Event summary
This Event is open to Members and Non-Members.
- Date:
- Tuesday 17 March, 2026
- Time:
- 08:45 - 18:00
- Location:
- TIC, University of Strathclyde, 99 George Street Glasgow G1 1RD
- Price information:
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Futures Member Price £110.00
BPF/SPF Member - Standard £150.00
BPF/SPF Non Member - Standard £175.00
Prices are exclusive of VAT
Scotland's Leading Real Estate Conference
The SPF Annual Conference is Scotland’s leading event for those shaping the future of the built environment. This flagship event brings together senior leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from across the property and construction sectors for a day of insight, discussion, and collaboration on the key issues driving Scotland’s real estate industry - spanning the commercial, residential, retail and leisure markets.
What's on?  Our event Schedule
Building on the themes of our Manifesto, our event programme is taking shape. We can't wait to bring you:
Breakdown of the sessions  Programme
8:15-9am - BPF Futures Pre-Conference Breakfast Session
9am - Arrivals and Conference Registration
9:30am - Keynote Speech – SPF Chair Jonathan Guthrie
9:45am - Political Outlook – Professor Sir John Curtice - Q&A facilitated by Rona Dougal
10:15am - Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Màiri McAllan MSP
10:35am - Local Authority Pitch session – facilitated by Rona Dougall
11:15am - Coffee break
11:45am - Keynote speech - Melanie Leech
12pm - Panel Session: Building Better Urban Centres – The importance of the Experience Economy
12:40pm - Political Question Time - facilitated by Rona Dougall
1:20pm - Lunch
2:20pm - Keynote Speech: Kelly Brown - Q&A facilitated by Rona Dougall
2:40pm - Pitching session: Building Better Employment Spaces: “Working for the future”
3:25pm - Panel Session: Building a Better Living Sector: “Living beyond the Housing Act”
4:10pm - Closing Remarks Cameron Stott
4.15pm - Reception
6pm - Close
*Please note: Speakers and timings are subject to change.
Political Outlook
Our Sessions in Detail
BPF Futures Pre-Conference Breakfast
Speakers
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Professor Sir John Curtice
Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde
Professor Sir John Curtice
Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde
Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde
Professor Sir John Curtice
Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde
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Rona Dougall
Broadcast journalist and television presenter for STV News
Rona Dougall
Broadcast journalist and television presenter for STV News
Broadcast journalist and television presenter for STV News
Rona Dougall
Broadcast journalist and television presenter for STV News
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Stewart Argo
Director, Lighthouse PR
Stewart Argo
Director, Lighthouse PR
Director, Lighthouse PR
Stewart Argo
Director, Lighthouse PR
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Jonathan Guthrie
SPF Chair & Director, Robertson Group
Jonathan Guthrie
SPF Chair & Director, Robertson Group
SPF Chair & Director, Robertson Group
Jonathan Guthrie
SPF Chair & Director, Robertson Group
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Kelly Brown
Director, Places for People and Scottish Rugby Union Coach and former player, Scottish Rugby
Kelly Brown
Director, Places for People and Scottish Rugby Union Coach and former player, Scottish Rugby
Director, Places for People and Scottish Rugby Union Coach and former player, Scottish Rugby
Kelly Brown
Director, Places for People and Scottish Rugby Union Coach and former player, Scottish Rugby
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Robin Blacklock
Managing Director, Dowbrae
Robin Blacklock
Managing Director, Dowbrae
Managing Director, Dowbrae
Robin Blacklock
Managing Director, Dowbrae
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Dan Batterton
Head of Housing , L&G
Dan Batterton
Head of Housing , L&G
Head of Housing , L&G
Dan Batterton
Head of Housing , L&G
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Sara Thaim
Chief Executive, Prosper
Sara Thaim
Chief Executive, Prosper
Chief Executive, Prosper
Sara Thaim
Chief Executive, Prosper
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Vicki Miller
Chief Executive, VisitScotland
Vicki Miller
Chief Executive, VisitScotland
Chief Executive, VisitScotland
Vicki Miller
Chief Executive, VisitScotland
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Jo Buckley
Chief Executive, Dunard Centre
Jo Buckley
Chief Executive, Dunard Centre
Chief Executive, Dunard Centre
Jo Buckley
Chief Executive, Dunard Centre
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Cameron Stott
Head of Scotland, JLL
Cameron Stott
Head of Scotland, JLL
Head of Scotland, JLL
Cameron Stott
Head of Scotland, JLL
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Stuart Fyvie
Director and Co-Founder, Fire Arrow
Stuart Fyvie
Director and Co-Founder, Fire Arrow
Director and Co-Founder, Fire Arrow
Stuart Fyvie
Director and Co-Founder, Fire Arrow
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Chris Stewart
CEO, Chris Stewart Group
Chris Stewart
CEO, Chris Stewart Group
CEO, Chris Stewart Group
Chris Stewart
CEO, Chris Stewart Group
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Stephen Lewis
Managing Director, HFD Property Group
Stephen Lewis
Managing Director, HFD Property Group
Managing Director, HFD Property Group
Stephen Lewis
Managing Director, HFD Property Group
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Mark Griffin MSP
Scottish Labour
Mark Griffin MSP
Scottish Labour
Scottish Labour
Mark Griffin MSP
Scottish Labour
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George Dyer
Group Investment Director, Watkin Jones
George Dyer
Group Investment Director, Watkin Jones
Group Investment Director, Watkin Jones
George Dyer
Group Investment Director, Watkin Jones
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Calum MacPherson
Chief Executive Officer of Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
Calum MacPherson
Chief Executive Officer of Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
Chief Executive Officer of Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
Calum MacPherson
Chief Executive Officer of Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
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Carina Contini
Director, Contini
Carina Contini
Director, Contini
Director, Contini
Carina Contini
Director, Contini
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Gail Matheson
Chief Executive, Highland Housing Alliance
Gail Matheson
Chief Executive, Highland Housing Alliance
Chief Executive, Highland Housing Alliance
Gail Matheson
Chief Executive, Highland Housing Alliance
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Kathryn Fergusson
Housing Strategy and Investment, Scottish Government
Kathryn Fergusson
Housing Strategy and Investment, Scottish Government
Housing Strategy and Investment, Scottish Government
Kathryn Fergusson
Housing Strategy and Investment, Scottish Government
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Melanie Leech
BPF Chief Executive
Melanie Leech
BPF Chief Executive
BPF Chief Executive
Melanie Leech
BPF Chief Executive
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Elaine Mccann
Deputy Head of Asset Management (UK) Real Estate Investments, Aberdeen investments
Elaine Mccann
Deputy Head of Asset Management (UK) Real Estate Investments, Aberdeen investments
Deputy Head of Asset Management (UK) Real Estate Investments, Aberdeen investments
Elaine Mccann
Deputy Head of Asset Management (UK) Real Estate Investments, Aberdeen investments
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Councillor Ruairi Kelly
Councillor, Glasgow City Council
Councillor Ruairi Kelly
Councillor, Glasgow City Council
Councillor, Glasgow City Council
Councillor Ruairi Kelly
Councillor, Glasgow City Council
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Alison Brown
Head of Enterprise & Sustainable Development Community, South Lanarkshire Council
Alison Brown
Head of Enterprise & Sustainable Development Community, South Lanarkshire Council
Head of Enterprise & Sustainable Development Community, South Lanarkshire Council
Alison Brown
Head of Enterprise & Sustainable Development Community, South Lanarkshire Council
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Steven Rome
Councillor - Dundee City Council
Steven Rome
Councillor - Dundee City Council
Councillor - Dundee City Council
Steven Rome
Councillor - Dundee City Council
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Paul McLennan MSP
Scottish Parliament
Paul McLennan MSP
Scottish Parliament
Scottish Parliament
Paul McLennan MSP
Scottish Parliament
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Adam Harley
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Adam Harley
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Adam Harley
Scottish Liberal Democrats
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Miles Briggs
Scottish Government
Miles Briggs
Scottish Government
Scottish Government
Miles Briggs
Scottish Government
We’re delighted to once again support the Scottish Property Federation’s Annual Conference — especially the Building a Better Living Sector session, which we’re proud to sponsor. This event is always a standout in our calendar: an opportunity to hear fresh insights from influential voices on the key issues shaping Scotland’s real estate landscape. With more than 300 attendees joining this year, we’re looking forward to a full day of reconnecting with clients, meeting new faces, and exchanging ideas on how we can drive new opportunities across the sector.
Through my involvement with the Scottish Property Federation, I’m keen to contribute to discussions around public-sector asset disposal, market efficiency, and how different routes to market - including auctions - can work alongside traditional agency, development, and investment models.
I believe collaboration across disciplines is essential if the Scottish property sector is to respond effectively to economic uncertainty, regulatory change, and the increasing pressure to deliver tangible results.
Invest in Dundee sponsors the Scottish Property Federation Conference because it’s a vital platform to showcase Dundee’s growth opportunities, connect with industry leaders, and champion the city as a prime location for investment and development.
HFD have since day one championed the excellent work that the BPF Futures network undertakes every year, supporting tomorrow's property industry leaders to ensure a more sustainable future for our sector
Working with SPF on its annual conference provides Invest Aberdeen an ideal opportunity to showcase North East Scotland’s strengths and highlight opportunities within our region. With a new Investment Zone, tangible progress on developments within our city centre and significant developments within our global energy industry, we’re keen to share our pitch with SPF delegates.
Glasgow City Council is delighted to once again partner with the Scottish Property Federation for this year’s Annual Conference, a flagship event which brings together the key people who help to shape the future of our built environment. Our continuing partnership reflects the council’s commitment to engaging and collaborating with local industry to support investment and deliver better outcomes for Glasgow. We are very much looking forward to welcoming delegates to the city during what will be a transformative year for Glasgow with the city centre currently undergoing its biggest upgrade in half a century.
We’re proud to sponsor the SPF Annual Conference, which brings together the people shaping Scotland’s built environment. At Monteith, we provide specialist real estate insurance advice to owners, managers, investors and developers, and supporting this event felt like a natural way to contribute to the conversations that help build resilient, sustainable places for people to live and work.
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About the venue  Location
The University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) is a centre for technological research based in Glasgow, Scotland. The building, designed by BDP, is located on the John Anderson Campus's southern edge within the city centre's Merchant City district.
Directions
To get to the Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC), located at 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD, the easiest route is from Glasgow Queen Street Station, which is about a 7-minute walk away. Exit the station toward George Square, then walk east along George Street with the square behind you. Continue straight for about 400–500 metres, passing several University of Strathclyde buildings, and the Technology & Innovation Centre will appear on your left at number 99. If you arrive at Glasgow Central Station, you can walk to George Square and follow the same route along George Street, which takes around 15 minutes in total.
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