11-12 March 2026

Dinner: Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 6.30pm
Venue: Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill Birmingham, 55 Colmore Row, Barwick St, entrance, Birmingham B3 2AA
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Conference: Thursday 12 March 2026 at 8.30am
Venue: Grand Hotel Birmingham, 1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE
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AGENDA

Program Overview

Industrial Market Update & 2026 Outlook
As the industrial and logistics sector navigates a complex landscape of shifting supply chains and capital realignment, this session provides a critical deep dive into the macro-trends defining 2026. Henry Stratton will offer data-driven insights into rental growth, investment pricing, and market outlook for the Industrial and Logistics market for 2026 and beyond. Complementing this research, Mark Fergusson will provide the developer’s perspective on how institutional strategies are evolving to meet the sophisticated power, sustainability, and automation requirements of modern corporate occupiers.

Speakers:
Henry Stratton, Head of Research, Tritax Management LLP
Mark Fergusson, Head of Client Engagement, Tritax Management LLP
 

Prologis Essentials: The Future of Industrial Real Estate
Led by Danny Bostock, the Prologis Essentials business line represents a strategic evolution from traditional property management to a comprehensive operational partnership. By moving "beyond the four walls" of the warehouse, this turnkey platform addresses the critical operational, environmental, and labour challenges faced by modern logistics companies. Through its four pillars—Operations, Energy, Mobility, and Workforce—Essentials provides integrated solutions ranging from warehouse automation and Net Zero energy infrastructure to EV charging and talent recruitment. This holistic approach not only accelerates "time-to-market" for tenants but also transforms the landlord-tenant dynamic into a high-value, collaborative relationship designed to drive long-term ROI and sustainability.

Speaker:
Danny Bostock, Essentials Solutions Manager, Prologis Essentials

Energy Demand by AI, Data Centres & Logistics
The session will examine the accelerating surge in energy demand driven by AI, data centres, and logistics operations—and why access to power has emerged as the number one deal-breaker in occupier site selection for Industrial & Logistics clients.  Newmark will focus on the biggest issues influencing occupier location decisions, highlighting how power demand, grid capacity, and infrastructure readiness are redefining what makes a site viable. Attendees will leave with practical insights to inform investment, leasing, and operational strategies in an increasingly power-constrained market.

Speakers:
Will Laing, Partner Industrial and Logistics Analytics, Newmark
Sarah Stewart, Partner, Energy & Data Centres, Newmark
 

        

         

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