Representatives from across the Liverpool City Region’s Combined Authority and Local Authorities will be on-hand an early morning cuppa.

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Liverpool City Region is entering a new era of investment and growth, marked by the launch of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s new Inward Investment Strategy. Join us as we set out a bold vision for attracting global capital, supporting key sectors and ensuring sustainable, inclusive economic development. Learn more about how strategic investments, international partnerships and sector-focused initiatives will position Liverpool as a world-class destination for business and innovation.

Featuring:

• Mayor Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Colin Sinclair, Chief Executive, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool
• Nuala Gallagher, Corporate Director of City Development
• Gavin Quinn, Head of Commercial Development, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Mark O’Connell, Chair, OCO Global

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

With the UK fast earning a reputation as a country that can’t actually build anything, could a new public private partnership model actually be the answer? We explore the lessons learnt, and if it could be the saving grace as for the UK’s crumbling infrastructure.

Featuring Colin Sinclair, Chief Executive, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool.

Location: Rider Levett Bucknall Pavilion

Liverpool City Council is set to launch the Liverpool Regeneration Board; a ground-breaking group of national and international movers and shakers who will help to accelerate regeneration across the city.

Playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of Liverpool, the board will act as ambassadors, advocating for the city, whilst promoting place-based regeneration, sustainability and inclusive growth.

Join us to hear from Mayor Steve Rotheram and Cllr Liam Robinson on the incentive behind the partnership, as well as to meet members of the Liverpool Regeneration Partnership.

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

This panel discussion, chaired by the Right Honourable Justine Greening, will bring together people from across construction and social value organisations to explore how we can embed gender equality into the very blueprint of our industry. With a focus on long-term and systemic change, we’ll examine proven examples of what is needed for the workforce of the future to deliver the skills required to serve the industry.
Join us for a conversation that puts collaboration, innovation, and education at the heart of an inclusive construction culture — one where everyone has a role to play, and every business has the tools to lead the change.

Featuring Mona Hassan, Chair, Future Impact Board and Quantity Surveyor, Gleeds

Location: Regeneration Brainey Pavilion

Liverpool City Region boasts a globally renowned and iconic skyline, steeped in maritime history and anchored by the city’s ‘three graces’. Stretching down, the region boasts miles of open coastline, Anthony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, Runcorn Bridge and Southport’s Pier Head.

Significant private and public investment is further transforming Liverpool’s waterfront. This includes the completion of the world-class Everton Stadium on Bramley Moore Dock, a £56mn cash injection from Homes England to Liverpool Waters’ Central Docks site, and Beetham and TJ Morris’ pledge to build a 60-storey tower in the heart of the business district, set to be the tallest building in the city. Over the water, Wirral Waters is revitalising 300 acres of former dockland, creating a pioneering, mixed use, highly sustainable, waterside city extension and creating 1,000’s of permanent jobs for the Liverpool City Region.

Major waterfront development schemes, such as Kings Dock, Festival Gardens and Liverpool Waters, alongside a city-led Waterfront Strategy, are set to reinforce the waterfront as a great place for homes, business, culture and leisure.

This discussion will focus on real estate opportunities linked to maritime infrastructure, urban regeneration and sustainable waterfront developments. Participants will gain insights into how public and private stakeholders are collaborating to transform waterfronts into thriving hubs of commerce, culture and innovation.

Featuring:

• Nuala Gallagher, Corporate Director of City Development, Liverpool City Council
• Colin Chong, Interim Chief Executive, Everton Football Club
• Richard Mawdsley, Development Director, Wirral Waters

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Discover how government departments are working in new, collaborative ways to support regeneration, economic growth, and long-term prosperity across the UK. This session will highlight innovative approaches, strategic partnerships, and real-world examples of cross-departmental efforts that are making a tangible difference in places and communities.

Featuring Katherine Fairclough, Chief Executive, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Location: UK Government Knowledge Hub

Representatives from across the Liverpool City Region’s Combined Authority and Local Authorities will be on-hand for meetings. Light lunchtime nibbles will be available.

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

A Connected Places Catapult discussion on how innovation in the public realm can drive economic growth, improve community health and well-being, and support sustainability in real estate development.

Featuring:

• Andy Devaney, Assistant Director of Investment, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Gavin Summerson, Head of Digital Construction and Infrastructure, Connected Places Catapult
• Daisy Narayanan MBE, Public Realm Director, The Crown Estate
• Matt Baker, Urban Regeneration Specialist, Rise Associates

Location: Connected Places Catapult Pavilion

Transport infrastructure is a catalyst for urban regeneration, economic growth and social inclusion. Liverpool City Region’s ambitious transport projects, including the redevelopment of Liverpool Central Station and Lime Street Station, are key to unlocking the region’s full potential.

Liverpool Central Station’s redevelopment is a pivotal component of the city’s £5bn transport-led regeneration opportunity, improving regional and national rail connectivity, strengthening the Northern Arc and catalysing economic growth.

This session will focus on how transport-led regeneration will shape Liverpool’s future, showcasing the transformative impact of modernised rail hubs, enhanced connectivity and integrated urban development.

Featuring:

• Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader, Liverpool City Council
• John Rayson, Managing Director of the North, AtkinsRéalis
• Tom Goodall, Chief Executive, Related Argent
• Rachel Ford, Strategy Director, Transport for the North
• Jo Harrop, Director, PLACED

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Stadia, entertainment and leisure venues have always been praised for their vital role in bringing communities together, but are they truly serving this purpose? This session will explore the strategic decisions of repurposing versus building new spaces for sport, entertainment and leisure, focusing on the economic, social, and environmental impacts, as well as the importance of accessibility, transport links, and multi-purpose use.

Location: Rider Levett Bucknall Pavilion

This session, led by Downtown in Business, will explore how political leadership, devolution and investment strategies shape the future of Liverpool and other UK cities.

The discussion will examine the key policies, governance structures and public-private partnerships that drive economic growth, regeneration and infrastructure development.

Featuring:

• Mayor Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Frank McKenna, Chief Executive and Chair, Downtown in Business
• Julie Nugent, Chief Executive, Coventry City Council
• Tim Heatley, Co-Founder, Capital & Centric

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

The real estate investment and infrastructure sectors are evolving to be more complex and challenging with professional services that provide vital support becoming more bespoke as a result. Project managers, architects, design managers, surveyors, contract administrators, principal designers and other consultants all have a role. But, many clients want something more – something different, something else. Is this the Role with No Name?

Featuring Richard Bayley, AtkinsRéalis.

Location: Asian and African Gallery

Wind down and connect at the Liverpool City Region pavilion for afternoon networking in a relaxed, social setting. Supported by the Future Impact Board, this gathering brings together leaders, investors and innovators to reflect on key discussions, forge new partnerships and shape the future of Liverpool’s economic growth.

But that’s not all…to encourage networking, FIB will be including an element of ‘Speed Networking’.

Afterwards, have a drink on the dock with FIB and wider Liverpool City Region colleagues.

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

As the UK continues to explore pathways for regional empowerment, we delve into the transformative opportunities of devolution for areas yet to secure a deal, bringing together regional leaders and central government experts to discuss how devolving powers can ignite economic growth, drive innovation, and enhance local decision-making.

Featuring Mayor Steve Rotheram.

Location: Aecom Cafe & Meeting Space

In conjunction with the British Property Federation, this expert panel will explore the future of co-living beyond London.

While much of the growth in co-living has so far been concentrated in London, there is increasing momentum for this innovative housing model in the UK’s regional cities – including Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Brighton and beyond.

This panel will explore the opportunities and challenges of expanding co-living developments across the regions, drawing on fresh insights from the Why Co-Living (WhyCo) campaign and lessons from operational and pipeline schemes.

Bringing together leading voices from development, investment, design and local government, the session will highlight:

The potential of co-living to contribute to local housing needs, ESG goals and urban regeneration strategies.

Case studies and success stories from pioneering developments.

Policy and planning considerations to enable high-quality, community-oriented co-living projects.

Insights from regional perspectives and how to build successful partnerships.

Confirmed speakers include representatives from HUB, urbanbubble, VervLife and Bridges Fund Management and Stephen Young, Chief Executive, Halton Council.

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

1.5 million new homes in the next five years. Net zero by 2050. How can stakeholders work together to achieve these ambitious targets in a challenging economic landscape, while creating commercially attractive opportunities for developers and investors?

With big-picture thinking at its core, this event brings together industry experts to create a blueprint for economic growth through connected development corridors anchored around sustainable transport, homes and jobs.

This interactive session blends our own version of a fast-paced PechaKucha (a Japanese presentation format that requires speakers to deliver commentary on consecutive, automatically advancing slides) with deep-dive roundtable conversations, ensuring attendees walk away with new connections, fresh perspectives and tangible solutions.

Featuring Paul Buntin, Head of Development, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Location: Horizon, Brewery Wharf, Leeds

As urban centres evolve, the Liverpool City Region is embracing a bold vision for repurposing city and town centres through mixed-use development, cultural investment and sustainable urban planning. This session will explore flagship regeneration projects and discuss strategies to attract private sector investment while delivering community-driven, 15-minute neighbourhoods.

Featuring:

• Nicola Said, Regional Lead, Visit England
• Marcus Shaw, Director of Regeneration, Wirral Council
• Bill Addy, Chief Executive, Liverpool BID
• Gilian Whitfield, Knowsley Council
• Gill Roberts, Senior Social Value Manager, Morgan Sindall

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Liverpool City Region has become a leading UK hub for life sciences and innovation-led investment, with incentives, infrastructure and partnerships that make it an attractive destination for future growth.

The discussion will centre on how Liverpool can unlock its investment potential, scale up life sciences ecosystems and drive economic growth. Delegates will gain insight into successful projects and forthcoming opportunities in LCR, reinforcing the critical role of real estate in accelerating innovation and discovery, as well as learning from the Ox-Cam corridor.

Featuring:

• Emily Robson, Deputy Chief Executive, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool
• Professor Tim Jones, Vice Chancellor, University of Liverpool
• Anna Strongman, Managing Director, Oxford University Developments
• Stephen Young, Chief Executive, Halton Council
• Adeel Aslam, Deputy Managing Director, Bouygues

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Culture and civic assets are not just heritage symbols; they are powerful drivers of regeneration, economic vitality and investment attraction. From the transformation of Southport’s Marine Lake Events Centre, the legacy of Eurovision, the rise of cultural destinations like Shakespeare North and repurposing of iconic skyline symbols such as St John’s Beacon, Liverpool City Region is harnessing culture and creativity as core pillars of sustainable growth. This session will explore how cultural-led investment is shaping the future of our cities and communities.

Featuring:

• Bill Addy, Chief Executive, Liverpool BID
• Tony Clark, Assistant Executive Director (Development and Infrastructure), Knowsley Council
• Dr Amy Melia, Project Manager, PLACED
• Mark Williams, Chair, Rivington Hark

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

From Investment Zones to Freeports, universities are at the heart of many place-based investment initiatives. Up and down the country, Universities drive growth and this roundtable will bring together universities, businesses, and local leadership from across the UK to discuss what is working and what isn’t. It will provide an opportunity to share best practices and discuss implications for policymakers.

Location: Universities Pavilion

The path to spreading wealth and prosperity to every part of the UK is through investment in transport and infrastructure to connect places with new markets and opportunities. This session will highlight the transport priorities of the North East, from extending the Tyne and Wear Metro to electrifying the East Coast Main Line, asking what government and the private sector must do to level up connectivity across the North.

Featuring Andrew Lewis, Chief Executive, Liverpool City Council

Location: North East Pavilion

Representatives from across the Liverpool City Region’s Combined Authority and Local Authorities will be on-hand for meetings. Light lunchtime nibbles will be available.

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Building upon the recent UK Ireland Summit and the launch of Professor Phil Leigh’s CPC-sponsored report about the Irish Sea as a place for investment, exploration of the approaches taken by Liverpool and Belfast to drive growth through innovation; consider the city regions as major places within the Irish Sea Rim with its rich assets and talent pool.

Featuring John Fogarty, Executive Director, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Location: Connected Places Catapult Pavilion

Changing demographics and advancing technologies are forcing policy makers, developers, investors and civic institutions to be more fluid in their masterplans and business strategies but what sort of social infrastructure will the citizens of 2050 be expecting and how will it be delivered? A glance into the future lead by industry leaders at the heart of their communities.

Featuring Paul Cuttill, Vice President of Stadium Operations, Liverpool Football Club

Location: Dockside Pavilion

Join the Liverpool City Region Future Impact Board for an inspiring panel discussion on placemaking opportunities to shape the Liverpool City Region for future generations.

This event will explore how we can reimagine spaces to optimise work, play and living environments, fostering a brighter future for all. The conversation will bring together experts, visionaries and changemakers to share insights, strategies and ideas for creating sustainable and inclusive communities.

Featuring:

• Emily Robson, Deputy Chief Executive, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool
• Abiola Ogunsami, Junior Development Manager, Muse
• Simon Reid, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Sarah Parry, Co-Chair, Leeds YEP and Senior Planner, Arup
• Katie Bentley, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications, Liverpool BID

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Liverpool City Region is at the forefront of transformative infrastructure investment, from cutting-edge transport and logistics upgrades to the development of a world-class digital ecosystem.

This session will explore how Freeport status, strategic industrial hubs and next-generation digital infrastructure—including a robust data centre strategy— are driving inward investment. It will highlight how high-capacity data facilities are positioning the region as a global leader in connectivity, innovation and digital resilience while supporting key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, health tech and financial services.

Featuring:

• Colin Sinclair, Chief Executive, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool
• Claire Delahunty, LCR Connect Ambassador
• Raph Miller, Director of Mixed Infrastructure, National Wealth Fund
• Richard McGuckin, Deputy Chief Executive, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Cllr Kate Groucutt, Leader, St Helens Council

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Significant investment from the public and private sector has catalysed a renewed focus on North Liverpool, including the completion of Everton’s new stadium, a £56mn cash injection from Homes England to Liverpool Waters’ Central Docks site and the acquisition of King Edward Triangle by Beetham and TJ Morris.

A visionary submission for New Town status, ‘Liverpool North’, is set to expand the regeneration of the northern fringe of the city through to Bootle town centre. The bold proposal will see the transformation of a number of brownfield sites, accelerating housing delivery at a time of unprecedented demand for quality urban living.

Major landowners and place shapers will lay the foundations for economic growth and sustainability in an area that experiences high deprivation and poor housing quality, showing the power of regeneration to transform lives.

Liverpool’s housing demand is soaring, but is the supply keeping up? What are the most promising areas for investment? And how can developers capitalise on this booming market? Join us to explore one of the UK’s most exciting real estate opportunities and discover why Liverpool is the next big region for urban living investment.

Featuring:

• Nuala Gallagher, Corporate Director of Development, Liverpool City Council
• Stuart Barnes, Assistant Director – Place, Sefton Council
• Steve Coffey, Group CEO, Torus
• Paul Cuttill, VP of Stadium Operations, Liverpool Football Club
• Dave Dargan, Chief Executive, Starship

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

First impressions count and for many businesses, transport hubs, station gateways and attractive surrounding infrastructure is the first thing they encounter when arriving to place. How are asset owners, developers and operators evolving their hubs to support wider economic aspirations?

Location: Jacobs Transport & Infrastructure Pavilion

Everton and Liverpool are two sporting giants, recognised and celebrated across the world, and synonymous with the city itself.

Everton FC has just completed the development of their brand-new state-of-the-art stadium, Bramley Moore Dock, located on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. Meanwhile, Liverpool FC has secured their twentieth Premier League trophy, deepening their global sporting dominance and capturing the hearts of football fans, globally.

However, the clubs are also place makers and major landowners in North Liverpool, which is now home to three iconic football stadiums: Anfield, Goodison Park and Everton Stadium.

Working hand-in-hand with the city, Everton FC and Liverpool FC are helping to unlock housing developments, growth and opportunities across North Liverpool. A transformative ‘toffee trail’ and ‘red walk’ are set to connect the stadiums into key city locations, whilst catalysing regeneration and improving the gateway experience for residents and city visitors alike.

But who will win the Merseyside Derby of Development?

Featuring:

• Andrew Lewis, Chief Executive, Liverpool City Council
• Colin Chong, Interim Chief Executive, Everton FC
• Paul Cuttill, VP of Stadium Operations, Liverpool FC

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

The North East is home to world-class talent, but unlocking its full potential requires tackling skills gaps, improving accessibility, and creating opportunities for all. This session will explore how businesses, educators, and policymakers can work together to build a future-proof workforce—one that is inclusive, agile, and equipped for the demands of an evolving economy.

Featuring:

• Kate Bull, Director of Economic Strategy, Skills and Sustainability, Liverpool City Council

Location: North East Pavilion

Wind down and connect at the Liverpool City Region pavilion for afternoon networking in a relaxed, social setting. This gathering brings together leaders, investors and innovators to reflect on key discussions, forge new partnerships and shape the future of Liverpool’s economic growth.

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Representatives from across the Liverpool City Region’s Combined Authority and Local Authorities will be on-hand an early morning cuppa.

Location: Liverpool City Region Pavilion

Information TBC

Location: Regeneration Brainey Pavilion

After all the Boomers and Gen X-ers have gone home, come and join a mix of emerging professionals and industry leaders in an engaging hackathon, answering the question “What should our 2050 look like?”. What should our transport networks, our homes, and our infrastructure look like by this point? Which sectors and industries will be booming, and which will have become relics of the past? And what do we need to do right now to ensure we still have a 2050 to enjoy?

Featuring:

• Remi Smith, Associate Director, Avison Young

Location: Rider Levett Bucknall Pavilion

As an island nation, the UK is uniquely well placed to take advantage of the power the oceans to create reliable, clean, low cost energy. The Severn Estuary has one of the highest tidal ranges in the world. Following the results of an independent commission, find out what is next for this vitally important resource.

LCR will have representation c/o Mersey Tidal Project insights.

Location: Western Gateway Pavilion

The benefits of active travel in increasing physical and mental health as well as reducing carbon emissions are well known, yet the UK continues to lag behind many European countries. We’ll look at strategic interventions that can remove barriers to active travel and encourage more of us out of our cars.

Featuring:

• Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader, Liverpool City Council

Location: Dockside Pavilion

Celebrate the achievements of local leaders spearheading economic transformation in their communities through innovative real estate projects. This session showcases the trailblazers driving job creation, economic growth, and community prosperity at the local level. Attendees will hear inspiring stories of how real estate is unlocking new opportunities and fostering local success.

Featuring:

• Andy Devaney, Assistant Director of Investment, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Location: UK Government Knowledge Hub