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Smart Cities Development Conference 2019
Wednesday, 6th February 2019 @ 0800hrs - 1615hrs
The Kings Centre, Oxford, Osney Mead, OX2 0ES
Smart Cities Development Conference 2019 | Event
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The Smart Cities Development Conference is set to bring public and private sector leaders from across the built environment industry to look at how we can work together to ensure development and regeneration happening across our city regions are smart, sustainable and contribute further to the economic growth of the UK. Through a series of keynotes, panel discussions and development plan presentations we’ll delve into innovative schemes and developments which have happened to learn best practice, whilst hearing about the future vision and projects which are set to happen and how they’ll help shape the future of development happening. The conference will help the industry align on the key areas of focus whilst connecting leaders and decision makers with the industry to drive smart development in the UK.
IT’S A MUST ATTEND CONFERENCE!
The conference will see:
- 200+ Delegates.
- 30+ VIP Speakers.
- 15+ Exhibitors.
PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS
Alongside plenty of time to network with industry professional we’ll be hearing from some of the key decision makers and leaders from across public and private sector firms who’re at the forefront of developments across the UK’s cities to integrate smart technologies and solutions. We’ll be hearing keynote speakers to outline the key focuses and challenges our industry needs to front up to, which leads onto panel discussions and debates, with audience involvement through Q&A, to get exclusive insights, thoughts and information on what they’re doing within their regions and developments.
We’ll then watch presentations delivered on key topics within the built environment smart cities agenda such as transport and infrastructure, smart energy and low carbon developments, universities, digital and data connectivity and major sustainable developments – followed by an audience led Q&A with the view of learning about potential new schemes, procurement and development partner opportunities, exclusive insight and learnings and more.
Smart Cities Development Conference 2019 | Programme
08:00-08:50 | Breakfast & Networking |
08:50-09:00 | Conference Welcome |
After a morning of networking, guests will be asked to take a seat before being welcomed to the event – helping set the agenda and tone for the event. Opening the conference will be: | |
Susan Brown; Leader, Oxford City Council | |
09:00-09:30 | Keynote Speakers |
Senior figures championing the development of smart cities from across the public and private sector set the tone for the event and share their insight. | |
Nicola Yates; CEO, Future Cities Catapult | |
09:30-10:30 | Smart Cities – what does it mean for the development sector? – Panel Debate |
A panel discussion focused on uncovering exclusive insights, thought-provoking discussion and the sharing of best practice and knowledge amongst key industry leaders – with audience Q&A and interaction. | |
Chair: TBC | |
Crown Estate & District Technologies – Vanessa Lee Butz, Chief Executive Officer | |
First Base – Barry Jessup, Director | |
Greater London Authority/Smart London – Jen Hawes-Hewitt, Global Cities Lead | |
Bristol is Open – Julie Snell, Managing Director | |
10:30-11:00 | Break & Networking |
11:00-12:00 | Transportation & Infrastructure – Presentations |
Those behind major smart cities infrastructure projects and schemes will share their ambitious plans for both physical and digital connectivity and how they’ll contribute to future development through a series of presentations. | |
Chair: Llewelyn Morgan, Head of Innovation, Oxfordshire County Council | |
Scottish Canals – Catherine Topley, Chief Executive Officer | |
Transport Systems Catapult – Paul Campion, Chief Executive Officer | |
Uber – James Kelly, Head of Cities | |
12:00-12:45 | Lunch & Networking |
12:45-13:45 | Digital Connectivity & Sustainable Energy Developments – Presentations |
Presentations around the future opportunities provided by two realms – data/digital connectivity and sustainable energy and low carbon – which will be key to developments within smart cities. | |
Chair: Darren Gardner; Strategic Account Manager, E.ON | |
Oxfordshire County Council & Oxford City Council – Tony Hart, Head of Smart Oxford | |
Electricity North West – Steve Cox, Engineering & Technical Director | |
Siemens – Sarah Handley, Carbon Neutral Director | |
Renewable Energy Association – Dr Nina Skorupska CBE FEI, Chief Executive | |
13:45-14:00 | Break & Networking |
14:00-15:00 | The Role of Universities Within Smart Cities – Presentations |
Higher education institutions will share presentations on how they’ll be integral to the development of our future smart cities and how they’ll be tailoring and growing their estates to contribute. | |
Chair: Michelle Duggan; Partnership Manager, Newcastle Helix | |
University of Cambridge – Alexandra Bolton, Director | |
University of Reading – Professor Tim Dixon | |
University of Manchester – Professor Dave Carter | |
Open University – Alan Fletcher, Director | |
15:00-16:00 | Sustainable Developments – Presentations |
Presentations from leading developers who’re leading the way in terms of sustainable developments and setting future schemes up to integrate into smart cities. | |
Chair: Phil Laycock; Director, Built Environment Networking | |
Newcastle Helix/Newcastle University – Michelle Duggan, Partnership Manager | |
Argent – Andre Gibbs, Partner | |
Transport for London – Peter Elliott, Head of Property Development | |
Places for People – Julie Alexander; Director of Technology and Innovation | |
16:00 – 16:15 | Conference Summary & Close |
Smart Cities Development Conference 2019 | Exhibition
This unique conference will bring together the public and private sector to facilitate discussions and connections to try and drive and accelerate the delivery of growth within Smart Cities. There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in the industry, whilst helping them reap the rewards of being prominently displayed within the events exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders.
Exhibiting will allow you to:
- Meet 400+ delegates face to face
- Be part of the inaugural Smart Cities Development Conference
- Be known as a market leader within the region
- Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers
- Showcase your work to Regional Authorities, Government, leading private sector firms and more
If you’re interested in exhibiting at the conference then get in touch with our team – with space available for standard exhibition stalls or larger spaces to showcase more of your brand and create an eye catching area contact:
Email: keith.griffiths@www.built-environment-networking.com
Exhibitors:
Smart Cities Development Conference 2019 | Attendees
Come and join us at the Smart Cities Development Conference – one of the must-attend events in the smart cities agenda this year! Some of the companies attending include:
ABB |
Accenture |
Adrian James Architects |
Arcadis |
Argent |
ARUP |
Ashfords |
Associated British Ports |
Athene Communications |
Atkins |
Babcock |
Balfour Beatty |
Barton Willmore |
Baxi Heating |
BDP |
Be First – London Borough of Barking & Dagenham |
Bennetts Associates |
Benoy |
Bevan Brittan |
Bidwells |
Blackstone Property |
Bouygues Energies & Services |
Bradshaw Gass & Hope |
Bracknell Forest Borough Council |
Brand Vista |
Bristol is Open |
Bromwich Hardy |
Browne Jacobson |
Bruntwood |
BSI Group |
BT |
Build Energy |
BWB Consulting |
Camelot Europe |
Camelot Real Estate |
Cartezia & AcceleratorIndia Ltd |
Centre for Digital Built Britain |
CGI |
Cirrus Land |
CITB |
CityFibre |
Cityscape |
Clarkslegal |
Colas |
Cratus Communications |
Crown Estate |
Cundall |
District Technologies |
E.ON |
Eco-Res |
EcoWorld London |
Electric Corby |
Electricity North West |
Elysian Ark |
Engie |
Escape the Labyrinth |
Fieldfisher |
First Base |
Future Cities Catapult |
Gensler Europe |
GRAHAM |
Greater London Authority (GLA) |
Greengage Environmental |
GVA |
HKS Architects |
Hoare Lea |
HOK |
HSP Consulting |
Hyperoptic |
IBI Group |
IFC Group |
Infracapital |
Integrated Environmental Solutions |
Knight Frank |
KTI |
LDA Design |
Lendlease |
Lewis Silkin |
Mace |
Mackley Construction |
Midas Group |
Mills & Reeve |
MOLA Museum of London Archaeology |
National Federation of Builders |
NEC |
Newcastle Helix |
NPS Group |
Nujanlie |
Open University |
Openreach |
Oxford City Council |
Oxfordshire County Council |
Oxford Mail |
Oxford Technology & Media |
Pagabo |
PBA now part of Stantec |
PCSG |
Pennington Manches |
PJA |
Placemarque |
Places for People |
Plena Consulting |
Plowman Craven |
Plymouth City Council |
PTS Consulting |
QODA Consulting |
Queensberry |
Renewable Energy Association |
RICS |
Rider Levett Bucknall |
RizkMcCay |
Saiid Business School |
Savills |
Scott Brownrigg |
Scottish Canals |
SEGRO |
Severn Trent Water |
Siemens |
Skanska |
Smart London |
Smart Oxford |
Smith & Williamson |
SOM |
Spacecraft Consulting |
Spie UK |
SSE Enterprise |
St Wulstands Canalside RTM |
Stride Treglown |
Swan Housing |
The Duchy of Cornwall |
Tony Hart Associates |
Toolbox Group |
Transport for London |
Transport Systems Catapult |
U+I Group |
Uber |
University of Cambridge |
University of Manchester |
University of Newcastle |
University of Oxford |
University of Reading |
Urban Growth Company |
Vectos |
VolkerSmartTechnology |
VU City |
WISE Campaign |
Wood |
Woods Bagot |
WSP |
Zaha Hadid Architects |