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.



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Opportunity London Investment Summit

08:00 - 11:30 | Interactive Stage

*By invitation only*

State of the Market

08.45 - 09:30 | 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

Regenerative design

09:00 - 10:00 | Roundtables

In association with AECOM

TBC

10:00 - 11:00 | Roundtables

In association with MAX Q

Adaptive Reuse

10:00 - 10:30 | Keynote Stage

In association with JLL

City of Westminster

10:00 - 10:30 | Place Stage

TBC

10:00 - 10:30 | Innovation Stage

In association with Willmott Dixon

East London

10:00 - 10:30 | Networking Zone

In association with The Royal Docks Team

Capital Markets / Office

11:00 - 11:30 | Keynote Stage

In association with Savills

City of London

11:00 - 11:30 | Place Stage

Innovation in PPP

11:00 - 11:30 | Innovation Stage

In association with Innovation in PPP

UK Cities

11:00 - 11:30 | Networking Zone

TBC

11:00 - 12:00 | Roundtables

In association with HOLBA

Transparency in supply chain

11:00 - 12:00 | Roundtables

Innovation

12:00 - 12:30 | Keynote Stage

In association with Savills

Construction innovation

12:00 - 12:30 | Interactive Stage

In association with Sir Robert McAlpine

Brent Cross Town

12:00 - 12:30 | Place Stage

In association with Related Argent

Cyber security for the built environment

12:00 - 12:30 | Innovation Stage

Engineering Resilience: Cybersecurity for the Built Environment

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

12:00 - 12:30 | Networking Zone

In association with Central London Forward

Housing & Transport

14:00 - 14:30 | Keynote Stage

In association with Places for London

The Thames

14:00 - 14:30 | Interactive Stage

In association with The Thames

Lewisham & Southwark

14:00 - 14:30 | Place Stage

In association with Back the Bakerloo

Alternative housing

14:00 - 14:30 | Innovation Stage

In association with JLL

West London

14:00 - 14:30 | Networking Zone

In association with West London Alliance

Data Centres

14:00 - 15:00 | Roundtables

In association with Hydrock

City Mayors – tbc

14:00 - 15:00 | Roundtables

In association with Manchester

Delivering Regeneration

15:00 - 15:30 | Keynote Stage

The Power of Partnerships in Delivering Regeneration

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 £1.5M homes?

15:00 - 15:30 | 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

Canada Water

15:00 - 15:30 | Place Stage

High streets UK

15:00 - 15:30 | Innovation Stage

In association with New West End Company

London City Region

15:00 - 15:30 | Networking Zone

In association with Local London

Unlocking urban potential

16:00 - 16:30 | Keynote Stage

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

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 partnerships

16:00 - 16:30 | Interactive Stage

In association with Primera

Earls Court

16:00 - 16:30 | Place Stage

Creative partnerships

16:00 - 16:30 | Innovation Stage

In association with Art Invest

South London

16:00 - 16:30 | Networking Zone

In association with South London Partnership

TBC

16:00 - 17:00 | Roundtables

In association with Savills

Decarbonisation

16:00 - 17:00 | Roundtables

In association with Mott MacDonald

Towards a new London Plan

17:00 - 17:30 | Interactive Stage

In association with Greater London Authority

Enfield, Haringey & WF

17:00 - 17:30 | Place Stage

TBC

17:00 - 17:30 | Innovation Stage

In association with Ealing Council

North London

17:00 - 17:30 | Networking Zone




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