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Very constructive. Learnt many interesting things from occupiers and competitors. Made significant number of new contacts. Raised profile and awareness of Atisreal and our CRE services, both in UK and internationally. Identified several leads and opportunities.


Tim Harlow
Atis Real

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The role of the Property Director in a recession
Keynote Address
Chairman: Stephen Reffitt, Director of Business Growth, WSP, Panel members: Liz Peace, Chief Executive, British Property Federation, Mark Dixon, CEO, Regus plc & David Mirmelli, Property Director, Thales Group plc
• Restructuring your portfolio to meet the changing needs of the business
• Reducing costs to maintain ROI whilst retaining service and quality
• Lessons to be learned in property investment to protect against a downturn
• Structuring deals in a recession



Keynote Address
After-dinner presentation: Andrew Neil
Andrew Neil, Editor, Writer and Presenter of BBC’s This Week
Andrew engages his audience with clear delivery, a razor-sharp wit and a breadth of knowledge and experience of many topics including politics and business. Expect to be informed and entertained in equal measure.



Challenges of the current economic climate
Industry Session
Neil Blake, Director, Oxford Economics, Senior Advisor to the ITEM Group
• Recent developments – the current economic environment and the short-term outlook
• Medium-term challenges - where can growth come from?
• Fiscal problems – higher taxes and lower government spending; the outlook for inflation, interest rates and the availability of finance
• Impact on key occupier markets; in particular offices, retail and leisure
• Key uncertainties – how the future could be radically different to the past!





A shift in the balance of power?
Industry Session
Julian Lyon, Manager, European Real Estate, GM Worldwide Real Estate & Chris Edwards, Chairman, RICS Commercial Market Board
• Landlord-tenant relationships in a rapidly changing scenario
• Anticipating the impact of forthcoming environmental legislation
• Occupier satisfaction
• Lease code and service charge code

Preparing for business rate revaluation
Industry Session
Mark Henderson, Director, National Head of Statutory Valuations, DTZ
• Preparing for 2010 to protect profitability
• Advice to help minimise your rate payments
• Impact for existing and new buildings
• Empty rates, CRC, BRS and the current market conditions



A roadmap to a low-carbon economy
Industry Session
Adrian Gault, Chief Economist, Committee on Climate Change
• Developments at a global and EU level
• Implications of the macro-economic situation for meeting carbon budgets
• Indicators of progress in meeting carbon budgets
• Sectoral progress and actions required in meeting carbon budgets





Realising the benefits from workplace strategy
Industry Session
Ben Munn, Director, Head of Workplace Strategy, CB Richard Ellis & Yavuz Kazim, Head of Corporate Workplace Strategy, HSBC
• The right workplace strategy delivers flexible working, improves retention, engagement and productivity.
• Case study from a blue chip organisation
• How a long term strategy is already delivering on KPIs structured around an annual payback



Leadership – it’s all about you!
Industry Session
William Montgomery, Chief Executive, TEN Ltd
• Everyday leadership – the essential tool
• Mobilising the talents of your team
• Measuring performance and effectiveness
• Adding value to the organisation





Blue sky thinking - the office of the future
Industry Session
Paul Warner, Head of Offices/ Research and Development, 3D Reid & James Finnis, Regional Director - National Offices Team, Jones Lang LaSalle
• ‘We have to get to work but do we have to travel so far or so often?’
• What is required of ‘a place of work’ both in actual terms and investment terms?
• The office as a community and as part of the urban fabric
• Designing imaginative flexible and adaptable spaces
• The importance of sustainable planning
• Successful examples of offices addressing future needs




Property – living the brand
Industry Session
David Fraser, Partner, Harrison:Fraser
• Property as an expression of brand and values
• Reputation - how to avoid brand suicide
• Reconciling sustainability and creating the right built environment
• Dealing with stakeholder demands and changing consumer trends
• Engaging employees and stakeholders to deliver bottom line impact



What is the future for Facilities Management?
Industry Session
Ian Bye, Development Director, Taylor Woodrow
  • Is FM strategic? 
  • What is strategic FM?
  • Single-sourcing or fragmented supply?
  • How should FM be managed in a recession?
  • What should I do when I get leave?



Employee wellbeing – it’s up to you!
Industry Session
Dr Wolfgang Seidl, Executive Director, The Validium Group
• The cost to the organisation of workplace stress is accelerating
• One in four employees now suffers from stress, anxiety or depression
• Learn how to identify and manage the problem
• Introducing measures to improve employee health and wellbeing