Some of the biggest names from within the government and private sector are to stage an urgent meeting to discuss the potential building of one million homes and a further £190 billion worth of development across London and the Thames Estuary.

With the UK economy in choppy waters, a decision was made to bring some of the biggest hitters together in an unprecedented conference aimed at keeping investment and construction in the region on a steady course.

Before the recent economic turmoil, many of the speakers at the conference had committed billions of pounds worth of development projects and investment to the region and it’s understood they will reveal whether they will honour their commitments.

Speakers include:
Shamez Alibhai Managing Director from Man Group (the world’s largest fund manager);
Daniel Wright Head of Housing for HSBC;
Kate Willard OBE Chair of Thames Estuary Growth Board;
Joseph Henry, Capital Development Manager from Greater London Authority;
Simon Sweetinburgh Senior Investment Manager at the Department for International Trade;
Yvonne Ambo, Senior Transactions Manager for Long Income Funds at Legal & General Investment Management;
Caroline Harper Chief Planning Director BeFirst Regeneration (Barking & Dagenham’s urban regeneration company promised to deliver 50,000 new homes and 20,000 new jobs)
Over three hundred regional policy influencers, developers, investors, and occupiers will be present, keen to have their say.

Urgent topics to discussed:
• One million new homes for the Estuary
• The £2.2bn hydrogen investment opportunity
• 1,300 homes on Albion Waterside
• £3.5bn, 6,000 home Silvertown Quays regeneration
• Intel on the Thames Estuary Strategic Investment Partnership
• 1,300 homes on Albion Waterside
• Update on the £6.3bn Lower Thames Crossing
• Poplar Works, a new home for fashion
• 1,000 home Aberfeldy Masterplan
• TEP’s 3.7m sq ft first stage
• £1bn Thamesmead regeneration
• 50,000 new jobs in creative industries
• Man GPM’s £400m affordable housing strategy
• 9,000 new jobs to support the hydrogen economy
• The PLA’s Thames Vision 2050
• Uni of Kent’s support for thousands of hydrogen jobs
• HSBC’s development finance for new homes
• RE:Gen 2031’s support for the next generation of leaders
• Port of Tilbury’s 1,000-acre hydrogen potential
• Populo’s 2152 home Carpenters Estate regen
• Be First’s 50,000 new homes by 2037
• Thames Estuary Growth Board Delivery Phase
• TE Production Corridor’s £3.4bn GVA

Chief Executive of event organisers Built Environment Networking (BEN), Keith Griffiths says the timing of the event is no accident.

“We created this event because it’s vital to create the opportunity for anyone involved in the London and Thames Estuary built environment to not only learn what’s happening, but to meet the people holding the purse-strings and have their say on the future, we want to provide a blank canvas to create consensus and drive future schemes that are designed to unlock inclusive and sustainable growth.”

“We are all about keeping the economy moving, no matter what is happening elsewhere I want to ensure that growth is maintained in London and the entire Thames Estuary.”

“This is a unique opportunity to discuss the future of the region and for anyone interested to cut through the red tape…those ambitious companies from across the sector – like Tier One contractors, building consultancies, Legal firms and architects – to get in front of the movers and shakers and have their say.”

“It’s more than just handing someone a business card,’ says Keith ’you can sit down over a cup of coffee and talk to these folks to make your case as to why you can be considered for a contract – or debate the future of the area.”

The conference is open to the public. For tickets go to https://www.built-environment-networking.com/event/thames-estuary-development-conference-2/
Or email : opportunities@built-environment-networking.com or phone 0113 390 4700

Thames Estuary Development Conference
Wednesday, 16th November 2022 0800hrs – 1600hrs
East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf, 43 Bank St, London E14 5NX | Hybrid Conference – Attend Physically or Virtually