At this month’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), RICS will join forces with its counterparts in the built environment to shape solutions to the industry’s most pressing global issues.

RICS, RTPI, RIBA and ICE will play joint hosts of a Built Environment Lounge at the event in Leeds, UK, which is expected to attract 16,000 attendees over three days (20-22 May). With investors, developers, occupiers and local authorities and government bodies in attendance, UKREiiF presents a key opportunity for RICS to influence progress on the issues of skills, housing and sustainability.

A series of panels and events in the Lounge will enhance understanding of these developing issues, debate solutions, and the empower those in attendance to take action within their own practice. Within the priority topics of housing, skills and sustainability, speakers and panellists will also discuss the importance of robust diversity, equity and inclusion programmes and tactics for attracting investment into real estate.

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“Our members and the wider industry are facing big challenges, and it’s essential that we harness expertise from across the built environment to put solutions into action. We must commit to collaboration wholeheartedly, which is why we’re partnering with RTPI, RIBA and ICE. RICS and our members have a huge role to play. At UKREiiF we’ll be promoting the impact of the surveying profession in contributing to much-needed home construction and developing energy-efficient, prime commercial property, while improving building quality and placemaking through crucial standards.”

Justin Young

Justin Young

CEO, RICS

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Welcome Network Breakfast

  • Time: 08:00 - 10:00 GMT
  • Date: Tuesday 20 May
  • Location: Built Environment Lounge


RIBA, RICS, RTPI and ICE are delighted to partner for a networking breakfast to welcome delegates to UKREiiF. This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with fellow industry professionals, create new connections, and exchange insights on the future of the built environment. Taking place ahead of the main conference sessions, the breakfast will provide a relaxed setting for meaningful discussions on housing, planning, sustainability and investment. Speakers include Florence Eshalomi MP, Chair of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee and Justin Young, RICS CEO.
 

Panel Session: How can we deliver homes and places whilst also meeting our climate goals?

  • Time: 14:00 - 15:00 GMT
  • Date: Tuesday 20 May
  • Location: Built Environment Lounge
     

Panel Session: Investing for growth

  • Time: 15:30 - 16:30 GMT
  • Date: Tuesday 20 May 
  • Location: Built Environment Lounge
     

Welcome to UK REiiF Drinks Reception

  • Time: 17:30 - 19:30 GMT
  • Date: Tuesday 20 May
  • Location: Built Environment Lounge
     

Join RTPI, RICS, ICE and RIBA for an exclusive gathering to kick off UKREiiF with meaningful conversations and networking opportunities. Guest speakers include Tom Hayes MP, the Prime Minister’s Clean Energy Champion, and Nick Maclean, RICS Acting President.
 

New Towns Drinks Reception

  • Time: 17:30 - 19:30 GMT
  • Date: Wednesday 21 May
  • Location: Built Environment Lounge


What is needed to ensure quality remains a key consideration in the creation and development of new towns and urban extensions? How can built environment professionals support the Government in delivering the next generation of new towns? Join us for some networking drinks to find out. Guest speakers include Chris Curtis MP.
 

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The Built Environment Lounge is located in the Boulevard Yellow Zone, Studio Space 03.