Speakers, Panels, Workshops and Walking Tours

We have a great day of presentations, panels, workshops or walking tour lined up for you.  In the morning we hear from our host, Dr Ria Meera Munshi, who will bring a vibrant, multidimensional approach to the proceedings, followed by a two panels and a 'Fireside conversation'  all of which take place in the Grand  BallRoom. Then, after lunch, you have the opportunity to select two of our three workshops, or join a walking tour.  Ahead of the Summit, our events team will email attendees to book these. We return to the Grand Ballroom for our closing session with Dr Ria, then we close the day with a celebration drinks reception before delegates have the opportunity to head off for a fringe event if they wish.

Speakers and Panellists:

  • Sam McCabe, National Chair of Women in Property
  • Dr Ria Meera Munshi, our host for the day
  • Stephen O'Malley, CIVIC 
  • Eve Holt, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
  • Steve Connor, Creative Concern
  • Phil Hepworth, AEW Architects
  • Robyn Hewson, Insider North West
  • Susan Leadbetter, WSP
  • Laurence Neal, Earls Court Development Company
  • Jo Harrop, PLACED
  • Matt Weir, PLACED
  • Rachel Newton, Manchester School of Architecture

Workshops:  

  1. Embracing a challenger mindset - Anne Hughes
  2. Design Charette with Dr Catalina Ionita of Chapman Taylor and Katie Rudin of Akerlof 
  3. PLACED - an interactive workship exploring how innovative design can be placed directly into the hands of the next generation

Walking Tour - CyanLines:

An opportunity to walk a section of CyanLines, the bold plan to link and transform Manchester and Salford's green and blue spaces.

Please see further session details here - Panels and Workshops

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