Receptions
Thematic lunchtime and evening networking receptions were held across both days and were open to all delegates. Each reception hosted a welcome from a key speaker and had a designated area in the Barbican foyers.
Wednesday 29 September
| Ground Floor Foyer | Lower Ground Floor Foyer | |
| 12:45 – 13:45 |
Tech & Innovation Lunch Reception In association with Squint/Opera and Space Form The latest big picture trends in tech and innovation for the built environment and what opportunities tech can offer to support planning and collaboration within the industry. SPEAKERS Alice Britton, Founding Director, Squint/Opera Jan-Maarten Heuff, Director, Squint/Opera, CEO, SpaceForm |
Resilient London Lunch Reception Delegates previewed the new NLA research on London’s climate resilience; Resilient London: confronting climate change. They heard how London is adapting to climate change and what needs to be done to make our world-leading city resilient to future climate shocks. SPEAKER Abby Crisostomo, Thames Estuary 2100 – Project Director, London Area, Environment Agency |
| 17:30 – 20:30 |
NextGen Evening Drinks Reception In association with Gardiner & Theobald Our Annual Next Gen reception in association with Gardiner & Theobald which provided an opportunity to meet with rising stars from across the industry. SPEAKERS Pen Hadow, Artic Explorer Courtney Natoli, Partner, G&T Uwais Paderwala, Associate, G&T |
Thursday 30 September
| Ground Floor Foyer | |
| 12:45 – 13:45 |
Boroughs and Regions Lunch Reception In association with LandAid Delegates mer and networked with leading representatives from each of the Boroughs and City Regions involved with the Forum. SPEAKERS Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking & Dagenham. Melanie Leach, Chief Executive, British Property Foundation |
| 17:30 – 20:30 |
Closing Drinks Reception In association with New West End Company and Westminster Property Association Celebrating the end of the London Real Estate Forum 2021, with a reception hosted in association with the New West End company and the Westminster Property Association. SPEAKERS Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive, NWEC Andy Byford, Commissioner, Transport for London |
For any queries, please contact Turiya Hayhurst at turiya.hayhurst@nla.london