Event details
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Online
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06 - 07 October 2026
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08:30 AM - 12:00 PM BST
Event fees
From £135 plus VAT
Summary
CIOB members are eligible for a 20% discount on ticket prices using the code: wxvzc4lolvah00i.
Conference dates and times
06 October 2026 | 09:00 - 13:30 (BST)
07 October 2026 | 09:00 - 13:00 (BST)
This conference brings together leading voices from across construction, infrastructure, finance, law and surveying to explore the forces shaping the profession over the next 12 months. Across two focused half‑day online sessions, the programme examines the economic realities facing the sector, including inflationary pressure, labour and supply chain volatility, shifting investment patterns and the evolving pipeline for UK infrastructure and development. Delegates will hear forward‑looking insight to support better commercial decision‑making in an uncertain and fast‑changing market.
Through a detailed spotlight on the Thames Tideway Tunnel, attendees will explore the commercial, operational and cultural factors behind successful mega‑project delivery, from innovative finance and contracting models to minimising design change and embedding long‑term social, environmental and economic outcomes. The programme also reflects the industry’s transition from a BIM‑centric approach to a broader, more strategic view of information management, highlighting how high‑quality data underpins AI, improves decision‑making, and is increasingly influencing insurance risk, asset performance and commercial assurance.
Across specialist breakout sessions, the conference addresses the pressures and opportunities facing surveyors today: contractor insolvency risk, regulatory changes, payment and cashflow challenges, Net Zero delivery, renewable energy integration, social value and the practical application of digital and emerging technologies. Looking ahead, the programme also considers the future of the profession itself, exploring how purpose, skills, inclusion and diversity are shaping the expectations of the next generation.
Designed for online delivery, the conference offers accessible, high‑value insight for quantity surveyors, commercial managers and project leaders seeking to strengthen their capability, manage risk and lead confidently in a more complex, data‑driven and sustainability‑focused industry.