Sponsors

Areli is a multi-functional real estate organisation founded by Rob Tincknell and Andrea Vanni. The Group specialises in complex, sustainable urban regeneration and investment solutions, in collaboration with our capital partners. The business is based on an extensive and successful track record of forward thinking, social innovation, placemaking and value creation spanning over 20m sq ft of completed projects. In addition, Areli provides specialised project finance and development management services and also invests in socially sustainable proptech solutions to further its ESG capabilities.

One of the UK’s leading Insurance, Wealth & Retirement businesses and they operate in the UK, Ireland and Canada. Aviva also has international investments in India, China and Singapore.

The law firm for positive impact across business and society. Social and environmental impact are at the top of their business agenda. At Browne Jacobson, they’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets them apart. They champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how their lawyers improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves. They’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in their firm - and their profession. And they’re focusing on well-being and individuality so that all our people can thrive.

CKC is a privately owned group of companies that specialise in real estate development, investment, and construction. The CKC team has nationwide market knowledge, with over 30 years’ experience in delivering commercial and residential developments in the UK and Europe. Their primary focus is in the residential sector, including student accommodation, affordable housing, and private residential.

Comm Comm UK is the UK’s market leading communications consultancy specialising in public consultation, stakeholder relations and the built environment. Comm Comm UK has an unrivalled track record in successfully delivering communications and engagement campaigns for the property sector. It is leading the debate on modernising public consultation and improving the reputation of the industry within communities. Strong on strategy, creatively powerful, all delivered with energy and charm.

Mills & Reeve is a national law firm centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning – on everything from wellbeing, diversity and inclusion to global trends. The wider community benefits from a focus on sustainability in client and business decisions. Our Real estate practice represents around 30% of our turnover – a tangible indication of how entwined it is within our firm.

Parabola is a privately owned real estate development and investment group based in Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. Their mission is to accommodate people and organisations in high-quality, safe, friendly and enriching environments. Parabola has a passion to deliver exciting places through innovative architecture and good design, but also environmental awareness, ensured sustainability, social value and wellbeing. They deliver design-led mixed-use places that create best-in-class accommodation for occupiers while also providing amenity to the wider community. This characteristic is key to the Parabola way.

PPR Estates (PPR) is a property developer and investor working across all sectors of the market including: retail, office, commercial and residential spaces. Founded in 2009, they are privately owned and funded, enabling fast decisions. They use Big Data techniques and disciplined risk-management to continuously improve real estate decision making at entrepreneurial speed. PPR both acquire sites directly and in joint ventures with landowners. They have a particular focus on mixed-use, urban regeneration and repositioning realm estate to create sustainable value.

Rockwell is an agile, informed, and decisive property developer with a proven track record of delivering quality development projects. Rockwell represents something vital – a way to build with purpose, and passion, with a clear vision for the future. Bringing together a stellar team, they are at the forefront of creating landmark multi-use developments, with expertise spanning land acquisition, planning, development management and construction.

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) is a globally recognized architecture and design firm, founded by the late Zaha Hadid and currently led by her long time partner Patrik Schumacher. Headquartered in London, ZHA works globally and is renowned for its dynamic architectural style and future-oriented work. The firm's portfolio spans international projects across sectors, including culture, sport, offices, residences, hospitality, and commerce. The work also spans all scales from furniture and interior design to urban design and large-scale master-planning. ZHA's commitment to visionary design, advanced technologies, and sustainable practices continually shapes contemporary architectural discourse and urban landscapes.