Collaborative Conversations East Midlands 2025 unites experts to discuss key issues and solutions shaping retrofit projects today.
The event will focus on how stakeholders across the sector can work together more effectively, with discussions covering procurement, community retrofit, place-based approaches, and measuring outcomes and impact evaluation.
This open conversation is designed to identify practical steps the industry can take to collaborate more effectively, overcome barriers, and seize opportunities for successful retrofit projects.
You should join us if you'd like to make connections within the industry, expand your knowledge of how you can make an impact in this important arena.
We are delighted to welcome Mike Siebert, Gateway Manager at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University, as Chair for this event.
Joining him is an inspiring panel of speakers who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise:
Steve Kemp, Executive Director, OpenPlan
Rebecca Reynolds, Head of Sustainability, Equans UK and Ireland
Codrina Cretu, Mission Manager, Nesta
Adam McPartland, Managing Director, Glancy Nicholls Architects
Agenda
9am Attendee arrival and refreshments
9:30am Panel debate
10:30am Break, refreshments and audience discussions
11am Panel question and answer session
12pm Close
This unique event is brought to you by the leading professional bodies in the built environment; The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Landscape Institute (LI), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and further support is available on request.
