9.30 – 10.30am, Tuesday 19 May
Open invite

Join ECF, Salford City Council and the University of Salford to hear from the real voice of the city on how long-term public-private partnerships have made their mark on Salford’s diverse communities and what the next 100 years of transformation could bring. 

Panellists: Paul Dennett, Mayor, Salford City Council, Matty Pendergast, Director of Capital Projects / Estates and Facilities – University of Salford; Max Bentham, Director of Development Management for the North West – Muse; Laura Percy, Development Director – Muse

1.30 – 2.30pm, Tuesday 19 May
Open invite

Strategic investment has the power to reshape coastal communities. This session explores how place‑led, partnership‑driven regeneration across the South Coast can unlock long‑term economic resilience, strengthen connectivity and create neighbourhoods where people can live, work and thrive.

Panellists: James Stockdale, Development Director – Muse; Tracey Lee, Chief Executive – Plymouth City Council; Cllr Millie Earle, Leader – BCP Council; Joe Wharton, Assistant Director – South West – Homes England

4.30 – 6.30pm, Tuesday 19 May
Invite only

What does it really take to deliver complex regeneration? This session explores the role of the master developer in shaping sustainable, long‑term places — balancing commercial viability, social value and community impact — before moving into informal networking with drinks and canapés.

Panellists: Sir Michael Lyons, Chair- ECF; Mark Bradbury, Director – Strategic Growth Partnerships & Special Projects -Thurrock Council; Elise Baudon, MD- Prior & Partners; Duncan Cumberland, Director of Development Management, South – Muse; Maggie Grogan, Managing Director, Midlands – Muse

7.30 – 8.45am, Wednesday 20 May
Open invite

This breakfast session will bring together partners from across Team Barrow, including local government, industry and delivery partners, to explore what comes next for Barrow as plans move into delivery.

Panellists: Sir Michael Lyons, Chair – ECF; Angela Jones, Director of Thriving Places Westmorland and Furness Council; Peter Anstiss, CEO – Team Barrow, Laura Percy, Development Director – Muse

10.30 – 11.30am, Wednesday 20 May
Open invite

As ECF nears 25 years, this session reflects on its origins in promoting public–private partnership for long-term investment. It reviews delivery across changing conditions, ongoing viability challenges, and what has enabled regeneration in practice, considering implications for future partnerships. 

Panellists: Sir Michael Lyons, Chair- ECF;  Tom Roberts, Head of Strategic Investment – L&G; Phil Mayall, Managing Director – Muse; Lisa Gledhill, MD of National Partnerships, Muse

1.30 – 2.30pm, Wednesday 20 May
Open invite

This session explores how developers and public sector partners can make places investable by looking beyond cost reduction and focusing on how value is created across the full lifecycle of a place.

Bringing together perspectives from across the value chain, the discussion will look at how risk, return and cost of capital are shaping delivery, and what needs to change to unlock more schemes in practice.

Panellists: Lisa Gledhill, Managing Director of National Partnerships – Muse; Max Farrell, Founder and CEO – LDN Collective; Stuart Fraser, Partner – Make Architects

4.30 – 5.30pm, Wednesday 20 May
Open invite 

Bringing together leaders from development, local government and housing, the panel will examine practical ways to accelerate delivery, overcome barriers and use innovative funding, shared vision and long‑term stewardship to deliver high‑quality, affordable, inclusive neighbourhoods.

Panellists: Helen Collins, Principal, National Head of Affordable Housing and Managing Director for the Midlands region – Avison Young; Isabelle Asante, Development Director – Muse; Cllr Sarah Wilkinson, Haringey Council; Matthew Morgan, Founder – Quality of Life Foundation

9 – 10.00am, Thursday 21 May
Open invite

The session will demonstrate the value and importance placed upon high quality community engagement, from the master planning stage onwards, and show the project team’s starting point – a willingness to move beyond assumption. 

Panellists: Steven Knowles, Director of Project Management – Muse; Syreeta Bayne, Head of Social Value and Sustainability – Muse; Robert Gatensbury, Programme Lead-  St Helens Borough Council; Sophie Clare, Associate Director-  Turley; Katie Tonkinson, Partner – Hawkins Brown

12 – 2pm, Thursday 21 May
Registration required 

Designed with early‑career professionals in mind, this session offers a meaningful opportunity for young people to connect with, learn from and be inspired by industry professionals at the UK’s leading property and regeneration event.