1 Sir Howard Davies’ keynote speech
From banks to Brexit to that tricky decision over airports, nothing will be off limits here. Now chairman of RBS, Howard has served as chairman of the FSA, deputy governor of the Bank of England, controller of the Audit Commission and CBI director general. He also headed the government commission examining UK airport capacity. He will be talking about what Brexit really means for UK property.
Wednesday 19 October, 9.45am-11am Blue Room
2 Fancy cocktails with a former England player?
Rio Ferdinand, former professional footballer, Peckham poster boy and now developer will be flying the flag for affordable housing this year. There is also a chance to get up close and personal with him, when EG editor Damian Wild interviews the three founders of Legacy, Ferdinand, Bobby Zamora and Mark Noble.
Wednesday 19 October, 2pm-2.45pm, Apex Room
Meet the man: Thursday 20 October 6pm-7.30pm, Mezzanine Level
3 Gavin Barwell
Yes, he may be the ninth housing minister in 10 years and in his own words probably cannot promise stability but he will be at MIPIM UK expanding on developers’ moral obligation to build more homes.
4 Khan can’t go
Which is unlike Sadiq Khan, notable by his absence. City Hall will be represented by Jules Pipe
5 The sweets
Believe us you will thank us for this. You will need the energy and we know where the goodies are. Head to the Leeds stand for buckets of Quality Street, last year both Derbyshire and Ashford brought beer and the Scots brought whisky. No confirmation yet if the Tunnock’s Tea Cakes will also be making a return.
6 Bye bye Bernstein
…when it comes to public office but the Manchester City Council chief will be banging the drum for the Northern Powerhouse.
Thursday 20 October, 3.30pm-4.05pm, Apex Room
7 Last-mile delivery
…regeneration hotspots, female leaders in property and did we mention our Game of Zones debate? EG will be hosting eight debates throughout the show. Click here to see them all.
