MIPIM, the world’s leading property market, brings together the most influential players from all international property sectors offering unrivalled access to the greatest number of development projects and sources of capital worldwide, and we’re delighted to confirm that Built Environment Networking are set to be involved – as the primary Conference Organiser for Scottish Enterprise. 

The value of being represented at high profile international property events like this cannot be overstated. It is at events like these where potential investors come together with developers and financiers to begin the process of making deals. 
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And the impact on Scotland’s economy is no exception. 

In the past decade alone attendance at MIPIM and similar events have directly led to more than £2bn of investment in Scotland’s cities with landmark developments like the New Waverley (Edinburgh) and the Artisan development at Custom House (Glasgow) all being brokered at MIPIM. 

Building on this success and with continued uncertainty around Brexit, Scotland’s cities, the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Property Federation, and Scotland’s private sector have come together to expand Scotland’s presence at MIPIM 2019.

Commenting on their involvement in the conference organisation Keith Griffiths, Managing Director at Built Environment Networking, said: “We’re extremely delighted and pleased to be part of the Scottish Pavilion at MIPIM. The country has so many attractive development and investment opportunities, something which is always evident when we host events within the country, and we’re looking forward to that positivity continuing as we help deliver an exceptional MIPIM for the Scottish delegation.” 

Commenting on the partnership approach Scotland is taking to the event, sponsor, Stuart Parker, Managing Director of Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure in Scotland said: “Spearheaded by three of our core cities, and backed by both industry and government, the united approach of this year’s Scotland Pavilion is primed for success, and we’re incredibly proud to be partners. Collectively, we have an incredible opportunity to attract the investment and flagship developments which can be the catalyst for inclusive growth across Scotland.”

Scotland’s presence at MIPIM 2019 will raise awareness of our key infrastructure projects, assets and resources, including, Dundee Waterfront, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland Renfrewshire, Magenta (Clyde Gateway), Perth West, and Queen’s Square (Aberdeen).

Located on a prime site adjacent to some of the world’s leading cities including London, Paris, and Dubai, the Scotland Pavilion will provide an exclusive opportunity for Scotland’s cities to seek capital funding from global investors. It includes a 3-day programme of talks and presentations to demonstrate the strength of Scotland’s economy and showcase commercial investment propositions of scale.

Adding to the significant standing of the event, Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, will give the opening keynote speech of the overall event.

Graham Ross, Partner at Austin-Smith:Lord, who are also sponsoring the event, said: “This year Austin-Smith:Lord celebrates 70 years of delivering design excellence and we are very proud to sponsor the Scotland Pavilion at MIPIM 2019. It is fantastic that Scotland’s public sector are committed to promoting Scotland on the global stage and events like MIPIM provide unrivalled access to international investors. Our creative collective of talented architects and designers are involved in exciting and innovative projects in collaboration with our clients across Scotland, and throughout the UK. Our portfolio of work in key sectors includes mixed-use urban regeneration, residential, higher education, transportation and advanced manufacturing projects that align with strategic ambitions for sustainable development and inclusive growth. Austin-Smith:Lord look forward to being part of the Scottish delegation at MIPIM and exploring future opportunities together.”

This sentiment was echoed by fellow sponsor, Robertson Group: “As a solution provider covering the whole built environment, Robertson is delighted to be supporting the Scottish delegation at MIPM 2019. Our team look forward to meeting our customers and new contacts to discuss future business opportunities at the event.”

Commenting on behalf of the cities, Delivery Partner Scottish Enterprise said:” The private sector’s significant sponsorship of the Scotland Pavilion is testament to the strength of the programme and indeed Scotland’s proposition in the capital investment space. The event presents a great opportunity for Scotland; global capital investment is increasingly mobile and Scotland needs to compete effectively on an international level if it is to continue to benefit from such finance. With the launch of Scotland is Now and with Brexit looming this is an ideal opportunity for the public and private sectors to come together to redouble our efforts on the international stage, creating a more prominent setting and stronger brand presence for Scotland which will help us attract more international investment.”
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