Registration and refreshments
08:45 to
09:30
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
09:30 to
09:40
Investing in transport infrastructure to unlock growth across the North – policy support and vision for regional development
09:40 to
10:05
- Aligning government’s strategic direction with funding mechanisms that can support successful project delivery
- Where is investment planned in the North? What are the key priorities and long-term objectives?
- Updates on the future of Great British Railway and new opportunities for development
Panel discussion: What does increased devolution mean for progressing transport and wider property schemes? What is the progress so far and next steps
10:05 to
10:55
- How will devolved powers accelerate transport planning and housing growth?
- How is the role of combined authorities changing and are they prepared to take on new responsibilities?
- Establishing the Great North to deliver cross-regional projects and drive inward investment
- Benefits and implications of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill for infrastructure delivery
Morning refreshments and networking
10:55 to
11:25
Preventing delays and derisking development by demonstrating project’s viability – how to use your business case to ensure successful delivery
11:25 to
11:50
- Building the business case for development – how to balance short-term financial gain with future area growth
- Implementing an efficient appraisal methodology for transport infrastructure –what evidence needs to be included?
- Derisking investment decision by effectively demonstrating the value for money
Panel Discussion: What’s next for Northern Powerhouse Rail? What is needed now to turn NPR plans into a reality and accelerate implementation?
11:50 to
12:35
- What infrastructure upgrades and new lines are included in NPR?
- How can the government effectively support this major infrastructure project?
- Lessons learnt from HS2 – how can the sector apply these to reduce delays and added costs?
- Public-private partnership and innovative funding models that can be implemented to develop NPR
Networking Lunch
12:35 to
13:35
Unlocking commercial growth and improving economic outcomes through public-private collaboration
13:35 to
14:00
- Identifying potential stakeholders that needs to be involved in your scheme
- How to select the right delivery model that enables best value development – what’s important to consider?
- Benefits of public-private partnerships – sharing risks and reducing costs while creating shared value
Transport as catalyst for placemaking – leveraging transport investment to enhance public spaces while driving new property opportunities
14:00 to
14:25
- Practical examples of how transport hubs can transform underused sites and unlock new areas for development
- Revitalising land around transport infrastructure for new affordable housing
- Designing mixed-use neighbourhoods to maximise social, economic and environmental outcomes
Integrating greener solutions into development plans to deliver sustainable urban growth and high commercial value
14:25 to
14:50
- Embedding green infrastructure into transport corridors to support biodiversity and boost attractiveness of surrounding areas
- Creating carbon-neutral cities by promoting active travel options – embedding walking and cycling routes that improve property value
- Best approaches to reducing car dependency to lower emissions and raise quality of life
Afternoon refreshments and networking
14:50 to
15:20
Panel Discussion: Delivering a multimodal system to make the North a development hub – connecting places to drive property-led regeneration
15:20 to
16:05
- Building a joined-up transport plan for the North – current and future plans to integrate rail, road, airports and other modes
- What are the key barriers to achieving greater connectivity across the region?
- Aligning local transport systems with economic priorities and housing opportunities
- Making journeys easier by successfully coordinating timetables, ticketing solutions and service connections
- Improving accessibility to freight supply chains, new markets and high-value jobs
Case study: Key takeaways on developing transport schemes that maximise both commercial benefits and regeneration outcomes
16:05 to
16:30
- What were the unexpected challenges that emerged during development?
- Practical lessons for linking transport infrastructure to urban revitalisation – what works best?
- Future-proofing your project to support long-term growth – anticipating transport demand and community needs
Chair’s closing remarks
16:30 to
16:40
Close of conference and networking drinks
16:40 to
17:00