Thames Valley Property Forum 2011
ON GOING DIALOGUE - POST CONFERENCE EVENTS AND NEWS!
ANNUAL LUNCH * LEANDER CLUB * HENLEY ON THAMES* ANNUAL LUNCH * LEANDER CLUB
On Tuesday 13th December Members and Friends of the Thames Valley Property Forum will assemble for our the first Annual Lunch to be held at the Leander Club, Henley on Thames. We have asked Professor Ginny Gibson, Deputy Dean, Henley Business School to air her views and news on 2012 predictions for the business world and the Thames Valley. Currently at 40, we have room for 50+ people and welcome new and non-Members of the Thames Valley Property Forum. This will involve feedback from chosen speakers and also the Floor on the future for TVPF in 2012.
Location Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG9 2LP (Next to Bridge - Berkshire Side)
Car Parking at the Leander Club
FORMAT and PROGRAMME
12.30 ARRIVALS
13:00 SIT DOWN FOR LUNCH
13:30 SPEECHES
14:00 Q&A
14.30 CLOSE
10AM EVENT OVER
Click on the link above for invitation to the Blade Visit on October 7th in Reading. Attendance via email confirmation only at infor@battle-associates.co.uk
Post Conference Notes and Events
Following the conference in September, we have now collated the final Attendee List for the Conference, Dinner and Membership of TVPF 2011. We will use this as the basis for the development of a programme for 2012 which is now in place.
Final Delegate List with Attendees and Session Details
The Blade Visit Invitation, Friday October 7th 2011
The Key Note speaker was Peter Lacy, Managing Director - Accenture Sustainability Services EALA. He provided feedback to the audience on his report, created following his research with numerous interviews with a wide selection of CEO's of Fortune 500 companies located across the globe, including the key institutions of the United Nations, European Union and other key public sector organisations.
He was supported by local Reading man, Paul Maryan, Partner with responsibilities for Carbon Reduction & Sustainability at Peter Brett Associates. He will pose soem key questions: How we do we start this dialogue? Are there examples of the built environemnt working successfully with business? What must we do locally?
Membership Details
New for 2011, the team at TVPF has revised the format and is working with a new Editorial Board made up of Foundation & Event Sponsors and invited Partner members. Through a series of consultations and meetings programmed for 2011, a clear agenda and format is being developed, culminating in the dinner and conference to be held on the 7th/8th September at the Holiday Inn, IQ Winnersh near Reading. (With improved and ample parking available!)
Alternative is to beome a Member at £200+VAT and includes events and more networking opportunities
Following the initial Editorial Meeting on 8th February we have set a simple Vision for TVPF in 2011 which will be:
- Raise the profile of property and occupation in the Thames Valley
- Hold relevant, interesting and fun events
- Connect property sector people together
- Influence the wider agenda
2011 Editorial Board, Membership and Conference Information
Tim Caiger (Ex-Head of Facilities and Real Estate EMEA, Oracle Corporation)
Gareth Osborn (Director Thames Valley, SEGRO)
Scott Witchalls (Partner, Peter Brett Associates)
Kevin MacMahon (Business Development Manager, Willmott Dixon)
David Gillham (Director of Research & Enterprise, University of Reading)
Matthew Battle (Chair, Thames Valley Property Forum)
and
Amy Battle (Conference Manager, Battle Associates)
Sponsorship
If you are interested in joining as a Foundation Sponsor and the Editorial Board please contact info@battle-associates.co.uk for more information on details as we are keen to fill key rolls and sectors.
We are keen to build up Foundation and Individual Membership to TVPF and have priced the Membership so that it encourages participation. The events planned by the Editorial Board aim to reflect the interests of the Membership and we hope that the dinner/conference in September will also provide a platform for those interested in property issues in the Thames Valley. We shall also be circulating exclusive information to members in respect of market information, commentary from the Editorial Board and Estates Gazette linkage.
Quotes and Feedback from Previous Attendees
Opportunity to learn about the Thames Valley property developments, the market and network
Continuation of attending previous conference and wanting an update on matters affecting the region
Affordable networking opportunity
Exceptional networking event
Register online here
Who should attend the Fourm?
Investors, Occupiers/End Users, Professionals and Suppliers operating or interested in being involved in the Thames Valley, west of London and South East UK Region property, occupancy and construction sectors. Targeting will also cross over into public sector as key stakeholders from the regional economic What will be achieved by attending the conference?
- connect with key agenda items driving the region
- meet key 'players' involved in the market
- forum for public/private sector companies to meet
- opportunity to meet occupiers and end users
- generate interest and a buzz in the Thames Valley and M25 Regions
- identify new sources of growth and investment opportunities
- create a platform for key issues to be discussed and debated
- networking and the opportunity to build new business relationships
- unique chance to see new designs and development for the first time
- education in content with acces to CPD credits
- become a sustainable event with additional events in 2011 and 2012
Long Term Goals of TVPF
To generate a sustainable Forum which companies and delegates want to attend on a regular basis. By doing this in the heart of the Thames Valley and featuring issues driving the Region, delegates and sponsors will have the opportunity to see at first hand the many changes to the region and also hear what these changes will mean for them.