The 2018 LREF conference programme investigates how rapid technological, economic and societal changes are having a profound impact on the way that we design, build and manage our city to ensure a successful and sustainable future for all.
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Wednesday 13 June
Responding to
the Challenge
How are key sectors in the real estate industry adapting to change, and what shape will they need to take in the future? Our panel sessions bring business and industry leaders together to discuss.
09.00 - 09.45
Keynote: The London Economy
In association with The Financial Times
& Deloitte Real Estate
10.00 - 10.45
Leaders of Change: Workplace Culture
In association with JLL
11.00 - 11.45
Leaders of Change: Future Office Space
In association with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
12.00 - 12.45
Leaders of Change: Wellbeing
In association with Cluttons
14.30 - 15.15
Smarter Cities
In association with JLL
15.30 - 16.15
Place shaping
In association with Grimshaw
16.30 - 17.15
Hospitality / Hotels
In association with Savills
The Changing Face
of London
These area-focused sessions investigate parts of London that will see some of the greatest change over the coming decade – from established centres of activity to major new regeneration zones.
10.00 - 10.45
City of Westminster
In association with Cluttons
11.00 - 11.45
Whitechapel and City Fringe
In association with JLL
12.00 - 12.45
Euston
14.30 - 15.15
Old Oak and Park Royal
In association with Deloitte Real Estate
15.30 - 16.15
City of London
In association with Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
16.30 - 17.15
Lambeth
In association with Morgan Sindall
& Muse Developments
London as a
Global City
A series of panel discussions and presentations exploring what defines London as a Global City, current international experience and investment, and city dialogues to encourage shared learning.
10.00 - 10.45
Cultural Infrastructure
11.00 - 11.45
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
12.00 - 12.45
London City Airport & The Royals
In association with Savills
14.30 - 15.15
Capital Markets: Middle East
In association with Cluttons
15.30 - 16.15
Future of Retail
In association with Deloitte Real Estate
16.30 - 17.15
Wembley
Thursday 14 June
Responding to
the Challenge
09.00 - 09.45
Keynote: Good Growth
& The London Plan
In association with EG & Mayor of London
10.00 - 10.45
Housing Policy
In association with JLL
11.00 - 11.45
Capital Markets: Build to Rent
In association with Savills
12.00 - 12.45
The Knowledge Economy
In association with Capita
14.30 - 15.15
Transport Related Development
In association with AECOM
15.30 - 16.15
Unlocking Public Land
In association with Deloitte Real Estate
16.30 - 17.15
Town Centre Regeneration
The Changing Face
of London
10.00 - 10.45
Croydon
11.00 - 11.45
Southwark & Lewisham –
Bakerloo Line Extension
12.00 - 12.45
Brent Cross
In association with Gowling WLG
14.30 - 15.15
South West London
15.30 - 16.15
West London
16.30 - 17.15
East London
London as a
Global City
10.00 - 10.45
Global Cities & Real Estate
In association with Savills
11.00 - 11.45
London / New York -
Making space for tech
12.00 - 12.45
International lessons: Build to Rent
In association with Virgin Media
14.30 - 15.15
London / Hong Kong -
Density / public space
15.30 - 16.15
London / Paris - New high-speed rail
16.30 - 17.15
Digital Connectivity
In association with Cluttons
Networking Receptions
All delegates benefit from access to dedicated networking sessions that bring invited audiences to LREF and support the exhibition and conference content.
Wednesday 13 June
08.00 – 09.00
Leaders of Change: Business Breakfast
In association with Waterman
13.00 – 14.30
West End 2030 Vision
In association with The New West End Company
17.30 – 21.00
The Next Generation Reception
In association with Gardiner & Theobald
Thursday 14 June
08.00 – 09.00
London Boroughs Breakfast
In association with Winckworth Sherwood
13.00 – 14.30
Residential Investors Networking Reception
In association with Trowers & Hamlins
17.30 – 21.00
WPA 30th Anniversary
In association with Westminster Property Association
Roundtables
A new series of cross-discipline discussions hosted under Chatham House rules that expand on key topics covered in the main conference programme. By invitation only.
Wednesday 13 June
08.00 – 09.00
Flexible Space
In association with HB Reavis
12.00 – 12.45
Talent Retention
14.30 – 15.15
Diversity
In association with EG
16.30 – 17.15
Next Gen
In association with G&T
Thursday 14 June
11.00 – 11.45
Collaborators
In association with EG
12.00 – 12.45
Modular Housing
In association with Pinsent Masons
14.30 – 15.15
Digital Connectivity
In association with EG & Cluttons
17.30 – 16.15
Tech
In association with EG
16.30 – 17.15
Placemaking & The New Great Estates
Conference & Events
Programme
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