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The South Coast CPS
We aim to bring together the key stakeholders along the South Coast to promote and encourage inward investment and development in the region.
South Coast CPS 2024: A Resounding Success at St. Mary’s Stadium
Southampton, November 2024 – South Coast CPS 2024 has firmly established itself as the South Coast’s premier platform for property, investment and development, across the region. Hosted at the iconic St. Mary’s Stadium, the event attracted over 1,000 attendees, an impressive lineup of 99 speakers, and countless opportunities to shape the future of the region’s property landscape.
The atmosphere at the stadium was buzzing with energy, a reflection of the powerful partnerships across various sectors. Key rooms at the event were named after sponsors, showcasing their support and involvement: the Mike Channon Room for MSP Capital, the FORTH FM Zone, the AXIS House CPD Lounge, and the Gracelands Lounge.
Lucy Richmond, co-founder of South Coast CPS, expressed her pride in the event’s accomplishments and shared her vision for the future: “Together, we are building South Coast CPS into a platform that positions our region as the go-to destination for showcasing development and investment opportunities. By uniting our efforts, we aim to spotlight the region’s growth, profile its unparalleled opportunities, and attract talent and investment directly to us.
Insightful Sessions to Drive Regional Growth
South Coast CPS 2024 tackled a range of important issues and opportunities across the development and investment landscape. Notable sessions included:
- Patrick Scanlon from CoStar, offering an exclusive analysis of the South Coast property market, highlighting trends in office, industrial, and retail sectors.
- A high-level briefing by the Bank of England, providing an off-the-record economic overview, including inflation stabilization and moderate growth forecasts.
- Unlocking Southampton’s Potential, with key insights from Gavin Hall, Tom Venables (Prior + Partners), and Stephen Haynes (Southampton City Council) on investment-ready projects and the city’s future.
- Talbot Quarter Bournemouth Workshop, discussing the region’s new innovation district and its potential impact on work, living, and sustainability.
- New Towns and Large-Scale Development, featuring experts from CBRE, Taylor Wimpey, and VIVID, exploring sustainable housing strategies.
- Sustainability in the Built Environment, with experts from Prologis, Arup, and Moore Barlow offering insights on ESG integration and green leasing.
Interactive App & Record-Breaking Engagement
The South Coast CPS app revolutionised attendee engagement, with over 135,880 interactions recorded, reflecting the high level of participation and interest in the event. Attendees used the platform for networking, feedback, and accessing event content.
A Future-Focused Platform
South Coast CPS 2024 was more than just an event—it was a glimpse into the South Coast’s future. Panels explored the region’s pivotal role in maritime innovation, defence technology, and space exploration, while workshops focused on addressing the skills gap and fostering economic growth. Attendees, including students from the University of Portsmouth, gained unparalleled opportunities for networking and learning.
Key Highlights from the Event
- Forth FM Room:
- Lightning Safety Systems presented remote monitoring innovations.
- Kendra Energy Solutions showcased Net Zero analytics.
- Greener Futures explored the latest in solar energy savings.
- Panel on Industrial Sector Growth with ABP, Panattoni, Boyle & Summers, and Vail Williams LLP, discussing sustainability, investment strategies, and supply chain innovations.
- Construction Build Forward Alliance, addressing the skills gap with leaders like Liz Steel (CITB) and Chris Green (Redbridge Community School).
- Space, Tech, and Maritime Panel, exploring groundbreaking developments shaping the region’s future.
The event received glowing feedback, including from Nigel Soloman, CEO of Bennington Green Ltd., who commented:
“Well done Lucy, Nella, and the team. A superb, well-organized, coordinated, and delivered event with a broad range of relevant current topics, knowledgeable panelists, and excellent networking opportunities. This really is an event to rival UKREiiF! I can’t even begin to imagine how much time and effort it must have taken to put it all together. Very much appreciated and looking forward to November 2025!
Peter Taylor, Senior Partner at Paris Smith LLP, also shared his feedback:
“I sincerely hope that you each woke up this morning with broad grins on your faces and a huge sense of satisfaction. You both, along with your small team, delivered the most amazing event yesterday for the region. Your ability to ensure that so many key decision makers and stakeholders were in the building, that such an inspiring range of seminars and talks was on offer to the delegates is simply mind-blowing, along with the many connections that were made.
I know that these events do not just happen but take enormous dedication, long hours, and organisation—all for the benefit of others and the wider region as a whole. I take my hat off to you both. A huge thank you on behalf of all the business community in the central South.”
“The team have pulled it off again. Another fantastically curated conference, for us all to enjoy and benefit from. Great to see the event, and so many from the sector, in Southampton. The thought going into the quality of the panel sessions, roundtable discussions and the pre-conference networking events, ensured that conference was s a great success. We all witnessed lots of great discussions and with the involvement of industry leaders. The new format, with additional elements on housing and regeneration, complimented the commercial property sessions perfectly. The need for everyone to come together and champion the South Coast’s offer is undeniably clear,” said Matthew Hill, Economic Development & Regeneration Directorate for Place Southampton City Council.
SAVE THE DATE Thursday 13th November 2025 | 9:00 – 17:00 | St Mary’s Stadium
Our Supporters
We’re committed to showcasing the South Coast property, investment and development sector
We have a unique opportunity to come together and showcase the remarkable development and investment opportunities our region has to offer. In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and flexible working, we can and must elevate our presence on the national stage.
For too long, we have heard about the successes of the northern powerhouses. It is time for us to present our own compelling narrative and highlight why our towns and cities are the prime locations for investors, developers, and occupiers.
We have a broad range of related sectors engaging with us from residential and commercial developers and construction companies, councils, banking, funding, sustainability, tech and innovation, education and recruitment and all other affiliated property companies/sectors and our speaker, workshop and panel sessions reflect that.
The Case for a United Front
Demonstrating Progress: Each of our councils has been driving significant development projects. By uniting our efforts, we can showcase the collective progress of the South Coast Region, demonstrating a robust and dynamic area ripe for investment.
Profiling Investment Opportunities: Potential investors are constantly seeking the next big opportunity. By profiling the diverse investment prospects across our region, we can attract the attention and capital needed to propel our towns and cities forward.
Leveraging Technological Advancements: The acceleration of technology and the widespread acceptance of remote work have redefined where and how people can work. This shift presents us with an unparalleled opportunity to attract talent and businesses to our region, enhancing our economic landscape.
Our Vision
Imagine a conference where we can collectively present the scale of our development progress and the future investment opportunities available.
We want South Coast CPS to be the regional conference, a comprehensive showcase of key market insights designed to capture the attention of key stakeholders.
Join Us to Network, Connect, and Drive Economic Prosperity While Sharing Regional Insights.
Our networking events bring together individuals from diverse industries, fostering an environment where they can exchange business ideas, build relationships, and explore potential collaborations.
Attending the conference allows you to connect with property developers, real estate agents, local authorities, and other businesses along the South Coast.
These connections can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and access to valuable resources for future growth.
Upcoming Events
FV Christmas Lunch at Mamas Kitchen
Join us for a fun and informal afternoon with lively entertainment, and great company. Indulge in authentic Thai dishes while enjoying a Thai twist on a Christmas Lunch Party. It will be the perfect blend of fun, and a chance to network Come hungry, come thirsty, and have fun..... We can’t wait to see you there!
South Coast CPS Regatta 2025
We are delighted to announce that entries for the 2025 are now open
Testimonials
So much to talk about and not enough time! A big focus on flexibility, community, ESG, amenity rich spaces, cost pressures, health & wellbeing… a recognition that the office environment needs to be excellent in multiple ways to make employees choose to come into the office. It’s an evolving picture and occupiers are becoming clear about what is important to them. That represents an opportunity for savvy and proactive landlords to deliver space that meets this demand. The metrics suggest emoyees are choosing to come back to the office for longer periods, albeit hybrid is here to stay. The office sector has an exciting future
Andrew Hodgkinson
Senior Director - Client Services, Lambert Smith Hampton
The event was planned with military precision, had an incredible amount of guest panel speakers and hosts that lead the way in their specialisms. Not to mention there were many extremely valuable connections made right the way across the industry yesterday and in support of South Coast Property.
I can honestly say we were part of something great and very thankful to have been able to sponsor and exhibit with many great businesses built by great people.
Scott Stephens
CEO, FORTH
Being in the thriving hub of the event hall was fantastic, the flow of interesting individuals made for a very good day. Sharing a passion for the same industry is a great starting point for natural conversation and it creates an environment to share thoughts & ideas with no judgement – the collaborative approach – which 2Teck Limited love!
Tilly-mae Elliott
Business Relationship Manager, 2Teck Limited
It was great to hear about how much fantastic work is happening on our doorstep – There was a real buzz about the day and some amazing sponsors too, I will definitely be back next year!
Abby Foster
Partner, Ridge and Partners
We are proud to be headline sponsor for the South Coast CPS Conference 2024. The CPS team have made each year, bigger and better than they year before and seems like this year will be the best year yet by far. The whole Pangea family will be out in full force to provide guidance on all things insurance
Micheal Piper
Director
We’re proud to be the Breakfast and Lunch sponsor at the South Coast CPS Conference for its fifth year. The South Coast property industry is important to us as a team, so we were more than happy to support an event that promotes and encourages continued investment and development in the region. Each year this event brings together a diverse audience from across the sector who all want to learn and share their own knowledge. With a full agenda of relevant and important topics, we look forward to meeting other like-minded people on the day.
Rachel Bartlett
Head of Marketing at MSP Capital