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New Chapter, New Stories

Thursday 5 November 2026

READING TOWN HALL

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BerksProp Summit 26

New Chapter, New Stories
Is Berkshire on the cusp of a period of growth?

With a new man at the helm in Westminster, the mood music has changed, and the watchword is now all about encouraging growth. Berkshire is already one of the most prosperous regions in the UK; however, the structure of the County, with six unitary authorities, does not always reflect the aspirations of business and many areas of growth which underpin this prosperity.

Against the backdrop of a proposal for devolution in the Thames Valley, the BerksProp Summit will explore where the areas of growth are located and the impact this will have on the property and real estate sector.

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Programme Includes

EXPO

Using the unique backdrop of Reading Town Hall, exhibitors can showcase their services and products in an environment guaranteed to generate coverage and potential opportunities.

FULL PROGRAMME

TALKS

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.

FULL PROGRAMME

WALK

Opportunity to walk and talk.. TBC

FULL PROGRAMME

BerksProp Summit Speakers 2026

Matthew Battle

Matthew Battle

UK Property Forums

Andy Jansons

Andy Jansons

Jansons Property

David Pcycke

David Pcycke

T A Fisher

Anna Bond

Anna Bond

SEGRO

Mike Knott

Mike Knott

Stantec

Penny Rinta-Suksi

Penny Rinta-Suksi

Blake Morgan

Jason Brock

Jason Brock

DevComms

Guy Parkes

Guy Parkes

Vail Williams

Jackie Yates

Jackie Yates

Reading Borough Council

Freddie Hill

Freddie Hill

Berkeley Homes

Mark Pearson

Mark Pearson

REDA

Alison Webster

Alison Webster

The Skills and Business Hub

EXPO

Using the backdrop of Reading Town Hall, exhibitors will be able to showcase their services and products to the 150+ 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).

TALKS

We have availability at BerksProp Summit in the Talks section for 150 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.

08.00 ARRIVALS

Coffee & Tea served, Networking and Opportunity to see the Pop Up Expo.

08.30 STARTER FOR TEN

Berks Prop Market Update

Opportunity to hear more about the most significant projects in the development stage in the Berkshire property market as compiled by UKPF and featured in The Forum. This will be a fast, interactive session which will provide delegates with an opportunity to hear about new developments and project details.

CHAIR
Matthew Battle, Director, UKPF 

PANEL
Andy Jansons, Managing Director, Jansons Property
David Peycke, Managing Director, T A Fisher
Nina Lloyd, Director, Turley

9.00 SESSION ONE

THE VALLEY MAYOR
What are the implications of a Thames Valley Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) on future economic prosperity in Berkshire? This session will explore the implications in Berkshire of LGR and the live Mayoral discussions to create a regional powerhouse including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and potentially Swindon.

CHAIR
Jason Brock, Associate Director, DevComms

PANEL
Jackie Yates, CEO, Reading Borough Council
Penny Rinta-Suksi, Partner, Blake Morgan and Chair, Berkshire Business Board
Helen Purnell, Council Strategy & Communities, Bracknell Forest Council

10.00 SESSION TWO

CENTRE OF THE TOWN
Against the grain of the UK property market, Berkshire town centres are experiencing development applications in Slough, Maidenhead and Newbury. What is driving this growth, how will town centres look in the future, and how should planning adapt to this demand?

CHAIR
Mike Knott, Regional Practice Lead – Midlands + South, Stantec

Panel
John Richards, Group Planning Director, Cala Homes
Freddie Hill, Head of Manager, Berkeley Homes (Oxford & Chiltern) ​

10.50 Morning Coffee
11.20 SESSION THREE

CLUSTER BUSTER
Tenant growth is happening in Berkshire, but in new sectors such as defence, data centres, and digital. What needs to happen to maintain these clusters in the future from a property perspective to make them sustainable?

CHAIR
TBC

PANEL
Guy Parkes, Partner, Vail Williams
Anna Bond, Head of Western Corridor, SEGRO
Andy Jansons, Managing Director, Jansons Property
Nick Paterson, Planning Director, Stantec
Alison Webster, Chief Executive, The Skills and Business Hub

12.10 SESSION FOUR

READING 2050: NEW VISION
Update on the Reading Vision. Led by REDA and Stantec, this session will update delegates on the original piece of work and provide direction for Reading until 2050. What are the plans for Reading, and where will growth come from in the future?

CHAIR
Mark Pearson, Head of Economic Development, REDA

PANEL
​TBC

13.00 NETWORKING LUNCH

Lunch served, Networking and Opportunity to see the Pop Up Expo.

WALK

14.00 WALK

Opportunity to walk and talk…. details to follow

The Location – BerksProp Summit

Reading Town Hall
Victoria Rooms
Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1QH

Website: Reading Town Hall

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