Conference Programme 2024

Loading

PANEL: The Nature Effect: Biophilic Spaces, Thriving Communities

12:00 – 12:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Isabella Bhoan, Global Head of Landscape Architecture - Weston Williamson + Partners
PANEL: Preserving the Past: Innovations in Adaptive Reuse

11:00 – 11:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
PANEL: The UK's Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap

14:00 – 14:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
PANEL: Circularity in Action: Case Studies of Successful Projects Across the Industry

16:00 – 16:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
WORKSHOP: Building a Powerful Construction Marketing Plan - Tactics, Metrics & Analytics

14:00 – 14:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
WORKSHOP: A-Z on Video Content Marketing: TikTok, Reels & YouTube Shorts

16:00 – 16:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
WORKSHOP: Accelerate Your Marketing with Generative AI

15:00 – 15:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
WORKSHOP: Mastering LinkedIn Through Content That Actually Converts

10:00 – 10:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
WORKSHOP: The Ultimate Guide to PR in Construction

15:00 – 15:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
WORKSHOP: Pitch Perfect: From Leads to Signed Contracts

14:00 – 14:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
NETWORKING EVENT: Sustainability Professionals Forum

12:30 – 13:30
- NETWORKING HUB
WORKSHOP: Capturing Your Audience with Effective Storytelling

16:00 – 16:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
NETWORKING EVENT: Mental Health in Construction Meetup

13:45 – 14:45
- NETWORKING HUB
NETWORKING EVENT: 30 Under 30 Open Mic

16:15 – 17:15
- NETWORKING HUB
NETWORKING EVENT: ArchConnect Hosted by Architecture Social

15:00 – 16:00
- NETWORKING HUB
The UK's Largest Networking Event for Women in Construction

15:30 – 17:30
- NETWORKING HUB
PANEL: From Parental Leave to Menopause: Building an Inclusive Employee Handbook

16:00 – 16:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PANEL: My Story: Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry

14:00 – 14:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Barbara Welch, Director - Mace
PANEL: No One Size Fits All: Is Your Construction Site Inclusive?

11:00 – 11:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PANEL: Harnessing Data for Smarter HVAC Management & Energy Savings

11:00 – 11:50
- HEAT, ENERGY, AIR & WATER STAGE
PANEL: The Future Homes Standard 2025 Explained

13:00 – 13:50
- HEAT, ENERGY, AIR & WATER STAGE
PANEL: Fact vs Fiction - Common Heat Pump Installation Myths & Misconceptions

14:00 – 14:50
- HEAT, ENERGY, AIR & WATER STAGE
PANEL: The Future of HVAC & Facilities Management - A Look at the Top Trends for the Next Decade

15:00 – 15:50
- HEAT, ENERGY, AIR & WATER STAGE
PANEL: Recruiting, Retaining and Inspiring Gen-Z for a Rewarding Career in Fire Safety

16:00 – 16:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
PANEL: Fire Risk Management in Residential Properties

13:00 – 13:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
PANEL: How Leaders, Allies, & Organisations Can Support Women in Fire

14:00 – 14:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
PANEL: Modular Mastery: Fire Safety Innovations for Modular Construction

15:00 – 15:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
WORKSHOP: Firefighting in the Digital Age: How AI is Revolutionising Fire Safety

10:00 – 10:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Strategic Fire Protection in Heritage & Historical Buildings

11:00 – 11:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
PANEL: Sustainable Fire Safety Methods & Materials - Where Will We Be in Ten Years Time?

16:00 – 16:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
WORKSHOP: How Effective is Your Onsite Fire Safety Culture?

16:00 – 16:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Protect Your Space: Why Fire Extinguishers are an Essential Tool in Building Fire Protection

13:00 – 13:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Reflections on Grenfell: 7 Years On

14:00 – 14:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Principles of Passive Fire Protection: From Design to Implementation

15:00 – 15:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Aesthetics vs Fire Safety: Mitigating Fire Hazards

11:00 – 11:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: A Deep Dive into Fire Suppression Systems for Residential Buildings

10:00 – 10:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: How Effective is Your Onsite Fire Safety Culture?

13:00 – 13:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
PANEL: Re-thinking Residential Building Security

11:00 – 11:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
WORKSHOP: Discover the Cutting Edge Fire Detection Systems Advancing Safety

12:00 – 12:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Tools and Techniques to Share Fire-Safety Data Seamlessly

14:00 – 14:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
PANEL: Protecting Your Assets: Effective Strategies to Protect your People, Property & Information

13:00 – 13:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
WORKSHOP: The RP's Handbook: An A-Z of Effective Fire Safety Coordination

15:00 – 15:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
PANEL: Lessons Learnt: Preventing Loss & Theft on Construction Sites

12:00 – 12:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Meet the Leaders Protecting the UK's Built Environment

14:00 – 14:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Accessibility & Safety: Inclusive Design Strategies for Secure Buildings

16:00 – 16:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Designing for Security: Balancing Aesthetics with Safety

10:00 – 10:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Keeping the UK Building Safely: Integrating Security from Inception to Operation

11:00 – 11:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Guarding Against Organised Crime: Safeguarding Your Construction Projects

15:00 – 15:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Cyber Crime in the Built Environment: What You Need to Know

16:00 – 16:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: From Boardroom to Courtroom: Understanding Legal Accountability in Security Compliance

13:00 – 13:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Sustainability in the Security Industry: Everyone Has a Role to Play

12:00 – 12:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Empowering Women in Security - Navigating Bias & Challenging Stereotypes

14:00 – 14:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: How Architecture is Redefining Healthcare for Future Generations

13:00 – 13:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
PANEL: Reclaim The Night: Architecture & The 24-Hour City

14:00 – 14:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
PANEL: Learning the Foundations: The Principles of Accessible Design

16:00 – 16:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
PANEL: Retrofitting in a Digital Age: Digital Twins & AI's Roles

11:00 – 11:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PANEL: A Digital Revolution: Digitising Offsite Construction

11:00 – 11:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PANEL: Women in BIM & Digital Construction

15:00 – 15:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PANEL: Latest Technologies in Commercial Construction: A Roadmap for Implementation

14:00 – 14:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
WORKSHOP: Walking the Talk: Incorporating Best Practices into Your Digital Construction Journey

12:00 – 12:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Advancing Robotics & Automation in Construction

13:00 – 13:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
PANEL: Unlocking the Untapped Potential in PropTech

16:00 – 16:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
WORKSHOP: From Reluctant to Change Ready: Why Your Business Should Invest in Digitisation

10:00 – 10:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Gearing Up Your Workforce For Digital Construction

11:00 – 11:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: A True Digital Experience: the Power of a Human-Centered Technology

12:00 – 12:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Digital Disruption in Real Estate

16:00 – 16:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Beyond Compliance: The Digital Solutions for Safety & Site Management in Construction

16:00 – 16:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
PANEL: A Future in the Clouds: The Outlook for Tall Buildings in the UK

10:00 – 10:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
WORKSHOP: Additive Manufacturing: Will it Leave a Mark in the UK Built Environment?

14:00 – 14:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Automating Frontline Task Management - How to Do It Right

13:00 – 13:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
PANEL: Successful Financing Models for New Skyscrapers

11:00 – 11:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
PANEL: Manchester Marvels: The Future Outlook for Manchester’s Skyscraper Boom

13:00 – 13:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
PANEL: Financial Viability of High-Rise Projects: Cost Management and ROI

12:00 – 12:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
PANEL: The Future of Elevators in Tall Buildings: Technology, Efficiency and User Experience

16:00 – 16:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
PANEL: Incorporating Innovative Features: Arts Facilities, Restaurants, Viewing platforms, Healthcare & More

14:00 – 14:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
PANEL: The Future Outlook for Smart Building Technology in Tall Buildings

15:00 – 15:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
Claire Callan, Associate Director - WSP
PANEL: Successfully Developing Commercially Successful Mixed-Use Tall Buildings

13:00 – 13:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
PANEL: A Circular Future in Construction: Redefining Sustainability in the UK

10:00 – 10:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Mirko Farnetani, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) - SOM

Michela Ravaglia, Sustainability Business Partner - Wates

Dr Katherine Adams, Technical Director - Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP)

Deepthi Ravi, Sustainable Design Specialist - PLP Architecture

Tom Cornell, CEO - Bradbury Group
PANEL: Transforming Tomorrow: Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future

13:00 – 13:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Lee Stokes, Sustainability Operations Director - Mace

Clare Murray, Associate, Head of Sustainability - Levitt Bernstein

Natalie Thomson, Director of Strategy - Buckley Gray Yeoman

Kelly Crews, National Head of Decarbonisation - Willmott Dixon
PANEL: Voices for Change: Developments from COP29

14:00 – 14:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Joanna Gilroy, Group Director of Sustainability - Balfour Beatty

Chris Mattock, Head of Sustainbility for Infrastructure (UK&E) - Mace
PANEL: Harnessing Social Value in the Built Environment

15:00 – 15:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Rita Patel Miller, Associate Director - Mace

Julie Cartwright, Social Value Associate Director - AECOM

Danielle Doherty, Head of Social Value - VINCI Building

Charlotte Olver, Group Head of Social Value - Vistry Group

Siân Rebourg, Head of Social Value - Hill Group
PANEL: People, Planet, Places: Collaborative Approaches for Sustainable Communities

16:00 – 16:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Steven Wilding, Head of Net Zero and Green Economy - London Borough of Hounslow

Richard Ellis, Director of Sustainability - Peabody

Lewis Chenery, Head of Environment & Sustainability - Bouygues Energies & Services

Lucy Carraz, Director & ESG Business Lead for Europe & India - AECOM
PANEL: Designing for Ultimate Performance: Passivhaus Standards

10:00 – 10:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Domnica Chisca, Architect & Certified Passivhaus Designer - PRP

Lorna Taverner, Head of Collida Design - Willmott Dixon
PANEL: Healthy Buildings, Healthy Lives: Wellbeing by Design

11:00 – 11:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Alex Wraight, Partner - Allies and Morrison

Luke Askwith, European Practice Area Leader - Gensler

Rob Mcgill, Sustainable Design Leader - HOK

Vladas Snieckus, MD, MBA, PhD, Head of Research & Product Development - Waynerr
PANEL: Materials Matter: Exploring Renewable Resources in Sustainable Design

12:00 – 12:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Michela Ravaglia, Sustainability Business Partner - Wates

Joe Walker, Sustainability Manager - ISG

Senior Representative from Vizcab

Juan A. Morillas, Head of Sustainable Design - John Sisk & Son Ltd
PANEL: The New Procurement Act & Opportunities for SMEs - Turning Words Into Action

13:00 – 13:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Mark Herring, Connector-In-Chief - Urbano Network
PANEL: Integrating Regenerative Principles into Design Thinking

15:00 – 15:50
- SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
Dave Cheshire, Director, Sustainability, Buildings + Places - AECOM
WORKSHOP: The Simple Way To Stand Out From Your Competitors

10:00 – 10:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
Jon Clayton, Founder - Architecture Business Club
WORKSHOP: Creating a Client Centric Culture

11:00 – 11:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
David Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships - South East Consortium
WORKSHOP: Inhale 1, 2, 3... Exhale 1, 2, 3... Managing Stress & Anxiety in the Workplace

13:00 – 13:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
WORKSHOP: Bid to Win! Understanding a Buyer's Journey

11:00 – 11:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
David Smith, Director of Strategic Partnerships - South East Consortium
WORKSHOP: Telling Your Story In The Social Media Age

12:00 – 12:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
James Carew, Communications Manager - Tideway
WORKSHOP: Enhancing Productivity Through ChatGPT

13:00 – 13:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
NETWORKING EVENT: Construction Breakfast

10:00 – 11:00
- NETWORKING HUB
NETWORKING EVENT: Security Speed Networking

11:15 – 12:15
- NETWORKING HUB
WORKSHOP: Maximizing Your Reach: The Power of Video Marketing

12:00 – 12:50
- SKILLS & MARKETING HUB
Dan Gable, Founder - ShoutOut
NETWORKING EVENT: Ignite & Connect - Fire Safety Professionals Forum

11:15 – 12:15
- NETWORKING HUB
NETWORKING EVENT: Meet the UK's Digital Construction Gurus

12:30 – 13:30
- NETWORKING HUB
Skyline Social: Architects, Developers & Contractors Connect

10:00 – 11:00
- NETWORKING HUB
NETWORKING EVENT: The Annual Diversity in Construction Networking Event

13:45 – 15:15
- NETWORKING HUB
PANEL: It Starts With You! Why Mentorship is Essential

11:00 – 11:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Kevin Humphreys, European Lead of Prism Europe (Jacobs LGBTQIA+ Employee Network) - Jacobs
PANEL: Culture is Key: Becoming a People-First Business

12:00 – 12:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Cat Dowd, Head of People & Culture - PRP Architecture
PANEL: What Accessibility Really Means: Beyond Ramps & Lifts

10:00 – 10:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Simone West, Principle Inclusive Designer - Transport for London

Alexander Matthams, Associate, Inclusive Design Consultant - Buro Happold

Steve Dering, Director, Strategic Partnerships - Direct Access Consultancy
PANEL: It's Okay To Not Be Okay: Let's Talk About Men's Mental Health & Wellbeing in Construction

14:00 – 14:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Russell McIver, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager - Movember

Ian Brookes, Chief Buildings & Civil Engineer - Network Rail

Dean Banks, Health and Safety Manager - Multiplex

Cat Dowd, Head of People & Culture - PRP Architecture
PANEL: How Can We Attract More Women Into Construction?

13:00 – 13:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Nichola Harrison, Chair - Lambeth and Southwark Housing Association Board

Clare Francis, Head of Recruitment - Willmott Dixon

Sam Kay, Head of Legal, Dispute Resolution & Legal Operations - Kier Group
PANEL: You're Not Alone: Supporting Anxiety & Depression in the Workplace

15:00 – 15:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Grace Jenkins, Group Wellbeing Advisor - Mott MacDonald
PANEL: Unseen Struggles & Visible Challenges: Supporting Disabled Staff

13:00 – 13:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Matthew Burgess, Senior Project Manager & All Abilities Network Co-Chair - Lendlease
PANEL: Mind the (Skills) Gap: Upskilling Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Challenges

15:00 – 15:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Karen Mosley, Director - HLM Architects

Jennifer Owen, Assistant Director, Building Safety Fund - Homes England
PANEL: Do Better! Why Your Diversity Policies Aren't Enough

16:00 – 16:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Shadie Chahine, Associate, Project Management & Cost Management | Co-founder and Co-chair of VIBE, WSP’s LGBTQ+ Network - WSP UK
PANEL: Getting Serious About Diversity: Moving Beyond Ticking a Box

12:00 – 12:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Chris Todd, Commercial Director - L&Q Group

Angela Li, Project Manager (Consult) and Co-Chair of Pride at Mace (LGBT+ and Allies Network) - Mace

Lizzie Rendell, Inclusion Partner - Galliford Try

Rachel Cook, Director – Rail and PMCM - WSP
PANEL: Underneath the Hard Hat: Identifying & Combating Burnout

10:00 – 10:50
- DIVERSITY IN CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PANEL: Meet the Architects, Contractors, and Developers Embracing Modular Construction

14:00 – 14:50
- MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Rory Bergin, Partner, Sustainable Futures - HTA Design LLP

Tom Gregory, Senior Architecture Associate - Bryden Wood
PANEL: Tackling the UK's Housing Crisis - Innovating Social Housing Using MMC

15:00 – 15:50
- MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Edward Jezeph, Senior Manager - Homes England

Cristina Sánchez, BIM Manager & Data Analyst - Lendlease
PANEL: EV Charging Infrastructure in 2025 - Opportunities and Challenges for Developers

12:00 – 12:50
- HEAT, ENERGY, AIR & WATER STAGE
Claire Spooner, Director of Mobility, Net Zero Domain - Innovate UK

Chris Demetriou, Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport & Accessible Community Transport - Islington Council

Ryan McGibbon, EV & Infrastructure Manager - Southwark Council
PANEL: Creating the Perfect Environment: Integrating Technology for Enhanced Health & Productivity

10:00 – 10:50
- HEAT, ENERGY, AIR & WATER STAGE
Ruth Shilston, Technical Director - Mott MacDonald

Senior Representative Nuaire | Domus Ventilation
PANEL: Heat Pumps' Role in the Net Zero Goal

13:00 – 13:50
- HEAT, ENERGY, AIR & WATER STAGE
Charlotte Lee, CEO - Heat Pump Association
PANEL: Designing Modular Homes of The Future

11:00 – 11:50
- MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PANEL: Better, Faster, Stronger: Unlocking the Potential of Modern Methods of Construction

10:00 – 10:50
- MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Oliver Brooks, Head of DfMA - Wates

Simon Cross, Director - Modern Methods of Construction - Mott MacDonald

Andrew Dewdney, Head of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) - Kier Construction

Scott Tacchi, Head of MMC - Sir Robert McAlpine

Tim Carey, Design & C2P Director - Mace Group
PANEL: From Waste to Wealth: Why Offsite Manufacturers Are Key to the Circular Economy

16:00 – 16:50
- MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
James Pickard, Founding Director & Principal - Cartwright Pickard
PANEL: The Sky's the Limit! Building Tall with MMC

12:00 – 12:50
- MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PANEL: Biophilic Solutions for Low-Carbon Buildings

16:00 – 16:50
- HEAT, ENERGY, AIR & WATER STAGE
PANEL: How the Golden Thread is Improving Building Fire Safety

11:00 – 11:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
Andrew Wilkins, Business Strategy Manager - Winkhaus UK Ltd
PANEL: One Year On: Reflections on the First Year of the Building Safety Act

10:00 – 10:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
Calvin Dalrymple, Specification Manager & Project Consultant - RYNO
PANEL: Passive Fire Protection for Modular Buildings

13:00 – 13:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
Ross O'Loughlin, Head of Global Technical Services - Global HSE Group
PANEL: Facade Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings: Challenges and Solutions

14:00 – 14:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
Neville Grunwald, Director of Facades and Roofs - Wates

Gabriel Pierazzini, Head of Technical – Façades - Kier Construction

Rimmy Vij, Technical Director, Facade Engineering; Chair of Society of Façade Engineering - WSP

Darren Clare, Head of Facades - Laing O'Rourke

Timothy Onyenobi, Architect + Director - AA Architecture Ltd; RIBA Councillor
PANEL: The Importance of Early Engagement & Collaboration

12:00 – 12:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
Craig Wells, Technical Sales Director - Quelfire
PANEL: Architect’s Perspectives on Essential Fire Protection Design

11:00 – 11:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
Senior Representative from CLM Fireproofing
PANEL: How to Implement Building Safety Act Measures in the Design of High-Rise Structures

10:00 – 10:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
David Fitzpatrick, General Manager - SMAY Ventilation Systems
PANEL: How IoT is Shaping the Future of Fire Safety

12:00 – 12:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
Robert Norton, UK Director - PlanRadar
PANEL: Designing Responsibly for Fire Safety in Mass Timber Buildings

15:00 – 15:50
- FIRE SAFETY STAGE
Alastair Ogle, Senior Associate - Waugh Thistleton Architects
PANEL: The Ever-Changing Landscape of Construction Safety

12:00 – 12:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
Andy Stevenson, Regional Health and Safety Lead - Willmott Dixon
PANEL: Enhancing Safety Culture with Digital Innovation

16:00 – 16:50
- FIRE SAFETY WORKSHOPS
Jason Moss, Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing - McLaren Group
PANEL: Exploring the Role of Architectural Design in Enhancing Building Security

15:00 – 15:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Smart Solutions Elevating Security in Commercial Buildings

10:00 – 10:50
- BUILDING SECURITY STAGE
PANEL: Unlocking the Power of Human Centric Architecture for a Better UK

10:00 – 10:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Consuelo Manna, Co-Head of Project Management - Heatherwick Studio

Burak Capli, Founding Member & Trustee - London Turkish Architects Association
PANEL: Creating a Resilient Future through Architecture & Design

11:00 – 11:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Georgia Laganakou, Head of Sustainability - Hopkins Architects
PANEL: Reimagining Cities: Designing a Safer & Better Place for Work and Play

14:00 – 14:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Tom Lacey, Director - Barr Gazetas

Scott Wilding, Principal City Planner - Transport for London

Maja Nesdale, Principal - Arcadis
PANEL: A Paradigm Shift in Housing Design: What to Look Out for in 2025

15:00 – 15:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Ayo Allu, Director of Design, Technical & Innovation - Clarion Housing Group

William Poole, Partner - Howells
PANEL: Yours, Mine, Ours: Designing Inclusive Spaces for Multigenerational Living in the UK

16:00 – 16:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Clare Cameron, Director - PRP

Rory O’Hagan, Principal - Arcadis
PANEL: Importance of Celebrating Cultural Identity in Design

12:00 – 12:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Erik Behrens, Creative Director / Design Studio Lead - AECOM

Chiemeka Ejiochi, Project Lead - Adjaye Associates
PANEL: Home Sweet Home: The Rise of Resimercial Workplace Design

13:00 – 13:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Nicola Gillen, Head of Total Workplace EMEA - Cushman & Wakefield

Caroline Pontifex, Director, Head of Workplace & Design - Savills

Kat McMahon, Director - tp bennett
PANEL: Revitalising & Transforming Public Spaces through Masterplanning

10:00 – 10:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Andrew Pryke, Managing Director - BAM Design

Peter O'Brien, Director Regeneration and Growth - London Borough of Hounslow

Robyn Prince, Strategic Planning and Engagement Manager - Vistry Group

David Robinson, Major and Strategic Projects Manager - London Borough of Lewisham

Roumpini Perakaki, Associate, Urban Design & Masterplanning - PRP

Alison Coutinho, Director of Operations | UK Development Advisory Services Lead - Mace
PANEL: Designing the Future of UK High Street

15:00 – 15:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Jon Eaglesham, Managing Director - Barr Gazetas
PANEL: The 15-minute City: The Power of Community Co-creation

11:00 – 11:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Alison Coutinho, Director of Operations | UK Development Advisory Services Lead - Mace

Elad Eisenstein, Director City Masterplanning and Urban Design - AECOM

Maja Nesdale, Principal - Arcadis

Kuljeet Sibia, Senior Design Manager - London Legacy Development Corporation
PANEL: Addressing Climate Change Through Design: The Role of Architects in a Sustainable Future for the UK

12:00 – 12:50
- ARCHITECTURE STAGE
Rob Buckley, Global Head of Sustainability - WestonWilliamson+Partners

Carlos Bausa Martinez, Senior Associate, Head of Sustainability - Zaha Hadid Architects
PANEL: Top Tech Trends 2024: Hear from the Actual Users

10:00 – 10:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Vaisakh Krishnadas, Senior Digital Construction Manager - Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd

Keith Ali, Managing Director - Creative ITC
PANEL: Data Analytics & AI in Construction – Bridging the Gap Between Myths & Reality

13:00 – 13:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Lilian Ho, Event Manager - AECOM

James Garner, Global Head of Data, Insights & Analytics - Gleeds

Laura Narvaez Zertuche, Partner | Urban Design - Foster + Partners

Cristina Sánchez, BIM Manager & Data Analyst - Lendlease
PANEL: Can Technological Solutions Alone Drive Us Towards Net Zero?

12:00 – 12:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Dr Zainab Dangana, Head Sustainable Technology Services - Wates Group

Peter Brickell, Head of Building Services London - WSP

Rick Robinson, Director, Smart Places | Global Principal, Connected, Secure & Smart Cities & Places - Jacobs
PANEL: Envisioning Smart Cities: Exploring the Power of Digital Design and Construction

14:00 – 14:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Ron Bakker, Founding Partner - PLP Architecture

Alex Lane, Head of Sector for Cities & Places Europe - Jacobs
PANEL: Don't Let Your Focus On Digital Transformation Make You Less Human

15:00 – 15:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Christopher Gage, Senior Manager - Trojena, NEOM
PANEL: Digital Twin Journeys: Is it the End of the Road or Just the Beginning?

10:00 – 10:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
James Hewson, Head of Information Management - Jacobs

Emma Rees, Senior Digital Construction Manager - Wates

Adam Davis, Partner, Deputy Head - Applied Research and Development - Foster + Partners

James Franklin, Digital Twin Project Director - Kier
PANEL: Joining Forces - Aligning People with Digital Innovations for Collective Impact

12:00 – 12:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Jon Leach, Director, Technical Practice Lead - AECOM

Vladimir Jankovski, Director - Robert Bird Group

Marios Tsiliakos, Partner, Design Systems Analyst - Foster + Partners
PANEL: Cracking the Code: How Can Data-led Construction Shape the Built Environment's Future

16:00 – 16:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Victoria Jones, Lead Digital Engineer – Project Controls: Technology Integration - BYLOR
PANEL: Recruitment, Sustainability and Safety: Are Construction Robotics Our Friends or Foe?

13:00 – 13:50
- AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
Khaled Elashry, Partner | Applied Research and Development - Foster + Partners
WORKSHOP: Hey ChatGPT, Finish This Building

10:00 – 10:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: Practical ISO 19650 to improve BIM Productivity

11:00 – 11:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
Fabio Roberti, Regional Practice Technology Leader - HKS Architects

Nigel Davies, Director - Evolve
WORKSHOP: Optimising Temporary Works Through BIM: Strategies for Success

14:00 – 14:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
Roberto Saramago, Deputy Head of BIM - SCS Railways
WORKSHOP: Maximising Efficiencies & Profit - How Technology is Revolutionising Construction

15:00 – 15:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
Senior Representative from Survey Tech
PANEL: The Evolution of London’s Skyline: Successfully Incorporating New Skyscrapers into the Capital

11:00 – 11:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
Brian Smith, Head of Cost Management - AECOM
WORKSHOP: Integrating AI in Infrastructure: Strategies, Best Practices & Key Takeaways

15:00 – 15:50
- DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
PANEL: The ‘Eastern Cluster’: Examining the Myriad of Upcoming Projects in the City of London

12:00 – 12:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
Gwyn Richards, Planning and Development Director - City of London
PANEL: Designing Iconic Skyscrapers: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality

15:00 – 15:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
Simon Cloherty, Operations Director - Robert Bird Group
PANEL: Sustainable Practices and Green Building Technologies in Skyscraper Design & Construction

14:00 – 14:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
Flora Harley, Head of ESG & Sustainability Research - Knight Frank

Phil Obayda, Principal - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
PANEL: Connecting Tall Buildings to the Ground, Public and Local Communities

10:00 – 10:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
Michael Forrester, Head of Development Management - London Borough of Lewisham
PANEL: Modern Construction Methods for Tall Buildings

16:00 – 16:50
- SKYSCRAPER & TALL BUILDING STAGE
Kye Taylor, Head of Engineering & Preconstruction - Multiplex