17 September 2025. Guildhall, City of London

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Programme 2025

This year our theme will be Partnership. Addressing the biggest urban challenges of our time and delivering the best outcomes for all stakeholders will require deeper partnership between those planning and managing our built environment.

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.  –  Keep a look out as more sessions will be announced soon!
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State of the Market

08:45 - 09:45 | Keynote Stage

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. This year, in line with our theme of Partnership, a panel of leading decision-makers from across the public and private sectors will explore how collaboration is shaping London’s growth, resilience, and future opportunities.

In association with JLL

Opportunity London Investment Summit

08:00 - 11:30 | Interactive Stage

**By invitation only**

Opportunity London’s global investment summit will once more take place at LREF, bringing over 200 international investors together with leaders from across London’s government and real estate sector to discuss key opportunities for investment and growth. All investment summit guests will have access to the full LREF programme throughout the day to find out more about individual sectors and areas and to make connections with those leading change.

In association with Opportunity London Partnership

Regenerative by design

09:00 - 10:30 | Roundtables

**By invitation only**

Our cities and buildings are a drain on the planet, consuming vast amounts of resources and destroying biodiversity. The idea of living, regenerative buildings is gaining traction – structures that give back more than they take, providing habitats, ecosystem services, locally-grown food, and reconnecting humans with nature. How can we design cities and buildings that contribute more to the planet than they consume? This roundtable will address this challenge, which necessitates a collaborative effort across the design and construction sector. By fostering strong partnerships, we can drive the practical application of Regenerative Design principles, transforming our built environment into one that supports and enhances the natural world.

In association with AECOM

Adaptive Reuse

10:00 - 10:45 | Keynote Stage

In association with JLL

City of Westminster

10:00 - 10:45 | Place Stage

A panel session bringing leaders from Westminster City Council with key stakeholders to discuss strategic development and investment priorities in the Borough.

In association with Westminster City Council

Building on Trust

10:00 - 10:45 | Innovation Stage

Successful strategic partnership between local authorities and their delivery partners has the power to transform communities. Real trust and alignment are rare, but through years of collaboration, Willmott Dixon has built a unique and enduring relationship with a number of London Boroughs to deliver a diverse range of projects — from residential developments and mixed-use spaces to schools and healthcare facilities. This sustained approach fosters a deep understanding of local needs, delivering true community enhancement.

This session will explore how long-term relationships build trust, create innovative solutions, and enhance the lives of residents. Discover how meaningful partnerships can leave a lasting legacy across London’s boroughs.

In association with Willmott Dixon

Capital markets

11:00 - 11:45 | Keynote Stage

Our annual look at the investment market in London brings together leading protagonists from across continents and sectors to chart sentiment and discuss their view of the year ahead.

In association with Savills

City of London

11:00 - 11:45 | Place Stage

Hear from the City of London leadership as they continue to build on the success of their Destination City Growth strategy, with a particular focus on the priorities of their new City Business and Investment Unit.

In association with City of London

Repurposing retail destinations: lessons from Oxford Street

11:00 - 11:45 | Innovation Stage

McLaren are the trusted partner delivering some of the most significant and complex development schemes on London’s global high street. This panel will bring together leading investors, designers and occupiers working in the area to discuss the need for deep collaboration at all stages of design and delivery to drive the best outcomes for all stakeholders.

In association with McLaren

UK Cities delegation

11:00 - 11:45 | Networking Zone

LREF partners with a number of UK Cities at MIPIM to bring senior public and private sector delegations from those leading investment and development across the country and facilitate collaboration and introductions. This informal session provides an opportunity for the LREF audience to meet the UK Cities delegation and make new connections.

Construction risk: building a supply chain you can trust

11:00 - 12:30 | Roundtables

**By invitation only**

This round table will look at the increasing imperative for investors and developers to build resilient partnerships right through their development supply chain to ensure that they manage risk, minimise unforeseen costs and deliver the highest quality outcomes in both the commercial and residential sectors.

In association with Staticus

Engineering resilience: cybersecurity for the built environment

12:00 - 12:45 | Innovation Stage

This panel will explore how the built environment can integrate cybersecurity into its design, ensuring resilience in an increasingly digital world. With London positioned as a hub for innovation, we’ll examine the role of real estate in fostering secure, smart infrastructure and how collaboration between the public and private sectors can drive technological advancements and cybersecurity excellence.

In association with Buro Happold

Central London Boroughs

12:00 - 12:45 | Networking Zone

An opportunity to network with the senior political and officer teams from the Central London Boroughs: Camden, City of London, City of Westminster, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Wandsworth.

In association with Central London Forward & NHBC

Places for London

14:00 - 14:45 | Keynote Stage

This keynote session will bring an update on the latest activity and priorities for Transport for London’s property company as it continues to bring development forward across London in partnership with Network Rail, London Boroughs and its development framework partners.

In association with Places for London

The Thames: the lifeblood of London

14:00 - 14:45 | Interactive Stage

This interactive session will take the Thames as its subject and Partnership as its theme and ask delegates to come together to share their thinking on how we better use, protect and enhance London’s most potent resource. From transport and leisure to untapped regeneration and activation, crossings and walkways, to health, ecology, resilience and beyond.

In association with Arup

Lewisham & Southwark

14:00 - 14:45 | Place Stage

This place panel will provide an update on the progress being made towards making the Bakerloo Line Extension to Lewisham Town Centre a reality – and look at the significant impact that this will have on bringing forward private sector investment into housing and the local economy.

In association with Back the Bakerloo

West London Boroughs

14:00 - 14:45 | Networking Zone

An opportunity to network with the senior political and officer teams from the West London Boroughs: Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow.

In association with West London Alliance

Integrating data centres into local communities

14:00 - 15:30 | Roundtables

**By invitation only**

As the data centres industry continues to grow – propelled by the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan and its forthcoming 10-Year Industrial Strategy – how can data centres, policymakers, local authorities and other stakeholders work in partnership to ensure their successful integration? What value do data centres bring to local communities, in terms of jobs, economic prosperity and sustainability? What are the opportunities? And what roles do partnerships, place-based investment thinking and community engagement play in building thriving communities in the digital age?

In association with Stantec

The power of partnerships in delivering regeneration

15:00 - 15:45 | Keynote Stage

Successful regeneration relies on strong partnerships to create investable, affordable and sustainable places. This panel will explore how collaboration unlocks opportunities, delivering long-term value through case studies from ECF, a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse. It will also introduce Habiko, a new partnership between Pension Insurance Corporation, Homes England and Muse, highlighting the role of institutional investment.

In association with Muse

How can we deliver 1.5 million homes?

15:00 - 15:45 | Interactive Stage

Delivering 1.5 million homes will require bold thinking, strategic investment and, most importantly, strong partnerships. This session will bring together industry leaders to explore how collaboration between the public and private sectors can unlock housing delivery at scale. Through themed discussions, we will examine the role of partnerships in planning reform, infrastructure investment, skills development, and place-led growth, ensuring that policy and investment align to create thriving, well-connected communities.

In association with AtkinsRéalis

High Streets UK: unlocking growth

15:00 - 15:45 | Innovation Stage

High Streets UK is a pro-growth, nationwide partnership of business representatives which aims to tackle the most pressing issues facing the UK’s flagship high streets and unlock local and national growth. This session will bring leaders from across the country to share the latest thinking and progress with the initiative.

In association with New West End Company

North and East London Boroughs

15:00 - 15:45 | Networking Zone

An opportunity to network with the senior political and officer teams from the North and East London Boroughs: Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

In association with Local London

Unlocking urban potential: collaborative approaches to high-density, mixed-use development

16:00 - 16:45 | Keynote Stage

High-density, mixed-use developments are pivotal in shaping our cities, but their long-term success relies on joined-up placemaking. This session will delve into the complexities of urban regeneration focusing on balancing commercial viability with community integration. The panellists will explore the critical role of collaboration among developers, architects, planners, and local authorities in developing high-quality assets, and discuss strategies for creating vibrant, sustainable urban environments that benefit both residents and businesses alike.

In association with Pilbrow & Partners

Local partnership: the engine of economic growth

16:00 - 16:45 | Interactive Stage

Primera run over 17 local partnerships and business improvement districts that collectively represent 110,000 businesses and 900,000 employees and generate over £20m of annual levy income that to date has leveraged over £6bn of investment into the capital. This interactive session will bring leaders from each of their local investment partnerships together with LREF delegates to ideate together the potential of these unique areas of London to help drive economic growth.

In association with Primera and LondonHQ

Creative partnerships

16:00 - 16:45 | Innovation Stage

Art Invest have a unique approach to investment and development which centres on meaningful local partnerships – with a focus on culture and creativity. This panel will bring together some of their key strategic partners who are leaders in their respective fields of retail, sport and the arts – and with whom Art Invest are creating lasting and impactful partnerships locally in Canada Water and the West End of London.

In association with Art Invest

South London Boroughs

16:00 - 16:45 | Networking Zone

An opportunity to network with the senior political and officer teams from the South London Boroughs: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Sutton.

In association with South London Partnership

Towards a new London Plan

17:00 - 17:45 | Interactive Stage

A chance for LREF delegates to hear the latest thinking from the GLA on their evolving policies following the comprehensive spending review, and feed into some of the big questions that this extensive review is posing about the future London Plan.

In association with Greater London Authority

Enfield, Haringey & Waltham Forest

17:00 - 17:45 | Place Stage

Hear from leading stakeholders across the tri-Borough partnership about key investment opportunities in the sub-region.

In association with The London Boroughs of Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest







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