The Construction News Summit, now in its seventh year is the most important event of the year for the construction industry’s leaders and innovators. It brings together over 400 major industry figures from public and private sector clients to main contractors and their supply chain, to discuss how you should be adapting your future business strategy and remain competitive in the future.
This year’s event focuses on the experience of attendees, with new features, networking opportunities and sessions to ensure you get the most out of the event and your time out of the office.
KEY TOPICS FOR 2019
Uncertainty in the infrastructure sector
How can we procure differently
The future of the contracting model
Shaping urban landscapes
The changing role of clients
2018 SPEAKERS INCLUDED
Sir Edwards Lister
Homes England, chairman
Mark Thurston
HS2, chief executive
Fabienne Viala
Bouygues UK, chairman
Robby Shah
Director of development for EMEA, WeWork
Lynn Smith
Aviva Investors , senior director - development
WHO ATTENDS?
Organisations that attended in 2018 include
Company type
Job titles
WHAT'S ON
Keynote sessions
4 topical seminars addressing core industry issues from technology to health
Inspiration hub
A breakfast briefing focusing on how clients view the productivity challenge facing the industry
Breakout sessions
1-2-1 meeting sessions aiding you in your networking during the breaks
Drinks reception
Networking drinks reception at the end of day one
"The CN summit is an excellent event, full of thought provoking insights into the current business environment that the industry faces."
Daniel Cahill, head of department, Cork Institute of Technology
"Excellent insights into the UK construction sector, good speakers and well chaired."
Donal Byrne, senior business development adviser, Enterprise Ireland
"Very worthwhile networking event."
Michael Graham, group executive chairman, Graham
"A premier list of speakers who offered real insight into industry trends"
Adrian Cronin, research and strategy lead, Ervia
