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UKREiiF – UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum

UKREiiF – the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum – is the largest annual gathering of real estate and infrastructure investment professionals in the United Kingdom, held in Leeds each May and June.

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UKREiiF – UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum The UK's Largest Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment Event UKREiiF – the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum – is the largest annual gathering of real estate and infrastructure investment professionals in the United Kingdom. Held each May in Leeds, the event brings together thousands of delegates from across the public and private sectors to explore investment opportunities, accelerate development partnerships and address the challenges shaping the built environment. Since its launch, UKREiiF has grown rapidly to become the pre-eminent platform for connecting developers, investors, public bodies and place-makers working on the most significant projects across the UK. Its focus on real estate investment and infrastructure sets it apart from other property events, creating a uniquely powerful environment for deal-making, policy dialogue and long-term partnership building. A Forum Built for Investment and Delivery UKREiiF is designed with a clear purpose: to accelerate investment into the UK's built environment. By bringing together the full spectrum of stakeholders — from pension funds and infrastructure investors to local authorities and housebuilders — the event creates the conditions for productive conversations that lead to tangible outcomes. The forum addresses the full lifecycle of development, from land acquisition and planning through to delivery and management. This comprehensive scope allows attendees to engage with opportunities at every stage and connect with the partners needed to move projects forward. Key participants typically include: Major institutional investors and fund managers Developers and housebuilders Local authorities and combined authorities Mayoral offices and government agencies Infrastructure operators and utility companies Architects, consultants and contractors Financiers and lenders Purpose-Built for the UK Market Unlike international property events, UKREiiF is focused entirely on UK investment and development opportunities. This domestic focus creates a highly concentrated marketplace for professionals working on UK projects, allowing for more targeted and productive networking than is possible at broader global events. The event reflects the complexity and diversity of the UK property market, addressing opportunities across residential, commercial, mixed-use, logistics, regeneration and infrastructure sectors. Leeds: The Heart of the Northern Powerhouse Hosting UKREiiF in Leeds reinforces the city's status as the UK's second largest financial centre and a major hub for real estate investment outside London. Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region offer some of the most compelling investment opportunities in the country, from city centre regeneration to new residential communities and major infrastructure projects. The choice of Leeds as host city also underlines the event's commitment to showcasing investment opportunities across the whole of the UK, not just the capital. Bringing Together Public and Private Sectors One of UKREiiF's most distinctive features is its emphasis on public-private collaboration. Local and combined authorities from across the UK attend in large numbers, presenting investment propositions and engaging directly with private sector investors and developers. This creates a uniquely productive environment where public sector ambitions can be matched with private sector capital and expertise. Partnerships formed at UKREiiF have resulted in major development agreements, planning frameworks and investment commitments across the country. Government representatives, from Ministers to local planning officers, participate in panel discussions and bilateral meetings, ensuring that policy and regulation are part of the investment conversation. A Platform for Place-Making Beyond individual projects, UKREiiF champions the concept of place-making — the idea that investment should create great places for people to live, work and enjoy. This philosophy runs through the event's programming and exhibition floor, with a strong emphasis on social value, sustainability and community benefit alongside financial returns. Exhibitors and speakers regularly address themes including: Affordable housing and build-to-rent development Net zero carbon development and retrofit Infrastructure investment and connectivity Urban regeneration and brownfield development Heritage-led development and placemaking Levelling up and regional economic growth Sustainability and ESG at the Core Environmental, social and governance considerations are central to the UKREiiF agenda. As the UK's real estate and infrastructure sectors accelerate towards net zero carbon targets, the event provides a platform for sharing knowledge, showcasing innovation and building the partnerships needed to deliver sustainable development at scale. Discussions at UKREiiF regularly address the practical challenges of decarbonising the built environment, from the retrofit of existing stock to the design and construction of new zero-carbon developments. An Unrivalled Networking Environment With thousands of delegates attending over several days, UKREiiF offers an unrivalled opportunity for relationship-building within the UK property and infrastructure sectors. The event's format encourages both structured engagement — through a packed programme of panel discussions, presentations and workshops — and informal networking across the exhibition floor and at evening events. The concentration of senior decision-makers in one place makes UKREiiF one of the most productive networking environments in the UK property calendar. Why UKREiiF Matters The scale and quality of UKREiiF reflects the importance of real estate and infrastructure investment to the UK economy. Housing delivery, regeneration, connectivity and public realm improvement are all critical to economic growth and the quality of life across the country. By providing a platform where these priorities can be discussed and progressed, UKREiiF plays a vital role in unlocking investment and accelerating delivery across the UK. For developers, investors, public bodies and professionals committed to improving the UK's built environment, UKREiiF is an essential annual fixture — a place where ambition meets capital, and where the future of UK places is actively shaped.

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