LONDON BUILD SHOW PREVIEW
50 % OF LONDON BUILD ’ S CONFERENCE AGENDA IS REPRESENTED BY FEMALE SPEAKERS , A FIRST-EVER FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION SHOW !
The countdown is on to the UK ’ s leading construction show ! London Build returns to Olympia London ’ s Grand Hall for the live expo on the 17th and 18th November .
Come meet , network and do business with thousands of the UK ’ s top contractors , developers , architects , civil engineers and more . This year the show will feature 500 + speakers across 6 stages , hundreds of exhibitors , 200 + CPD sessions , exclusive free-to-attend networking events including Meet the Buyer , Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction , the Festival of Construction with plenty of entertainment , live performances and music , surprise celebrity guests and much , much more .
New to London Build 2021 is the dedicated Diversity & Inclusion stage . Hear from D & I leaders driving change across the industry , as they explore what can be done to make the UK ’ s built environment more diverse and inclusive , with two days of interactive panel discussions and open Q & A . Topics include ' Improving the Image of Construction - Challenging Stereotypes ', ‘ Hear From Leaders Driving Change in LGBTQ +’, ‘ The Future Workforce - Fast Forward to a Completely Diverse Industry ’, ' The Importance of Mentoring and Leadership ', ‘ Attracting and Retaining Diverse Talent ’ to name a few .
London Build are very proud to announce that this year ’ s show will have a 50 / 50 split of men and women across the conference agenda , a first-ever for any construction show ! Hear from a diverse and wide range of industry leaders from across the sector , including :
• Dr Marzia Bolpagni , Head of BIM International , Associate Director - Mace Group
• Jenny McLaughlin , Project Manager - Heathrow
• Frances McAndrew , Global Head of Equity , Diversity and Inclusion - Mott MacDonald
• Angela Brady , Director - Brady Mallalieu Architects
• Dr Wei Yang , President - Royal Town Planning Institute
• Amanprit Arnold , Senior Infrastructure Planning and Policy Officer - Greater London Authority
• Annette Fisher , Founder and Chair - Let ' s Build
• Sheryl Moore , Group Social Sustainability Manager - Kier Group
• Miranda Sharp , Stream Lead , National Digital Twin Programme - Centre for Digital Built Britain
• Olaide Obog , Director of Partnerships - First Base
• Christina Riley , Senior Planner - Quinn London Ltd
• Joanne Flaherty , Project Director - Bouygues UK
• Marylis Ramos , Director - PRP Architects
• Jyoti Sehdev ( She / Her ), Group Equality , Diversity & Inclusion Lead and Senior Engineer - Costain
Take part in the UK ’ s largest networking event for women in construction . Talk to and feel inspired by fellow architects , contractors , engineers , designers and other diversity champions from all sectors that make up the construction industry . In partnership with NAWIC , this event is free-to-attend and gives visitors the chance to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people . From graduates to Heads of Departments and CEOs to government officials , this is the place to build connections and hear about what is being done to make lasting change .
Once again this year , London Build is working with a large team of inspiring Diversity and Women in Construction Ambassadors . These Ambassadors who are passionate about driving equality , diversity and change , have helped shape discussions at the show and you can network with them at the event to exchange ideas and milestones .
DATES TO MARK IN YOUR DIARIES :
• London Build Expo - 17th & 18th Nov
• Women in Construction Networking Event - 18th Nov 10am - 11.30pm
• Diversity in Construction Networking Event - 17th Nov 4pm - 5.30pm
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