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UKREiiF: RICS leads talks on skills, technology, housing and sustainability

30 March 2026

At this year’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026, RICS will once again take a leading role in bringing together key voices from the built environment.

We’ll be addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities, from technology and skills to housing and sustainability, whilst championing the interests of our members so their voices remain front and centre.

Over three days (19–21 May), a series of roundtables and panel discussions will cover the importance of digital transformation, as well as the need for strong professional standards and effective regulation. Sessions will look at the Responsible and Ethical Use of AI, Skills, Placemaking, New Towns, Stranded Assets, Modern Methods of Construction and Trade and Investment.

With thousands of delegates expected to attend, including investors, developers, policymakers and public sector leaders, UKREiiF provides a huge platform for RICS to reinforce our role as a trusted convener. We are bringing together diverse perspectives to influence, educate and instil confidence across the profession.

Register for RICS at UKREiiF sessions

Please register for RICS sessions using the booking links below. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so early sign-up is recommended to avoid disappointment. We’ll be sharing updates on myRICS community, where you can tell us what topics you would like to hear more about.

To keep up to date with the latest announcements, session details and highlights, follow RICS across social media to join the conversation.

For further enquiries, please contact expevents@rics.org.

Welcome Breakfast Reception

Time: 08:00-09:30 BST
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Location: RICS West Dock Studio 1

Join us for breakfast at RICS Studio as we dive into how the industry has evolved since UKREiiF 2025. We’ll explore what’s changed, what still needs to shift, and how we can collectively strengthen resilience, raise standards, and position the UK Built Environment as a true global leader.

What will the Surveyor of the future look like?

Time: 10:00-11:30 BST
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Location: RICS West Dock Studio 1

How much will tech and AI transform the surveying landscape? Will drones and big data be a part of the surveyor’s everyday experience? How do we upskill to meet the challenge? Visit our roundtable with experts in AI, ethics and regulation for what promises to be a lively discussion.

RICS Members Networking Reception

Time: 14:30-16:00 BST
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Location: RICS West Dock Studio 1

Join RICS members, surveyors and guests for wine, canapes and relaxed networking with RICS CEO Justin Young. Enjoy drinks, meet peers from across the profession, and take the opportunity to connect directly with two of the Institute’s key leaders.

Building trust in AI: ethics for the next era of Real Estate

Time: 10:00-11:00 BST
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Location: RICS West Dock Studio 1

AI is transforming how we value, design and manage the built environment, but ethical implementation needs to keep pace. Join RICS experts and industry leaders as we explore the risks of AI implementation, what appropriate human oversight looks like, and how firms can embrace new tools without undermining early career development. A practical conversation on how to innovate responsibly while maintaining trust, transparency and professional standards.

Mini Masterclass – Harnessing AI and Data in Real Estate

Time: 12:00-13:30 BST
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Location: RICS West Dock Studio 1

Explore how AI and data-driven technologies are transforming investment and infrastructure. In this lunch-and-learn session, AI expert Chris De Gruben demystifies adoption challenges, offering practical guidance for confident, responsible use.

Trade and Investment in the Built Environment

Time: 09:30-10:30 BST
Date: Thursday 21 May
Location: RICS West Dock Studio 1

Join RICS, industry leaders and government representatives to explore how the UK’s real estate, infrastructure and professional sectors can drive domestic growth, support the Government’s Industrial Strategy, and strengthen trade and investment while unlocking international opportunities for UK-based businesses to compete, partner and expand globally in emerging markets worldwide today.

New Towns Now: Right Place, Right Time, Right Returns?

Time: 10:45-11:45 BST
Date: Thursday 21 May
Location: RICS West Dock Studio 1

This panel explores the new towns; speakers will examine economic, social and planning drivers, community involvement, and how to create the confidence and long-term value investors need to secure sustainable returns.

Stranded Assets – How to repurpose for investors, social impact and social value

Time: 12:00-13:00 BST
Date: Thursday 21 May
Location: RICS West Dock Studio 1

Stranded assets drain value from places and communities. This session explores how to identify sites for transformation, delivering investor returns and social impact.

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RICS is located in the West Dock Pink Zone, Studio space 01.

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