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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:
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
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
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 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.
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