Description

South Coast CPS Conference is set to take place on Thursday 13th November 2025 at Southampton Football Club, offering an exclusive platform for professionals in the commercial property, development, and investment sectors. This flagship event will explore key industry topics, including market trends, procurement strategies, decarbonisation, infrastructure development, placemaking, and the latest innovations transforming the built environment. With a focus on driving sustainable growth and creating thriving communities, the conference will highlight how integrated approaches to development and placemaking are reshaping cities and regions.

Key Themes & Discussions

This year’s conference will tackle some of the most pressing issues in the commercial property, construction, and development sectors, including:

• Economic & Market Trends – A keynote update from the Bank of England on the evolving real estate landscape
• The Hampshire and Solent Devolution Deal – How increased local control over funding and planning will drive housing and infrastructure development
• The Future of Office Spaces – Adapting to hybrid working trends and the repurposing of outdated office stock
• Retail & High Street Revitalisation – How experience-driven retail spaces can breathe new life into town centres
• Industrial & Logistics Growth – The role of automation and supply chain shifts in shaping demand for industrial properties
• Placemaking & Mixed-Use Developments – Creating sustainable, thriving communities through smart urban design
• Decarbonisation & ESG in Real Estate – Navigating new regulations, retrofitting existing properties, and embedding sustainability into new developments
• Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships – Collaborating for large-scale regeneration and investment in transport, energy, and housing

Last year’s event saw over 1,200 attendees, featured 99 industry speakers, and generated 143,453 user interactions on its app.

• Council Updates: Hear from local councils about transformative infrastructure projects, housing initiatives, and sustainability efforts that are driving change in the South Coast region.

• Market Trends & Procurement: Gain insights into the latest market dynamics, including trends in commercial property sectors such as office, industrial, and retail. Notably, retail parks have emerged as the top-performing sector of UK real estate since 2021, attracting significant investor interest

• Hot Topics: Stay ahead of industry trends in commercial property, built environment, property technology, industrial, logistics, residential, government initiatives, retrofit projects, and more. The PropTech sector continues to innovate, with AI, blockchain, and smart building technology at the forefront.

• Development & Investment Opportunities: Discover top opportunities for investment and development on the South Coast, where the commercial property market is projected to grow by 15% in 2025, bolstered by lower interest rates and reduced debt costs.

For further details about the event, speaking or sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected]