22-23 September, 2025 9/22/2025 3:01:05 PM 9/23/2025 3:01:21 PM Europe/London

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Festival Schedule 2025

The region's only investment and leadership conference for urban innovators at the cutting edge of contemporary hospitality and real estate.

Exclusive Property Tours: Experience first hand some of the most exciting properties and developments in the King's Cross area of London. Immerse yourself in the city's dynamic real estate and hospitality landscape and witness innovation in action on our curated walking tour of some of the best hospitality and living sector properties

Property 1: Information coming soon

Property 2: Information coming soon

Property 3: Information coming soon

Directions:
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A sign-up form will been sent to all confirmed ticket holders.

Join us as lots of hospitality and real estate industry professionals across the urban living landscape converge.

Enjoy a selection of beer, wine, and delicious nibbles in a relaxed and vibrant setting.

There will be plenty of networking opportunities with lots of hospitality and real estate leaders, including IHM's Editor-in-Chief, George Sell, Editor, URBAN LIVING NEWS and Serviced Apartment News ; Eloise Hanson, Editor, Boutique Hotel News and Paul Stevens, Editor, ShortTermRentalz.com, over a drink or two - an evening not to be missed!

Information on venue location coming soon.

 

Enjoy a light breakfast and chance to catch up with industry colleagues, before the agenda for the day begins.

- George Sell, Editor-in-chief, IHM sets the scene for the day

DAY 2 Schedule

George Sell

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Exploring the outer edges of possibility in the built environment. Exciting speaker TBA!

A panel of planners, architects, developers and investors discuss how urban development and regeneration will evolve over the next decade

All the living sector verticals are facing growing supply and demand imbalance - how can investors, developers and local authorities address the worsening problem?

Enjoy some networking, visit our expo and caffeinate as required.

As construction costs continue to rise and ESG demands mount, a new wave of cutting edge building materials will be key to delivering new buildings quickly and efficiently.

This is the second ever Urban Living Impact Awards - where we reward and recognise innovation and achievement across the living and flexible workspace sectors.

Join us for a glass of something sparkly to toast the winners.

Hosted by George Sell.

Time to enjoy some lunch with colleagues

What are the challenges and opportunities of scaling coliving models while maintaining the core community aspect that makes them attractive?

Delving into the current state of the PBSA investment market, examining trends, opportunities, and potential risk

A deep dive into the current state of the BTR market, examining investment trends, emerging opportunities, and potential challenges.

A deep dive in to the investment landscape for later living, analysing market trends, opportunities, and potential risks.

Panel discussion, pitch session (Dragon's den where developers present their project to a panel of investors), case study deconstruction

A focus on the practical aspects of developing and operating successful BTR communities

We explore the relationship between coliving and the broader housing market, addressing both the potential for collaboration and the competitive dynamics.

A look at the evolving needs and expectations of students and how PBSA can adapt to provide a holistic living experience.

A focus on the design principles that create successful later living communities, emphasising inclusivity, adaptability, and accessibility.

 

Panel discussion, roundtable (involving all in the room) 

A chance to enjoy afternoon tea, networking and explore the expo space.

Analysing the rise of the SFR market - why has it been so successful and where does it go from here?

A deep dive in to the coliving investment landscape, moving beyond the hype to focus on long-term value creation.

A look to the future of the PBSA market, exploring emerging trends and potential disruptions that could shape the sector.



A deep dive in to the investment landscape for flex workspace, examining market trends, opportunities, and risk mitigation strategies.

Presentation & workshop.
Divide audience into small groups and give them a persona eg. business traveller, digital nomad etc to brainstorm travel plans and present findings.
 

What is the role of innovation and technology in shaping the future of the BTR sector.

Exploring the potential for coliving beyond major urban centres, including suburban areas, smaller towns, and even rural locations.

What are the specific needs and preferences of international students, a demographic which makes up around a quarter of all students studying in the UK?

A look to the future of the market, covering trends, challenges and potential disruptors.

Panel Discussion.

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