This year’s theme is Reimagine – as we collectively look towards innovative solutions to deliver a more sustainable, equitable and prosperous city under a refreshed mayoral administration and national government.
The London Real Estate Forum thought leadership programme takes place across five main stages and a series of round tables, with extensive opportunities for delegates to network and make new connections in the social spaces that will be activated across the Guildhall Complex.
*By invitation only*
The Opportunity London Global Investment Summit will bring together over 100 leading international investors with London government leaders to discus the next wave of investment opportunities across low-carbon real estate, transport and infrastructure.
Guests will join the main LREF delegation for the remainder of the day.
In association with Mayor of London, London Councils, City of London & The FT
*By invitation only*
As a sector we have a duty and commitment to radically reduce our carbon emissions but how do we achieve this? What is possible and where should our focus be? Should our focus be on embodied or operational carbon and which takes priority when there are compromises? Is this a building level challenge or are we reliant on major systems change to decarbonise our grid and deliver low carbon intensity manufacturing processes?
What are the drivers which will accelerate change? Is it clear and consistent guidance for investors, developers, and consultants across London to assess the sustainability credentials of proposed schemes or does the responsibility lie with planning reform?
In association with AECOM
Our annual temperature-check on the current state of the London economy and real estate market, with a keynote presentation from JLL’s UK Head of Research & Strategy, followed by a panel discussion featuring leading decision-makers from across the public and private sectors.
In association with JLL
The North Paddington Programme is a ‘place-based’ programme, set in the North-west of the borough, which aims to address inequalities. It is being developed in partnership with local people, community groups and charities in the Harrow Road, Queen’s Park and Westbourne wards, where communities experience lower levels of qualifications, earnings and health, and higher levels of worklessness than elsewhere in Westminster. Together with our local communities we are hoping to deliver a healthier, safer and more financially secure North Paddington area. We aim to improve opportunities for local people by addressing social, economic, health and environmental inequalities in a cross-cutting programme that seeks to deliver better outcomes for all.
In this place panel, key stakeholders in the North Paddington Programme will talk about the vision for the work and the importance of a community-centred programme in an area like North Paddington
In association with City of Westminster
There is clear political will to get Britain building. But what does this renewed focus on delivery mean for the London market? JLL will discuss the challenges and opportunities of delivering at scale and how this could impact our sector.
In association with JLL
As London accelerates its journey to Net Zero, we are seeing a ‘rush for power’ as organisations, infrastructure and real estate growth sectors compete to tap into green energy sources. As the single largest driver of change for several generations – and potentially the largest single source of capital investment into the capital in coming decades – the need to ‘re-power’ London requires a reset in the way that public, real estate sector and infrastructure sectors plan and collaborate to ensure that we manage the transition whilst maximising the opportunity. Our expert panel explores why and how.
In association with Savills
An informal networking session to meet delegates from across the public and private sectors leading development in the Greater Manchester region, with a short address from leaders for Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
In association with Invest Manchester Partnership
How do we continue to support the needs of the vital industrial and logistics sector across London? From data centres and stacked warehousing to last-mile logistics and local (and affordable) maker spaces. Can cross-sector collaboration drive innovation, and how can the sector contribute to London’s inextricable need to decarbonise the built environment.
**By invitation only**
For centuries, London’s estates have led the long-term stewardship, public realm and place making strategies of some of London’s most successful high streets and villages. What role do historic and modern estates play in the modern city – and how can their approach guide the stewardship of other parts of the city where ownership is fragmented?
In association with HOLBA
An opportunity to hear from The City of London on priorities from their 2024-29 Corporate Strategy and progress with the draft City Plan 2040, followed by a panel discussion with key stakeholders including a major new occupier, investors and key advisors.
In association with City of London
In association with Savills
London’s university and healthcare estates, access to talent and international capital places it at the heart of the UKs ‘Golden Triangle’ science and technology ecosystem. Savills will provide an update on key market trends, identify key hotspots of activity over the coming years and our expert panel will discuss what this ecosystem needs to thrive.
In association with Savills
This interactive session will allow participants the opportunity to participate in a ‘live’ workshop as we rip up the rule books and ask:
What if we had the opportunity to reimagine how we define sustainability guidance for retrofit? If we were to start again, knowing what we know now, what would we consider to be the key criteria for a truly sustainable retrofit project for different building types?
Participants will be able to join a table with experts from sectors including Office, Housing, Civic buildings, Hospitality, Retail, Transport, Education, Science & Tech, Healthcare and Industrial to look at their specific needs.
Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.
In association with Buro Happold
An update on progress for the £8bn Brent Cross Town development following the opening of the new Brent Cross West station (1o mins from King’s Cross) the announcement of co-investment into the development by NTT Group and the commencement of the first commercial building: 3 Copper Square, which will be a new London base for Sheffield Hallam University.
In association with Related Argent and the London Borough of Barnet
Focusing on the theme of ‘Connectivity’, this informal networking session provides the opportunity for delegates to connect with senior politicians and officers from the Boroughs that make up the West London Alliance: Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow; as well as key stakeholders and investors in the sub-region.
In association with West London Alliance
Join The Knightsbridge Partnership and key stakeholders as they present their emerging plans to reimagine the public realm around key areas of their locality. Addressing the specific needs of this unique international destination, the themes covered around prioritising people, accessibility, security, safety, sustainability and biodiversity will resonate across those tackling similar issues across London.
In association with The Knightsbridge Partnership
As one of London’s biggest landowners, Places for London is creating dynamic partnerships to address the shortage of quality, affordable homes in the capital, with plans to start on at least 20,000 homes by 2031. It has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Network Rail that has the potential to bring forward transport improvements and many thousands more homes across London – especially when it combines its joint land with other public land. This panel will focus on how, by landowners working together, they can help address some of the city’s challenges that they cannot solve alone.
In association with Places for London
Join us to explore how local authorities and owner occupiers can balance economic viability, cultural significance and environmental impact to deliver vibrant, sustainable spaces that benefit our communities.
Whether revisiting existing places or shaping new neighbourhoods this session is for those keen to transform strategy into reality and hear impact stories.
In association with Arup
Join leaders from the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, alongside local, regional and national collaborators, as they update on progress with the UK’s largest regeneration opportunity.
In association with Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
*By invitation only*
Discussing the delivery of 1,000+ home estates, guests will share innovative community engagement, design and delivery experiences. This round table will consider how to navigate the complexities and opportunities of sites such as Charlton House and Convent Way. The conversation will include:
In association with London Borough of Hounslow and Willmott Dixon
Focusing on the theme of ‘Health & Wellbeing’, this informal networking session provides the opportunity for delegates to connect with senior politicians and officers from the Boroughs that make up the South London Partnership: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Sutton; as well as key stakeholders and investors in the sub-region.
In association with South London Partnership
This session will bring together leading voices delivering groundbreaking strategies to empower occupiers to thrive in tall buildings, while simultaneously attracting the future workforce and fostering sustainable communities. Our panel will discuss the integration of ESG principles and technological excellence, and unlock the key insights that will shape the future of occupier satisfaction and well-being.
In association with JLL
**By invitation only**
Pressed for space, struggling to handle backlog maintenance, and over-whelmed by patient numbers, the healthcare sector is looking at ways to move less acute services into the community.
Re-purposing vacant premises on the high street could be the answer. It takes pressure off hospitals, creates easier access to healthcare for the community, and brings footfall back to town centres.
How can the real estate and healthcare sectors help each other, and the wider community?
In association with Hydrock, now Stantec
How do we forge the types of partnerships to deliver the affordable housing that London needs? How can the public and private sectors work better together to tackle key issues of viability and sustainability whilst better serving the needs of the existing local community?
In association with Muse and Morgan Sindall
The Bakerloo Upgrade and Extension will deliver a £1.5bn boost to the UK economy. It will accelerate our journey to net zero with 150,000 additional public transport trips in the capital. The project will support 107,000 new homes and 150,000 jobs across the full length of the line. Join this session with Transport for London, Central London Forward and Southwark and Lewisham councils to find out why you should Back the Bakerloo.
In association with The London Boroughs of Southwark and Lewisham
Hear from the Earls Court Development Company on latest progress with their vision to bring the wonder back to this unique 40-acre cleared site in central London. Following the submission of a detailed planning application in summer 2023, the first phase is set to deliver a series of buildings, across a range of tenures, designed to put Earls Court back on the map. Comprising 1,000 homes, an anchor cultural venue, workspace and 20 acres of public realm.
In association with The Earls Court Development Company
London’s transition to net zero will require a wholesale shift towards key principals of the circular economy – particularly in regard to the construction, management and occupation of its built environment. This thought-provoking session will draw on the innovation and action being driven by some of London’s most forward thinking businesses in this area.
In association with Willmott Dixon
Focusing on the theme of ‘Thinking Beyond Boundaries’, this informal networking session provides the opportunity for delegates to connect with senior politicians and officers from the Boroughs that make up the Local London Partnership: Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest; as well as colleagues from The UK Innovation Corridor and Thames Estuary Growth Board, and key stakeholders and investors across these regions.
In association with Local London Partnership, UK Innovation Corridor and Thames Estuary Growth Board
Join senior politicians and officers from the London Borough of Ealing alongside some of their significant stakeholders focusing on how they can nuture their local economy.
In association with London Borough of Ealing
How do we create appropriate environments for the life sciences sector in the context of its contribution to – and reliance on – innovation clusters? Our panel discussion will feature leaders from local government, investment and the academic community and look at how these emerging districts can be better integrated into local communities.
In association with Pilbrow & Partners
Early stage collaboration between client, designer and contractors are proven to deliver significant improvements to cost, schedule, quality and sustainability outcomes on project of all scales. Yet so often standard procurement approaches preclude this from happening in a meaningful way. How do we tackle the barriers to change and avoid the ‘risk dump’ far too late in the project to improve outcomes for all.
In association with Sir Robert McAlpine
An update on progress with the largest new town in London for 50 years: 53 acres with up to 3,000 new net zero carbon homes, and 2 million sq ft of workspace accommodating 20,000 workers alongside 16 acres of parks and places to pause and relax.
In association with British Land
Join this informal networking session to meet the Royal Docks: a multi-disciplinary team that brings together officers from across the Greater London Authority, the London Borough of Newham and the London Economic Action Partnership, alongside key stakeholders and investors.
Home to London’s only Enterprise Zone, the Royal Docks is one of the most significant regeneration projects in the UK delivering a cohesive transformation of the Royal Docks into a vibrant, mixed-use destination with culture and community at it’s heart.
In association with Royal Docks, Mayor of London and the London Borough of Newham
Hear about the fresh new collaborative approach that Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest are taking to inward investment, regeneration and partnerships across their Boroughs to facilitate and expedite capital investment into homes, workspaces and cultural spaces and driving the maximum benefit for their communities.
In association with London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest
**By invitation only**
With the ‘S’ in ESG often the hardest to quantify in terms of outcomes against investment – what does the real estate sector need to do to step up the delivery of genuine, measurable local benefit.
In association with AtkinsRéalis
The leadership of the UK’s key city regions have been evolving and maturing over the last decade, with innovative approaches to partnership and service delivery emerging in all parts of the country. How do we encourage a more joined-up approach to skills & knowledge transfer and sharing? How can the new government best work with cities to allow them to maximise the opportunity for investment into their communities against the priorities they decide?
Hear from the Canary Wharf Group and some of their principal collaborators about their future vision for the estate.
In association with Canary Wharf Group
Focusing on the theme of ‘Inclusive Innovation’, this informal networking session provides the opportunity for delegates to connect with senior politicians and officers from the Boroughs that make up Central London Forward: Camden, the City of London, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth and Westminster; as well as key stakeholders and investors in the sub-region.
In association with Central London Forward
