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West Yorkshire Development Conference

Name: West Yorkshire Development Conference
Start: 2022-06-28T08:00
End: 1970-01-01T15:45
Location: New Dock

Tuesday, 28th June 2022 0800hrs – 1545hrs

New Dock, Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT, UK

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This conference will highlight potential development, regeneration and investment opportunities and future projects across West Yorkshire with over £13 billion worth of capital development projects to be discussed.

Topics to be discussed:

£10bn Leeds City Council Masterplan Update
3500 homes to be developed in Kirklees
Leeds Teaching Hospitals new £600m scheme
Hudd Uni’s £250m Health Innovation Hub
£150m Glenbrook investment in Leeds
£42m CRT investment and development plans
Update on Scarborough’s Thorpe Park masterplan
500-home Burley-in-Wharfedale project

Over £1bn HBD development pipeline
£750m of CEG’s Leeds developments
£450m Leeds Innovation District Development
Intel on Citu’s £800m Climate Innovation District
Info on c.1000 Strata homes across Yorkshire
Glenbrook’s 618 unit BTR Scheme
Update on Northern Powerhouse Rail
And much more…

Speakers include:

James Goodyear,
Director of Strategy

Victoria Critchley,
Development Director – Innovation

Tim Gamon,
Regional Delivery Director, North East & Yorkshire

Lucinda Yeadon,
Community Liaison Manager

Jonathan Wilson,
Managing Director

Angela Barnicle,
Chief Officer Asset Management and Regeneration

Lee Arnell,
Executive Regeneration Manager

David Shepard,
Strategic Director of Growth and Regeneration

Gemma Smith,
Managing Director

Adam Varley,
Development Director

Matthew Rice,
Route Director for North and East

Avril Sanderson,
Principal Urban Designer

Daniel Roberts,
Senior Development Manager

Tracey Lancaster,
Deputy Vice Chancellor

Tom Wheldon,
Director & Head of Yorkshire & North East Region

Lisa Littlefair,
Leeds City Director

Tim Hosker,
Director of Estates and Facilities

Stephanie Burras,
Chief Executive

Jonathan Dickson,
Partner

Liz Hunter,
Director of Policy and Development

Shaun O’Brien,
Property Investment and Development Director

08:00-09:00	Breakfast & Networking
09:00-09:15	Conference Welcome
09:15-10:15	Session One: What are the Key Ingredients for a Healthier, Greener and More Inclusive West Yorkshire?; Sponsored by Ward Hadaway With West Yorkshire now attracting major blue chip organisations there are exciting times ahead for the region and in this session senior policy influencers will join this thought leadership panel to discuss the vision and future thinking to developing a healthier and more sustainable region as well as driving inclusive and economic growth, and attracting global inward investment. Chair: Ward Hadaway; Jonathan Dickson, Partner CEG; Lucinda Yeadon, Community Liaison Manager Citu; Jonathan Wilson, Managing Director Leeds Beckett University; Tracey Lancaster, Deputy Vice Chancellor Coalfields Regeneration Trust; Shaun O’Brien, Property Investment and Development Director
10:15-10:45	Session Two: Creating A Science & HealthTech Powerhouse in Leeds Leeds has an ambitious vision to create an innovation district delivering economic and social value in the city for generations to come, centred around two new city centre hospitals. This session will exclusively explore investment and development plans for the new district with the masterminds behind the vision. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; James Goodyear, Director of Strategy Leeds City Council; Lee Arnell, Executive Regeneration Manager Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Victoria Critchley, Development Director
10:45-11:30	Break & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included.
11:30-12:30	Session Three: Connecting West Yorkshire to Create Opportunities – What are the Region's Key Transport and Infrastructure Priorities?; Sponsored by Mott MacDonald Infrastructure is crucial in driving economic growth and Yorkshire is set to go through an exciting period. In terms of physical infrastructure the Northern Powerhouse agenda as well as plans for a light rail transport system in Leeds will open up a significant increase in productivity, in addition to improvements and new train stations. These developments will cause big waves for inward investors and we’ll be hearing from some of those who’re leading regional infrastructure plans. Chair: Mott MacDonald; Lisa Littlefair, Leeds City Director National Highways; Tim Gamon, Regional Delivery Director, North East and Yorkshire Sustrans; Avril Sanderson, Principal Urban Designer Network Rail; Matthew Rice, Route Director for North and East West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Liz Hunter, Director of Policy and Development
12:30-13:15	Lunch & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the lunch break – with refreshments and food provided.
13:15-14:15	Session Four: Creating a Resilient West Yorkshire Housing Proposition – Regional Housing and BtR Development Plans With West Yorkshire going through a BTR and Student Accommodation development boom, this session will see major residential and student accommodation developers, housebuilders and housing associations share the schemes which will deliver thousands and homes and create affordable, sustainable communities across West Yorkshire. Chair: Built Environment Networking; Fahmida Nisa, Project Manager Glenbrook; Daniel Roberts, Senior Development Manager HBD; Tom Wheldon, Regional Director, Yorkshire and North East Kirklees Council; David Shepard, Strategic Director of Growth and Regeneration Strata Homes; Gemma Smith, Managing Director
14:15-14:45	Break & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included.
14:45-15:45	Session Five: West Yorkshire Major Regeneration Masterplans – Supporting Business, Industry and Town/City Centres Billions of pounds worth of major mixed use, industrial and commercial schemes are unveiled and discussed as a series of major investors, developers and local authorities highlight their flagship regeneration programmes – with information revealed on potential collaboration opportunities and approaches to procurement. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Scarborough Group; Adam Varley, Development Director Leeds City Council; Angela Barnicle, Chief Officer Asset Management and Regeneration University of Huddersfield; Tim Hosker, Director of Estates and Facilities Ahead Partnership; Stephanie Burras, Chief Executive
15:45	Conference Summary and Close

This unique conference will bring together the construction industry to drive economic growth through development and regeneration across West Yorkshire. 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 300+ delegates face to face
Be part of the annual West Yorkshire 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 West Yorkshire Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates about economic growth, development and regeneration within the region.

Package	Exhibition Stand	Chair/ Speaking Opportunity	Tickets	VIP Backstage Access	Cost (+VAT)
Corporate Partners	Yes	Yes	15	Yes	£8,250	View Details
Session One Partner: What are the Key Ingredients for a Healthier, Greener and More Inclusive West Yorkshire?	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	Sold Out
Session Two Partner: Creating A Science & HealthTech Powerhouse in Leeds	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	View Details
Session Three Partner: Connecting West Yorkshire to Create Opportunities – What are the Region's Key Transport and Infrastructure Priorities?	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	Sold Out
Session Four Partner: Creating a Resilient West Yorkshire Housing Proposition – Regional Housing and BtR Development Plans	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	View Details
Session Five Partner: West Yorkshire Major Regeneration Masterplans – Supporting Business, Industry and Town/City Centres	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	View Details
Best Practice Presentation Partner	Yes	Yes	7	Yes	£3,250	View Details
Pre Conference Dinner	–	–	2	Yes	£2,750	View Details
Programme Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Breakfast Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Lunch Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Email Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Registration Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,000	View Details
Exhibitor Packages	Yes	–	4	–	£1,750	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 West Yorkshire and the whole built environment industry.

Corporate Partner

£8,250+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 seen as a leading figure within the industry with branding within the title of the event – ‘West Yorkshire 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 briefings
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
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Session Partner

£5,500+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:

Involvement with an exceptional panel session with the option to chair or be involved in the debate, discussions and presentations
Option to do a five minute introduction to the panel OR thought leaders presentation
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 briefings
Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Positioned as as ‘Conference Session Partner’ in all branding
Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session
3x1m² exhibition space
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
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Session One Partner: What are the Key Ingredients for a Healthier, Greener and More Inclusive West Yorkshire?

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Session Three Partner: Connecting West Yorkshire to Create Opportunities – What are the Region’s Key Transport and Infrastructure Priorities?

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Best Practice Presentation Partner

£3,250+VAT

This package enables you to speak at the conference – providing you with 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 sessions 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
Seven delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Pre Conference Dinner Partner

£2,750+VAT

The day before the event we’ll be hosting a Speaker and Sponsor VIP dinner – this 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. Benefits include:

Speaking opportunity – with a 10-minute promotional talk at the VIP Dinner
Prime branding at the conference dinner.
Two pull-up banners at the conference dinner
Promotional material and literature placement on the dinner tables
Two places at the conference dinner
Two delegate passes for the conference
Positioned as ‘Conference Dinner Partner’ in all branding
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to two people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page advert in the dinner menu
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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Private Roundtable Partner

£2,750+VAT

Take the discussion into a more private setting – with a hireable room at the event enabling you to create a roundtable discussion for up to 45-minutes. We’ll work with you to invite your target clients, plus your own attendees, to create an in-event experience that helps you forge new commercially rewards connections. Benefits include:

Hire a private room at the event venue for 45-minutes – for circa 10-15 attendees
Ten invitations directly through ourselves to event delegates to request their attendance at the roundtable (no guarantee provided on attendance)
Pull-up banners and marketing literature allowed within the private room during the period of your roundtable
3x1m² exhibition space
Four delegate passes to the conference– which you can use for your staff or invited clients who you may also want to take part in the roundtable discussion
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Speaker Table Partner

£2,750+VAT

Become the official partner of the Speakers’ Table – where our high-level event speakers will congregate throughout the day. Benefits include:

VIP access to enable you to join the speaker table/room
Build one-to-one relationships with key decision makers and work givers
Marketing collateral can be placed on the speaker table
Two pull-up banners around the Speaker Table area
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Programme Partner

£2,250+VAT

Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme. 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
Positioned as ‘Conference Programme Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Breakfast Partner

£2,250+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 with three pull-up stands
Positioned as ‘Conference Breakfast Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Lunch Partner

£2,250+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 lunch with three pull-up stands
Positioned as ‘Conference Lunch Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Email Partner

£2,250+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
Positioned as ‘Conference Email Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Registration Partner

£2,250+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 with a table cloth and two pull up stands (provided by you)
Positioned as ‘Conference Registration artner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital 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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Exhibitor Package

£1,750+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
Four delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to four people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
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
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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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 influential stakeholders and vision shapers from across the region joining us on stage. They include:

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – James Goodyear, Director of Strategy

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is planning to build a new hospital for adults and a new hospital for children on the site of the Leeds General Infirmary. The plans for the £600m project will bring all clinical services for children and young people in Leeds under one roof for the first time with other plans including a new maternity centre and increased capacity for the critical care unit. Victoria and James will join the conference to reveal exclusive intel on this world class healthcare scheme which will deliver economic and social value in the city for generations to come.

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

National Highways – Tim Gamon, Regional Delivery Director, North East & Yorkshire

Tim leads on the major National Highways projects in Yorkshire and the North East of England. These projects include the landmark £1bn A66 upgrade which was recently included in the Government’s Growth Plan list of key infrastructure projects. Tim will give an update on the plan, as well as National Highways wider £135m improvement package.

CEG – Lucinda Yeadon, Community Liaison Manager

CEG are the masterminds behind some of the biggest schemes in West Yorkshire with the 57 acre, £400m masterplan for Kirkstall Forge in Leeds, the £350 million Globe Point project in the Temple district of Leeds, and the 500 home development in Burley-in-Wharfdale being chief amongst them. As major regenerators in other northern towns and cities, Lucinda will discuss the next phases of these schemes and the catalyst they will act as for further major investment into Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Citu – Jonathan Wilson, Managing Director

Citu are leading the way on sustainable development in the region with their Climate Innovation District on the river Aire in Leeds which is set to deliver over 1,000 new low-carbon, timber framed homes underpinned by leisure, offices, a primary school, care home and a factory where the buildings are manufactured. As development director Jonathan will be well placed to discuss how we can create a greener, smarter and healthier West Yorkshire whilst also updating on the next phases of their £800 million investment in Leeds.

Leeds City Council – Angela Barnicle, Chief Officer Asset Management and Regeneration

Leeds City council are half way through their £10bn regeneration programme which is bringing to life a variety of major sites as part of their vision for an ambitious, well connected healthy city. Partnering with a raft of major developers to support projects such as Kirkstall Forge, Aire Park and Mabgate, they will also update delegates on plans for the South Bank and progress on the £450m Leeds Innovation District.

Leeds City Council – Lee Arnell, Executive Regeneration Manager

Kirklees Council – David Shepard, Strategic Director of Growth and Regeneration

Four major projects comprise the £250m Huddersfield Blueprint which comprises the creation of a Cultural Heart and Town Park near the University of Huddersfield, an enhances Station Gateway, improving the New Street Area of the Town Centre with investment into mixed use space, replacing the Bus Station and rethinking Cross Church Street. Shabir joins the event to give an update on this as well as the Dewsbury Blueprint which will see 3500 new homes delivered in the next decade.

Strata Homes – Gemma Smith, Managing Director

Strata are a leading Yorkshire and Midlands housebuilder with a 1500+ home pipeline as well as a partnership with BtR provider Wise Living to deliver sustainable, high quality rental options across the region. Strata homes are an industry leader in social value and place it at the heart of their strategy and Gemma joins us to share some thought leadership on how they place it at the heart of the development process by considering what residents need to create resilient and inclusive communities.

Scarborough Group International – Adam Varley, Development Director

Adam has recently been promoted to Development Director after just 18 months with SGI and In his new role, he will be responsible for the appraisal, delivery and asset management of the group’s commercial development projects across the Northern Powerhouse, including SGI’s flagship schemes – the next phase of Thorpe Park Leeds – a mixed-use community of 3.25m sq ft comprising high-quality business space, industrial and logistics space, retail, leisure and new homes – and Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park; a sports, health and wellbeing-focused Life Sciences Park where it is embarking on a first phase of 850,000 sq ft in partnership with Sheffield City Council. Adam will be on hand to talk about these schemes and SGI’s other future development plans in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Network Rail – Matthew Rice, Route Director for North and East

Construction has commenced on a new station at White Rose in Leeds – the £26.5 million project is being delivered by Network Rail in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council, Munroe K and the Department for Transport it is seen as a major project to drive economic growth in the region. Located between Morley and Cottingley on the main trans-Pennine route to Manchester via Huddersfield, the two-platform station will improve access to the adjacent White Rose office park, shopping centre and bus interchange. As Route Director for the region Matthew will be well placed to discuss this scheme, the recent £161m sustainable expansion at Leeds station and their future upgrades and expansion plans for the region.

Leeds Beckett University – Tracey Lancaster, Deputy Vice Chancellor

More information to follow.

Glenbrook – Daniel Roberts, Senior Development Manager

Manchester based developer Glenbrook has submitted a detailed planning application for a £150 million 618 unit BTR scheme on Kirkstall Road on the banks of the River Aire in Leeds. Their proposals include over 10,000 sq ft of amenity space including residents lounge, co-working hub and gym, 3,800 sq ft of commercial space and 6,000 sq ft of private external terraces. Glenbrook have also just announced a £280m JV with Town Centre Securities to deliver 500+ BTR units in the centre of Leeds which will also include a multi-storey car park. Daniel is leading on these schemes on behalf of Glenbrook and will be well placed to discuss their investment in Leeds and their future plans for the wider West Yorkshire region.

Sustrans – Avril Sanderson, Principal Urban Designer

Sustrans are one of the UK’s leading organisations on developing green infrastructure with an extensive track record of delivering schemes in Yorkshire. Avril will be on hand to discuss how they are collaborating with a number of top level developers and local authorities across West Yorkshire and the North of England to ensure green walking and cycling infrastructure features heavily across a number of the region’s transformational developments – while unveiling her organisation’s future strategy and their role in aiding the march to net zero.

HBD – Tom Wheldon, Director & Head of Yorkshire & North East Region

HBD are one of the most active private sector developers in the North Yorkshire region. They are currently developing a £107m scheme on the site of the former Terry’s chocolate HQ. Aptly titled, The Chocolate Works, the scheme will see the delivery of 163 individually designed apartments where the main multi-storey factory once was, as well as 22 bespoke apartments within The Clock Tower building. The Chocolate Works will also include a new brain surgery hospital creating 145 healthcare jobs, and retaining a vital health service in the city following the closure of The Retreat.

Mott MacDonald – Lisa Littlefair, Leeds City Director

Lisa is the cities account lead for Leeds and her background is in economic development. She works to connect the multi-disciplinary expertise across Mott MacDonald with the challenges and opportunities within the Leeds City Region to generate benefit to people, places and the economy. Lisa is interested in how digital innovation can drive the delivery of inclusive and sustainable solutions.

University of Huddersfield – Tim Hosker, Director of Estates and Facilities

Outline plans were revealed last year for the University of Huddersfield’s new Health Innovation Campus on the site of the old sports centre. The £250m investment will see the 6.6-acre parcel of land sub-divided into seven key development plots, with the first phase comprising a “landmark building” of approximately 5,000sqm. Tim is leading on the development for the university and will be on hand to reveal more intel on the scheme as well as discussing the uni’s future estates expansion plans, and the wider impact of the university on the town and region in retaining talent and educating the future skilled workforce of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority – Liz Hunter, Director of Policy and Development

Delivering major investment into transport infrastructure places heavily on the list of priorities of the team at the Combined Authority and as part of this session Liz will talk about the plans for a West Yorkshire Transit Network while also discussing creating opportunity in each of the five West Yorkshire boroughs through improving connectivity.

Ward Hadaway – Jonathan Dickson, Partner

As one of the North’s leading real estate lawyers, Jonathan has his pulse on the industry across a number of areas including real estate transactions, investment, regeneration and energy.

Jonathan will therefore be the ideal chair for our opening panel where he’ll navigate the conversation to discuss what the key ingredients are to creating a more healthier, greener and more inclusive West Yorkshire region.

Ahead Partnership – Stephanie Burras, Chief Executive

Leeds City Council are one of the most inclusive cities across the UK – and Ahead Partnerships are playing a crucial role, embedding social value throughout the community work taking place across West Yorkshire.

With billions of pounds in development, the investor mindset transition to more ESG aligned opportunities, and the increasing importance of social value to community development, Ahead Partnership will be a key anchor in the work taking place across the city.

They’ve already worked with over 2,000 businesses and supported the creation of hundreds of jobs and helped connect 300,000 young people to opportunities, and Stephanie will share details on their approach and the impact a positive social value approach can have to development across the city region.

Coalfields Regeneration Trust – Shaun O’Brien, Property Investment and Development Director

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust are responsible for regenerating old mining communities by driving investment and development within them. Shaun will discuss their forthcoming investment portfolio of c.£42m across industrial, offices, residential, retail and leisure sectors in West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire, which is being undertaken by their burgeoning development arm CRT Property Investments, as well as discussing their role in creating a healthier, greener and more inclusive Yorkshire.

We have a number of key players from across the region attending this event – with key decision-makers from local authorities, developers, investors, housebuilders, universities, architects, contractors and more set to be here. Companies to have secured their tickets include:

AAA Property Group
AB Heritage
Ahead Partnership
Allied London
AQL
Artisan Real Estate
ATKINS
Avison Young
Balco
Balfour Beatty
BAM Construct
BAM Nuttall
BDP
Birch Distribution
Blacks Solicitors
Bruntwood
Built Environment Networking
Buttress
Caddick Group
Carter Jonas
CBRE
CEG
CITU
City Developments Limited
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Citywide Investors
Coalfields Regeneration Trust
Conroy Brook Developments
Craven District Council
Crosslane Group
Cunniff Design
DAC Beachcroft
Edge Property Solutions
Edward Architecture
Freeths
Gillespies
Gleeson Homes
Glenbrook
HBD
Hydrock
InCommunities
Johnnie Johnson Housing
Keltbray
Kew Green Hotels
Keyland Developments
Kirklees Council
Kspace Serviced Apartments

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds City Council
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Loop
Moda Living
Mott MacDonald
MX Underwriting
National Highways
NEC Group
Network Rail
Newforma
Openreach
Orion Homes
Pagabo
Pick Everard
Porcelanosa
Railfuture Yorkshire
Relentless Industrial
Rider Levett Bucknall
Robertson Group
Scarborough Group International
Schneider Electric
Squire Patton Boggs
Stantec
Sterling Capitol
Stonewater Housing Association
Strata
Sustrans
Sypro Management
The Guinness Partnership
Transport for the North
University of Huddersfield
Vertase FLI
VHE Construction
VU.CITY
Wakefield Council
Ward Hadaway
Waterman
Wates
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
WSP
Yonder
Yorkshire Water
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