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UKGBC and London Build Expo 2025
Join the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) at London Build Expo, one of the UK’s leading construction and built environment events, where we’ll be at the heart of conversations shaping the future of our cities. From sustainability and innovation to climate resilience and policy, we’ll be contributing to the dialogue that matters most.
As part of our presence at the show, we’re also hosting an informal networking session, which offers a chance to connect with the UKGBC team, share ideas, and hear early insights into our upcoming work.
Day 1 – Wednesday 19th November
10:00–10:50 PANEL: Transforming the Built Environment: Aligning Policy, Practice and Progress
A year ago at London Build, we previewed our Climate Resilience Roadmap. This year, we’re back to explore both the Climate Resilience and Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmaps – highlighting the need to tackle mitigation and adaptation in parallel and what that means for the sector’s transformation. As the sector faces rising demands around climate, nature, and resilience, this panel will unpack how policy, practice, and strategic frameworks must evolve. With UKGBC’s next Progress Report due in 2026, we’ll share early insights and reflect on the journey so far.
Speakers: (TBC)
- Christopher Pountney, Associate Director – Climate and Sustainability – ARUP
- Duncan Price, Partner, Global Sustainability & Climate Change Leader – Buro Happold
- Poppy Harris, Assistant Director, Real Estate ESG – Deloitte
- Rebecca Lydon, Sustainability Director – Stantec
Location: Sustainability Stage
11:00–11:45 PANEL: Sustainability vs Affordability: Can Developers Have Both?
Speakers:
- Philippa Birch-Wood, Head of Climate Action, UKGBC
- Julie Wilmer – Director, tp bennet
- Henry Wootton – Associate Director, Mikhail Riches
- David Symons – Future Ready Global Lead, WSP
- Samantha McCabe – National Vice Chair, Women In Property UK; Sustainable Buildings Lead Scotland & Passive House Designer, WSP
- Fraz Rees-Comben – Senior Business Development Manager, Oxford Safety
Location: UK Housing & Real Estate Stage
15:00pm-16:15 Sustainability couch – sustainability in the built environment in 2026
This year has been tough for professionals throughout the industry with strong political and economic headwinds making sustainability a tough sell with clients and internal teams. Join UKGBC for this informal session discussing where sustainability goes next with insights gained from UKGBC membership, as well as a look forward to key dates and events in 2026.
Location: Networking Hub
Day 2 – Thursday 20th November
11:15-12:15 UKGBC Connect: Learning, Leadership, Action
Join fellow contractors, architects, developers, project managers, and everyone in between for a relaxed networking session designed to explore how learning and development and leadership can drive meaningful sustainability action. Through facilitated conversation and peer exchange, participants will explore the role of capacity and capability building, and learn more about UKGBC’s learning and leadership offer. Whether you’re looking to deepen your sustainability knowledge, connect with like-minded peers, or lead change in your organisation, this session offers a space to learn, share, and take action together.
Location: Networking Hub
12:00-12:50 PANEL: From Likes to Leads: Insights from Leading Digital Marketing Experts
Speakers:
- Paul Cahalan, Head of Marketing, Communications and Brand – UK Green Building Council
- Sharon Steward, Group Marketing Director – BDP
- Jennifer Watkiss, Global Marketing Communications Lead – Digital Offerings – WSP
- Alice Whale, Digital Marketing Lead – Buro Happold
- Sarah Cooper, Marketing Director – Strongdor
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