MIPIM UK 2016 EG debates schedule

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Full coverage of the debates hosted by Estates Gazette at MIPIM UK 2016


Wednesday 19 October

UK cities: Where is regeneration happening and what are the government’s objectives?

11.45am-12.30pm – Blue Room

In association with the Department for International Trade

The economic climate threatens to push the pause button on the regional renaissance, but the force for regeneration is strong. Experts highlight the hotspots, the scope for investment and the challenges that stand in the way of the regions’ latent potential. Can the public sector continue to anchor big regeneration schemes? And with London offices inevitably getting cheaper, can the regions keep attracting large occupiers?

Panellists

Presentation by James Child – research manager, EGi Research

Jackie Sadek – UK Regeneration

Sherin Aminossehe – Government Property Unit

Tim Johnson – Wolverhampton Council

Chair: Damian Wild – editor, Estates Gazette


Finance: lending practices in post-Brexit UK and what it means for development

2pm-2.45pm – Red Room

Property funds are taking steps, including freezing funds to manage a retreat of nervy investors post-Brexit, and there are also heightened concerns over banks’ willingness to provide debt on commercial real estate. In light of these developments, experts discuss to what extent development financing from banks may dry up and the effect this scarcity of credit and equity will have on regeneration and infrastructure. Plus, what are the challenges and opportunities around public private development partnerships?

Panellists

Simon Mower – associate director, KPMG Debt Advisory KPMG

Lucinda Bell – chief financial officer, British Land

Bill Hughes – head of real assets, Legal & General Investment Management

John Feeney – managing director and global head of commercial real estateLloyds Bank

Chair: David Hatcher – head of news and finance, Estates Gazette


Thursday 20 October

Estates Gazette women’s breakfast: The changing perceptions of success

8.30am-10am – Club Room

Hosted by EG’s REWIRE (Recognising and empowering women in real estate)

In association with Blayze Group

Rewire-logo-200pxThe tale of there not being enough female representation in the most senior positions in real estate is one often told. But there is a new generation now working its way through the ranks in property. Do women in real estate now have different perceptions of success and the routes to it than the more established dames of the built environment? REWIRE (Recognising & Empowering Women in Real Estate), Estates Gazette’s cross-industry women’s network brings together both generations to debate what makes a female leader in property today.

Panellists

Introduction by Laura Padgett – associate director, Blayze Group

Lucinda Bell – chief financial officer, British Land

Alexandra Houghton – partner, Carter Jonas

Sadie Morgan – director, de Rijke Marsh Morgan Architects

Chair: Samantha McClary – deputy editor, Estates Gazette


Retail & logistics: What is last mile delivery doing to the sheds sector?

11am-11.45am – Red Room

In association with Estates Gazette

The competition to deliver parcels more quickly and seamlessly is intensifying, creating enormous challenges in the sheds and logistics sectors. What hurdles must they overcome to respond to the firepower of e-commerce, particularly that last leg of a parcel’s journey? Experts discuss planning constraints, land costs and availability, the need for collaboration, emerging innovations, population growth and consumer trends, the treatment of various consumables and finally the opportunities for institutional investors.

Panellists

Presentation by Andrew Toy  research manager, EGi Research

Nick Bailey – managing consultant, Transport Intelligence

Waheed Nazir – strategic director for economy, Birmingham City Council

James Markby – managing director Logistics Capital Partners

Chair: Damian Wild – editor, Estates Gazette


London offices: does the capital need a shake-up?

2pm-2.45pm – Red Room

With London prime offices experiencing waning interest from traditional blue-chip occupiers, how should the capital reinvent itself? Is it pricing and terms – are they attractive enough and flexible enough to meet rapidly changing occupier needs? Is it all in the name – offices or workplaces? And on the back of Brexit, are London offices immune from the slowdown? Plus, will fast-moving, demanding US occupiers who are driving shorter leases, continue to look to the UK post-vote? Industry experts discuss.

Panellists

Presentation by Andrew Toy – research manager, EGi Research

Max Farrell – partner, Farrells

Tim Roberts – executive director, head of offices and residential, British Land

Dan Nicholson – managing director, UK, Tishman Speyer

Dan Bayley – executive director: central London offices, BNP Paribas Real Estate

Chair: Emily Wright – features and global editor, Estates Gazette


Specialist markets: the popularity and the pitfalls

2pm-2.45pm – Blue Room

In association with Global Guardians

The alternative assets sector is worth £15bn and represents 25% of all real estate investment in the UK. And a recent agency report has revealed that 79% of investors want to increase their exposure to the market by 2019, while private equity/hedge funds plan to allocate 29% of their funds to alternatives in the same time frame. What drives this apparent favour towards the market and how far will it continue to grow, even in an economic downturn? Plus what are the attractions and pitfalls of going alternative?

Panellists

Anthony Eskinazi – founder & chief executive, JustPark

Stuart Woolgar – security director, Global Guardians

Jonathan Murphy – interim chief executive and chief financial officer, Assura

Charles Fletcher – partner, specialist property investment, Knight Frank

Renos Booth – head of long income funds, Aviva Investors

Chair: David Hatcher – head of news and finance, Estates Gazette


Devolution revolution: the challenges and opportunities in post-Brexit regional UK

2.30pm-3.15pm – Apex Room

What steps must be taken in light of Brexit to ensure the government’s regional agendas in the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine will continue apace? Will devolution be enough to save them? Do they have the firepower to take on London? Is there a greater need for collaboration? And given economic differences are so stark, Should London become its own city state?

Panel

Presentation by James Child – research manager, EGi Research

Stephen Barter – chairman, Real Estate Advisory Practice KPMG

Sir Howard Bernstein, chief executive, Manchester City Council

Liz Peace, chair of the Curzon Urban Regeneration Company (Greater Birmingham)

Reda Khatim, chief executive, Palm Capital

Phil Davies, chairman, Liverpool Combined Authority/leader, Wirral Council

Chair: Samantha McClary – deputy editor, Estates Gazette

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