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All Events 19 Nov 2020

Blue Light Estates Development Conference

Thursday, 19th November 2020 0900hrs – 1430hrs

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This online conference will focus on the development, expansion and upgrade programmes for blue light organisations.

Hundreds of Millions of pounds worth of emergency service property projects are set to be discussed at Built Environment Networking’s industry leading Blue Light Estates Development conference. One of the main themes for 2020 will be what’s next from a development perspective in regards to the Forces in attendance. At this event, delegates will hear about upcoming projects, how to get involved in delivering them and also the next proposed realm of schemes to be delivering under the One Public Estate initiative.

Speakers for this event include:

Laura Haynes,
Head of Estates

Simon Garnett-Spence,
Head of Assets

Steve Kightley,
Director of Property

Alex Brown,
Chair

Matt Saunders,
Head of Estates

Sallie Blanks-Nash,
National Co-ordinator

Steve McGlade,
Head of Joint Estates

Chris Watts,
Regional Programme Manager (Blue Light Estates)

Vicki Heselton,
Head of Estates and Support Services

Simon Hunt,
Chief Executive Officer

More Speakers,
TBC Soon

Our online conferences will merge our face-to-face conferences with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, exceptional panel discussions and debates, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall.

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online events…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where our ‘Programme’ will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking Area

Just like a real conference you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.

Enable North Yorkshire – Simon Garnett-Spence, Head of Assets

Enable North Yorkshire is the collaboration of all support (enabling) functions within police and fire in North Yorkshire. Simon will be able to share insight into the ambitions to deliver truly joined up facilities and services which provide the platform for collaborative working for partners, and result in efficient and effective assets, driven by public and client needs.

Devon and Cornwall Police – Laura Haynes, Head of Estates

Devon and Cornwall Police Estate is in the midst of a multi-million pound transformation covering a number of sites. As part of this session Laura will update our audience on the state of play for each forthcoming project while talking about the force’s collaboration with other emergency services on property schemes.

The National Fire Service Estates Group – Alex Brown, Chair

The National Fire Service Estates Group has just completed its formative year with a number of key positions filled. Operating similarly to its police contemporary it will help shape property policy and influence across Tri-forces, local and central government in a bid to ensure blue light estate projects are fully funded. Alex also oversees the ever transforming Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue estate and will talk about how national thinking is influencing her property initiatives.

National Police Estates Group – Sallie Blanks-Nash, National Co-ordinator

As the national co-ordinator and voice of the National Police Estates Group, Sallie has tremendous influence over policy, procurement strategy, collective innovation and shaping trends. As part of this session she will be in a position to update delegates on NPEG strategy for sustainability and net zero going forward while commenting on how police estates groups across the country will achieve this and the role police estates will play in Tomorrow’s Net Zero Britain.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue – Steve Kightley, Director of Property

Describing Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue as an “excellent service to the community and great place to work but a little bit behind the curve in terms of estate development”, Steve is joining this event to talk about the ongoing and forthcoming evolution of their property. He is the National Fire Estates Group committee lead for environment and sustainability and will talk about how zero carbon factors into his development plans.

Cheshire Fire & Rescue & Cheshire Police – Steve McGlade, Head of Joint Estates

Purveyor of an estate that covers a large geographical area, Steve’s main focus in the coming years is centred around infrastructure and sustainability modifications that need to be made to their property. He is particularly interested in energy concerns due to the advent of electrified fleet being imminent and the zero carbon agenda being pushed heavily across the sector. As part of this session, he will talk through what the next 10 years look like under his watch.

Gloucestershire Constabulary – Vicki Heselton, Head of Estates and Support Services

Gloucestershire Constabulary are making plans to transform one of the region’s largest operational police centres and a multitude of other projects in the pipeline, it’s an exciting time for the constabulary. Vicki will be on hand to talk about her schemes, discuss some of the challenges facing her team and outline her opinions of strategic estates matters across the Blue Light sector.

Cabinet Office – Chris Watts, Regional Programme Manager (Blue Light Estates)

Blue light collaboration is at the heart of everything that they do. Chris will talk about the next phase of the funding aimed at the Blue Light sector and how his remit plays a key role in making cross sector collaboration a reality.

West Yorkshire Police – Matt Saunders, Head of Estates

West Yorkshire Police estate consists of 113 premises and is coming towards the end of its 5 year estate development plan. With new initiatives in the pipeline to cover the 2020-2025 period, Matt will be on hand to talk about how the force is having to re-adapt its plans to deal with challenges such as Covid-19 and their next set of property priorities.

Sypro – Simon Hunt, Chief Executive Officer

Simon is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sypro Management Limited. After starting the company back in 2008, he is now responsible for day-to-day management of the business and for effective client training and on-boarding. Simon draws from his experience gained working within IT security for government and healthcare organisations to ensure Syrpo’s software is both secure and effective.

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09:00-09:30	Doors Open & Networking Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors – with the ability to video chat with attendees, enter the speed networking area or visit the booths of our sponsors.
09:30-10:30	Session One: Blue Light Estate’s Future: Exploring Collaboration and Assessing the Opportunity Decision makers and policy influencers from across the Blue Light property sector come together to review learnings from a turbulent 18 months but also set out the agenda of what will be done over the coming years as part of an interactive Q&A Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details) Cabinet Office; Chris Watts, Regional Programme Manager (Blue Light Estates) National Fire Service Estates Group; Alex Brown, Chair Enable North Yorkshire; Simon Garnett-Spence, Head of Assets
10:30-11:00	Networking & Exhibition During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.
11:00-12:15	Session Two: Blue Light Estate Development Challenges and Innovations A host of blue light estate professionals present an overview of their upcoming complex property projects through a series of high level presentations and Q&A and engage with the audience on what might be done to deliver them Chair: Sypro; Simon Hunt, Chief Executive Officer National Police Estates Group; Sallie Blanks-Nash, National Co-ordinator Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue; Steve Kightley, Director of Property Cheshire Fire & Rescue & Cheshire Police; Steve McGlade, Head of Joint Estates
12:15-12:45	Networking & Exhibition During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.
12:45-14:00	Session Three: Delivering Future Blue Light Development Projects in Challenging Times As the judicial review process accelerates, a number of major blue light estates projects are coming to the fore. In this session the masterminds behind those projects unveil them to the audience via a series of presentations and audience engagement Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details) Devon and Cornwall Police; Laura Haynes, Head of Estates West Yorkshire Police; Matt Saunders, Head of Estates Gloucestershire Constabulary; Vicki Heselton, Head of Estates and Support Services
1400-14:30	Networking, Exhibition & Close

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Associate your brand with the Blue Light Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates around Blue Light Estates.

Package	Exhibition Stand	Chair/ Speaking Opportunity	Tickets	VIP Backstage Access	Cost (+VAT)
Conference Partner	Yes	Yes	15	Yes	£2,500	View Details
Session Partner	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£1,500	View Details
Best Practice Presentation Package	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£1,000	View Details
Exhibitor Packages	Yes	–	5	Yes	£500	View Details

We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities, exhibition space and those that will drive brand awareness, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. 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 construction and property sector, the housing sector and the whole built environment industry

Conference Partner

£2,500+VAT

Become the headline partner of this conference and get mass awareness and brand visibility. This package is the ultimate – with a prime location during the event, a speaking opportunity, logo positioning on the top of the logo and your name in the event title – “Blue Light Conference; Sponsored by YOUR COMPANY NAME”

The conference will be called the xxx Conference in association with your company name
Ability to help shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
Option to recommend speakers
Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding for the whole conference
Option to do a keynote speech
One speaking position on one panel during the conference
Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
15 online delegate passes for your team or guests
Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to video of the conference after the event

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Session Partner

£1,500+VAT

The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to 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:

Ability to help shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
Option to recommend speakers for the session
Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Branding for the whole conference and your session
One speaking position on your panel
Option to do a five minute introduction to your panel or thought leaders presentation
Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
10 online delegate passes for your team or guests
Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to video of the conference after the event

Become a partner >

Session Two Partner – Blue Light Estate Development Challenges and Innovations

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Best Practice Presentation Package

£1,000+VAT

During the breaks delegates are able to speed network and visit the exhibitors – but with this package you can also give them the option of coming to see your company deliver a 15-minute thought leadership presentation, enabling you to play a key role in the conference. Build brand awareness, loyalty, trust and new business leads amongst numerous civic and business leaders from across the industry. Benefits include:

Ability to deliver a 15-minute presentation during one of the break periods
Access to the VIP Room – a green room for speakers, VIP guests and sponsors
Branding across the rest of the conference
Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share content
10 online delegate passes for your team and/or guests
Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media, etc
Master of Ceremonies ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing speeches
Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
Inclusion in any PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to video of the conference after the event

Become a partner >

Exhibitor Package

£500+VAT

If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to meet online delegates and chat with them – then our exhibitor package is perfect. Some people can be reluctant to approach exhibition stands – but online it’s different and you’ll be inundated with enquiries and questions about your brand. Benefits include:

Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
5 online delegate passes for your team or guests
Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to video of the conference after the event

Become a partner >

Exhibitor Package