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AREF Vision 2026

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This Event is open to Members only.

Date:
Thursday 22 January, 2026
Time:
08:30 - 10:30
Location:
M&G Auditorium, 10 Fenchurch Ave, London EC3M 5AG
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Join us in January as we return to M&G’s Auditorium for our annual Vision event, bringing members together to consider the year ahead for the economy and the real estate funds sector.

The session will open with coffee and networking, followed by a keynote presentation (economist to be confirmed) setting out the key themes shaping 2026. This will lead into a moderated panel discussion with audience Q&A, examining market expectations across sectors. 

The event will also include a short member update on the merger between AREF, BPF and IPF, outlining the next steps as we move towards forming Real Estate:UK.

Speakers:

  • Moderator: Kevin Aitchison, Managing Director, Head of Europe, Savills Investment Management
  • Panellist: Ruth Jackson, Head of UK Investment Management, M&G - Real Estate 
  • Panellist: Graeme Rutter, Head of Advisory, CBRE
  • Keynote: TBC

Schedule:

Registration & Breakfast: 8:30am
Start: 9:15am
Finish: 10:45am

Please note:

This event is FREE and open to all BPF/SPF Member firms. We would also encourage BPF Futures members to join this event. 

To book:

Please contact AREF team by emailing info@aref.org.uk.

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