UKREiiF 2025
20-22 May 2025, Royal Armouries Museum and New Dock, Leeds
We’ve developed an exciting UKREiiF programme in collaboration with our partners, aligned with the four pillars of our Building Our Future manifesto: Building for Productivity and Growth, Building More Homes, Building Stronger Town Centres, and Building the Green Economy.
Alongside this, we recently published our Plan for Growth progress report, which outlines the progress made to date and sets out the BPF’s key priorities for further action in 2025 and beyond.
BPF Futures: Making the Most out of UKREiiF Webinar
Date and Time: Monday 12 May 2025 (12-12.30pm)
Location: Zoom Webinar
Overview: Join us for an engaging lunchtime webinar as we dive into everything you need to know about UKREiiF 2025. If you are attending for the first time, this session will provide valuable insights to help you make the most of the event. We’ll walk you through what to expect from UKREiiF, from the layout and format to the types of organisations and professionals you’ll meet. We’ll also highlight the key themes and trends shaping this year’s agenda, so you can focus your time on the most relevant sessions and opportunities.
Click here to register.
Monday 19 May
BPF X JLL Media Dinner
Date and Time: Monday 19 May 2025 (7-10pm)
Venue: Azotea Rooftop Hacienda, on the Top Floor, Hyatt Place, 2 Sovereign Street, Leeds, LS1 4DA
Overview: JLL and the British Property Federation are hosting an informal media dinner, bringing together voices from across the property and media sectors. The evening will offer relaxed conversation around the key issues shaping real estate today.
Supported by: JLL
This is an invite only event aimed at journalists/media.
Tuesday 20 May
BPF Futures X Carter Jonas: Building the Green Economy Roundtable
Building The Green Economy
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (10-11.30am)
Venue: Carter Jonas, 9 Bond St, Leeds LS1 2JZ
Overview: BPF Futures is organising a roundtable on 'Building the Green Economy' a pillar of the BPF's recently published 'A Plan for Growth'. Hosted by Carter Jonas during UKREiiF, this session will allow for in depth discussion around the themes raised in 'A Plan for Growth' and how these impact junior professionals in the property sector.
Supported by: Carter Jonas
This is an invite only event.
UKREiiF 2025 - BPF Futures x Fenchurch Law: Networking Coffee Morning
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (10.30-12pm)
Venue: Fenchurch Law, Tailors Corner, 1 Thirsk Row, Leeds LS1 4DP
Overview: Join BPF Futures for a networking coffee morning, specifically for those who are junior in their careers or who are new to attending UKREiiF. Hosted by Fenchurch law, this will be an opportunity to connect with likeminded individuals and enjoy refreshments.
Supported by: Fenchurch Law
Click here to register.
BPF Futures X Newmark: Who invests in UK Property? Roundtable
Building for Productivity and Growth
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (3-4pm)
Venue: Newmark Pavilion, UKREiiF
Overview: BPF Futures is organising a roundtable on our recently published report, in conjunction with CoStar, 'Who Invests in UK Property'. Hosted by Newmark in their UKREiiF pavilion, this session will examine the report and allow for in depth discussion around the themes raised and how these impact junior professionals in the property sector.
Supported by: Newmark
This is an invite only event.
Who lives in BTR? Unpacking the Data, Trends and Future of Rental Communities
Building More Homes
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (3-4pm)
Venue: Places for Life Pavilion, UKREiiF
Overview: Who lives in BTR? Unpacking the data, trends and future of rental communities. An exclusive first look at the latest Who Lives in BTR research will lead into a panel line up of operators, investors, and experts to discuss what the data tells us about the demographic of renters across the branches of the ever-expanding professionally managed rental sector. With major changes to legalisation on the horizon and increasing product choices for potential residents, we ask what will bring residents to neighbourhoods, and what will keep them there for the long term. *Research: Who Lives in Build-to-Rent report is produced in partnership with the Association for Rental Living (ARL), British Property Federation (BPF), BusinessLDN, and PriceHubble.
Co-hosted by: Moda Living
Click here to register.
Wednesday 21 May
BPF Futures 26 Great George Street Site Tour
Building More Homes
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (10-11.15am)
Venue: 26, Great George St, Leeds, LS1 3DL
Overview: Join BPF Futures for a tour of 26 Great George Street, an exciting new, modern, luxury, state of the art student accommodation. This historic space has been transformed into high quality living spaces, whilst preserving the character of the building. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes, with the opportunity for networking and refreshments with other junior property professionals.
This is an invite only event.
BPF Futures X Harworth Networking Lunch
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (12-2pm)
Venue: Banyan, 2 City Square The Old Post Office, Leeds, LS1 2ES, England
Overview: In the UK Property sector we are currently facing a skills shortage and the industry is struggling to attract talent with the skills and knowledge and enthusiasm to deliver the ambitious targets set across the industry. BPF Futures and Harworth are organising a networking lunch for junior professionals where we will discuss this issue and what junior professionals think about the skills shortage, strategies to tackle this issue and what organisations such as Harworth are doing to encourage talent into the industry.
Supported by: Harworth
This is an invite only event.
BPF X JLL X UKGBC: Climate Risk to Climate Resilience Networking Lunch
Building the Green Economy
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (12.45-2pm)
Venue: JLL Pavilion, Pavilion Square, UKREiiF
Overview: A networking lunch exploring the journey from climate risk to climate resilience. This event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to discuss how we can build more resilient cities and infrastructure in the face of climate change. Gain insights from key stakeholders, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded professionals committed to driving climate resilience across the built environment.
Supported by: JLL and UKGBC
Need more information? Reach out to our events team who will be happy to assist you with any questions.
BPF X Harworth: Planning for Employment Growth: The Devolution Agenda and the Future Review of the NPPF
Building for Productivity and Growth
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (3.30-4.30pm)
Venue: Harworth Pavillion, UKREiiF
Overview: With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill now published and a wider review of the NPPF anticipated this summer, the national planning policy reform agenda finds itself at a critical juncture for key employment sectors, such as logistics, manufacturing and engineering. Recent NPPF reforms have made strides in planning for these industries, but more progress is needed to fully unlock the sectors' potential in driving investment, job creation, and growth. How will the new, emerging spatial development strategies plan effectively for these vital employment uses? Will the upcoming review of the NPPF prioritise planning reforms that foster economic growth and job creation, or will housing continue to dominate the agenda? Harworth and the BPF are organising a policy seminar to explore potential solutions for how we can align the planning reform agenda to support economic growth, job creation, and housing - all in the right locations.
Supported by: Harworth
Click here to register.
BPF X Addleshaw Goddard X Savills: Big Box, Little Box, Cardboard Box
Building for Productivity and Growth
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (5-7pm)
Venue: Addleshaw Goddard offices, 3 Soveriegn Sq, Leeds, LS1 4ER
Overview: Navigating the Traffic: A presentation, panel and Q&A event in partnership with Savills and Addleshaw Goddard on the future of logistics where our expert panellists will be discussing key themes in the sector followed by some networking drinks. Within this session, we will explore the attractiveness of the UK in a global context, how Freeports can have an increasing role to play in the sector and evolving trends in the last mile.
Supported by: Addleshaw Goddard and Savills
This is an invite only event.
BPF X Why Co-Living X Invest Liverpool City Region: Co-living in the Regions: Expert Panel with Supporting insights from the WhyCo Campaign
Building More Homes
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (8-8.45am)
Venue: Liverpool Stand, UKREiiF
Overview: This expert panel will explore the future of co-living beyond London. While much of the growth in co-living has so far been concentrated in London, there is increasing momentum for this innovative housing model in the UK’s regional cities – including Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, Brighton and beyond. This panel will explore the opportunities and challenges of expanding co-living developments across the regions, drawing on fresh insights from the Why Co-Living (WhyCo) campaign and lessons from operational and pipeline schemes.
Supported by: Why Co-Living and Invest Liverpool City Region
Click here to register.
BPF X Trowers & Hamlins BD Supper
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (8-10pm)
Venue: Franco Manca, 1 Trinity St, Leeds LS1 6AP
Overview: Trowers & Hamlins and the British Property Federation are organising a relaxed and informal evening of pizza, drinks and great conversation at UKREiiF.
Supported by: Trowers & Hamlins
This is an invite only event.
UKREiiF - City Region Programmes
UKREiiF: UK Proptech Hub
20-22 May 2025, Royal Armouries, J40, 42, 44, 46
Tuesday 20 May
The Opportunity for PropTech
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (11-11.45am)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: Join us as we officially open the UK PropTech Hub at UKREiiF with a series of thought-provoking keynotes that set the stage for three days of conversation, innovation, and collaboration in the PropTech space. This opening session, featuring BPF, UKPA and MHCLG, will explore the opportunities for PropTech to transform the sector, drive growth for the UK and support Government’s plans for the future. Expect strategic insights, and a first look at the opportunities ahead as we kick off a dynamic programme of events.
Hosted by UK PropTech Association in partnership withMHCLG.
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
Lunch & Learn: PropTech Plug-In
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (12.30pm-13.30pm)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: Grab a sandwich, pop on a headset, and explore the future of property through bite-sized demos from a mix of solution providers helping to shape the future of the built environment. This informal, drop-in session is your chance to discover new tools, technologies, and approaches, at your own pace, right from the stand.
Confirmed speakers: Quantaco AI, Idox Geospatial, Alpha Alternatives, WasteTracker, Optimise Ai
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
Breaking the Data Barrier: Bridging the Gap Between Data Access and Innovation
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (3pm-3.45pm)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: Data is the key to unlocking smarter decision-making, but accessing and leveraging it effectively remains a major challenge across industries. This panel will dive into the critical need for better data solutions, exploring how innovators are breaking down barriers, harnessing analytics, and transforming insights into real-world impact. Join us as experts share strategies for making data more accessible, actionable, and powerful in shaping the future.
Confirmed speakers: Alpha Alternatives and Idox Geospatial.
Hosted by GEOVATION.
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
Synergizing Property Management: Portfolio Performance Optimised with JLL PRISM & Hank
Date and Time: Tuesday 20 May 2025 (4pm-5.30pm)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: Discover how JLL PRISM and Hank's innovative technologies combine to revolutionise property management, enhancing portfolio performance through data-driven insights and intelligent building systems. This powerful synergy optimises operations, reduces costs, and drives sustainable value across real estate assets.
Confirmed speaker: JLL
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
Wednesday 21 May
From Idea to Impact: A Showcase of the Geovation Cohort in Action
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (10am-10.45am)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: Step inside the innovation journey as Geovation’s latest cohort brings their ideas to life. From early-stage concepts to real-world solutions, discover how these startups are using location and property tech to make meaningful impact; one demo at a time.
Hosted by GEOVATION
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
The role of PropTech in Digital Planning Transformation
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (11am-11.45am)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: This event explores the important role of PropTech in transforming the future of planning in the UK, accelerating the shift toward a more digital, data-driven, and collaborative planning system. Hosted by the Digital Task Force for Planning, the session will feature a selection of innovative companies from the Digital Planning Directory, highlighting real-world solutions and insights from across the sector. The discussion will also consider the opportunities and challenges of embedding PropTech into mainstream planning practice.
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
Sustainability in Focus: Innovation for a Greener Future
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (2pm-2.45pm)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: From intelligent systems to data-powered strategies, innovation is revolutionising sustainability across sectors. Join us as we delve into cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency, minimise environmental impact, protect asset values to pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future.
Confirmed speakers: WasteTracker and Quantaco Ai
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
AI in Action: Driving Industry Transformation
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (3.30pm-4.15pm)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: From real-time automation to predictive intelligence, AI is revolutionising how businesses and industries operate and thrive. Join us as we unpack the latest advancements and challenges in AI adoption, explore cutting-edge innovations, and discover how AI can enhance productivity, drive efficiency, and unlock new opportunities across sectors.
Confirmed speakers: Optimise AI
Hosted by JLL Technologies.
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
PropTalks & Pours: Unwind. Network. Connect.
Date and Time: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (4.15pm-5.30pm)
Venue: UK PropTech Hub
Overview: Join us for an informal yet engaging networking session, where you can unwind, enjoy a drink, and connect with fellow innovators across Real Estate. It’s the perfect opportunity to share ideas, discuss trends, and build meaningful relationships, all in a relaxed atmosphere on the stand. Come for the drinks, stay for the conversations!
Hosted by UK PropTech Association
For further information on this event please contact events@bpf.org.uk.
Need more information?
Reach out to our events team who will be happy to assist you with any questions.