Welcome to OxProp Summit

Sponsored by: FREETHS

About this award:
This prestigious award will identify the company (nominees will work across the area of Oxfordshire and will be a property advisor/agent working in one or more of the following sectors: office, industrial, retail or housing) who can demonstrate that they have been active in the Oxfordshire marketplace. Evidence could include the number of deals closed, creation of new business opportunities and how they have met their business plan objectives during the 12 months of 2019. Alternative measures could include investment in sustainable approaches to business or adoption of creative ways which encourage growth and loyalty amongst employees. All submissions should reflect the scope and depth of your successes in Oxfordshire, using references from clients and other supporting evidence to help provide information for the Judges. Having an office in Oxfordshire is not essential for this award.

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Sponsored by: Milton Park

About this award:
This award will identify law firms operating in the built environment, construction and real estate sectors (nominees will work across the area of Oxfordshire in one or all of the following: office, industrial, retail and/or housing) who can demonstrate that they have been active in the Oxfordshire marketplace, closing deals, creating new business opportunities and have matched their business plan objectives during the 12 months of 2019. Alternative measures could include investment in sustainable approaches to business or adoption of creative ways which encourage growth and loyalty. Using references from clients and other supporting evidence, all submissions will need to reflect the scope and depth of your successes in Oxfordshire. Having an office in Oxfordshire is not essential for this award.

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Sponsored by:    Harwell

About this award:
Planning activity across Oxfordshire is intense. As new developments come on stream and submitted, commercial developers and private clients are increasingly turning to planning consultants for advice and guidance. Planning consultants need to demonstrate in their submissions a clear strategy to answer the brief, a logical process to achieve planning permission and feedback from their client post submission. Alternative measures could include investment in sustainable approaches to business or adoption of creative ways which encourage growth and loyalty. Having an office in Oxfordshire is not essential for this award.

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Sponsored by: Bidwells

About this award:
New housing is an important part of Oxfordshire vision for growth. This award recognises a housing development (or developer) which manages to achieve the proverbial holy grail of matching the needs of the planners, the local community and help to fulfils the needs of Oxfordshire’s housing plans. Submissions need to showcase an approach to quality design, placemaking, materials and the procurement process helping to ensure the successful completion of the project. To be accepted, the project must have been completed or a section have been finished in 2019 and could include designs for Garden Towns or Urban Villages.

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Sponsored by: Penningtons Manches Cooper

About this award:
Office and industrial development activity across the whole of Oxfordshire has been strong. This award encourages submissions from development teams who have been involved with new projects in these sectors and can demonstrate that the buildings have matched the clients brief and are part of the Local Plan to generate new income for Oxfordshire. Attaching references from clients and other supporting evidence will always help the judges in their deliberations

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Sponsored by:  Savills

About this award:
Judges are looking for the creation of new space, which is designed to a high standard, generates a genuine change in workstyle for the occupiers, and becomes a catalyst for new ways of working, generating genuine innovation and successful growth of the businesses. Entries can include interior projects which are inspirational for the occupiers and have a high level of design. Attaching references from clients and other supporting evidence will always help the judges in their deliberations.

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Sponsored by: Ridge

About this award:
A special award for a special project. Entries for this award will showcase Oxfordshire’s finest new quality buildings which answer the client’s brief, and which become inspirational for the users and the wider community. Alternatively, it could include a new build project which has been constructed to a high-level of finish, design and procurement. Entries can come from across all sectors including the educational and retail sectors, which have both been past winners of this award. At the discretion of the judges, entries may also be submitted from other categories for this award.

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Sponsored by:  Stantec

About this award:
A celebration of a person under 35 who has showed leadership and is an inspiration to others around them. Submissions need to demonstrate, not only how the individual has become an integral part of the business, but also how they have shown responsibility beyond their age. Examples of successful project delivery may include evidence of success from their ‘clients’ in the form of references and case studies. This could include graduates, apprentices and junior members of the team who have recently joined the company.

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Sponsored by:  Morgan Sindall

About this award:
Nominations are encouraged from across the property sector from individuals who have been integral to the success of the Oxfordshire property market over a period of time and have not just been a one-hit wonder, so to speak. They must be able to demonstrate not only personal success in their business but also show evidence of helping to fulfil the goals and aspirations of their colleagues. For this award, a long list of submissions will be submitted to the Judges and the winner will be announced at the in the final presentation of the evening by the joint chair of the judges, Nigel Tipple and Matthew Battle.

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Opportunity to see some of the new developments located in the City which are accessible by foot. An informative overview of the Oxford designed and hosted by one of our partners. Details to follow.

(Note: Delegate must purchase ticket for Walks+Talks to go on this tour, numbers are restricted – registration required.)

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

Matthew Battle, Managing Director, UK Property Forums
Update on the OxPropFest Awards submission process for 2023 and how you can get involved. Matthew will also highlight the launch of The Golden Triangle Directory which has been updated to include Life Science projects located in Cambridge and West London.

SHAPING OXFORD with Caroline Green, Chief Executive, Oxford City Council
Overview of the development pipeline in the City of Oxford over the past 12 months and the future vision for the City.

How will the City of Oxford match the aspirations of the property development community with the ambitions of Oxford’s residents to utilise their skills and find employment? How can positive outcomes be achieved for the local communities and to what extent is affordable housing (whatever that means) the answer?

CHAIR
Sarah Haywood, Managing Director, Advanced Oxford

PANEL
Anna Strongman, CEO, OUD (Oxford University Developments)
Tom Storey, Director, Storey Consulting (part of the Oxford North team)
Carolyn Plozynski, Head of Regen and Economy, Oxford City Council
Liv Thomas, Graduate Surveyor, Savills

Around the perimeters of Oxford, pressure is mounting to build higher and increase the density of the existing building stock. Is this a viable option given existing planning restrictions and what should the Property community be doing to engage with and influence the Local Plan?

CHAIR
Rob Allaway, Managing Director, DevComms

PANEL
David Butler, Head of Planning, Oxford City Council
Adrian James, Managing Director, Adrian James Architects
Pete Wilder, Property Director Oxford Science Enterprises
Debbie Dance, Director, Oxford Preservation Trust

Afternoon Tea, Networking and Opportunity to see the Pop Up Expo.

Green Heritage: How far can we go?

Cambridge’s City councillors recently made a landmark, and controversial, decision to approve the installation of solar panels on the roof of the iconic Grade I Listed King’s College Chapel. With twice the national average of listed buildings, Oxford faces similar complex decisions in order to help combat the climate crisis and meet its 2030 net zero objectives. How far is Oxford really willing to go?

CHAIR
Richard Todd, Head of Project Management & Partner Oxford, Bidwells

PANEL
Harriet Waters, Head of Sustainability, University of Oxford
Debbie Haynes, Sustainability Lead, OxPlace
Chris Pattison, Deputy Head of Planning, Bidwells
Mish Tullar, Head of Corporate Strategy, Oxford City Council OR (see OX Place names below)

What is the transport vision for Oxford? How will this provide the connections to ensure local residents and visitors can move freely around the city? How will it satisfy the needs and opportunities provided by the business, education and visitor/leisure communities?

CHAIR
Veronica Reynolds, Sustainability & Community Manager, Milton Park

PANEL
Bill Cotton, Corporate Director, Environment and Place, Oxfordshire County Council
Tom Bridgman, Executive Director, Development, Oxford City Council
Luke Marion, Managing Director, Oxford Bus Company
Claire Mahoney, Industry Programme Director, Network Rail

Session Chairs Review with Hugh Blaza, Consultant, UK Property Forums

Partners Dinner with the KeyNote speaker, sponsors and their guests. 

Moderator: Matthew Battle, Director, UKPF
Speaker: Steven Sensecall, Partner, Carter Jonas (Oxford Office)

Exclusive event with one of Oxfordshire’s leading planning consultants, Steven Sensecall, talking about his views on the future of planning in the region. As last year’s OxPropFest Leader of the Year, this will be an opportunity with your guests. The cost of ticket will include a three-course meal with limited drinks.

Sponsored by:  TBC

An excellent opportunity to meet fellow guests, potential award winners with a welcome drink and start to feel the atmosphere for the awards evening.

Carriages await as the event closes.

Book direct via their website for a single/double ensuite room.