Cratus Group at UKREiiF 2024
Cratus Group has taken a pavilion at the third annual UKREiiF event which takes place between 21-23 May 2024 in Leeds. The Cratus Group pavilion, sponsored by Kier, will act as a platform for political insights, interviews and panel discussions with key political leaders and opinion formers.
UKREiiF is expected to attract over 10,000 developers, investors, local authorities, and occupiers, who will be looking to build on commercially rewarding relationships
See below for a range of the sessions we will be running across the conference.
Please note that some sessions will be private events, invite-only or only for those with a conference pass if they are taking place within the secure zone (e.g. Cratus Group Pavilion). Furthermore, be aware that this is timetable is subject to change with more guests still to be announced.
Enjoy a morning run along the River Aire and across Leeds to set yourself up for the day ahead.
Where: Malmaison Leeds, 1 Swinegate Leeds LS1 4AG
Recent research from The Hyde Group found that three-quarters of MPs felt their party’s plans for the future provision of social and affordable housing are not as clear as they need them to be as we enter a general election year. The panellists explore how the UK can deliver affordable housing at scale, without the reliance on increased public subsidy.
Speakers include:
- Andy Hulme – CEO, Hyde
- Reena Patel – Partner, Gowling WLG
- Councillor Claire Holland – Leader of Lambeth Council
- Councillor Shama Tatler – Brent Council
- Chris Jeffs – Director of Fund Management, M&G Real Estate
Sponsored by Hyde Group
This session is open to all conference attendees.
Housing for people living and working in London is becoming increasingly unaffordable.
This is having a negative impact on families, communities, the London economy and local authority budgets. There is widespread agreement that London should be building more new homes.
The panellists will identify barriers to building and suggest solutions to resolving London’s housing crisis.
Speakers include:
- Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz – Leader of Islington Council
- Cllr Victor Chamberlain- Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition at Southwark Council
- Mike Wooliscroft- Vistry
- Tom Copley – Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development
- Matt Carpen – Managing Director, Barking Riverside
This session is open to all conference attendees.
Only with proper policy support can the housing system deliver the homes the country so badly needs. Local authorities, developers, housing associations and politicians come together on the final day of UKREiiF to demand action on housing.
Speakers will include key leaders and politicians.
This session is open to all conference attendees.
Join our “Question Time with the Metro Mayors” for the opportunity to ask questions to the newly elected Mayors.
This session will be chaired by Nick Kilby and Vanisha Solanki who will be joined by an array of Metro Mayors from across the country who will all be given the chance to discuss their vision for their regions, while answering questions from the audience in an interactive setting.
Speakers include:
- Mayor of South Yorkshire
- Mayor of the North Tyne
- Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
This session is open to all conference attendees.
Kier Group has momentum and maturity in alliancing. We have demonstrated our ability to collaborate with government departments. How can this be applied at local authority level?
Speakers include:
- Kyle Clough – Regional Director, Kier Group
- Rebecca Boundy – Sector Leader, Kier Construction
- Jamie Hillier – Partner, Akerlof
- Cllr Abi Brown OBE, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Chair of the LGA Improvement and Innovation Board
Sponsored by Kier Group.
This session is open to all conference attendees.
What does local government need from the next government to deliver for local communities?
Local government is a key pillar for delivering the needs and wants of local communities. Join our expert panel to explore what non-financial policies and changes local government needs from the next government to deliver for local communities.
Speakers include:
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Dan Humphreys, Director at Cratus Group (Chair)
- Cllr Abi Brown OBE – Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Chair of the LGA Improvement and Innovation Board
- Cllr Anthony Okereke – Leader of London Borough of Greenwich
- Cllr Vikki Slade – Leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
This session is open to all conference attendees.
Join the team from Cratus Group and their special guest speaker for a celebration of local government achievements. Special guest, Councillor Bev Craig. Cllr Craig will look at what cities need from a new government and how cities can drive delivery of the next government’s national priorities, looking ahead to the General Election.
Venue: Cratus Group Pavilion
Sponsored by The MJ & CCLA Investment Management
Contact [email protected] if you would like to reserve your space.
A chance to network and catch up with contacts at the end of the opening day of UKREiiF, as we celebrate the achievements of Local Government.
Enjoy a morning run along the River Aire and across Leeds to set yourself up for the day ahead.
Where: Malmaison Leeds, 1 Swinegate Leeds LS1 4AG
This is an invite only session, please contact [email protected] for more info. Sponsored by Inspired Solutions.
With Peter Denton (Homes England) and Fiona Fletcher Smith (L&Q)
Sponsored by Homes England. This session is open to all conference attendees.
Building houses is just the first challenge for councils and developers. Building communities and ensuring the right mix of tenures are also critical considerations. Our panel will discuss approaches to getting the right mix and building communities as well as homes.
Speakers include:
- Helen Collins – Savills (Chair)
- Stephen Teagle – Vistry
- Peter Denton – Homes England
- Geeta Nanda – MTVH
- Cllr Georgia Gould – Leader of LB Camden
Sponsored by Vistry Group. This session is open to all conference attendees.
The effects of climate change are already with us and will intensify over the coming years. Our panel will explore what needs to be done to ensure that our built environment is relient to effects such as increased flooding risk and higher temperatures.
- Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, Managing Director, Cratus Group (Chair)
- Emma Hardy MP – Shadow Minister for Flooding
- Mike Harris – Director, Greengage
- Qiao Zhang – Head of Infrastructure, Barking Riverside
- Spokesperson from Kier Group
Sponsored by Greenage. This session is open to all conference attendees.
Special guest to be confirmed.
Interviewed by Fiona Fletcher Smith, L&Q.
Join LandTech’s panel discussion on how proptech innovation will shape the next decade for the UK housing market. The session will focus on how property data and innovations, when used effectively, can increase delivery and de-risk developments. Speakers from both the private and public sector will share their insights on emerging trends in the proptech and wider development sectors and suggest how challenges can be overcome through new solutions.
Speakers include:
- Harry Quartermain (Chair), LandTech, Head of Research
- Peter Kemp – GLA, Head of Change and Delivery
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Milan Bogunovic, Programme Director, DLUHC
- Cllr Abi Brown OBE, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Chair of the LGA Improvement and Innovation Board
Sponsored by LandTech, this session is open to all conference attendees.
Private drinks reception with Prospective Parliamentary Candidates with an interest in infrastructure, investment and housing – invite only email [email protected] for more info.
Labour MP Darren Jones will be speaking at this session.
This is an invite-only session.
An opportunity for London and the South East to come together and enjoy a drink at one of Leeds’ premier cocktail bars.
Sponsored by LandTech London, this is an invite-only session.
Join industry professionals for a groovy night of music, dance and pure fun – prepare to be transported to a world of disco magic in this lively venue. Sponsored by Knight Frank
Where: Revolucion de Cuba, 64-68 Call Lane Leeds LS1 6DT
Sponsored by Knight Frank
This event is open to all and will be taking place outside the secure zone.
Enjoy a morning run along the River Aire and across Leeds to set yourself up for the day ahead.
Where: Malmaison Leeds, 1 Swinegate Leeds LS1 4AG
Parliamentary candidates from across the major parties look ahead to the next parliamentary term with a panel discussion on housing & planning as the issues look set to feature prominently in the election campaign.
Speakers include parliamentary candidates from the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.
This session is open to all conference attendees.
The world is ever changing in how we work, live and play. As we all grapple with constrained budgets, changing consumer behaviours and the need to rise to the challenge of improving our housing, our towns and cities, and our path to net zero, positive partnerships have never been more essential. This session will cover how, together, the public and private sector can unlock and transform land and assets to reimagine the future, how long-term strategic partnerships can bring impactful benefits to local communities, and real life examples of where this has been achieved.
Speakers include:
- Alexandra Conway – Development Director (Regeneration), Kier Property
- Emma Day – Executive Head of Service, Mole Valley District Council
- Rachel Miller – Housing Growth Partnership (HGP)
- Clive Pople – Pre-Construction Director, Kier Places
- Rick Norman – Head of Noise, Heathrow Airport Limited
- Colin Denwood – Head of Delivery, L&Q
- Cllr Shantanu Rajawat, Leader of Hounslow Council
Sponsored by Kier Group
This session is open to all conference attendees.
South Yorkshire’s advancing health sector is undergoing a transformative evolution driven by innovation, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From pioneering research initiatives to cutting-edge medical technologies, the region is at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare. To delve into these ground breaking developments and explore the opportunities and challenges they present, we are proud to present a panel discussion featuring leaders and experts from South Yorkshire’s vibrant health ecosystem.
Sponsored by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
This session is open to all conference attendees.
Only with proper policy support can the housing system deliver the homes the country so badly needs. Local authorities, developers, housing associations and politicians come together on the final day of UKREiiF to demand action on housing.
Send us your ideas via Twitter and LinkedIn with #PitchYourPolicyUKREiiF and let our panel appraise them!
Speakers include:
- Nick Kilby – CEO, Cratus Group (Chair)
- Jamie Ratcliffe – Sovereign Network Group, Chief Communities and Sustainability Officer
- Rebekah Paczek – Earls Court
- Martin George – LGC, Deputy Editor
This session is open to all conference attendees.
End your UKREiiF 2024 with a drink at The Canary Bar with Cratus Group and UKREiiF.
This session is open to all conference attendees.
