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Wembley Park
Quintain is the developer behind the transformation of Wembley Park, which it acquired in 2002. The 85-acre site is London’s globally renowned entertainment district, now transformed into a 365-day neighbourhood that includes The SSE Arena Wembley, London Designer Outlet, the Hilton Hotel, Premier Inn, Boxpark Wembley, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, Amazon Fresh, independent shops, exceptional office space, acres of pedestrianised public realm and over 4,700 homes.
When completed, Wembley Park will be home to the largest single site of Build to Rent in the UK with over 6,000 homes managed by leading BtR operator Quintain Living by 2027. With studios to four-bed apartments currently across nine developments, Quintain Living’s pet-friendly homes offer unique, lifestyle-led amenity spaces including cinema rooms, roof-top gardens, libraries, work-from-home sheds, a private club house and climbing wall plus 24-hour resident support.
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Our commitment to your safety:
With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, we're thrilled to bring back in-person events this Autumn! As we continue to overcome and emerge from the pandemic, we know the best way through the latest developments and to keep the industry thriving is by working together. We want to reassure our guests and team members that it is our priority to provide an environment where they can participate safely and successfully in our events. To ensure our guests confidence in attendance, we will have the following protective measures in place:
Please enter Wembley Stadium using the Wembley Club entrance in the B2 area.
Pre-registration only - no tickets will be sold at the door.
Everyone attending the event will be required to demonstrate proof of a recent negative lateral flow test result (logged with the NHS within the last 36 hours) or evidence of their COVID-19 double vaccination status. Please have your proof of negative lateral flow test or double vaccination status ready on your arrival at the venue.
Please note: you must complete your lateral flow test before arriving at the event.Temperature checks will be conducted at entry.
Contact tracing procedures will be employed for any reported exposure.
Enhanced sanitisation protocols will be adhered to throughout the event space including regularly disinfecting surfaces throughout the event and hand sanitiser provided to all attendees.
As guidance evolves, we will provide regular updates regarding all further developments and changes. Thank you for your continued support for Bisnow's event programme, we look forward to hosting you soon to do what we do best: network, connect, and engage to do more business.
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Lee Richards
Director of Market Services
FirstPort Group, inclusive of Mainstay
Market Outlook & New Opportunities
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Rob Rackind
Partner
EQT Partners
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Mike Hill
Director – Head of Real Estate Transactions for UK&I
DWS
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Jessica Hardman
CEO and Co-founder
Aboria Capital
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Joe Persechino
Global Head of Residential & Student Accommodation
AXA IM Alts
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John Carter
Commercial Director
Aldermore
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Trevor Youens
UK Residential Director
MRI-Software
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Chris Morris
Legal Director
Gowling WLG
Community Engagement & Mental Well Being: Understanding & Supporting Your Resident
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Christian Armstrong
Chief Experience Officer
Get Living
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Steven Osei
Head of Brand Experience and Partnerships
Get Living
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Sowgol Zarinchang
Managing Director
Way of Life
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Georgie Drewery
Senior Account Executive
Yardi
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Charlotte Robertson
Associate and BTR leader
AGC
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Chotip Arora
Director
Fossey Arora
BTR As A Catalyst For Placemaking
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Jon Di-Stefano
CEO
Telford Homes
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Graham Hickson-Smith
Director
3DReid
The Evolution Of Value-Add For BTR: New Trends To Attract & Retain Residents
Presented by Schneider Electric
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Grace Oyebunmi Oyesoro
Operations Manager
Quintain Living
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Harry Downes
Managing Director
Fizzy Living
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Giles Beswick
Director
Select Property Group
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Nico van der Merwe
Vice President Home & Distribution, UK & Ireland
Schneider Electric
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Bren Standell
Commercial Director
Quadient Ltd.
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Liam Graham
Senior Manager
Vilicom
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Tom Grey
Build-to-Rent Director
David Phillips
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Victoria Broad
Group Sales Operations Director
David Phillips
The Smart BTR Home Of The Future
Presented By Samsung
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Alastair Mullens
Managing Director - Residential
Canary Wharf Group
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Andrew Southern
Chairman
Southern Grove
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Russell Markou
Head of Operations
Quintain Living
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Joseph Daniels
Group CEO & Founder
Project Etopia
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Murtaza Bukhari
GM - Strategic Partnerships Europe
Samsung
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Natalie Harris
Partner
Pinsent Masons
The Art Of Transformation: Effective Repurposing To Meet New Demands
Presented by CallisonRTKL
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Allan Lockhart
CEO
NewRiver
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Rob Tincknell
CEO
Areli Real Estate
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Lesley Roberts
Managing Director
Related Argent
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Mark Phillipson
Co-founder
Quadrant Repurpose
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John Badman
Principal
Arcadis
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Tim Stephen
Director
Community Utilities
Expansion In The 'Burbs: The Long-Term Benefits of Suburban BTR
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Timothy Bannister
Director of Property Science Innovation
Rightmove
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David Reid
Managing Director, Suburban BTR
Legal & General
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Samantha Kempe
Chief Investment Officer
IMMO Capital
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Caroline Foster
Senior Development Manager
Urban&Civic
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Michael Swiszczowski
Group Board Director, UK
Chapman Taylor
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Keith Davies
Residential Director
Buro Four
A Spotlight On BTR Construction
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Paul Brown
Chief Operating Officer, UK Construction & Civil Engi
John Sisk & Son
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Ajaz Shafi
John Sisk & Son
Managing Director
Spotlight Session: Investment Trends In BTR
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Troy Javaher
Head of Europe/UK
Lincoln Property Company
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Alex Greaves
Global head of living
M&G Real Estate
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Alex Aitchison
Director of Development
Lincoln Property Company UK
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Owain Thomas
Senior Director - Development (Europe)
Cortland
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Cristina Garcia-Peri
Partner, Head of Corporate Development and Strategy
Azora Group
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Katherine Rose
Managing Director
VervLife
The Gravitational Pull Of Investment In BTR
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Iain Murray
Senior Director, BTR Consultancy (Europe)
Cortland Consult
Finding The Right BTR Partner — Presented By Quintain
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Danielle Bayless
Chief Operating Officer
Quintain Living
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Neil Burton
Managing Director
Round Hill Capital
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Rebecca Taylor
Managing Director, BTR
Long Harbour
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Hugo Black
Partner
Europa Capital
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Rajesh Shah
Executive Commercial Director
Quintain
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Luke Sanders
Chief Operating Officer, Commercial & Asset Manager
Mainstay (part of the Firstport group)
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Graham Bates
Senior Director Strategy ‑ Europe
LIV Group
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Benjamin McGee
VP Sales
RealPage Europe
Live, Eat, Entertain (& Work): The Changing Role Of The BTR Kitchen
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John Cahill
Contract Sales Director
Omega PLC
BTRAC IS BACK!
Despite challenges of the past year, the UK BTR sector stayed resilient throughout 2020 and continues to be one of THE hottest topics within the industry. Establishing itself as a mainstream asset class investor confidence in BTR remains strong — according to CBRE, 2020 saw a record high of £3.5B investment in the UK BTR sector, compared to £2.4B in 2019. And it is predicted to continue on it’s growth course, with £2.35B invested in H1 2021, as reported by Knight Frank.
Join us at Wembley Stadium for Bisnow's 3rd edition of our Build To Rent Annual Conference (BTRAC) on 23 September in Wembley Park! BTRAC is not your average conference, and this year we will be delving into the role and future of BTR in a changed world, focusing on redefining the home, with themes including:
How investors are creatively financing new acquisitions
The repositioning of assets into BTR
Community engagement, social value and mental well-being
Value add amenities and building in long-term flexibility
Sustainable technology
The growth of Suburban BTR
And more!
This will be a one of a kind, can't-miss Bisnow event. This is the force of two years into one and it will be packed with more dynamic content than ever! We hope to have you with us for a memorable in-person event on 23 September 2021.
Who Attends: The Who’s Who involved in BTR in the UK — investors, owners, developers, operators, lenders, architects, engineers, planners, agents, suppliers and advisors.
What You Get: Your ticket includes five hours of the most up to date, relevant and engaging insight into the trends shaping the BTR sector, guided site tours of the transformative Quintain Wembley Park site, access to booths hosted by innovative suppliers to the industry, and three hours of networking opportunities!
Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join us and our expert speakers as we look to what's next for this booming sector. We're excited to be bringing the leading BTR CRE players back together again in person. This is not an event to be missed as once again the agenda includes the chance to see BTR under construction, complete and operational!
For questions, comments or press enquiries, email UK event producer, Beth at beth.beeson@bisnow.com
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Please reach out to toby.carling@bisnow.com / nick.castleman@bisnow.com
Venue
Club Wembley entrance, B2 Area
Wembley Stadium, London, HA9 0WS
Club Wembley Entrance in B2 area
Agenda
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7:00 AM
7:50 AM
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Breakfast & Schmooze
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7:50 AM
8:00 AM
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Bisnow & Quintain Welcome!
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8:00 AM
8:05 AM
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The Gravitational Pull Of Investment In BTR
Snapshot Of Today's BTR Market |
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8:10 AM
8:45 AM
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Market Outlook & New Opportunities
According to Savills, in Q1 2021 more than £1.2B was invested into UK BTR — the highest first quarter on record. What types of transactions are we seeing, who are the new entrants into the market, what learnings can we take from 2020, and where are the deals? |
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8:50 AM
9:15 AM
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Spotlight Session: Investment Trends In BTR
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9:20 AM
9:55 AM
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The Art Of Transformation: Effective Repurposing To Meet New Demands — Presented By CallisonRTKL
Redevelopment is not a new strategy, but it’s currently taking the sector by storm. But what key factors need to be considered to really understand the alternative use value and financial viability of a repositioning project, and what are the elements involved in decision making to determine when it’s right to convert a building to BTR? |
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9:55 AM
10:15 AM
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Stretch Break & Networking
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10:15 AM
10:50 AM
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Community Engagement & Mental Well-being: Understanding & Supporting Your Resident
The events of the past year have highlighted more than ever the benefits of purpose-built, flexible, actively-managed accommodation in supporting wellbeing and creating community engagement. What are the latest trends attracting investor interest, and how can developers and operators create diverse, integrated, sustainable communities, and truly support its residents, now and into the future? |
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10:50 AM
11:00 AM
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Live, Eat, Entertain (& Work): The Changing Role Of The BTR Kitchen
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11:00 AM
11:15 AM
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A Spotlight On The Economics Of BTR Construction
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11:15 AM
12:45 PM
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Lunch & Power Networking
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11:15 AM
12:15 PM
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TOURS Powered by Quintain
Don't miss this opportunity to join guided site tours of Wembley Park and see BTR under construction, complete and operational! |
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12:45 PM
1:00 PM
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BTR As A Catalyst For Placemaking
A conversation with Jon Di-Stefano, CEO, Telford Homes |
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1:05 PM
1:50 PM
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The Evolution Of Value-Add For BTR: New Trends To Attract & Retain Residents — Presented By Schneider Electric
BTR is no longer new; it is coming of age. How can data provide operators with valuable insight into resident behaviours and trends, how amenities are used and what residents really want? What can we use this data for? Plus, what are we seeing in terms of emerging sustainability and tech innovations that are really providing a service to residents? |
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1:55 PM
2:30 PM
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The Smart BTR Home Of The Future: Cutting-edge Technology & Green Infrastructure — Presented By Samsung
With the UK’s BTR stock on the way to being 188,500 homes once built, as reported by Savills, how are these buildings integrating technology and connected infrastructures to ensure they are fit for the future? Hear about the innovative solutions that can help minimise emissions and deliver a more responsive resident experience. |
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2:30 PM
2:50 PM
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Time For A Quick Snack & Networking
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2:50 PM
3:35 PM
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Expansion In The 'Burbs: The Long-Term Benefits of Suburban BTR
Savills have recently reported there are c.5,000 operational rental homes on suburban schemes across the UK (around 10% of total operational BTR). There are a further 8,600 homes that are under construction or in planning. As BTR seeks to provide innovative solutions to changing resident demands, this session will delve into the opportunities of providing quality affordable housing regenerating suburban across the UK. |
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3:35 PM
4:10 PM
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Finding The Right BTR Partner — Presented By Quintain
In this rapidly growing market BTR providers will have to find ways of standing out from the competition to attract investor interest. And for investors, finding the right BTR partner who understands the market could be key to their success. |
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4:10 PM
5:00 PM
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More Networking!
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