Invest in Bracknell
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“Invest in Bracknell” organised by Bracknell BID in collaboration with UK Property Forums will bring together some of the leading voices from the property sector and global business to discuss occupancy and property investment in Bracknell, the optimistic future of Bracknell’s commercial property market, and the strategic insights that will shape long-term investment.
There will also be networking opportunities with fellow professionals and a chance to take a guided walk around the Bracknell BID area.
The event will highlight the highly desirable benefits and opportunities for investment in the area, whether you are a business looking to relocate or an investor looking for new prospects, illustrating why the Bracknell BID area is one of the best business locations in the country, at the heart of the Thames Valley – the UK’s ‘Silicon Valley’.
For detailed information on Speakers and Schedule – see link.
9.30am: ARRIVALS
Arrival and networking over tea & coffee
10.00am: WELCOME
Maria Sabey, Head of Property UK + Ireland, Fujitsu and Chair, Bracknell BID
Welcome and update on how Bracknell BID is improving the trading environment through infrastructure, growth and investment.
10.10am: SPEAKER ONE
Andy Smith, Head of Workplace and Facilities, John Lewis Partnership
Waitrose & Partners was one of the first businesses in the Southern Business Area of Bracknell, and their campus covers a large area of approximately 3 million sq ft, made up of 16 separate buildings.
Andy Smith will be detailing why Bracknell was ideally suited as their headquarters for the past 50 years, as well as their long-term vision for further investment in Bracknell.
10.25am: SESSION ONE
Bracknell – A Great Place to do Business: Why Bracknell attracts global business?
Bracknell is one of the top business locations in the country, at the heart of the Thames Valley – the UK’s ‘Silicon Valley’. This panel will discuss why so many companies decided have decided to locate in Bracknell.
CHAIR
- Nick Hardy, Director, Page Hardy
THE OCCUPIERS PANEL
- Andy Smith, Head of Workplace and Facilities, Joihn Lewis Parternship
- Maria Sabey, Head of Property UK + Ireland, Fujitsu and Chair, Bracknell BID
- Clifton Vaughan, Co-Founder – Natural Baby Shower
- David English, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant, Panasonic
- Nigel Wild, Head of National Accounts, Morgan Lovell
11.15am: SPEAKER TWO
Heather Harvey-Wood, Partner, National Logistics and Industrial, Cushman & Wakefield
Heather Harvey-Wood will be discussing the future of investment in Bracknell and changing trends in the business landscape.
11.30am: SESSION TWO
The future of Investment in Bracknell: The changing shape of Bracknell’s business landscape.
CHAIR
Matthew Battle, Managing Director, UK Property Forums
THE INVESTORS PANEL
- Heather Harvey-Wood, Partner, National Logistics and Industrial, Cushman & Wakefield
- Nicholas Scott, Senior Development Director, Kier Property
- Jo Jackson, Director – Thames Valley, SEGRO
- Helen Barnett, Marketing Manager, Frasers International
- Max Baker, Assistant Director, Planning, Bracknell Forest Council
12.20pm: CLOSING REMARKS
Maria Sabey and Matthew Battle
12.30pm: LUNCH & NETWORKING
13.30pm: WALKS
An opportunity to see firsthand the Southern Business Area in Bracknell with representatives from the Bracknell BID and inside some of the recently completed buildings on the estate.
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