Chief Executive of Radix UK since 2019, Ben is a political strategist, writer, broadcaster and policymaker. In 2021, he led the merger between Radix think tank and the Big Tent Ideas Festival and continues to have overall responsibility for Radix Big Tent’s growing programme to promote system renewal.

Former Chief of Staff and Campaign Director for then Liberal Democrat Leader, Tim Farron MP, Ben was also previously Chief Executive of the Movement for Reform Judaism. Prior to that he was a Partner at City Public Relations firm, Luther Pendragon, where he worked on urban renewal for British Gas Properties and Richard Rogers’ Urban Taskforce. He was the chief strategist behind the successful campaigns to bring about the first ever Prime Ministerial debate (working for Sky News) and the introduction of Equal Civil Partnerships to the UK.

Guy Windsor-Lewis founded Locale in 2005 which now spans over 80m sq ft of commercial and residential real estate across the UK and Ireland. Locale has combined its in-depth understanding of the property industry with state-of-the-art technology empowering the real estate industry to connect people, places and technology.

Guy has challenged the typically tech-resistant real estate industry with trailblazing digital solutions that have weathered and thrived through the economic crisis of 2008 and the pandemic. Guy’s commitment to innovation has been unwavering, taking risks when most were cautious, and achieving team unity and growth. He is a veteran thought leader in technology adoption, PropTech innovation, ESG and AI and regularly brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise as a judge for flagship industry awards and key roundtable participant. He is Chair of UKPA’s Smart Buildings Committee, helping shape industry direction and progression.

Helen is Head of Real Estate Disputes. Helen’s practice primarily covers commercial property and development work acting for landlords, investors, and developers as well as the businesses that occupy those properties.

Her client base crosses different sectors and she heads the firm’s Hospitality & Leisure group.

Helen joined Stevens & Bolton in 2007, and she has built up extensive experience engaging closely with clients to understand their property disputes. Helen strives to identify any opportunities and resolve disputes in the most appropriate way with strategic and pragmatic advice, in language clients understand, no matter how complicated the issue.

Huw Davies joined Jones Hargreaves as the Head of ESG in 2022. With more than 15 years’ experience in environment and sustainability fields, Davies has extensive knowledge in developing practical and technically robust solutions which reduce risk and add value across all types of commercial property assets and portfolios.

Davies leads the consultancy’s growing in-house sustainability team and previously held senior positions at Transport for Wales and Amey Consulting. His knowledge across both private and public sectors advising on environmental and energy management, sustainability, regulatory and governance means that he is well placed to advise investors, funds and asset managers on maximising value from ESG-focussed strategy to guide investment in commercial property.

Ibrahim has a degree in aeronautical engineering and a Masters Degree in Industrial Design from The Royal College of Art and Imperial College, London.

He is a regular speaker at conferences and a frequent contributor to journals and trade press. He has written pieces for The Economist ‘Insights’. He is also a published author with his book, ‘Future Ready Retail’ which explores the future of retail and it’s impact on brands, the customer experience, our high streets and town centres.

Ibrahim is the Managing Director of Portland Design. Based in London and established in 1987, Portland is part of the global Perkins&Will architecture and design group.

Portland is a leading place strategy, branding and strategic retail design business, and works on a broad range of projects including urban regeneration, mixed use developments, shopping centres, airports, train stations, coworking, retail, F&B and consumer brands.

Portland’s understanding of audiences’ relationship with place, brands and their engagement with physical and digital environments lies at the heart of their work. This understanding is built through research, data and foresight that drive future audience expectations. The Portland approach is driven by evidence based design and ‘future readiness’.

When Ibrahim is not overseeing the ideas fuelled studio at Portland, he is normally found in his workshop making sculpture and furniture, fiddling with classic cars or managing his woodland while riding his tractor!

Nicola is National Head of Real Estate & Housing within the Business & Commercial Banking Relationship Management.

Nicola has a strong background in capital markets and acquisition finance. She has extensive experience in leading bespoke, multi-product deal teams that cater for her clients’ needs and has a particular interest in improving sustainability and access to housing.

The Real Estate teams work with a variety of clients supporting them with both investment and development financing and meeting their wider banking needs.

Head of Connected Buildings at Elevate. Leading Wayleave Acquisition, Cost Management, and Driving Revenue & Connectivity Strategy in the Commercial Property Market.