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Plan your diary: Place North finalises MIPIM 2025 programme
Intimate networking events, hard-hitting panel discussions with industry leaders, and high-energy activation sessions make up Place North’s diverse and engaging programme for the 2025 edition of the international property expo.
Homes England chief executive Eamon Boylan, Manchester City Council leader Bev Craig, and developers including Peel Land, Muse, Igloo, and Urban Splash are among those confirmed to speak as part of Place North’s MIPIM programme.
Place North arrival reception
When: Monday 10 March 4pm – 7pm
Where: Huracannes (formally Tribeca), 2 Rue Félix Faure, 06400 Cannes
What: Place North delegates and partners will gather in central Cannes to start their MIPIM week with some informal drinks and good quality networking.
How to attend: Invitation only
Welcome from Northern local authorities
When: Tuesday 11 March 10:30am – 11:15am
Where: Place North Stand
What: Hear from leaders and key-decision makers from Northern local authorities about their strategy for the week.
Hear from:
Nick Gerrard, growth and prosperity programme director, Blackpool Council
Stephanie Mullenger, interim director of property and housing, Salford City Council
Cllr Tom Ross, Leader, Trafford Council
Sue Johnson, chief executive, Bolton Council
Alison McKenzie-Folan, chief executive, Wigan Council
How to attend: Open to everyone with a MIPIM pass
In conversation with Homes England chief executive Eamonn Boylan
When: Tuesday 11 March 3pm – 3:45pm
Where: Place North Stand
What: How can Homes England play a more active and decisive role in unlocking regeneration and where does the North fit into the equation. Find out from the agency’s interim chief executive Eamonn Boylan.
How to attend: Open to everyone with a MIPIM pass
Faster, bigger, better – How can the North become the UK’s development driver?
When: Tuesday 11 March 4:15pm – 5pm
Where: UK Stage
What: In the North you are never too far away from a vibrant town or city. The short distances between growth locations provides an unrivalled opportunity for collaboration and synergy. This essential panel for anyone working in the Northern property market discusses how to make the most of it by maximising efficiencies and ensuring we are all singing from the same hymn sheet.
Hear from:
Dale Sinclair, director head of digital innovation, WSP
Anneliese Hutchinson, interim strategic director economy innovation & growth, Gateshead Council
Insiyah Khushnood, senior development manager, Igloo Regeneration
Cllr Tom Ross, leader, Trafford Council
Aidan Thatcher, director of place, Wigan Council
How to attend: Open to everyone with a MIPIM pass
Place North MIPIM breakfast conference
When: Wednesday 12 March 8:30am – 10:30am
Where: Canopy by Hilton
What: At this breakfast briefing, we will gather leaders from across the private and public sectors to find out how the government’s housing push is panning out in their areas, explore what they are doing to turbocharge the delivery of new homes, and ask what needs to change if Labour is going to live up to its self-proclaimed billing as the party of housebuilding.
Hear from:
Stephen Wild, managing director, Peel Land
Jonathan Wilson, managing director, Citu
Tom Stannard, chief executive, Manchester City Council
Sarah Ashurst, investment & development manager, Salford City Council
How to attend: Invitation only
Flip_it at MIPIM
When: Wednesday 12 March 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: Place North Stand
What: WSP, Layer.studio and Studio Hoodless introduce Flip_it, an immersive brainstorming session that redefines regeneration.
Celebrating the North’s role as a global disrupter and creative powerhouse, Flip_it redefines regeneration by starting with the end in mind, uncovering new and different pathways to success. Collaborative design sprints and themed hacks confront urban challenges head-on, delivering practical strategies for sustainable, inclusive growth.
How to attend: Open to everyone with a MIPIM pass
Investible North – where should investors put their money?
When: Thursday 13 March 11:15pm – 12pm
Where: UK Stage
What: Across the North, opportunities to make transformational change in towns and cities are not in short supply. This essential panel for anyone working in the Northern property market will highlight a handful of schemes with the potential to generate a sizeable return on investment and make a real difference.
Hear from:
Nuala Gallagher, corporate director city development, Liverpool City Council
Pam Smith, chief executive, Newcastle City Council
Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader, Blackpool Council
Cllr Bev Craig, Leader, Manchester City Council
Jon Dyson, director of place, Bolton Council
Michael Cullen, chief executive, Stockport Council
How to attend: Open to anyone with a MIPIM pass
Place North Stand wrap-up
When: Thursday 13 March 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Where: Place North Stand
What: Get the thoughts of private sector giants including Urban Splash founder Tom Bloxham and Muse managing director Phil Mayall on how MIPIM 2025 has panned out and enjoy some casual drinks as Place North kicks off the MIPIM wind-down.
How to attend: Open to anyone with a MIPIM pass
MIPIM 2025 promises to be a bigger, better show than ever before. We are committed to making sure the North gets plenty of spotlight in Cannes – and we are not alone in that fight either. Place North’s MIPIM delegation now includes 58 organisations from global companies to SMEs.
This year, for the first time since 2008, the UK, not France, is taking the largest delegation to MIPIM. Place North’s delegation is the country’s largest outside of London and is the biggest ever for a first time exhibitor.
You can see a full list of the Place North delegation below.
Interested in working with Place North? For more information or to book opportunities, contact Dino Moutsopoulos by calling 07803 988 112 or by emailing [email protected].
You can also speak with commercial director Sean O’Connor by calling 07951 561234 or emailing [email protected].
