Women Leading Real Estate
Thu Nov 05, 2026
Women Leading Real Estate
Same Market. Same Deals. Different Power. Celebrating the Strongest Female Voices in UK Real Estate and Those Who Champion Them.
£120.00
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Speakers and Panels
Nisha Kerai
Katie Hale
Women Leading Real Estate is Back and Better Than Ever!
Why now?
The market feels like it's approaching a turning point. Capital is returning, prime rents are rising, occupier demand is strengthening and the sectors pulling ahead are doing so with real momentum. From logistics and living to offices and mixed-use, the opportunities are there for those positioned to move. On 5 November in London, senior leaders from some of the most active names in UK real estate, including Blackstone, British Land and beyond, will share how they are reading the market, where they are deploying capital, what it actually takes to lead at the top, and how to help women build and sustain robust careers.
What You’ll Learn
- Which sectors are winning the capital allocation battle in 2026 and which are being left behind, and how the women driving those decisions are bringing fresh approaches to deals and projects that need reimagining in a tighter market.
- What it takes to make development viable in 2026, from land acquisition and financing through to practical completion, and how the most ambitious developers are making the numbers work across asset classes while market conditions are all moving at once.
- Gain insight into how some of the most successful companies are actively ensuring they create an environment where women feel empowered, confident, and happy doing what’s right for them without sacrificing so much they’ve worked for.
- What the most progressive organisations are actually doing to move women past middle management and into the boardroom, from structured sponsorship and genuine flexibility to building accountability into the way they operate.
- What do female leadership wish had existed when they were starting out and what are they doing now to make sure the next generation does not face the same barriers for years to come.
How You’ll Do More Business
International capital accounted for 53% of UK real estate transactions in Q1 2026, with US private equity emerging as the single largest source. Living, logistics, life sciences and offices are all competing for many of the same partnerships. The speakers and attendees in this room are the decision-makers behind those collaborations. WLRE is where the industry's most senior voices connect, share expertise and build the relationships that move the market forward.
Who You'll Meet: Owners, developers, investors, architects, construction, designers, brokers, lawyers, financial institutions and government officials.
Previous Attending Companies: British Land, Oxford Properties, Greystar, Dominus, Kennedy Wilson, iQ Student Accommodation, Fusion Group, Nido Living and more.
Want to get a feel for content? Check out our past Women Leading Real Estate events:
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Agenda
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8:00 AM 8:50 AM |
Breakfast, Registration & Networking
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8:55 AM 9:00 AM |
Opening Remarks
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9:00 AM 9:20 AM |
Keynote
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9:20 AM 10:00 AM |
The Bigger Picture: Where UK Real Estate Stands, Who Is Buying and What Comes Next
An honest read from the women leading UK real estate on where the market stands, what the regulatory overhaul really means across asset classes and which sectors are pulling ahead.
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10:00 AM 10:20 AM |
Networking Break
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10:20 AM 11:00 AM |
From Planning to Practical Completion: Development Viability and How the UK's Most Ambitious Developers Are Making It Work
Key market movers discuss what it takes to make development viable in 2026, from land acquisition and financing through to practical completion, and how the most ambitious developers are making the numbers work across asset classes while market conditions are all moving at once.
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11:00 AM 11:40 AM |
The Long Game: Establishing a Sustainable Career in Real Estate Without Burning Out or Falling Behind
Women hold 26% of senior leadership roles in UK real estate despite making up 44% of middle management. This panel dives into what it actually takes to build a long, successful career in real estate on your own terms, whether you’re taking maternity or medical leave, a much needed sabbatical, or simply an extended leave.
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11:40 AM 12:25 PM |
More Networking!
Enjoy refreshments and connect with other industry leadership.
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