UKREiiF – the UK's biggest annual property sector event

A dynamic, jam-packed professional property forum with unparalleled opportunities to shine a light on our mission, our vision and our achievements.

From 19-21 May in Leeds some 16,000 property professionals – including over 4,000 developers and investors who are fundamental to the property sector’s growth – arrive for three intensive days of presentations, panels, roundtables and meetings at UKREiiF, the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum.

Cross-government collaboration

In collaboration with the Office for Government Property (OGP) and 11 other government bodies, we are hosting a dedicated venue within UKREiiF – the UK Government Campus, which is made up of two pavilions: the Knowledge Hub will host panels and speaker sessions, and the Investor Hub which is for scheduled meetings and roundtables. There is also an outdoor space between the two pavilions – the Collaboration Corner – for informal conversations.

Our partners in the UK Government Campus include:

  • Office of Government Property (co-lead)

  • Homes England

  • Department for Business and Trade

  • Ministry for Housing, Community, and Local Government

  • Historic England

  • Department for Transport

  • Mining Remediation Authority

  • Platform 4

  • HM Land Registry

  • Department for Education

  • Office for Investment

  • National Investment and Service Transformation Authority

A forum like UKREiiF creates opportunities to demonstrate the depth and breadth of our expertise in the UK property sector, pointing to tangible, real-life examples of our vision for a smaller, better, greener government office estate, stimulating economic growth across the UK, and bringing civil servants closer to the communities they serve.

Why the UK attracts investment

The property sector is a huge driver of the UK economy, worth around £110 billion and supporting one in 13 jobs*. Domestic investment from government and businesses is vitally important, and the UK is often the first port of call for international investors.

The UK leads in its decarbonisation strategies for building design and construction, how we repurpose existing buildings, and how we employ rigorous standards and world-leading sustainability assessments such as BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) and NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System).

*Source: The British Property Federation March 2025

UK Government Campus programme – Knowledge Hub

Panel sessions being held in the Knowledge Hub, 1 Pavilion Square

10am

Connecting the Dots: The ‘Hubs’ Strategy and Regional Productivity

How is the Government’s commitment to regional growth being delivered through its estate?

Explore the ‘Hubs’ program, co-location benefits, and the role of transport-oriented development in boosting local economies and civil service productivity.

11am

The data balance: Optimising assets, protecting people

As the government delivers an interoperable estate, we rely on AI and digital twins to unlock efficiency. But to maximise asset value across 180,000 buildings and confidently bring people into these spaces, we face a double-sided challenge of trust.

This session unites public and private sector leaders to debate how we build confidence in our digital evolution. We will explore how to secure robust, accurate portfolio data to drive commercial decisions, while simultaneously protecting users and tackling privacy fears.

12pm

Beyond the tracks: how rail-led regeneration can shape better places and stronger communities

Rail-connected land offers one of the UK’s greatest opportunities for sustainable, inclusive urban regeneration. But how can rail infrastructure go beyond transport to drive real placemaking – delivering homes, workplaces and public spaces that strengthen communities and economies?

Drawing on perspectives from public and private sector partners, this panel explores how rail can unlock existing stations and brownfield sites to act as a catalyst for wider regeneration.

1pm

‘De-Risking the Deal’: Remediating and Developing Legacy Land

Learn how Government expertise is transforming high-potential, complex brownfield and former mining sites into investable, clean, and safe development opportunities for housing and logistics.

2pm

Affordable Futures: Navigating the Social Affordable Housing Programme

Highlighting practical guidance and opportunities for affordable housing delivery.

3pm

Net Zero to Net Value: The Regeneration Gold Rush

Beyond compliance, this session explores the Net Zero mandate as a massive commercial opportunity.

Learn about government leadership and local authority best practice for large-scale retrofit and green development that drives long-term asset value.

4pm

Fireside Chat: A new chapter for Homes England

An opportunity to hear first-hand about the direction Homes England will take to meet national housing challenges and unlock opportunities for growth. Event will conclude with a drinks reception.

5.30pm CLOSE

10am

The £725 Billion Roadmap: NISTA’s 10-Year Infrastructure Pipeline

Hear directly from the heart of the Government’s new delivery body.

Get an exclusive, data-driven look at the confirmed national infrastructure pipeline for the next decade, focusing on energy, transport, and digital.

Learn how the new strategy accelerates consenting and de-risks private sector commitment.

11am

The Post-PFI Playbook: New Structures for Private Capital

This session provides local authorities and investors with the new ambition for structuring long-term public-private partnerships.

We explore the National Wealth Fund’s role, the use of Regulated Asset Base (RAB) models, and novel risk-transfer mechanisms designed to attract institutional capital into complex infrastructure and regeneration projects, ensuring value for money and speed of delivery.

12pm

The Northern Growth Corridor: Delivering on the New Plan for the North

Join the government’s first Envoy for the Northern Growth Corridor, Tom Riordan CBE, to hear his strategic plan.

Focused on linking key regional economies and coordinating cross-departmental delivery, this session outlines the specific infrastructure, land, and devolution priorities needed to unlock a new wave of sustained growth and investment across the North of England.

1pm

Funding the Future: National Housing Bank and Investment Pathways

This session outlines available funding streams, innovative financial models, and partnership opportunities to support large-scale housing delivery across the UK.

2pm

Developing Local Growth Levers for Devolved Institutions: Devolution and the Future of Growth in the UK

A discussion on how devolving powers and funding to devolved institutions can drive local growth and improve outcomes for people.

3pm

Building Britain’s Future: The 1.5 Million Homes Roadmap

Join us to discover the progress and plans for the government’s mission to deliver 1.5 million new homes.

This session will highlight how the property and regeneration sector is central to kickstarting economic growth, rebuilding Britain’s infrastructure, and ensuring development benefits every community.

We’ll discuss how strategic partnerships and streamlined processes are removing barriers and driving growth.

4pm

The National Housing Bank: Strategic Vision and Sector Engagement

A session to introduce the new National Housing Bank, its leadership team, and its position as a Homes England subsidiary.

The discussion will outline the Bank’s strategic priorities for housing finance and delivery and share its overarching plan with key sector stakeholders. This will also be an opportunity to share updates about key/new funds.

Event will conclude with a networking drinks reception.

5.30pm CLOSE

10am

Shaping Tomorrow: Delivering with local leaders through Homes England’s place-based working

Introduce the new Regional Executive Directors and how they and their teams will bring together the breadth of Homes England and NHB support to work with local leaders to realise ambitions.

11am

The Future Worker: Designing the Smart, Flexible Public Workplace

Explore approaches towards creating a ‘Smart Working’ public sector workspace, demonstrating how digital innovation, flexibility, and high-quality design are driving civil service efficiency and attracting talent outside of London.

12pm

Beyond Whitehall: The Transformative Impact of Places for Growth

This event will highlight how the Places for Growth programme is reshaping the Civil Service landscape.

We’ll examine the strategic importance of decentralising policy-making, enhancing regional productivity, and delivering better outcomes for citizens by embedding civil servants within local communities.

1pm

Skills for 2030: Re-tooling the Property Professional for ESG & AI

The demand for ‘T-shaped’ professionals – deeply technical yet broadly savvy – has never been greater.

This vital session tackles the property sector’s skills gap, focusing on core competencies: integrating AI/proptech for better asset management, mastering complex ESG reporting, and developing the commercial acumen needed for Net Zero compliance and social value delivery.

2pm CLOSE

Our delegation Get in touch today to arrange a time to meet at the event

We have a diverse group of senior subject matter experts attending UKREiiF.

We will highlight our knowledge and leadership across the property landscape, strengthening our position as a leading property expert, providing valuable insights and making connections to drive future initiatives.

Chief Executive Officer - Mark Bourgeois

Mark is highly experienced in strategic and operational leadership across investment, development and asset management within commercial real estate at FTSE Board level.

Chief Financial Officer - Nick Brown

Nick works closely with our CEO and Executive Team to lead on its financial matters, improving return on investment and enhancing client satisfaction.

Chief Operating Officer - Lisa Commane

Lisa leads a diverse team of core functional roles enabling us to deliver on our mission of transforming the way property is managed in government.

Director of Strategy - Dominic Brankin

Dominic is responsible for understanding workforce planning across the Civil Service through a long-term lens.

Carly Ersser, Workplace Services Director at the Government Property Agency

Director of Workplace Services - Carly Ersser

Carly leads the team providing frontline services to people in our buildings, enabling civil servants to work productively in modern, efficient and sustainable workplaces.

Director of Capital Projects - Simon Hulme

Simon oversees the delivery of a well-assured programme of construction and fit outs in line with business cases from the CIO.

A photo of John Duckworth.

Chief Investment Officer - John Duckworth

John works to align workforce plans with an estate strategy, oversee all property transactions and consolidate outline business case creation.

Deputy Director, Portfolio Management - Jane Hunt

Jane leads the Government Property Agency’s commercial delivery contract with BNP Paribas Real Estate and plays a key role in driving the GPA’s property portfolio.

Deputy Director, Strategy - Alice Clark

Alice leads the strategic direction of some of the UK’s most ambitious property transformations, delivering social value, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.

Deputy Director, Workplace Projects - Fallon Horan-Swords

Fallon leads the team responsible for Lifecycle Replacement, Net Zero and client requested work, delivering investment into our managed estate while ensuring value for money.

Senior Responsible Owner, MDC - Philippa Harvey

Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for the Manchester Digital Campus (MDC), Philippa is known for delivering complex, high-profile government programmes with national and international impact.

We have a great story to tell

We lead one of the UK’s most ambitious workplace transformation programmes, working in partnership to deliver a smaller, better, greener property estate and creating great places to work for civil servants.

We’re enabling Civil Service reform, bringing teams closer to the communities they serve, breaking down geographical barriers to open up access to government careers to more people, and attracting diverse talent as well as supporting the government’s regional growth ambitions

How the Government Property Agency is defining ‘place’ across the UK

Defining ‘place’ and why it matters for the UK In the property industry, the word ‘place’ is everywhere. But what does it actually mean in practice? At the Government Property…

Beyond buildings: Why a collaborative, people-first approach is our priority

Reflections from Carly Ersser, Workplace Services Director at the Government Property Agency.

External image of 10 Victoria Street

The GPA eyes £9m in savings as efficiency programme progresses

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has completed the closure of another Civil Service office space as part of the Plan for London (PfL) programme.  10 Victoria Street officially closed its…

Six people, including UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, standing in a line at a construction site for a groundbreaking ceremony.

Chancellor marks beginning of construction at new Government Hub

Construction of a Government Hub in Darlington got underway with a breaking ground ceremony today, January 16, led by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.

Refurbishing disused retail and commercial space

Our Birmingham hub was refurbished from disused retail space to create modern, digitally-connected and inclusive workspaces to support 1,700 civil servants from 20 government bodies.

Where marble, stone and wifi meet

Most of us take being connected to wifi for granted – at home we simply plug in and go. But when it comes to an office building it’s not always so simple.

Our Government Hub at 2 Ruskin Square in Croydon, London, generates solar gain through the building facades. These are panels of glass placed vertically up the sides of the building which are separated by red vertical panels.

Accelerating to net zero

Leading the charge to Net Zero through collaborative action

Workplace Services

We design effective, long-lasting workplace solutions that place customer comfort, safety, community and support at the core.

Property Technology Services

We design and deliver consistent, interoperable property technology to enable people to work efficiently and effectively across locations and workspaces, with services to support data-driven, people-led decisions.