CONFERENCE AGENDA
The full day conference will comprise of 4 sessions detailing the outlook for 2023 and beyond; focussing on the economy and the cost of living crisis, the challenges we face as an industry, the solutions and a look into the future of retail.
8.30am Registration opens – Tea and coffee available
9.30am Welcome and open from the Chair – Darren Pearce, Centre Director at Meadowhall
9.40am Session 1 Economic Outlook
Macro-economic trends and the impact and implications on the retail / property sector – Paul Mount, Bank of England
Cost of Living crisis and research trends – Alex McCulloch, Director, CACI
Future of Shopping Places – Dr Steve Norris, National Head of Planning, Regeneration + Infrastructure, Lambert Smith Hampton
11.00am Exhibition – Tea and coffee available
11.30am Session 2 Challenges
Challenges on the Ground – Panel Discussion – a look at the challenges faced this year and moving forward. Panellists include:
- Robert Goodman, Landsec
- Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Shopping Centre
- Simon Whiting, Mermaid Quay
The Outlet of Opportunity – What we can learn from Outlet Operators’ effective use of Data – Gareth Jordan, Director, Art Software Group in discussion with Andrew Duncan, Head of Placemaking, Marketing & Communications, Realm
12.30pm Lunch and Exhibition
1.30pm Session 3 Solutions
Changes to consumer behaviour and the opportunities this brings – Mark King, Head of Retail Data, Virgin Media 02
Future Tenants and Innovative Retailers – John Emmerson, Managing Director, SituLive
Sustainability / Net Zero – Tom Whittington, Director of Retail and Leisure Research, Savills
3.00pm Exhibition – Tea and coffee available
3.30pm Session 4 Future Gazing
Panel discussion with leaders in the retail sector. A chance for you to ask the difficult questions and get an informative answer. Panellists include:
- John Emmerson – Managing Director, SituLive
- Isabelle Hease – CEO, Visitor Insights and BPF Futures Chair
- Nick Peel – Managing Director, St James Quarter
- Caroline Main – Executive Director, Head of Retail, MAPP
- Steven Kainth – Founder, Elluminate Me
4.30pm Conference closes
7.00pm Gala dinner – Drinks reception begins
8.00pm Welcome speech and dinner