Location:
Etihad Stadium
Etihad Campus
Ashton New Road
Manchester M11 3FF
Go faster.... smarter.... and bolder!
Back by popular demand, we're delighted to announce the return of the GMCC Property & Construction Summit for 2025. Bringing together industry leaders, sector influencers and the most important voices in the region - we'll be kicking off with workshops, panel discussions and key note speeches.
Early bird tickets are available until July, so book now to avoid disappointment. Last year was a sell out and we're expecting this year to be even bigger and better.
Early bird tickets: £75 plus VAT for members/£135 plus VAT for non-members.
Panel 1 – GM Region Vision 2050: GM Region has led the way in the UK over recent years, surpassing all growth projections. It’s unrecognisable from the city region that rose from the ashes of the ’96 bomb. It’s inherent positivity and resilience are unrivalled in the development world, where “Yes is the answer, now, what’s the question?”
Workshop 1 – Unlocking the Skills Puzzle:
Recent surveys suggest that 68% of the UK public wouldn’t even consider a career in construction. Worryingly, among students, that number jumps to 81%. Put another way, the construction sector is lowest across people’s perceptions of Prestige, pay and safety.
The public isn’t rejecting the reality of construction. They’re rejecting a narrow, updated image of it. This is a brand challenge and one that can be solved with smarter communication, education and outreach. Our panel will involve you in determining the right action plan to turn this around.
Workshop 2 – Shouting about our Technology:
With AI, BIM, BEM, MMC and the like, we’ve got used to living in a world of TLA’s (3 letter Acronyms!). The process of design, procurement and construction has become digitized to the extent that we’re now almost living in the Gaming world. We build everything twice – once virtually and once for real. And with labour shortages a real issue and sector demand such as housing provision on the increase, is offsite the only scalable solution?
Workshop 3 – Growing our GM Towns:
The last 10 years has seen demonstrable change in the way we’re starting to reinvent our town centres, fuelled by changes in behaviour post pandemic and a real commitment to public/private sector partnership and collaboration. Nowhere is this more visible than in our GM towns where some extraordinary projects are emerging to repurpose and revitalise often tired old assets.
Panel 2 – Dialling up the Environment: This panel will explore the key challenges and opportunities to create places that work for local communities and ensure long term sustainable development. Manchester’s new Five-Year Climate Change Framework (2025–2030) is set to re-shape the city's journey toward zero carbon by 2038 - how can our industry support this journey?
Full details of the agenda and key-speakers will be confirmed shortly. The half day event will include refreshments during the morning and close with a networking lunch.
Exhibiting at the event:
There will be the chance to exhibit at the event limited to the first 20 companies that apply during the morning registration, mid morning break and lunch. We will provide a covered table, 2 chairs and electricity where requested on booking:-
- Single pop-up roller banner only space - includes 2 tickets to the conference - £260 plus VAT for Members/£360 plus VAT for Non-Members
- Double stand space - includes 2 tickets to the conference - £360 plus VAT for Members/£460 plus VAT for Non-Members
- Please email Events Team to enquire or book a stand space
Sponsorship opportunities are available to sponsor the Event, Workshops and Panels - for more details please contact Diane Elebert-Morgan here
Please note that GMCC does not accept payment via American Express
Cancellation Terms
In case you are no longer able to attend this event, please note you must cancel your place at least 5 working days before the date. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to events@gmchamber.co.uk indicating the name of the event you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details. If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.
Payments
All payments for event bookings must be received in full prior to the event date. Failure to provide payment before the event may result in your booking being cancelled. Please ensure that payment is made promptly to secure your attendance.
**Please note: There will be photographs taken at our events that will be used for marketing purposes and on our social media channels. If you do not wish to appear in any of our marketing materials or on our social media channels, please inform a member of the Chamber team at the start of the event.
We are open, inclusive and welcoming, and we celebrate the diversity which makes up our city region. We ask that all delegates and sponsors uphold our professional code at all times.
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