Upcoming insight: Join us for our next 3 seminars in Manchester, Glasgow & London.
While summer may be in full swing, September will be here before we know it. And when it comes around, our autumn seminar programme of insight, inspiration and conversation kicks off once again with a stellar roster of expert panellists, all operating in the world of property.
The sentiment we hear is that never before has the sector been more complex. With a plethora of external pressures, from The Building Safety Act to global economics and material supply chains, all facets of the built environment are affected - yet optimism holds fast.
Offering an unparalleled and candid view of what's going on property-wise across Manchester, Glasgow, and London, our popular Property Outlook series of events returns to Material Source Studio, hosted by David Smalley, to ponder, unpick and forecast stakeholder fears and hopes for the future of our cities to support your own project pipeline.
If you're an architect, interior designer or property professional, book your free ticket here, and explore the topics and panellists below for Manchester, Glasgow & London.
Manchester Property: Community living – true or false?
- Date: 17 September 2026
- Time: 18:30-19:30
- Location: Material Source Studio Manchester
Long seen as the darling of BtR and PBSA, has Manchester created true communities, or just exclusive tower blocks?
Panel:
- Nicola Wallis - Group Residential Sales & Marketing Director, Scarborough Group International
- Nathan Cornish, Group Director, Urban Splash
- Martyn Evans, Creative Director, Landsec
In association with Cupa Pizarras, Karndean, Parkside Architectural Tiles
Scotland Property: Retrofit revolution or evolution?
- Date: 07 October 2026
- Time: 18:30-19:30
- Location: Material Source Studio Glasgow
With no new Grade A developments on the horizon, has retrofit finally taken its rightful place—fully recognised and embraced across all sectors of the built environment?
Panel:
- Nick Walker, Director Heritage & Townscape, Iceni Projects
- Dr. Katherine Gunderson, CEO, Founder, Grand Bequest
In association with Orac, Parkside Architectural Tiles
London Property: Developing places – inclusive or exclusive?
- Date: 04 November 2026
- Time: 18:30-19:30
- Location: Material Source Studio London
The goal of many schemes is to be inclusive, but do any welcome and enhance the local community?
Panel:
- Lesley Roberts, Director of BTR Operations, Related Argent
- Olaide Oboh, Managing Director, Populate
- Shannon Conway, Co–Founder, Picture This
In association with Brita, ILIV, Parkside Architectural Tiles
For all of our sessions, early arrival is advised with drinks offered from 17:30 onwards.
Do you have a burning question for one of our panellists? We actively encourage questions on the evening, and you're also welcome to send us something in advance.
We can't wait to welcome you into our Studios for these events. And in the meantime, there are plenty of other activities happening in every location throughout the summer months - check out What's On here.
