Manchester State of The Market 2018 | Bisnow | 15 May 2018 | No 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Spinningfield Manchester, M3 3EB, UK

One thing is for sure. Manchester is on a mission! A quick glance at its skyline and the countless cranes parked across the city reveals the massive supply of development in the pipeline. The city is set to fuel the growing population with over 5,203 new residential units this year, and create workspaces that will attract talents and world-class business, such as Amazon, from across the globe. The vast amount of new office construction is not only a result of a strong 2017 for both the commercial industry and city’s workforce, but it also highlights Manchester’s commitment to achieving status as a global city.

Learn about what 2018 holds for Manchester and network with the players shaping the city. We're bringing together expert panelists at our first-ever Manchester State of the Market event. Our expert panelists will take an in-depth look at the demographics sparking demand in the commercial real estate market, and give all the updates you need on the developments providing the supply they need.

What You'll Learn?
1) Does Manchester, as a single organism, offer the right blend of spaces to become a destination where businesses, residents and visitors like to live, work and play?
2) As Manchester continues to be a international hub for technology and innovation, how will the city navigate future office investment?
3) Which Manchester submarkets are most appealing for investment, as it relates to rent, talent pool and accessibility?
4) Is Manchester prepared for co-working and co-living?
5) What retailers and companies are headed in and out in 2018?
6) Are the BTR units currently in the pipeline suitable for the people of Manchester?

2018 SPEAKERS:

Paul Dennett
Salford City Mayor

James Heather
Development Director, U+I

Anthony Leonard
Managing Director, Hines

Mary Finnigan
Director of European Transactions, WeWork

Neil McGonigle
Head of Cities, North of England, Uber

Adam Higgins
Co-Founder, Capital & Centric

Michelle Rothwell
Founder, Watch This Space

Mark Bruno
Managing Director (UK), Datscha

James Evans
Director, Manchester Offices, Savills

Ian Taylor
Head of RE Construction, RSM

MODERATOR:

James Onions
Director and Head of the Manchester Office, Paragon

2018 Sponsors:

• DATSCHA
• BPF
• Savills
• RSM
• Paragon
• Allied London
• Revo