Showcasing Frontier Innovation and Growth: WestTech London events at UKREiiF 2026
WestTech London and our ecosystem stakeholders are heading to Leeds for The UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF, May 19th – 21st 2026) – one of the most influential platforms for shaping the future of cities, infrastructure and innovation. We’re excited to join government, investors, developers and innovators who share our collective ambition to drive frontier industries and unlock sustainable growth across the UK.
WestTech London and our stakeholders have convened a programme of must-attend events at UKREiiF 2026, driving the national growth agenda through bold discussions on frontier innovation, pro‑growth local leadership, major infrastructure, affordable housing delivery and the future of the built environment. Spotlighting standout success stories from across WestTech London, these sessions will map out a path for the UK to realise the promise of sustainable, innovation‑led prosperity.
The WestTech London team, together with our key stakeholders, are looking forward to an energising and inspiring three days, and to connecting with as many colleagues as possible at the event. To schedule an on-site meeting with the WestTech London leadership team at UKREiiF, get in touch here.
For the full UKREiiF programme, visit: https://2026.ukreiif.com/programme
To register and buy tickets for the event, head to: https://2026.ukreiif.com/registration
WestTech London Events at UKREiiF 2026:
Tuesday 19th May 2026
9:30-10:45 | Panel | Who actually delivers the 1.5M? | HDN x UKREiiF Affordable Housing Summit Stage | Ealing
11:00-12:00 | Panel | HS2 Growth Corridor (HS2) | Rethinking Places Pavilion | Imperial/OPDC
12:30-14:00 | Roundtable | The Urban Growth Lunch | Glassbox | H&F/Ealing
16:00-17:00 | Panel | How will the Golden Mile London Boost the UK’s Creative-Tech Economy | Willmott Dixon | West London Business
Wednesday 20th May 2026
8:00-09:15 | Panel + networking | Frontier London: Powering the Capital’s Next Innovation Boom | London Pavilion | Imperial/OPDC
11:30-12:30 | Panel | How Big Things Get Done | Kier | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
12:00-13:00 | Panel | Ealing’s Success: What London can learn from a pro-growth borough | London Pavilion | Ealing
14:15-14:45 | Panel | How to Create an Innovation District – Driving Growth for the Benefit of All | London Pavilion | H&F/Imperial
15:30-18:00 | Networking | Transforming West London drinks reception | New Dock Hall Exhibition | West London Business
16:00-17:00 | Panel | Connecting Clusters: Building a National Innovation System for UK Growth | Bury Theatre | Imperial
Thursday 21st May 2026
08:00-10:00 | Fringe event | WestTech London UK De-BREiiF | Register to attend | Imperial/OPDC/Ealing
09:30-10:15 | Panel | Sector Insights: UK Office Market | Markets & Sectors Pavilion | Ealing
11:00-12:00 | Workshop | Built Barriers: Unpicking gender barriers in the Built Environment | London Pavilion | Ealing
HIGHLIGHT EVENT: FRONTIER LONDON BREAKFAST: Powering the Capital’s Next Innovation Boom
Wednesday 20th May 2026 | 08:00–09:15 | Panel + Networking | London Pavilion | Light breakfast included
Join us at our flagship breakfast session at the London Pavilion where we’ll be bringing together a panel of leaders who are shaping the future of frontier innovation in the capital.
One year on from the launch of the London Growth Plan, this session examines how universities, industry, investors and local partners are driving frontier innovation-led growth in the capital – and explores the shared opportunity to scale WestTech London, one of the UK’s most dynamic growth engines.
Speakers
- Amanda Wolthuizen – Vice-President, Strategic Engagement and Communications | Chief of Staff to the President, Imperial College London
- Professor Jonathan Van-Tam – Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer – 5654 & Company Senior Advisor – Department of Heath and Social Care
- Rebekah Paczek – Director of Public Affairs, Social Impact & Community Relations, The Earls Court Development Company
- Matthew Carpen – CEO, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC)
HIGHLIGHT EVENT: CONNECTING CLUSTERS – BUILDING A NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEM FOR UK GROWTH
Wednesday 20th May 2026 | 4:00-5:00 | Panel | Bury Stage
How can stronger links between the UK’s innovation clusters boost productivity, attract global investment and deliver nationwide growth? This panel brings together leaders shaping the country’s science, industrial strategy and major infrastructure to explore this key question — and demonstrate how a joined‑up national innovation system can power the UK’s economic ambitions.
Sponsored by Imperial College London
Speakers:
- Amanda Wolthuizen (Chair) – Vice-President, Strategic Engagement and Communications | Chief of Staff to the President, Imperial College London
- Huw Edwards – Director of Stations & Placemaking, HS2 Ltd
- Julian MacCormac – Senior Vice President Government Relations, Rolls‑Royce
- Chris Barton – Director, Local and International Growth, Department for Business and Trade
This is a standout opportunity to hear how industry, government and academia can work together to unlock the full power of the UK’s innovation landscape.
Join us at UKREiiF 2026 for a conversation that will shape the next chapter of national growth.
HIGHLIGHT EVENT: The WestTech London UK DebREiiF – Secure your space now
Thursday 21 May 2026 | 08:00–10:00am | Breakfast Networking | Lost & Found Leeds Club, LS1 6JL
Please register your interest — attendance will be confirmed individually due to capacity: https://wlevents.org.uk/event/westtech-london-ukdebreiif/
Join Imperial College London and Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), plus special guest speaker Councillor Peter Mason from Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing), for a special UK DebREiiF session — a chance to reflect on the highlights from UKREiiF and explore the fast‑growing innovation ecosystem taking shape across West London.
Please register your interest via the link below — attendance will be confirmed individually due to capacity
To close out UKREiiF 2026, WestTech London invites you to a breakfast event to celebrate how partnership is shaping West London’s next major innovation‑led district.
WestTech London brings together academia, innovators, industry and local government to unlock West London’s potential — powered by world‑class research, diverse talent and exceptional connectivity.
With a £10bn regeneration pipeline, Old Oak is one of the UK’s most investable opportunities, set to deliver 8,000 homes, 11,000 jobs and major commercial space around HS2’s new Old Oak Common station.
Explore how the emergence of the WestTech London innovation ecosystem and OPDC’s regeneration plans for Old Oak is creating a unique platform for investment, collaboration and long‑term growth.
