In these first workshops of the day, delegates and experts from across sectors will join moderated, thematic sessions.

1 Unlocking Growth – The Bakerloo Line Extension, facilitated by Central London Forward, the London Borough of Southwark and the London Borough of Lewisham

• Investing in infrastructure is vital to driving growth in our city.
• The Bakerloo Line Upgrade and Extension is the next big opportunity for London. It would unlock tens of thousands of homes and deliver a £1.5bn boost to our economy.
• Join us to explore how we can deliver the infrastructure our city needs to grow.

2 Creating an Inclusive Growth Plan for Young London, facilitated by Mayor’s Fund for London

• Join a collaborative conversation to make London’s Growth Plan inclusive for the next generation. Led by young people from the Mayor’s Fund for London, this is a chance to see through their eyes.
• As the Mayor pledges 150,000 good jobs by 2028, how do we ensure young Londoners facing the biggest barriers are included?

3 What should an industrial strategy for London look like?, facilitated by The London School of Economics and Political Science

• How can an industrial strategy help the capital optimise its strengths, minimise its weaknesses and develop opportunities for future growth?
• What sectors need particular focus and what infrastructure needs particular investment – should housing be part of the strategy?
• What role would the rest of the UK have in the strategy and how can we make sure the strategy works with and alongside the rest of the country

4 Royal Wharf: A Transformation Story, facilitated by Ballymore 

• Alongside 4,000 homes, Royal Wharf in Newham has a high street, community centre, primary school and a Thames Clippers Pier 
• Constructed in just six years, Ballymore’s Royal Wharf in east London is demonstrating how large-scale development can meet the need for housing and foster communities 
• Presented by Ballymore MD of Development Stevan Tennant and architect Glenn Howells 

5 Roundtable discussion: How can Mayoral Development Corporations drive urban regeneration and improve economic growth? Challenges, opportunities, and insights from, facilitated by OPDC 

• Join us to discuss the role of Mayoral Development Corporations (MDCs) in delivering urban regeneration and supporting wider government ambitions for UK housebuilding, sustainability, and growth. 
• OPDC is managing London’s biggest new brownfield development and using this for context we will explore whether, where and when MDCs may be the right model for large scale regeneration projects, as well as their potential risks and challenges. 
• With a new MDC planned for London’s West End and the government committed to development corporations to support its housing mission, this will be a fully participative session with plenty of scope to address what has become the new hot topic for delivering at scale and pace.  

Delegates have the opportunity to join different thematic sessions.

Lord Sedwill will share his insights into the impact of the US election results and what they mean for London and its future as a global city.