SWPA's 2026 Conference: Delivering Buildings for the Future

SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY! THE SWPA CONFERENCE: DELIVERING BUILDINGS FOR THE FUTURE.

Join SWPA for our flagship construction and infrastructure conference and Annual General Meeting, bringing together public sector leaders, consultants, appointed companies and industry experts to explore the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping tomorrow's built environment.

This year's event will provide attendees with exclusive information to support the delivery of high-quality, sustainable and community-focused public buildings and infrastructure projects.

Through a programme of keynote presentations, interactive workshops and panel discussions, delegates will gain valuable insights into some of the sector's most important priorities, including:

• Sustainability and Net Zero delivery
• Wellbeing in buildings
• Social value and community benefit
• Making buildings more accessible and inclusive
• Data-driven decision making for development
• Delivering meaningful outcomes on large-scale construction projects

Alongside practical learning opportunities, the conference offers a valuable platform to network with peers, share best practice, hear real-world case studies and engage with organisations driving innovation across the public sector.

The day will include SWPA's Annual General Meeting, reflecting on achievements, celebrating partnership successes and looking ahead to the future of construction and infrastructure delivery.

Take advantage of these free spaces and be part of the conversations shaping the future of public buildings.

AGENDA:

• ARRIVAL & MORNING REFRESHMENTS | TOUCHDOWN POINT ROOM
• SWPA's Welcome and Opening Address - Jim Gardner, Interim Group Chief Executive Officer at LHCPG
• Trauma Informed Building in Salford - Keynote Speaker, Victoria Shepherdson, Associate Director at AHR
• Public Buildings Construction and Infrastructure Framework Launch - Shaun Morris, Group Technical Manager at LHCPG
• COMFORT BREAK & REFRESHMENTS
• Making Buildings Accessible & Inclusive design - Jeremy Mears, Operations Director at Atkins Realis
• SEND Crisis in Schools - Charles Hill, Regional Director at Arcadis & Matt Bell, Senior Project Manager at Arcadis
• PANEL DISCUSSION
• Introduction to Fire Doors Framework Launch - Jim Gardner, Interim Group Chief Executive Officer at LHCPG
• Fire Doors Framework Launch - Harvey Mudhar, Technical Officer at LHCPG
• Framework Social Value - George Stevens, Director of Communities, LHCPG
• LUNCH BREAK | RUNWAY VIEW
• RIBA Accredited CPD: Modular Construction for Commercial and Public Sector Projects - Toby Sidebotham, Regional Manager at Portakabin
• Social Value Is Not A Tick Box: Large Scale Construction Projects - George Stevens, Director of Communities at LHCPG & Leah Heckles, Social Value Coordinator at Kier
• EXECUTIVE BOARDROOM | DURING THE WORKSHOPS, ASSOCIATE PARTNERS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS ONLY WILL BE INVITED IN TO THE AGM

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• Please let us know if you have any dietary or special requirements for the day, we can only accommodate these providing you give us notice.
• Refreshments, drinks and lunch will be provided throughout the day.
• There is free parking and electrical vehicle charging.
• Please get in touch if you'd like any advice on travel, transport or accommodation situated near by.
• Fire and safety procedures will be advised on the day, details of which can be found at the venue.
• Please register with the SWPA team before the event, if you'd like to bring roller banners and literature, as everyone is welcome to do so however we cannot accommodate any type of stand or table for exhibiting due to limited space.
• Please let the SWPA team know before the event if you would NOT like to appear in any videography or photography, as the day will be recorded and photographed, and shared for use for marketing purposes after the event.
• Please get in touch with Poppy Bartholomew on 07535474116 and [email protected] should you have any queries or response to the above.
• SWPA reserves the right to change the agenda and details of the event, at any time.