11th February 2026
Practical strategies from the experts to inspire and attract the next generation of property professionals
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking breakfast event exploring a critical question for our sector: how we can better attract talent amid considerable competition from other industries?
This in-person session will spotlight the innovative strategies, successful programmes, and bold ideas shaping early-careers engagement across real estate.
Expect fast-paced showcase pitches from leading organisations breaking new ground in talent attraction, each sharing their mission, impact, and the practical steps they’re taking to reach and inspire people who could succeed with a career in the built environment.
Some participating organisations are:
- Cushman & Wakefield - a global commercial real estate services firm.
- Turley - a UK-based planning and development consultancy. They advise on town planning, heritage and sustainability, mainly for developers, landowners, and public-sector clients.
- Stace - a construction consultancy and surveying firm in the UK. They provide services such as project management and building surveying.
- Davitt Jones Bould - a specialist UK law firm focused on planning, environmental, and public law.
- The Academy of Real Assets - a training and education platform for real estate and infrastructure professionals.
You will hear from the speakers below:
- Elizabeth Collin, Davitt Jones Bould, Head of Marketing
- Mark Ashby, Stace, Partner
- Stephen Yorke, The Academy of Real Assets, Founder and CEO
- Louise Pielow, Cushman & Wakefield, Head of Operations UK
- Mark Underwood, Turley, Senior Director, Head of London
- Ada Brahimi, Turley, Senior Consultant - Economics
With only 50 places available, early registration is highly advised to ensure you don’t miss out.
We are proud to host this event at Fair Shot Café in Covent Garden - the remarkable social enterprise transforming the lives of young adults with learning disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum.
We’ll close with informal networking with peers and the organisations championing the future of our industry.