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The Shard

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The Shard stands tall as a beacon for modern London, symbolising the city's dynamic spirit and forward-thinking ethos. It embodies innovative urban design, seamlessly integrating diverse functionalities within its towering structure. Conceived as more than just a building, it represents a vertical city concept, where living, working, and leisure seamlessly converge. The Shard boasts world-class offices, acclaimed restaurants, the luxurious Shangri-La Hotel, and a viewing gallery, The View from The Shard, offering unparalleled 360-degree vistas. This architectural marvel is not merely an iconic landmark but a pioneer in redefining the urban landscape. From its skyward-reaching offices to its inviting public areas, The Shard exemplifies a new approach to urban expansion, showcasing the transformative power of visionary thinking. It stands as a beacon of progress, illuminating London's skyline and inspiring change in its wake.

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Exploring Life Sciences In London: Shaping And Strengthening Environments

Grant Bourhill

Grant Bourhill

Managing Director

Barts Life Sciences

Abby Shapiro

Abby Shapiro

SVP, Head of Life Sciences, UK & Europe

Oxford Properties

Emma Goodford

Emma Goodford

Strategic Advisor

Railpen

Mike Phillips
Moderator

Mike Phillips

UK Editor

Bisnow

Abby Shapiro

SVP, Head of Life Sciences, UK & Europe

Oxford Properties

Abby leads Oxford’s European office, retail and life sciences businesses,

which have a current AUM of >C$5bn and is accountable for these

businesses’ strategies, capital deployment / acquisitions, strategic asset

management, platform set up, strategic stakeholder relationships and total

returns.

Abby has 14 years of real estate experience across the USA and

Europe. Abby started at Oxford in 2011 and since joining has contributed

to the formulation and execution of Oxford’s investment and asset

management strategies across the UK, Paris and Berlin including developing and maintaining strategic relationships to build Oxford’s profile within these markets / sectors.

Abby sits on Oxford’s European Senior Management Team and is

also sponsoring global strategic initiatives related to its operational model, ESG and digitalization including

how Oxford can better harvest data across its portfolio and markets, all to help drive its performance.

Abby holds a BA magna cum laude in Business Administration from American University in Washington, DC and an MSc with Distinction in Real Estate Economics and Finance from the London School of Economics.

Mike Phillips

Moderator

Bisnow

Mike is UK editor of Bisnow. Before this, alongside three friends he bought pan-European property mag EuroProperty out of non-existence and re established it before selling the business to PropertyEU. Prior to that he was editor of Property Week, and has also worked for Estates Gazette.

Venue

The Shard
Level 9, 32 London Bridge St
London SE1 9SG


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Agenda

Time Activity
2:00 PM
2:25 PM
Registration
2:25 PM
2:30 PM
Welcome From Bisnow
2:30 PM
2:35 PM
Opening Remarks from REM & King's College London
2:35 PM
3:00 PM
Exploring Life Sciences In London: Shaping And Strengthening Environments

1. What makes a life science location attractive to an investor and tenant?
2. How amenable are local authorities to grant planning permission to life science schemes?
3. How important are partnerships for establishing a life science hub that is attractive for tenants?

3:00 PM
5:00 PM
Cocktails And Networking

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