Programme Overview
Hotel Venue: The hotel is the Edwardian Radisson, Free Trade Hall, Peter St, Manchester M2 5GP, United Kingdom.
AGENDA
Wednesday, 5 March 2025
| 1:45 P.M. |
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Meet in Lobby |
| 2:00 P.M. |
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Depart - The Edwardian Manchester |
| 2:45 P.M. |
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Arrive - Greene King, Stakehill |
| 3:00 P.M. |
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Tour |
| 4:15 P.M. |
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Depart - Stakehill |
| 5:15 P.M. |
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Arrive - The Edwardian Manchester |
| 7:00 P.M. |
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Dinner at Kala Bistro, King Street, Manchester, M2 4LQ |
IAMC & Tritax Big Box: Exclusive Site Visit to Greene King's Stakehill Facility
Join the Industrial Asset Management Council and Tritax Big Box for an exclusive site visit to Greene King's new facility at Stakehill Industrial Park in Manchester.
Event Highlights:
Sustainable Redevelopment: Explore the successful refurbishment of this 300,000 sq ft warehouse, originally built in 1988.
Key Features: Discover key upgrades, including upgraded cladding, a new cold store, and the installation of 3,300 PV solar panels generating 1.3MW.
Sustainability Focus: Learn how the refurbishment achieved an impressive EPC rating of A+, resulting in 64% less carbon emissions compared to a new build.
Industry Leaders: Hear from representatives of Tritax Big Box and Greene King about this successful redevelopment project.
Space is limited to 15 attendees, so register early to secure your place!
Thursday, 6 March 2025
| 8:30 A.M. |
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Registration & Networking |
| 9:00 A.M. |
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Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 9:15 A.M. |
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Programme 1: Discover Intermodal Logistics Park North (ILP North) |
| 10:15 A.M. |
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Networking Break |
| 10:30 A.M. |
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Programme 2: Data Centres: From British Telecom to DeepSeek- Who's Got the Power? |
| 11:30 A.M. |
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Programme 3: Impact of National Policy Changes |
| 12:30 P.M. |
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Networking Lunch |
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker:
J. Tate Godfrey, President & CEO, IAMC
Programme 1: Discover Intermodal Logistics Park North (ILP North)
The Liverpool City Freeport is a designated economic zone designed to stimulate investment and growth in the region. A key component of this initiative is the development of Intermodal Logistics Park North (ILP North) by Tritax Big Box. Key features will include a modern rail freight terminal; over 8 million square feet of high-quality warehousing space; and freeport benefits due to its location in the Freeport zone making it an attractive location for businesses. Expected to boost economic growth, enhance regional and national logistics as well as incorporating many sustainable features, this is not a session to be missed.
Speakers:
Lisa Harris, Executive Director Place, St. Helens Council
David Travis, Head of Manchester Office, Tritax Big Box Developments
Programme 2: Data Centres: From British Telecom to DeepSeek - Who's Got the Power?
Understand the data centre boom and its impact on the real estate market. This programme will trace the history of data centres, explain their current #1 ranking as the leading real estate asset class, identify the opportunities and risks for investors, and reveal where strategic bets are being placed.
Speaker:
Andrew Fray, Head of EMEA Data Centres, Cushman & Wakefield
Programme 3: Impact of National Policy Changes
This session will explore the significant impact of new Labour Government's planning reforms on the real estate sector. Our expert speaker will delve into the recent major overhaul of the Planning/Zoning system, including the introduction of new regulations and guidelines.
Speaker:
Alex Rogerson, Partner- Planning Division, Rapleys
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