This event has now passed. Check out our future evening and one day conferences here. All Events 23 Jan 2020 Wales Development Conference January 23 @ 0800hrs - 1630hrs The City Hall, Cardiff, Cathays Park, CF10 3ND Book online Download booking form View Partnership Packages Event Programme Attendees Exhibitors Become a Partner Wales Development Conference | Event Driving Economic Growth Across Wales – With Developments Totalling £20bn+ To Be Discussed The inaugural Wales Development Conference is set to delve into the biggest challenges and opportunities across the region – with a focus on driving investment, development and regeneration of the area. It’s a truly exciting period for the region which is driving growth through new infrastructure, a focus on major brownfield regeneration and city/town centre regeneration. But the area also faces challenges and this event will bring together the construction and real estate industry to tackle those barriers, share inside intel on the future vision and drive growth across Wales. View Agenda > We have an exceptional line-up of speakers who’ll discuss some incredible projects such as: £1.2bn of investment and development into Swansea Exclusive update on the Western Gateway Ambitious vision for Newport – the new growth city £150m arena in Cardiff and £120m arena in Swansea Network Rails £2bn development programme £1.3bn Swansea Lagoon scheme £200m Wellness Village in Carmarthenshire Plans for a new hospital in Wales Hacer Developments Swansea city centre scheme £400m Legal & General regeneration project Taylor Wimpey’s 2,500 new community build University estate masterplans totalling £1.1bn A major 11,000 job announcement by Swansea Gower College announcing a new campus scheme And many more to be discussed. Click here to view the full agenda > Speakers include: IT’S A MUST-ATTEND CONFERENCE! CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW! Programme & Agenda You can be sure to walk away from this conference with a huge amount of new information, business cards and potential work opportunities as we delve into the huge opportunities within Wales – hearing exclusive intel into the future vision and major development projects yet to be announced. Through a series of exceptional panel discussions we’ll hear from the experts at the forefront of the region who’ll share their insider knowledge with the audience – alongside open Q&A using Slido for high audience participation. We’ll then delve into gripping presentations where leading developers, investors and authorities will reveal their development pipelines, details on new development zones and more. The sessions for the conference include: Keynote Speaker The Developing Industrial Strategy and Creating a Sustainable Welsh Economy Infrastructure Development Plans University and College Estate Development Plans Major Property and Land Development Plans CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL PROGRAMME & SPEAKERS Partnership Opportunities Our partnership opportunities will enable you to reap the rewards of being centre stage at the conference whilst removing the usual barriers to key decision makers and influential figures within the industry. As an event partner, you’ll boost your organisation’s profile, influence industry debate and make exclusive connections with the most senior figures – embedding your status as a key firm within Wales. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE INFO ON PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES! + Google Calendar+ iCal Export Wales Development Conference | Programme 08:00-08:45 Breakfast & Networking 08:45-09:15 Keynote Speakers Top regional stakeholders will open the event with an inspirational keynote, setting the tone for the conversation to come. Welsh Government, Hannah Blythyn, Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government Future Generations Commissioner for Wales; Sophie Howe Police and Crime Commissioner, South Wales; Alun Michael, Police and Crime Commissioner 09:15-10:15 Creating an Inclusive Economy and Industrial Strategy In 2018, the Secretary of State for Wales announced Wales’ key priorities for the years preceding 2030. This panel brings together some of the major influencers and players tasked with creating an inclusive economic future for the country. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Future Generations Commissioner for Wales; Sophie Howe Swansea Council; Councillor Rob Stewart, Leader Wales & West Housing; Joanna Davoile, Development Director Police and Crime Commissioner, South Wales; Alun Michael, Police and Crime Commissioner INEOS Automotive; Erik Torseke, Director of Industrialisation 10:15-10:45 Break & Networking 10:45 – 11:05 Driving Investment in Wales Department for International Trade; Simon Sweetinburgh, Director of Regeneration and Investment 11:05 -12:05 Developing Sustainable, Futureproof Infrastructure and Healthcare An in-depth look at at major planned national infrastructure projects delivered by the experts tasked with connecting Wales and unlocking growth potential. This session will pay particular attention to harnessing environmentally friendly and sustainable practices when developing in Wales. Chair: Carmarthenshire County Council; Ruth Mullen, Director of Environment Network Rail; Bill Kelly, Route Director – Wales and Borders Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon; Richard Ambrose, Project Director Natural Resources Wales; Russell De’Ath, Lead Specialist Advisor Velindre University NHS Trust; David Powell, Director of Estate Development 12:05 -13:00 Lunch & Networking 13:00 -14:00 University & College Estate Development Plans Further and higher education institutions are major drivers of the Welsh economy, and in this session we’ll hear from senior estate and property staff who’ll reveal details on their campus plans being designed for the future. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Wrexham Glyndŵr University; Dr Maria Hinfelaar, Vice Chancellor University of Cardiff; Professor Kevin Morgan, Dean for Development and Engagement University of Wales Trinity St David; Professor Ian Walsh, Provost Gower College Swansea; James Evans, Director of Estates and IT 14:00 -14:30 Break & Networking 14:30-15:30 Building Inclusive Communities Over 100,00 new homes are needed in Wales over the next 20 years; we will hear from some of the organisations invested in achieving this goal. They will share their plans to create new communities while meeting Wales’ housing needs. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Newport Council; Beverly Owen, Strategic Director for Place Pobl Group; Elfed Roberts, Head of Development (West) Melin Homes; Adrian Huckin, Director Wales and West Housing; Joanna Davoile, Development Director 15:30 – 16:30 Major Property & Land Development Plans A host of Wales’ major property developers and land owners will take to the stage to showcase their future development projects and speak about their contribution to placemaking. Chair: Amanda Griffiths, Director, Built Environment Networking RivingtonHark; Mark Williams, Executive Director Bricks Capital; Ben Morley, Managing Director – True Student Carmarthenshire County Council; Ruth Mullen, Director of Environment Hacer Developments; Carwyn Davies, Managing Director Cardiff City Council; Ken Poole, Director of Economic Development 16:30 – 16:45 Conference Summary & Event Close Invited* Download Programme Wales Development Conference | Attendees We’re expecting hundreds of delegates to gather in Cardiff for this exceptional one-day conference, and hear are just a few of the firms who’ve already confirmed their attendance: AECOM Alpine Land Surveyors Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Arcadis Atkins Austin-Smith:Lord Ad Hoc Property Management Autodesk Andrew Scott Asbri Transport Amroc Bangor University Biogenie Site Remediation Bricks Capital Butler and Young Barratt Developments Baxi Heating Brinsons Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Community Health Council Cardiff Council Cardiff University Carmarthenshire County Council Cartrefi Conwy CIOB CITB Crossmark Developments Currie & Brown Carter Jonas CityBlock Capital Law Camargue Castleoak Curtins Consulting DarntonB3 Architecture Design Commission for Wale DPP Planning Encon Construction Engie Eversheds Sutherland Equality and Human Rights Commission Envision Solutions Expedite Faithful+Gould Ferco Seating Systems Frame Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Join this list. Click here to register > Galliford Try Gleeds Grwp Gwalia Geldards Hacer Developments Hafod HLM Architects Hydrock Hutchinson & Partners Hoare Lea Herbert R Thomas Hyperoptic INEOS Automotive iCreate IFC Group Invest in Cardiff ISG IKM Communications Interserve Construction JD Engineering NW Johnsey Estates UK Knights Brown Construction Laing O’Rourke Legal & General Capital Linc Cymru Melin Homes Midas Group Morgan Sindall Mayer Brown M-AR Offsite Mott MacDonald Mango Planning and Development Natural Resources Wales Network Rail Newcastle City Centre NSA Newforma Newport City Council Newport Norse Newydd Housing Association NHS Wales Newport City Homes Join this list. Click here to register > PAGABO Pegasus Group Pembrokeshire County Council Perfect Circle Pick Everard Pobl Group Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales Powell Dobson Architects Padstone PM Rio Architects RivingtonHark RPA Quantity Surveyors RSK Environmental Scott Brownrigg Shire Oak International Sir Robert McAlpine Stantec Swansea Council Swansea Tidal Lagoon Secure Trust Bank SD Solutions Tata Steel Taylor Wimpey Transport Planning Associates Turley Turner & Townsend TACP Tai Tarian The Urbanists University Hospital of Wales Cardiff University of Cardiff University of Wales Trinity Saint David Vevie Developments Velindre University NHS Trust VINCI Construction Vectos Wales & West Housing Wardell Armstrong Wates Welsh Government Willmott Dixon Wrexham Glyndŵr University WYG Waterman Aspen Join this list. Click here to register > Wales Development Conference | Exhibitors This unique conference will bring together the construction industry to drive economic growth through development and regeneration within Wales. 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 event’s exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders. Exhibiting will allow you to: Meet 250+ delegates face to face Be part of the inaugural Wales Development Conference Be seen as a leading firm in the industry’s bid to drive sustainable growth in the region Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers Showcase your work to Regional Authorities, Government, leading private sector firms, investors and more Confirmed Exhibitors: CLICK HERE FOR EXHIBITOR FLOORPLAN 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@ben.deliciousdemo.co.uk Wales Development Conference | Become a Partner Associate your brand with the Wales Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around the future development of Wales. We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and exhibition space, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include: PackageExhibition StandChair/Speaking OpportunityTicketsVIP Backstage AccessCost (+VAT) Conference Partner YesYes15Yes£10,000 View Details Session Partner YesYes10Yes£5,000 View Details Output Report Partner Yes-8Yes£5,000 View Details Programme Partner Yes-10-£3,500 View Details Breakfast Partner Yes-5-£2,500 View Details Lunch Partner Yes-5-£2,500 View Details Email Partner Yes-5-£2,500 View Details Registration Partner Yes-5-£1,750 Sold Out Exhibitor Package Yes-4-£1,500 View Details Become a Partner Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the industry, the region’s future vision and the whole built environment industry. Conference Partner £10,000+VAT Be at the forefront of the conference with onstage branding, a 15-minute keynote speech to kickstart the conference, access to the VIP Speakers’ Room and much more. This package will elevate your brand and drive awareness, loyalty and trust in front of industry leaders. This is the ultimate package if you’re looking to be seen as a leading figure within the industry in Wales with branding within the title of the event – ‘Wales Development Conference in association with YOUR BRAND’. Benefits include: Position yourself alongside Built Environment Networking to shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers Inclusion within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefing calls Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships Prime branding for the whole conference One pull-up stand on stage for the entire conference Option to do a Keynote speech 3x1m² exhibition space Fifteen delegate passes for the conference Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to fifteen people per year Access to the Speakers’ Green Room Digital Media Branding: your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms Print Media Branding: One full (A5) page advert in the conference programme Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Become Partner > Session Partner £5,000+VAT The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to chair or participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include: Involvement with an exceptional panel session with the option to chair or be involved in the debate, discussions and presentations Position yourself alongside us to shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers Inclusion within pre-conference communications including speaker briefing calls Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships Prime branding for the conference 3x1m² exhibition space Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session Ten delegate passes for the conference Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year Access to the Speakers’ Green Room Digital Media Branding: your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms Print Media Branding: One full (A5) page advert in the conference programme Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Become Partner > Output Report Partner £5,000+VAT Our Output Report Partner opportunity puts you on the front cover of our after event Output Report – highlighting the key discussions during the day and giving you input into the report with branding and editorial input throughout the whole report, helping us to shape the agenda and output: Prime Branding on the conference output report Significant input into the structure and content of the report 3x1m² exhibition space Eight delegate passes for the event Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to eight people per year Post-Event Activation: Coverage on all after-event marketing activity regarding the output report Digital Media Branding: your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms Print Media Branding: One full (A5) page advert in the conference programme Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Become Partner > Programme Partner £3,500+VAT Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme handed out to all delegates on entry to the conference. A great way of driving brand awareness and visibility in front of your primary audience. Benefits include: Prime Branding on the cover of the conference programme 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the event Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms Print media branding: A full-page advertisement in the conference programme Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Become Partner > Breakfast Partner £2,500+VAT A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast or lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include: Prime branding in the physical breakfast area space for the duration of breakfast 3 x pull-up banners in the refreshments area 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the event Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year Print media branding: A half-page advertisement in the conference programme Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Become Partner > Lunch Partner £2,500+VAT A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast or lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include: Prime branding in the physical breakfast area space for the duration of lunch 3 x pull-up banners in the refreshments area 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the event Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year Print media branding: A half-page advertisement in the conference programme Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Become Partner > Email Partner £2,500+VAT Prime branding on all emails used to promote the conference with delegates before, during and after the conference. Benefits include: Prime Branding on the emails sent to promote the conference sent to circa 80,000 contacts 3x1m² exhibition space Five delegate passes for the event Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year Print media branding: A half-page advertisement in the conference programme Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press Access to photographs and video of the conference Become Partner > Registration Partner £1,750+VAT Sold Out Exhibitor Package £1,500+VAT If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to hold meetings and showcase your services, our Exhibitor Partner package is perfect. There is no limit to the exhibition space enabling you to simply drive brand awareness through a standard exhibition package or bring excitement to the room with the ability to take exhibition space to stand out from the crowd. Benefits include: 3x1m² exhibition space 4 x delegate passes Digital media branding – your logo appears prominently at the top of the event website, reminders and promotional emails for each event (subscriber list size: 80,000), and across social media platforms Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to four people per year Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech Inclusion within outreach and press release Photo & Video Library: access to professional photographs and video of the event Confirmed Exhibitors Become Partner > Become a Partner If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on: 0113 390 4700 keith.griffiths@ben.deliciousdemo.co.uk Wales Development Conference | Details Details Date: January 23 Time: 0800hrs - 1630hrs Cost: £129 – £179 Event Categories: Development, Education, Frameworks, Infrastructure, Investment, Private Sector, Public Sector, Residential, Wales, Wales Development Conference Venue The City Hall, Cardiff Cathays Park, CF10 3ND
