This event has now passed. Check out our future evening and one day conferences here. All Events 8 Oct 2019 West of England Development Conference Tuesday, 8th October 2019 @ 0800hrs - 1600hrs Engine Shed, Brunel’s Old Station, Bristol, Station Approach, BS1 6QH Event Programme Attendees Exhibitors Become a Partner West of England Development Conference | Event CONFERENCE OVERVIEW The West of England Development Conference is back – and this major one-day event is a must for construction and property firms working within the area. This one-day event will focus on the phenomenal opportunities the region presents with a focus on driving investment, regeneration, development and economic growth across the West of England. Over 300 key stakeholders and business decision makers will be in attendance. Over £30bn in development projects will be discussed. Exclusive new projects will be launched. And over 30 VIP speakers from across the region from the public and private sectors will share their expertise on stage through a series of panel discussions, Q&As and presentations. This event offers a unique opportunity to meet the biggest names from across the West of England and get an understanding of the current marketplace and where your new business opportunities lie, with inside intel set to be shared on procurement opportunities, project timeframes and more. Speakers include: IT’S A MUST-ATTEND CONFERENCE! CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW! PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS You can be sure to walk away from this conference with a huge amount of new information, business cards and potential work opportunities as we delve into the major challenges, opportunities and developments set to happen across the area. Through a series of exceptional panel discussions and gripping presentations we’ll uncover new insights from those at the forefront of the future vision for the West of England, whilst hearing about new opportunities, major new development zones and schemes, exclusive insights from the region’s leading figures, and procurement details on how firms can get involved in potential schemes. Opening with a keynote speech from an influential figure we’ll soon delve into the phenomenal opportunities which the West of England has to offer. Infrastructure and connectivity improvements and enhancements offer a phenomenal opportunity for growth – connecting new and existing communities whilst working collaborative across the West of England to deliver the desired outcomes and an integrated region. We’ll also hear similar discussions and presentations from leading investors, housebuilders, universities, local authorities, infrastructure providers and more to hear their future plans – including development and regeneration pipelines – with an open audience-led Q&A throughout the sessions allowing audience members to ask questions from the floor. Our sessions during the event include: Keynote Speeches The West of England; challenges, opportunities & the future The West of England peninsula Placemaking across the region Infrastructure; supporting growth through connectivity CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Our partnership opportunities will enable you to reap the rewards of being centre stage at the conference whilst removing the usual barriers to key decision makers and influential figures within the industry. As an event partner, you’ll boost your organisation’s profile, influence industry debate and make exclusive connections with the most senior figures within the West of England. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE INFO ON PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES! + Google Calendar+ iCal Export West of England Development Conference | Programme 08:00-08:45 Breakfast & Networking 08:45-09:00 Keynote Speaker A senior figure from the region who is at the forefront of the regions future vision will deliver an opening keynote to set the scene for the conversions and debate to come. Black South West Network; Sado Jirde, Director 09:00-10:15 The West of England; Challenges, Opportunities & The Future Thought leaders and regional influencers set out the task facing the West of England in its plan to develop the ‘Western Powerhouse’ and create an inclusive and prosperous economy. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Bristol City Council; Colin Molton, Exec Director – Growth & Regeneration Bristol & Bath Regional Capital; Edward Rowberry, Chief Executive North Somerset Council; Lucy Shomali, Director of Development & Environment Bath and North East Somerset Council; Cllr Dine Romero, Leader This is Gravity; Claire Pearce, Director of Planning and Economic Development 10:15 – 10:45 Break & Networking 10:45 – 11:00 Climate Emergency – Keynote Address  Bristol City Youth Council; Alistair Wall, Deputy Youth MP 11:00 – 12:00 Placemaking in the West of England Leading developers share their forthcoming schemes in the West of England and share with our audience how they can get involved in helping to deliver the vision. Chair: Willmott Dixon, John Boughton, Deputy Managing Director Rengen Developments; Iestyn Lewis, Chief Executive Network Rail Property; Kirsten Durie, Senior Development Manager First Base; Lucinda Mitchell, Project Director University of Bristol; Professor Guy Orpen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor – New Campus Development  12:00 – 13:00 Lunch & Networking  13:00 – 14:00 Infrastructure; Supporting and Connecting Communities With a host of essential infrastructure developers taking place across the West of England, a panel of infrastructure providers share their future plans and give an insight into how they will unlock the potential for growth. Chair: Womble Bond Dickinson; Vicki Redman, Partner EDF Energy; David Eccles, Head of Stakeholder Engagement for Hinckley Point C Homes England; Kelly Hillman, Head of Acquisitions Highways England; Derek Parody, Project Director Network Rail; Tim Laverye, Director Route Asset Management Bristol City Council; Cllr Nicola Beech, Spatial Planning & City Design 14:00 -14:30 Break & Networking  14:30 – 14:45 YTL Arena Update YTL Arena Bristol; Andrew Billingham, Managing Director 14:45 -15:45 The West of England Peninsula An in depth look at game changing developments that will take place in the regions surrounding the West of England Combined Authority through a series of presentations and Q&A. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Eutopia Homes; Scott Hammond, CEO Cornwall Airport Newquay; Al Titterington, Managing Director Plymouth City Council; Cllr Mark Coker, Cabinet Member – Strategic Planning & Infrastructure TDA; Alan Denby, Director of Economic Strategy Clarion Housing Group; Alexandra Willey, Head of Regeneration Projects Local Government Association; Belinda Purcell, South West Regional Programme Manager – One Public Estate  15:45 – 16:45 Housing; Building Communities for the Future  An in depth look at a range of new residential projects and concepts being driven by the region’s housing innovators  Chair: PBA, now part of Stantec;Colin Danks, Director – Planning & Growth.  Curo Homes & Homes for the South West; Victor da Cunha, Chief Executive  Barratt David Wilson Homes; Peter White, Land & Development Director  Grainger Plc; Julia Bevan, Acquisitions Manager  Bristol Housing Festival; Jeremy Sweetland, Project Lead  Sovereign Housing Association; Lesley Metcalf, Regional Head of Development   16:45 Conference Close (*Invited) Download Programme West of England Development Conference | Attendees This annual event always attracts the biggest firms from across the region who’re all looking to be involved in the major regeneration and development projects driving economic growth across the region – whilst being up-to-date with the latest regional insight and news. Some of those attending the event include: A2Dominion Group AECOM AHR Architects Alun Griffiths Contractors ARUP Ashton Gate Atkins Alliance Homes Group Ashfords Aitchison Raffety AES Sustainability Consultants Atkins AJ Morrisroe & Sons Alec French Architects arsh JLT Arturus Architects Bachy Soletanche Bailey Partnership Bank of England Barcan + Kirby Barratt Homes Bevan Brittan Black South West Network Boklok Bristol & Bath Regional Capital Bristol Airport Bristol Bears Bristol City Council Bristol City FC Bristol Flyers Bristol Housing Festival Building Equality Baily Garner Balfour Beatty BAM Construction Cadence Planning PR CIOB CITB Clarion Housing Group Classic Folios Clear River CEC Ltd Commonplace Digital Cratus Communications Clegg Associates Cornwall Airport Newquay Crosslane Student Developments Curo Curtins Consulting CGL Currie & Brown Cryer & Co CJ Hole Creatix PR Curtins CBRE Camargue Copper Consultancy Currie & Brown JOIN THESE FIRMS. BOOK NOW > Dalen David Wilson Homes Davies and Partners Solicitors Delta Simons Edenvale Young Associates EDF Energy EDP Encore Estate Management Encore Group EnerMech Engie Eutopia Homes Enzygo First Base Frame Foot Anstey Galliford Try Grainger Plc Gardiner & Theobald GIA Greenaway Scott Gregg Latchams Hinkley Point C Hoare Lea Homes England Homes for the South West Highways England Hoare Lea Hydrock Hickton Group Iesis Consult Iesis Structures IFC Group ilke Homes Volumetric Homes Interserve Jacobs John F Hunt KB2 Consulting Engineers Knights Brown Construction Keepmoat Homes Kier Property Land Use Consultants LDA Design Lovell Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Mackley Construction Mactaggart and Mickel Homes Midas Group MLM Group Mott MacDonald Mace JOIN THESE FIRMS. BOOK NOW > Nash Consultancy Nash Partnership Network Rail NFB North Somerset Council Nicholas Pearson Associates NMC Surfacing Openreach PAGABO Paul Basham Associates PBA now part of Stantec PDP London Perfect Circle PJA Platinum 3D Consultants Planning Portal Plymouth City Council Powell Dobson Architects Peter Evans Partnership Ramboll Rengen Developments Rider Levett Bucknall Rise Structures Rydon Construction Richard Jackson RSK Rentplus Ricardo RPS Group Savills Services Design Solution Skanska SLR Consulting Sir Robert McAlpine SNC Lavalin Stantec Stonewater Stride Treglown Skanska SMS Utility Services Sovereign Sweco Savills SDS Group Saunders Architects Terraquest Thrings Tiger Developments TLT Solicitors TDA Tours of Excellence Transport Planning Associates Turley Turner & Townsend Trend Control Systems University Centre Weston University of Bristol Victoria Hall Management Vevie Development VolkerHighways Vinci Wates Willmott Dixon Womble Bond Dickinson WSP WYG Wardell Armstrong WSP White Design Associates WYG Waterman Aspen Wessex Archaelogy Waterman Group Woods Bagot Yarlington Housing Group YTL Developments JOIN THESE FIRMS. BOOK NOW > West of England Development Conference | Exhibitors This unique conference will bring together the public and private sector to facilitate discussions and connections to try and drive and accelerate the delivery of growth within the West of England. 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. Exhibiting will allow you to: Meet 300+ delegates face to face Be part of the annual West of England Development Conference Show your support to the public sector authorities and private sector firms in the region Be known as a market leader within the region Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers Showcase your work to Regional Authorities, Government, leading private sector firms and more CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS CLICK HERE FOR EXHIBITOR FLOORPLAN 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: keith.griffiths@www.built-environment-networking.com West of England Development Conference | Become a Partner Associate your brand with the West of England Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates surrounding this thriving area and the opportunities it presents. We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and exhibition space, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include: PackageExhibition StandChair/Speaking OpportunityTicketsVIP Backstage AccessCost (+VAT) Conference Partner YesYes15Yes£10,000 View More Details Session Partner YesYes10Yes£5,000 View More Details Infrastructure Session YesYes10Yes£5,000 Sold Out Development Session YesYes10Yes£5,000 Sold Out Housing Session YesYes10Yes£5,000 Sold Out Output Report Partner Yes-8-£5,000 Sold Out Programme Partner Yes-5Yes£3,500 View More Details VIP Dinner Partner -Yes2-£3,500 View More Details Breakfast Partner Yes-5-£2,500 View More Details Lunch Partner Yes-5-£2,500 View More Details Badge Partner Yes-5-£2,500 View More Details Email Partner Yes-5-£2,500 View More Details Registration Partner Yes-5-£1,750 View More Details Exhibitor Package Yes-4-£1,500 View More Details Become a Partner 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 West of England, the future vision and the whole built environment industry. Conference Partner £10,000+VAT 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 associated with the phenomenal growth set to happen within GM with branding within the title of the event – ‘West of England 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 Stand space in the Exhibition area Fifteen delegate passes for the conference 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 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 Become Partner > Session Partner £5,000+VAT The role of 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: Involvement with an exceptional panel session with the option to chair or be involved in the debate, discussions and presentations 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 3x1m2 Stand space in the Exhibition area Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session Ten 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 Print Media Branding: One full (A5) page advert in 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 Session Partner – Infrastructure Session Partner – Placemaking & Developments Session Partner Become Partner > Output Report Partner £5,000+VAT Sold Out Programme Partner £3,500+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 Become Partner > VIP Dinner Partner £3,500+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 Become Partner > Breakfast Partner £2,500+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 or 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 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 Become Partner > Lunch Partner £2,500+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 or 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 breakfast area space for the duration of lunch 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 Become Partner > Badge Partner £2,500+VAT Have your brand displayed on all name badges given to delegates at the conference – an exceptional way of getting mass brand awareness. Benefits include: Prime Branding on the delegate badges worn by all attendees and speakers 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 Become Partner > Email Partner £2,500+VAT Prime branding on all emails used to promote the conference with delegates before, during and after the conference. Benefits include: Prime Branding on the emails sent to promote the conference sent to circa 80,000 contacts 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 Become Partner > Registration Partner £1,750+VAT Sponsorship of the registration area – the delegate entry point to the conference. Benefits include: Branding of the registration table/table cloth (supplied by the sponsor) 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 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 Become 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 closing speech Inclusion within outreach and press release Photo & Video Library: access to professional photographs and video of the event Confirmed Exhibitors Become Partner > 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 keith.griffiths@www.built-environment-networking.com West of England Development Conference | Details Tickets You must have JavaScript activated to purchase tickets. Please enable JavaScript in your browser. Details Date: Tuesday, 8th October 2019 Time: 0800hrs - 1600hrs Cost: £129 – £179 Event Categories: Development, Digital / Data, Education, Energy, Frameworks, Infrastructure, Investment, Modular & Offsite, Private Sector, Public Sector, Residential, Retail, South West, Technology, Transport, West of England Development Conference Venue Engine Shed, Brunel’s Old Station, Bristol Station Approach, BS1 6QH + Google Map