Midlands UK event programme to showcase investment opportunities on the world stage at MIPIM 2018

News from our partners Midlands UK

• More than 50 presentations, panel events and receptions taking place over three days
• Region to present investment opportunities worth almost £10 billion to thousands of international investors
• Events to follow seven themes on a journey through the real estate lifecycle.

A comprehensive event programme for MIPIM 2018 has today been revealed by Midlands UK, the Midlands-wide delegation attending the global property and real estate show in Cannes, France (13-15 March 2018).

More than 70 public and private sector partners from across the Midlands will come together to showcase major investment opportunities in the region to MIPIM’s international audience, which will include potential investors, property agents, developers and media from more than 100 countries. The events will all be held in the Midlands UK Pavilion (C16.D) and will explore topics including connectivity, housing and inclusive growth.

Sir John Peace, Chair of the Midlands Engine, will present the real estate investor community with the Midlands Engine Investment Portfolio on 13 March, showcasing almost £10 billion worth of investment opportunities.

The event programme is split into seven themes that follow the real estate lifecycle, starting with creating the right landscape for growth through to attracting investment and building for the future. Thousands of delegates are expected to attend across the 50+ events.

Connectivity will be a key focus across a number of events, with massive infrastructure investment including high-speed rail network HS2 and expanding air, rail and road networks all playing a role in boosting the economic impact of the Midlands.

Andy Street, Mayor for the West Midlands, said:

“We are proud to be a partner in the Midlands at MIPIM and excited about the unrivalled opportunities this event offers to promote the West Midlands as the most liveable, investable and competitive place in the UK.

“The West Midlands is at the heart of the future of Britain. We are the largest regional economy with more business start-ups than anywhere else in the UK. We have unrivalled connectivity – with 90% of the UK’s market in reach within four hours. We are confident and we are winning.

“The West Midlands’ time is now, and as part of the wider Midlands delegation to MIPIM we will maximise our opportunity to showcase our region to the world.”

Meeting the residential challenge in the region will be another focus. A panel discussion on Wednesday 14 March will look at how to unlock the housing potential of the Midlands and will feature Sir Ed Lister, chairman of Homes England.

The event programme will also highlight some of the region’s recent cultural successes, with receptions celebrating Coventry as UK City of Culture 2021 and Birmingham’s 2022 Commonwealth Games win.

Court Collaboration founder Anthony McCourt said:

“Great things are happening in the Midlands – you can feel it. Confidence is high here and it has given Court Collaboration scope to develop thousands of new homes people can be proud of.

“But there is more to come – some of Europe’s largest regeneration schemes will continue to drive more scope for growth, attracting entrepreneurs and investors from across the globe.

“This vast potential will be there for all to see at MIPIM, and we are excited to be part of it.”

Key schemes that will be showcased to investors include: MIRA Technology Park in Warwickshire; the £550 million Birmingham Paradise project; the HS2 Interchange station at Solihull; Friargate, the £700m mixed use scheme in Coventry; and the Garden City initiative in the Black Country.

Flaxmill Maltings is one of the investment opportunities on offer

The seven themes that the Midlands UK events will follow are: creating the ideal landscape for growth; big ideas and masterplanning; world class developments; moving into the Midlands; residential – meeting the challenge; living and thriving; and building for the future.

To see the full Midlands UK event schedule and for more details on the region’s presence at MIPIM 2018, please visit www.midlandsukmipim.com. The Midlands UK delegation will tweet major announcements, event images and interviews from its Twitter account @UKMidlands using the hashtags #MidlandsUK, #MIPIM and #MIPIM2018.