See you at MIPIM

10 to 12 March 2026

Avison Young Yacht, H27 MIPIM Harbour, Palais des Festivals, Cannes.

We're so excited to be back at MIPIM 2026.

This year you'll find us on the harbour at H27. A new location, even more great conversations.

Join our global experts on deck to talk real estate trends, strategies and opportunities.

We can't wait to welcome you aboard.

Meet our people

We're bringing our experts and expertise to you

Events

Follow our people as we take to the stages of MIPIM.

Capital, cities and connectivity: unlocking the UK’s investment map

In partnership with Estates Gazette

Location

UK Stage.

Tuesday 10 March

11:15 AM

Description

The UK continues to differentiate itself as a stable and transparent destination for global real estate capital. London, in particular, remains a primary conduit for international investment, influencing how cross‑border capital enters the UK market and is subsequently allocated across a broad range of sectors and geographies.

Speakers

Chris Pilgrim, Head of Capital Markets, Avison Young.

Caroline Simpson, Chief Executive, Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Bradley Baker, Chief Executive Officer, CORE.

Imogen Ebbs, Head of Strategic Investment & Growth, Aviva Investors.

Chair: Tim Burke, Editor, Estates Gazette .

UK Cities Dinner

In partnership with the British Property Federation, UK Government and Starlight Investments

Location

Cannes.

Tuesday 10 March

Description

Avison Young is proud to once again sponsor the UK Cities Dinner, a flagship, invitation‑only event that brings together local government leaders, senior investors and key industry partners to strengthen relationships and showcase investment opportunities across the UK.

Newcastle and Gateshead’s property landscape

In partnership with Invest Newcastle

Location

Invest Newcastle Pavilion.

Tuesday 10 March

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Description

Join us as we present the state of Newcastle and Gateshead’s commercial property and real estate market, looking at both demand and supply, as well as what the current trends tell us about future investment needs and opportunities.

Speakers

Gordon Hewling, Regional Managing Director, Newcastle, Avison Young.

Stuart Howie, Principal, UK Devolution Delivery Lead, Avison Young.

Alice Andreasen, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Newcastle International Airport.

Places, spaces, communities

In partnership with Invest Newcastle

Location

Invest Newcastle Pavilion.

Thursday 12 March

11:30 - 12:30 PM

Description

This panel will delve into the importance of mixed-use developments in towns and city centres, creating dense walkable environments and places where people can live, work, play and thrive.

Speakers

James Pitt, Regional Managing Director, Leeds, Avison Young.

Dr Sarah Green OBE, Chief Executive, Newcastle Gateshead Initiative.

John Moffat, Co-Managing Director, Capital & Centric.

Joy Sinderbrand, Senior Vice President for Capital Programs, New York City Housing Authority.

Pam Smith, Chief Executive, Newcastle City Council.

The role of housing and place in Manchester's growth

In partnership with Manchester@MIPIM

Location

The Manchester Stand.

Thursday 12 March

2:00 - 2:45 PM

Description

Manchester is reimagining what it means to live well in a growing European city. Through major new housing projects, such as Victoria North, Manchester is pioneering a new generation of healthy, sustainable, community-centred housing. This session explores how housing can act as both catalyst and connector, shaping not just homes, but whole neighbourhoods that support wellbeing, inclusion, and long-ter resilience. And looks at how we take the vision for volume home building through to practical delivery, delving in to Victoria North as a case study.

Speakers

Chair: Nicola Rigby, Principal, Head of Place Strategy, Avison Young.

Tom Stannard, Chief executive, Manchester City Council.

Hilary Brett, Development Director, FEC.

Prisca Thielmann, Director, Maccreanor Lavington.

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