Cavendish’s activity at UKREiiF 2025
20th-22nd May
Colleagues from across Cavendish’s 11 UK and Ireland offices will be at UKREiiF. We’re hosting some incredible pavilion sessions that you won’t want to miss, spanning property, energy infrastructure, devolution/LGR, and FMCG.
Find out more below.
Our conference sessions
What will energy infrastructure look like in 2050?
Hosted with National Grid
Location: Dockside Pavillion
When: 20th May, 14:00 – 15:00
Is the UK on track to create the right blend of energy production and how will grid infrastructure be enhanced at pace? Join National Grid and Cavendish to explore the solutions and initiatives being explored to maintain energy security and help to achieve net zero.
Speakers:
- Sarah Wardle, Director, Cavendish – Chair
- Zac Richardson, Delivery Director for Offshore ASTI schemes and Global Group Chief Engineer, National Grid
- Tom Hayes MP, National Mission Champion for Energy, UK Government
- Lolita Jackson MBE, Executive Director of Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Development Capital LLP
- Patrick Smart, Energy Networks Director, RES
Official UKREiiF Fringe – Local Government Reorganisation
Location: Tournament Gallery, Royal Armouries
When: 20th May, 16:30 – 17:30
Join Cavendish for drinks and insight from stakeholders in the know about the impact that Local Government Reorganisation will continue to have on planning, development and investment.
- Chair: Sarah Wardle, Cavendish
- South: Cabinet Member for Devolution, Local Government Reform & NSIPs, Suffolk County Council, Cllr Richard Rout
- Midlands: North Warwickshire MP, Rachel Taylor
- North: Cabinet Member for Transport at North Yorkshire Council, Keane Duncan
Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry
Hosted with McDonald’s
Location: Markets and Sectors Pavillion
When: 21st May, 14:00 – 15:00
Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) are vital to the health and vitality of our neighbourhoods and high streets. Largely ignored in the debate around planning reform, there is huge potential for the sector to support the Labour growth agenda, driving positive economic and social outcomes across the UK.
Join McDonald’s for a showcase of their significant contribution, just over 50 years since their first restaurant opened in the UK, alongside a panel discussion about how the planning system can help support FMCG growth.
Speakers:
- Max Camplin, Executive Director, Cavendish – Chair
- Andrew Moys, VP of Impact, McDonald’s
- Samantha Fox, Director of Investment Insights & Analysis, New River REIT
- And more TBC
Devolution drinks
Hosted with the LGA, CCN, DCN and Vistry Group
Location: Partnerships Pavillion
When: 21st May, 16:30-18:30
Join us for a Wednesday wind down with Mayors, Council Leaders and Officers involved in the new and emerging local government landscape. Drinks and canapes provided.
Speakers:
- Louise Gittins, Chair, Local Government Association and Leader, Cheshire West and Cheshire Council
- Joanna Killian, Chief Executive, Local Government Association
- Eve Roodhouse, Director of Strategy and Reform, Local Government Association
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