| Monday, 13 November | |||
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| 09:15 | Registration and breakfast | ||
| 10:00 | Chair’s opening remarks Samantha McClary, editor, EG | ||
| 10:10-10:30 | Opening keynote: Leading through crisis John Holland-Kaye, former CEO, Heathrow | ||
| 10:35-11:10 | Economic update The relationship between inflation, the market, the economy and commercial real estate is complex and influenced by numerous factors which are continuously changing in these uncertain times. Slowing growth, high inflation, interest rises, the cost of living crisis, energy prices, global supply chain issues, geopolitical tensions and rising inequality are adding pressure to businesses across the world. How will long-term inflation affect the current economic environment? How can the sector navigate through economic fragility? What risks should be assessed for leaders to navigate through volatility? Ian Stewart, chief economist, Deloitte | ||
| 11:15-12:00 | Going all out to create a better future for people and planet There is no point reiterating the reasons why we need urgent action to tackle the climate crisis, and why the built environment needs to play a huge role in this. The government has recognised this and has made a series of commitments on climate action and reaching net-zero commitments but is fundamentally failing to meet these. Is political expediency holding the industry back from doing what they know is the morally right thing to do? What is our ask from government? Do we need to reset our priorities regarding sustainability and ESG goals? How can we make meaningful progress – and fast? Mark Allan, CEO, Landsec James Binks, assistant chief executive, Manchester City Council Sarah Gillard, CEO, A Blueprint for a Better Business Kate Norgrove, executive director, advocacy and campaigns, WWF UK James Raynor, CEO, Grosvenor Properties UK | ||
| 12:00-12:45 | Networking and lunch | ||
| 12:50-13:00 | Keynote: Embracing ‘unworking’ in the digital age The global pandemic brought our attendance in the office to an abrupt halt and triggered a complete re-evaluation of the purpose of the workplace. This opening keynote offers an overview of emerging workplace trends and innovations and explores what happens next, advancing a manifesto for “unworking” – unlearning old habits and rituals established for an outdated office and creating new ones fit for an age of digital technology, design innovation and diverse workforces. Jeremy Myerson, author and director, WORKTECH Academy | ||
| 13:00-13:40 | The office shake-up: Is homeworking reshaping the office market? As post-pandemic job postings continue to offer flexible working and people continue to rationalise where they prefer to work and enjoy hybrid working patterns, how should office space look to reconfigure? Should surplus office space be seen as an asset or is it a liability? What is the role of leadership in making the office a cultural hub for its people? Clare Bacchus, global lead, The Design House, Barclays Bank Tim Oldman, founder and CEO, Leesman Jeremy Myerson, author and director, WORKTECH Academy Fons van Dorst, executive managing director, EDGE | ||
| 13:40-14:10 | Fireside chat: AI technology and its potential to influence commercial real estate Generative AI is evolving at record speed with CEOs getting to grips with the risks and business value. What is the importance of AI for real estate? Tamás Madarász, decision science lead and vice-president, JP Morgan Chase | ||
| 14:10-14:45 | Political insight: Moving towards a general election With a general election drawing nearer and severe economic and societal challenges facing the country, 2024 could be the year for change. What would a new government mean to the industry and the economy? Dr Sam Bruce, head of housing and communities, the Centre for Social Justice Lewis Goodall, broadcast journalist, the News Agents podcast Liz Peace, real estate industry chair and non-executive director | ||
| 14:45-15:15 | Networking break | ||
| 15:15-15:50 | CEO forum: Ask Me Anything This Ask Me Anything session is driven by delegate questions. Hear from CEOs from the beds, sheds, shops and offices sector. Julian Carey, CEO, industrials REIT Andrew Jones, CEO, LondonMetric Nick Leslau, chairman and CEO, Prestbury Investments Geeta Nanda, CEO, Metropolitan Thames Valley Lynda Shillaw, CEO, Harworth Group Catherine Webster, CEO, Thriving Investments | ||
| 15:55-16:40 | Panel discussion: Generational diversity and Gen Z and A in the workplace Addressing the challenges of today’s multigenerational workforce and fostering a culture of intergenerational collaboration is essential to secure the business of the future. How will the ambitions of younger people shape the next generation of work? How can the industry harness the power of Gen Z? Can we make our industry attractive to younger generations and particularly underrepresented voices? Denziel Armah, student, University of Plymouth Judi Greenwood, director of strategy, Regeneration Brainery and project lead for Future of Greater Manchester Isabelle Hease, chair, BPF Futures advisory board Lucia Sanderson, apprentice surveyor, CBRE Yasin Rofcanin, PhD, professor of organisational psychology and human resource management, University of Bath | ||
| 16:40-16:45 | Chair’s closing remarks Samantha McClary, editor, EG | ||
