The Property Forum February 2007 E-News Update:
A warm welcome to all those already signed up to attend The Property Forum 2007. For all those not already signed up, October 31st isn't as far away as it sounds! With limited places available on board this year's event, we hope this newsletter encourages you to sign before you're left waving the ship off from the dockside!
This month we look at:
- What is the Property Forum?
- Climb aboard for a lasting relationship.
- Actions to be taken with suppliers as a result of attending the Property Forum.
- DTZ Report - exploring patterns of globalization and how corporate real estate executives are responding to the challenges.
- February's spotlight on Mike Knight, Estates Director, Barclay's Bank plc.
As always we look forward to hearing from you if there are any aspects of this e-newsletter or The Property Forum you would like to discuss.
Chris Williams, Project Manager
The Property Forum 2007
The Property Forum is the most important meetings based event in the property calendar, bringing together key decision makers from occupiers with senior executives from property service providers to:
- Grow expertise through first class conference programme and shared experience
- Build strategic relationships at a senior level through pre-scheduled & agreed one-to-one meetings
- Network and relax with other key figures from the industry
'Very good environment to meet with key decision makers and to network with like minded people.'
Steve McDowell, Fasset
For further information on The Property Forum click here.
Climb Aboard For a Lasting Relationship
Suppliers/Occupiers at the 2007 Property Forum:
We have 40 Confirmed occupiers and 12 supplier companies on board with us so far from an array of different sectors.
Suppliers attending The Property Forum include;
Nelson Bakewell
Carter Jonas
Dunlop Haywards
Occupiers attending The Property Forum include;
Warner Bros
B & Q
Barclay's Bank
British Airways
Daimler Chrysler Retail
For a full list of confirmed suppliers/occupiers please email Bonnie Clarke on bclarke@richmondevents.com
What are the actions occupiers are most likely to take as a result of attending The Property Forum 2006?
After the success of the 2006 Property Forum, property executives reached land having built new relationships, strengthened existing relationships, and expanded on new ideas.
The Property Forum has had an excellent success rate in terms of suppliers and occupiers successfully matching business needs and sharing interesting ideas.
A study was done on last years Property Forum which showed the main actions occupiers are most likely to take as a result of attending The Property Forum.
The most likely area of action as a result of attending the forum is to arrange further meetings with suppliers (70%). 63% of our occupiers were interested in investigating new suppliers.
To see the full report, and for more information on the research onboard Property 2006, please contact
Chris Williams on 0208 487 2275 or email him cwilliams@richmondevents.com
Globalisation Challenges Corporate Real Estate
Following the success of last year's Property Forum, we are delighted to launch a new report produced in collaboration with DTZ entitled "The new landscape of corporate real estate management".
The report is based on a survey of 70 top global companies and the outputs from workshops hosted by DTZ at the Property Forum in September 2006. It throws light on what's driving the next waves of globalisation, and with over 60% of future growth to occur in emerging economies, considers the implications from the widening of global operations. This report takes a fresh look at how corporate real estate is responding to the challenge.
Richard Hurst of DTZ comments: "Today functions are globally footloose and the pace of new market entry creates a host of challenges and opportunities for CRE executives. The survey aims to provide an update on globalisation trends, and to stimulate ideas for the future focus of global CRE management".
To receive your copy of the DTZ report email Bonnie Clarke on bclarke@richmondevents.com
February's Spotlight
Mike Knight, Estates Director
Barclay's Bank plc
Mike has been the Estates Director of Barclays Facilities Management for a number of years. He is an established member of the Interbank Rating Forum and a longstanding fan of the Property Forum. We asked Mike to take 5 minutes out of his hectic schedule to answer a few questions.
- Looking back at 2006, what were the major success stories for Barclays?
Successful migration to a market leading integrated services outsourced model focused upon the property life cycle.
- What are your goals within the property department in 2007?
Talent will be the number one issue. New entrants today want to know not only where they will work but also how they will work so offering the right location and environment will be vital.
- You attended the Property Forum before, could you briefly explain what your experience of it was like?
A unique opportunity to discuss and explore issues of strategic importance to corporate occupiers with both peers and a wide range of service providers in a superb environment.
- What was the highlight of the event for you?
It has to be the closing address. Creating Powerful Business Teams - Ian Thomas. It was a privilege to listen and watch Ian passionately demonstrate how much business people can learn from the animal kingdom and lions in particular. His standing ovation was thoroughly deserved.
- You have booked to attend again this year. Is there anything you think we should change or improve?
It will be a challenge to repeat last year's success and to keep this event fresh and relevant. Sharing the venue with other conferences perhaps needs to be reviewed.
- What would you say to anybody who is undecided as to whether they should attend The Property Forum this year or not?
This event offers excellent business value - Go.
- Who do you plan on sending a Valentine's Card to this year?
As usual, my plans on this front will not necessarily translate into what I action!!!
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