Buro Four, an independent company of project managers within the property and real estate sector, have revealed an exceptional line-up of speakers who will join them to discuss the ever-growing science and innovation sector within the UK.

Taking place at UKREiiF in May, a major new event aiming to bring together 5,000 professionals from investors, developers, end-users and local authorities, the session will delve into the need for world class campuses and clusters – as the UK’s leading voices sharing their thoughts on how to further attract investment and maximise the economic potential of the sector.

Speakers for the sessions include:

  • Emily Slupek, Director of Science & Innovation – Buro Four
  • George Freeman MP, UK Minister for Science, Research and Innovation – Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
  • Dr Kath Mackay, Director of Life Sciences – Bruntwood SciTech
  • Dr Andy Williams, Vice President of UK Strategy – AstraZeneca
  • Deborah Cadman OBE, Chief Executive – Birmingham City Council
  • Bill Kane, President of East Coast and UK Markets – BioMed Realty

Speaking of their involvement Emily Slupek said: “I, and Buro Four, are incredibly passionate about supporting the UK’s drive to become a global leading science and innovation superpower and I am very much looking forward to reviewing the progress we have seen to date and exploring the future of this sector with this stellar panel. It is particularly interesting to have the opportunity with our panel to capture a blend of governmental, local authority, occupier and developer insights to inform how we can best position ourselves for continued and effective investment into the UK.”

Keith Griffiths, Chief Executive of UKREiiF, added: “I’m delighted to have Buro Four involved in UKREiiF and more specifically in helping to shape the agenda and content for this excellent panel discussing what is becoming a crucial sector within the UK’s economy. The Pandemic has further highlighted to the global stage the skills and ability of the UK within the life sciences sector, whilst R&D investment from Government is acting as a catalyst to further strides in the UK’s innovation, science and technology sectors – and we look forward to hearing Buro Four utilising their expertise to delve into the future of the sector further.”

Led by Built Environment Networking and backed by thousands of top-level investors, develops and major public and private sector decisions makers – UKREiif will generate a huge turn in the industry. Emphasising modern idealisms the construction industry needs to see such as sustainability, equality, diversity, innovation and opportunity.