UKGBC at UKREiiF 2026

Residential development can catalyse long-term social, environmental and economic renewal. Having contributed to UKGBC’s Regenerative Places Framework, we’ll share how it can shape residential briefs, delivery strategies and investment decisions. Discover how future homes can spark regeneration, creating places where people, businesses and nature thrive together. 

Speakers:

• Mark Richardson – Partner, Troup ByWaters + Anders LLP 
• Philippa Birch-Wood – Head of Climate Action, UKGBC 

As the ‘flight to quality’ reshapes workplaces across the country, TFT asks whether those assets will deliver value and resilience for the future. Join us to explore how regional developments can embrace technology, sustainability, amenity and more… then deploy your own virtual £10m where you think the future lies! 

This session is sponsored by TFT.

Speakers:

• Chair: Gemma McKenzie-Rogers – Associate Director of Sustainability, TFT
• Eric Chong – Director of Research, British Council for Offices
• Miles Jones – Regional Development Director, Federated Hermes MEPC
• Nick Canacott – Consultant, Blend
• Emily-Rose Garnett – Senior Innovation and commercial Advisor, UKGBC

How can the UK deliver clean power for fast-growing tech demand – from data centres to advanced manufacturing? This panel debates grid reform, utility-scale versus behind-the-meter generation, investment barriers, export tariffs and regulation, while spotlighting the technologies most likely to accelerate adoption and meet future requirements.

Speakers:

• Chair: Edoardo Ruggeri – Associate, Energy & Renewables, Bidwells
• Jo Dally – Chief Business Officer, NCC UK
• Jane Hutchins – Director of Operations, Cambridge Science Park
• Kate Bull – Director of Economy – Liverpool City Council
• Yetunde Abdul – Director of Industry Transformation, UKGBC

2025 saw a shift in sustainability towards more embedding and demonstrating strategic business imperatives but not necessarily shouting about it. This “open mic” session will see Lloyds frame its views on the changing landscape of sustainability and invite the audience to share observations, solutions and inspire with special expert spotlights.

Speakers:

• Yetunde Abdul – Director of Industry Transformation, UKGBC
• Philippa Birch-Wood – Head of Climate Action, UKGBC

This session launches and explores the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) industry whitepaper, highlighting the shift from design-stage targets to measured, in-use performance. Join industry experts to discuss practical implications and what’s needed to accelerate adoption and policy support for truly net zero carbon delivery.

Speakers:

• Chair: Rebecca Evans – Head of Infrastructure, ING Media
• Mike Reader MP – Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure and MP for Northampton South
• Arun Thaneja – Technical Services & Sustainability Director, Winvic
• Philippa Birch-Wood – Head of Climate Action, UKGBC