How to Make the Most of Your UKREiiF 2025 Experience
Are you gearing up for the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), in Leeds? As one of the premier Built Environment trade conventions in the UK, UKREiiF offers a plethora of opportunities for networking, learning, and business growth.
With over 16,000 attendees, 1,250 speakers, and 150+ exhibitors, UKREiiF has become one of the key events for the built environment sector. Taking place from 20–22 May in Leeds, it offers a packed schedule of sessions, networking opportunities, and industry insights. However, making the most of such a large-scale event can be overwhelming without proper planning and strategy.
If you’re attending this year, here are 10 practical tipsto navigate the event effectively:
1. Download the UKREiiF mobile app
The 2025 edition includes a new mobile app designed to help attendees organise their schedule, access venue maps, and receive real-time updates. It’s a useful tool for staying on top of session timings and connecting with fellow delegates.
2. Plan for travel time between sessions & meetings
Popular sessions can fill up quickly, so aim to arrive 10 minutes early to secure a spot. Allow additional time for travel between locations to catch up with familiar faces or make new connections along the way.
3. Network on the water pontoons
A new feature for 2025, the water pontoons in the Pink Zone provide an informal setting for networking and collaboration. It’s a more relaxed space to have meaningful conversations away from the busier areas.
4. Utilise the free meeting spaces
With more free meeting areas available this year, it’s easier to find quiet spots for impromptu discussions or pre-arranged meetings. Check the event map to locate these spaces and plan accordingly.
5. Use sustainable transport options
To support sustainability, UKREiiF has introduced shuttle services between Leeds Station and Leeds Dock, a water taxi, and bike sheds for those cycling to the venue. Opting for these options can make navigating the event easier and greener.
6. Prioritise your well-being
Three days of networking and learning can be demanding. Stay hydrated, take breaks when needed, and keep energy levels up with healthy snacks and short walks. Packing vitamins or a reusable water bottle can also help you stay focused throughout the event.
7. Connect with emerging talent and EDI initiatives
The event highlights emerging talent through initiatives like Next Gen Speed Mentoring and Vistry’s Next Gen Takeover. Additionally, the Social Value & EDI Pavilion offers spaces for conversations around inclusivity, from neurodiversity-friendly zones to diverse food options.
8. Attend AI and technology-focused sessions
With a growing focus on artificial intelligence in real estate, sessions such as "AI in Action: Driving Industry Transformation" hosted by JLL Technologies provide insight into how AI is influencing industry practices and decision-making.
9. Visit the expanded PropTech hub
This year, the PropTech Hub features an expanded lineup, including companies like Alpha Alternatives, Optimise AI, and Quantaco AI. It’s a chance to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping property development and investment.
10. Follow up strategically
Post-event connections can be just as valuable as in-person meetings. Follow up promptly via LinkedIn or email to maintain momentum and explore potential collaborations.
UKREiiF 2025 is set to bring together a diverse range of industry voices, from tech innovators to policy leaders. By planning ahead and making the most of new features and resources, you can navigate the event with confidence, connect with the right people, and leave with actionable insights.
As you gear up for UKREiiF 2025, remember that preparation and strategic planning are the keys to success. Ensure you are fueled and hydrated well and prepared to make every moment count, seize every opportunity, and forge lasting connections that propel your career or business to new heights. And don't forget to pack comfortable shoes and battery packs!
Concept Culture will be attending UKREiiF 2025.
Creative Director, Tanisha Raffiuddin, will be on the panels below and will also be creating a very special episode of the Talking Place Podcast. So please get in touch if you would like to get involved.
Lets get cultural - Uniting towns and cities through investing in the arts.
Tue, May 20 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Dockside Pavilion
Social Infrastructure 2050 - Are towns and cities laying the right foundations
Wed, May 21 - 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM - Dockside Pavilion
Leaving a legacy - Long term stewardship and social value
Thu, May 22 - 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM - Partnership Pavilion
We look forward to seeing you in Leeds!
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