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NOMA
Based in the 20-acre NOMA neighbourhood in Manchester city centre, Dantzic is a fine example of art deco design and comprises six upper floors of unique workspace with real character – featuring open plan workspace, original parquet flooring, and exposed original ceiling detail.
For businesses with the ambition to try something different, Dantzic provides an environment that invigorates the mind and challenges the conventional, with neighbours including Amazon Web Services, Deloitte, the Ministry of Justice, and Co-op UK.
Located between two of Manchester’s main transport hubs – Manchester Victoria Station and Shudehill Transport Interchange — Dantzic is within three minutes walk of train, Metrolink and bus connections that serve the city and beyond, perfect for those visiting from near or far.
The wider NOMA masterplan is creating new homes, offices, hotels, shops, restaurants and bars around vibrant urban spaces and public realm. This is underpinned by a forward-thinking, neighbourhood-led approach to placemaking that champions the idea that places are better when people are involved in making them.
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We have experienced the enthusiasm of returning to live in-person events this year, having safely and successfully hosted more than 10,000 executives to date globally. While we are thrilled to convene together to propel growth within CRE, COVID-19 remains a worldwide concern and Bisnow is committed to practicing safe protocols at our events. You can expect the following:
Everyone attending the event will be required to demonstrate proof of a recent negative lateral flow test result (logged within 36 hours) or evidence of their COVID-19 double vaccination status.
Please note: you must complete your lateral flow test before arriving at the event. There are no testing facilities available on site.Temperature checks may 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.
Speakers and Panels
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Nigel Henry
CEO
Fusion Group
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David Campbell
Founder / Managing Director
Alumno Group
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Basil Demeroutis
Managing Partner
FORE Partnership
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Dr. Simon Merrywest
Director of Student Experience
The University of Manchester
The Manchester Office Market
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Philip Scott
Investment Manager
Schroder UK Real Estate Fund
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Jessica Bowles
Director of Strategy
Bruntwood
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Stephen Bradley
Director - Investment Management International
Federated Hermes
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John Ogden
Managing Director - North
CBRE
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Mark Haywood
Partner
CMS
The Outlook For Manchester’s Student Housing: Investment, Development & Planning
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Erin Clarke
Structured Property Finance
Investec
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Barbora Melezinkova
Operational Real Estate, Long Income Funds
LGIM Real Assets
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Ian Taylor
NorthWest Regional Head of Real Estate & Construction
RSM
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Rachael Cunliffe
Founder & Director
ENGAGE 5
Providing Value To Prove Your Value: Trends Shaping The City’s BTR Real Estate
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Shannon Conway
Residential Director
Glenbrook Property
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Michael Howard
Founder & Managing Director
Urbanbubble
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Gavin Taylor
Regional General Manager
Far East Consortium
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Peter Rowe
Development Manager
Packaged Living
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Liam Graham
Senior Manager
Vilicom
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Gearoid Collins
Director of Sales & Marketing
Vilicom
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Michael Swiszczowski
Group Board Director, UK
Chapman Taylor
Why This Matters
What You'll Learn:
Deep dive into Manchester’s office investment landscape covering unique insights into new players, projects, deal types, financing strategies, and lessons learned.
In a city known for its punchy office space, how to stay ahead of the pack and meet tenants’ evolving requirements.
Whether the long-term outlook and potential for investment found in student accommodation remains compelling.
The trends influencing the student property market and the impact on rental values.
The latest innovations in the city’s BTR design & development.
How You'll Do More Business: With Manchester’s ambitions to lead the way to ‘level up’ the economy, leaders are now making critical decisions and investments in the office and student accommodation markets that will come to fruition in the coming years. Gain exclusive insights into how owners and developers are thinking about future developments, where there is room for opportunities, and how new trends are shaping future portfolios.
Who Attends: Investors, lenders, owners, developers, local authorities, tenants, agents, engineers, architects, planners and advisors.
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. We're excited to be bringing the leading CRE players in Manchester back together again in person, so make sure you come early for breakfast to make the most of all the networking opportunities too. This is not an event to be missed!
For questions, comments or press enquiries, email our UK&I Producer Beth at beth.beeson@bisnow.com
Venue
Dantzic
Dantzic Street,
NOMA, Manchester, M4 2AH
Agenda
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7:00 AM
7:30 AM
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Breakfast & Schmooze
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7:30 AM
7:40 AM
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Bisnow & NOMA welcoming
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7:40 AM
8:15 AM
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The Manchester Office Market
Manchester is the UK’s fastest growing regional city and a leading European centre for digital technologies, possessing all the fundamentals that will drive occupancy and rental growth over the long term. It is a city that people want to live and work in showing a 355% population increase since 2002 and a 22% net increase in new restaurants and bars in the past 5 years sustained by over 500,000 people aged between 20 to 34 which is the largest regional millennial population in the UK. According to CBRE, there are strong signs of recovery in Manchester’s office market with 2,000 new jobs created in the NW in the 12 months to March 2021 and 51% of the development pipeline across 7 new buildings under construction are pre let. Who is investing in Manchester’s office market and why? How is the city positioned to attract and retain major tenants, what are tenants' top design and amenity demands, and how are flexible workspace operators faring? |
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8:20 AM
8:50 AM
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The Outlook For Manchester’s Student Housing: Investment, Development & Planning
Manchester’s student population is 90,000 — one of the largest in Europe — and with Manchester’s new Local Plan set to introduce new policies for owner developers to deliver high quality accommodation, this session will seek answers to; how are buildings being valued amongst uncertainty, what is current investor sentiment for the market, will there be a change to flexible tenancies, how are amenities and experience changing to meet resident demands, and what does all this mean for rental values? |
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8:50 AM
9:00 AM
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Stretch Break
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9:05 AM
9:45 AM
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Providing Value To Prove Your Value: Trends Shaping The City’s BTR Real Estate
JLL estimates that approx 5,600 flats are under construction around the city, demonstrating that Manchester is still very attractive to renters, despite a slowdown in recent years. To stay ahead of the curve, investors, developers and operators need to understand the next generation of renters. How is the renting experience evolving in order to retain occupancy levels and deliver returns? |
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9:45 AM
10:30 AM
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Post Panel Networking
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