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BerksPropSummit is for the Berkshire property market and has been designed in partnership with Reading Borough Council and many other key stakeholders who all have an interest in the continuing success of the region.
This event complements BerksPropAwards to be held on Thursday 6th November 2025 at Reading Town Hall. If you would like to become a speaker or sponsor in 2025 please contact us 0203 478 7340 or  info@ukpropertyforums.com
Using the unique backdrop of Station Hill Reading, exhibitors can showcase their services and products in an environment guaranteed to generate coverage and potential opportunities.
Listen to the people making the decisions on the future of Berkshire and be challenged by speakers with different views and approaches to the many issues driving Berkshire.
Opportunity to walk and talk with the development and design team who were responsible for Station Hill Reading and understand why this building is one of the best in its class.
Lincoln Properties
Freshwave
Vail Williams
DevComms
Chandler Garvey
Berkeley Homes
UK Property Forums
Reading Borough Council
The Skills and Business Hub
Haslams Estate Agents
Stantec
Sladen Estates
Confirmed Programme
Using the backdrop of Station Hill Reading, exhibitors will be able to showcase their services and products to the 250+ visitors from across the region. Why consider taking a pop-up stand to promote your services – There is plenty of scope to increase and upscale involvement with your team. (Space available: 2m by 2m space for stand and presentation material. Includes 2 delegate passes).
Opportunity to walk and talk with the development and design team who were responsible for Station Hill Reading and understand why this building is one of the best in its class.
(Note: Delegate must purchase ticket for Walks+Talks to go on this tour, numbers are restricted – registration required.)
We have availability at BerksPropSummit in the Talks section for 200 people. Please also note that the Walks are optional for all delegates however we cannot discount the tickets if you do not join the Walks.
Coffee & Tea served, Networking and Opportunity to see the Pop Up Expo.
Agents Breakfast Market Briefing
Berkshire – Compare and Contrast.
CHAIR
Matthew Battle, UKPF
PANEL
Guy Parkes, Partner, Vail Williams
Michael Garvey MBE, Managing Director, Chandler Garvey
Dan Channer, Group Managing Director, Haslams Estate Agents
Welcome Address!
Matthew Battle, Managing Director, UK Property Forums
 Spatial Awareness
What do the many changes to planning and local government mean for Reading and the County of Berkshire? Is it a game changer for the six unitary authorities and are we about to witness a structural shift towards a spatial and mayoral discussion for the region?Â
CHAIR
Rob Allaway, Managing Director, DevComms
PANEL
Emma Gee, Executive Director Economic Growth & Neighbourhood Services, Reading Borough Council
Alison Webster, Chief Executive, The Skills & Business Hub
and invited guests from Local Government and business working in Berkshire
Station Life
How is One Station Hill setting new standards in the M25 office market for occupiers – is it the right product at the right time? Which ‘clusters’ located in Reading could occupy this building and is Reading set to challenge the established London market and increasingly overactive Oxford offer?Â
CHAIR
Matthew battle, Managing Director, UK Property Forum
PANEL
Alex Aitchinson, Managing Director, Lincoln Properties
Steve Bulley, Reading Supercluster
Chris Early, Head of Acquisition, Freshwave
Alex Volka, BID Manager, REDA or Elenas Willis, REDA
Technical Talk with Freshwave
Shopping for Homes
Will ‘legacy’ Berkshire shopping centres be replaced by the construction of high-rise residential blocks and could planning solution provide the key for housing provision in Berkshire? And how can town centres continue to expand without provision of ‘last mile’ technology and industrial facilities for urban communities?Â
CHAIR
Mike Knott, Planning Director, Stantec
SPEAKERS
Elkie Russell, Managing Director, Berkeley Homes (Oxford & Chiltern)
Rachel Wood, Managing Director, Sladen Estates
and invited guests from Local Government and business working in Berkshire
From Biscuits to Chips (Opportunity Knocks)
As global markets vacillate, the Berkshire real estate has always managed to adapt and survive. The growth of AI and the need for datacentres represents the next opportunity for growth. With the talk of AI Enterprise Zones in Slough, airport expansion in Heathrow, are we about to enter a new era of growth and opportunity?
CHAIR
TBC
PANEL
Representative from SEGRO
Michael Righton, Managing Partner – Thames Valley, RLB
And invited from Heathrow and other organisations working Berkshire
Lunch served, Networking and Opportunity to see the Pop Up Expo.
Station Hill Unwrapped
Walk and Talk around the building which is one of the most advanced building located in the M25 office market. Great opportunity to see at first hand with Lincoln Properties and Native Land how they approached the development for offices and BTR.
