10:30 – 11:30am S+W panel session on AI in Real Estate – Nirvana or new bubble?

How is AI affecting real estate? Developers, operators, funders and industry bodies in the UK discuss what they are seeing in the market that is producing tangible results – and where it’s not working.

Featuring Mark Robinson (chair), Founder of MRP Strategy; Nissa Shahid, Associate and Digital Lead for Town Planning at Arup; Nick Gerrard, Growth and Prosperity Programme Director for the Blackpool Council; and Damien Toner, Director of Estates at University of Edinburgh.

12:30 – 1:15pm RE:UK panel session (S+W pavilion) – Launch of the Build to Rent Alliance Code

This event will see the BTR Alliance set out the core BTR Alliance Code. The code seeks to shape a more consistent, transparent and accountable framework for institutional residential at a time of heightened scrutiny and evolving investor expectations. It will set out the clear, evidence‑based standards that will strengthen quality, reinforce trust, and support a more resilient, high‑performing Build to Rent sector.

Featuring: Marcus Wright, Partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn (chair); Melanie Leech, Interim Chief Executive at Real Estate:UK; Brendan Geraghty, Chief Executive of Association for Rental Living; Clive Betts, Member of Parliament for Sheffield South East, Chair of the BTR Alliance; Todd Marler, Senior Director of Operations at Greystar; and Sowgol Zarinchang, Managing Director at Way of Life.

2:00 – 3:00pm S+W panel session – Scotland the brave? The bold approach needed to tackle the housing emergency

What does the future hold for planning and development in Scotland following the Scottish elections in 2026? Will the new government take radical action on planning reform to meet housing needs, and how does the policy agenda differ from the rest of the UK?

Featuring Fraser Mitchell, Partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn (chair); Nicola Woodward, Senior Director at Lichfields; Catherine Wood, Development Director at Lovell; and Robin Blacklock, Managing Director at Dowbrae Consulting and Non-Executive Director at Homes for Good. 

4:00 – 5:00pm S+W networking event – Real Estate Wine Tasting & Networking Reception

Unwind after a packed day at UKREiiF with an evening that blends fine wine, great conversation, and meaningful industry connections.

This relaxed networking reception brings together professionals from across the real estate, investment, and development sectors for an informal tasting – with prizes for those with the best noses!

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9:30 – 10:30am British Council of Offices panel session (S+W pavilion) – Viability and sustainability in UK office sector

Outside of London and the big six cities a lack of high quality, sustainable office space is holding back economic growth. A new ‘city office portfolio’ approach can help regional towns and cities develop fit for place solutions – building local capacity that is both sustainable and conducive to a growing economy. This workshop will bring together the British Council for Offices with regional local authorities and office specialists to explore how this approach can drive sustainable economic growth and job creation across the UK.

Featuring Samantha McClary, CEO for the British Council for Offices (chair); Emma Guthrie, Partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn; Alice Clark, Deputy Director of Strategy at GPA; John Wright, Director at Stride Treglown; Jamie Blakeley-Glover, Head of Regenerative Futures at Lambert Smith Hampton; Stephen Inglis, Director at Regional REIT; and Tenika Young, Associate Director at Savills.

11:30 – 12:30pm S+W panel session – The Future of Ports: How can the UK be globally competitive?

Ports are critical economic infrastructure yet often overlooked in property-led investment conversations.

Are UK ports structurally disadvantaged in competing with major European and global hubs – or is the issue one of capital deployment, governance and regulatory agility?

Open to port authorities, logistics investors, infrastructure funds, freight operators, and public sector leaders.

Featuring George McKinlay, Partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn (chair); Damian Meehan, Senior Director at Arcadis UK; Claire MacLean, Partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn; and Brian Johnson, Chair of Solent Freeport Consortium.

2:30 – 3:30pm Real Estate Balance session (S+W pavilion) – Networking bingo 

4:30 – 5:30pm The real estate legal challenge café (S+W pavilion)

Drop-in session open to all. Ask us your trickiest real estate legal question – if we can answer it you make a donation to LandAid, if we can’t we’ll make a donation and you get a free coffee and merchandise!

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10:00 – 11:00am Futures x NextGen Workshop Hosted by RE:UK and Real Estate Balance – From Access to Leadership: Delivering Real Change in Real Estate Talent

The real estate sector has made meaningful commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion – but how do we turn intent into lasting, measurable change?

This panel brings together leaders from across the talent pipeline – from early access and education to leadership representation – to explore how the industry can widen access, support progression and build a more inclusive future.

Through practical insights and lived experience, the session will examine what’s working, where gaps remain, and how organisations can collaborate to drive impact at scale.

Featuring Karine Barsam, Futures Programme Manager of RE:UK (chair); Michele Steel, Chief Executive at Regeneration Brainery; Alex Saifiti, Manager at Deloitte; Jo Davis, Principal and Managing Director of Avison Young; and Emma Guthrie, Partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn.

12:30pm – Event close

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