m job creating regeneration scheme in Newport
  • LGIM’s £1BN investment in Wales

Speakers include:

Agenda and Programme:

09:30-10:00 Doors Open & Networking

Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors. You’ll have the ability to video chat in our networking lounge with attendees, or visit the exhibition booths.

10:00-10:15 Conference Welcome

Built Environment Networking; Phil Laycock, Director

10:15-11:00 Session One: Building Back Better – How Can Development Play Its Part In Creating Inclusive Economic Growth?

National policy influencers and public sector stakeholders join investors and developers at the forefront of major projects to talk about how they are collaborating on initiatives to create healthier, smarter and more inclusive towns and cities in Wales.

Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details)

Development Bank of Wales; Cenydd Rowlands, Property Director

Welsh Government; Carole Weller, Head of Regeneration for North Wales

Pembrokeshire County Council; Rachel Moxey, Head of Economic Development & Regeneration

11:00-11:30 Networking & Exhibition

Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors. You’ll have the ability to video chat in our networking lounge with attendees, or visit the exhibition booths.

11:30-12:30 Session Two: Solving The Housing Crisis and Accelerating the Delivery of High-Quality Homes; Sponsored by Hugh James

With the promise to build 100,000 new homes in Wales by the end of the next parliament, the task is tall for local authorities and developers to get spades in the grounds and create a variety of residential options for the people across the country. This panel features presentations from organisations behind some of forthcoming major housing ambitions with details with discussions around challenges, opportunities, timelines and procurement.

Chair: Hugh James; Richard Macphail, Partner, Head of Social Housing

Packaged Living; Ed Owen, Acquisitions – Multi-Family Housing

Lovell; Gemma Clissett, Regional Partnerships Director

Tirion Homes; David Ward, Chief Executive

Pobl Group; Amanda Davies, Group Chief Executive

12:30-13:00 Networking & Exhibition

Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors. You’ll have the ability to video chat in our networking lounge with attendees, or visit the exhibition booths.

13:00-13:45 Session Three: Major Development, Regeneration and Placemaking Projects

Developers and investors behind some of the most exciting mixed use, commercial and industrial projects come together to share details of their forthcoming schemes via a series of presentations and interactive Q&A.

Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details)

Network Rail; James Jackson, Industry Programme and Investment Director

Linc Cymru Housing Association; Louise Attwood, Executive Director Property and Commercial

St. Modwen; Elise Coalter, Project Director

13:45-14:15 Networking, Exhibition & Close

Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors. You’ll have the ability to video chat in our networking lounge with attendees, or visit the exhibition booths.

We’re set to have an exceptional line-up of speakers who’ll be sharing intel into their future development projects, plans and vision for across Wales. Here’s an overview of the confirmed speakers:

Pobl Group – Amanda Davies, Group Managing Director

Pobl Group are set to play a significant role in the regeneration of Swansea over the coming years with their involvement in the massive £750 million regeneration of the city centre with Urban Splash and also their involvement in Hacer Developments mixed use Biophilic Swansea project. Countrywide, Pobl has recently exceeded its target of creating 3,000 much needed new homes in the five years to 2021 and has recently outlined its ambitions for the new decade that includes investing in a further 10,000 new homes by 2030 and Amanda will join the session to discuss their plans for the Swansea region.

Network Rail – James Jackson, Industry Programme Director

James is Industrial Programme Director, Wales and Western at Network Rail and will discuss their strategic investment and development plan. They are supporting the delivery of Transport for Wales’ ambitious £5bn vision to transform the railway in Wales and the Borders. Key projects as part of the vision include a £30m upgrade to Barmouth Viaduct and a £25m upgrade to the Newport-Gloucester line.

Welsh Government – Carole Weller, Head of Regeneration for North Wales

Welsh government are in the midst of major plans to regenerate their town centres with schemes such as the Town Centre First policy and the Transforming Towns initiative. As part of this session, Carole will talk about these schemes which are looking to re-purpose and re-invent spaces within Welsh town centres to create a greener, healthier environment for their local communities as well as encouraging and regenerating commerce to boost their local economies.

Packaged Living – Ed Owen, Acquisitions – Multi-Family Housing

Ed is part of the multi-family acquisitions team, primarily focused on the repurposing of commercial assets for BTR use.
Prior to joining Packaged Living, Ed was an Executive Vice President at Melburg Capital, a boutique real estate investment manager. His role at Melburg Capital encompassed the sourcing, funding and acquiring of real estate investment opportunities.

St. Modwen – Elise Coalter, Project Director

St. Modwen are one of the biggest industrial developers in the UK with over 50 development projects totalling £888 million spanning their industrial and their growing housebuilding arm. Elise’s projects are focused in Wales and will join the conference to discuss St. Modwen’s ongoing and future development plans in the country which will bring hundreds of jobs and hundreds of homes to the country.

Tirion Homes – David Ward, Chief Executive

Tirion Homes have major plans in one of Wales’ largest regeneration scheme with the £85m regeneration of Newport’s former Whiteheads steelworks, creating a new development of 528 homes with a primary school, neighbourhood centre and community space which will provide a boost to the local economy by creating 850 new jobs including 40 apprenticeships for local people. David will join the session to give more intel on this scheme which has received the support of the Welsh Government.

 

Linc Cymru Housing Association – Louise Attwood, Executive Director Property

Linc Cymru Housing Association have big plans to deliver thousands of affordable homes over the coming years. Louise will join the conference to share exclusive details on the five-storey scheme in Caerphilly and their planned investment into Sunnyside in South Wales while also touching on their drive to use MMC as a delivery tool.

Development Bank of Wales – Cenydd Rowlands, Property Director

The Development Bank of Wales is offering £100 million investment to Net Zero incentives – renewable and energy efficient measures over the next five to seven years. As Property Director at the development bank, Cenydd will be well placed to give us intel on their development funding activities and exciting details on their new green initiative.

Lovell – Gemma Clissett, Regional Partnerships Director

Lovell Partnership is an innovator in residential development and regeneration – aiming to deliver 900 new homes across Wales and providing 3 award winning regeneration projects. This includes the regeneration of ‘The Mill, Canton’, which is worth £100M providing 800-home urban village and 1000 new jobs to the area, the project is due for completion in 2024.  Gemma will be joining the session to discuss development plans and provide her perspective on building homes of the future.

Cardiff Council – Ken Poole, Head of Economic Development

Cardiff Council approves new partnership with Wates Living that could see 1,700 homes delivered over the next 9 years and plans to develop the city by 2036.   Ken Poole, Head of Economic Development joins the event to talk about how social infrastructure which supports active, healthier and smarter living will play an integral part to any adopted plan. With over £1bn of projects in the immediate pipeline, Ken will also touch on how the public and private sector can collaborate to expedite inclusive economic growth delivery.

Pembrokeshire County Council – Rachel Moxey, Head of Economic Development & Regeneration

Pembrokeshire County Council have multiple ongoing and upcoming regeneration and development plans including the regeneration of South Quays into a vibrant modern heritage hub. As head of economic development and regeneration, Rachel will be able to share insight into the plans, including how they will impact the area positively, alongside the ongoing regeneration of Haverfordwest.

Legal & General Investment Management – Tom Roberts, Head of Strategic Investment

Legal and General have committed over £750m into new schemes across the South West of the UK and join the event to discuss how their work will underpin wider Western Gateway growth plans. Delegates will be updated on the £350m Temple Island Development in Bristol and also fresh £400m investment into Cardiff.

Hugh James – Richard Macphail, Partner, Head of Social Housing

As a Partner in the Commercial Property team and Head of Social Housing at Hugh James, Richard acts for a wide range of clients and advises on all aspects of commercial property law in private and public sectors. He is known for quality of service and his ability to apply technical legal expertise with a practical and commercial focus. With extensive legal experience, Richard advises social housing providers, investors, and property developers on complex and high-value development work, including land acquisitions, option agreements, development agreements, package deals, planning agreements and infrastructure agreements. Richard leads on the firm’s work with communities to ensure that social value remains a key priority in all our activities.

Associate your brand with the Wales Economic Growth & Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates around the country.

Package Exhibition Stand Chair/ Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT)
Conference Partner Yes Yes 15 Yes £2,500 Sold Out
Session Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,500 View Details
Best Practice Presentation Package Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,000 View Details
Exhibitor Packages Yes 5 Yes £500 View Details

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

Conference Partner

Session Partner

£1,500+VAT

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

  • Ability to help shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
  • Option to recommend speakers for the session
  • Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
  • Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
  • Branding for the whole conference and your session
  • One speaking position on your panel
  • Option to do a five minute introduction to your panel or thought leaders presentation
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
  • 10 online delegate passes for your team or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
  • Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event

Best Practice Presentation Package

£1,000+VAT

During the breaks delegates are able to speed network and visit the exhibitors – but with this package you can also give them the option of coming to see your company deliver a 15-minute thought leadership presentation, enabling you to play a key role in the conference. Build brand awareness, loyalty, trust and new business leads amongst numerous civic and business leaders from across the industry. Benefits include:

  • Ability to deliver a 15-minute presentation during one of the break periods
  • Access to the VIP Room – a green room for speakers, VIP guests and sponsors
  • Branding across the rest of the conference
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share content
  • 10 online delegate passes for your team and/or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media, etc
  • Master of Ceremonies ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion in any PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event

Exhibitor Package

£500+VAT

If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to meet online delegates and chat with them – then our exhibitor package is perfect. Some people can be reluctant to approach exhibition stands – but online it’s different and you’ll be inundated with enquiries and questions about your brand. Benefits include:

  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
  • 5 online delegate passes for your team or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
  • Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event

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

0113 390 4700

opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

Our online conferences will merge our face-to-face conferences with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, exceptional panel discussions and debates, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall.

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online events…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where our ‘Programme’ will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking Area

Just like a real conference you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.

Tickets

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Details

Date:
Thursday, 25th November 2021

Time:
0930hrs – 1415hrs

Venue

Online – Hopin


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