Navigating the Future of Urban Real Estate: 22nd Century Leadership in the Built Environment
Arding & Hobbs, Clapham Junction | 15th September 2025
We are delighted to announce that Dan Labbad, Chief Executive of The Crown Estate, will deliver the Opening Keynote at Revo Conference 2025 – marking the first independent Revo conference in six years. This landmark event will take place in the newly restored, Grade II-listed Arding & Hobbs building, a symbol of heritage meeting innovation.
As the retail and leisure sectors re-emerge with renewed purpose, Dan will set the tone for a day of bold ideas and collaborative momentum. His keynote, titled “Navigating the Future of Urban Real Estate: 22nd Century Leadership in the Built Environment,” will explore how these sectors are pioneering inclusive, resilient, and tech-enabled urban spaces.
Dan will challenge attendees to consider: What bold innovations will enable all real estate sectors to deliver long-term financial, environmental, and social value – for investors, operators, consumers, and communities alike?
With markets undergoing rapid transformation, retail and leisure are leading by example – demonstrating how vision, flexibility, and collaboration can shape the future of place-making.
About Dan Labbad
Dan Labbad has served as Chief Executive of The Crown Estate since December 2019. Under his leadership, the organisation – an independent commercial business that returns all profits to the UK Treasury – has contributed over £4 billion to public finances in the past decade.
Before joining The Crown Estate, Dan held senior global roles at Lendlease, including Group COO and CEO of both International Operations and Europe. A long-time advocate for sustainability and innovation, he has served as a director of the Green Building Council of Australia and as Chairman of the UK Green Building Council. He is also a non-executive director at Raspberry Pi Holdings plc.
Dan’s career reflects a deep commitment to public value, environmental stewardship, and future-focused leadership – making him the ideal voice to open a conference dedicated to “Shaping Tomorrow’s Places.”
About Revo Conference 2025
Revo is the UK’s leading forum for retail-led, mixed-use real estate. In 2025, Revo enters a bold new chapter with its first standalone conference in six years—hosted in a venue that reflects the sector’s evolution and ambition.
The conference will bring together 120+ leaders from investment, operations, retail, local government, and consultancy to explore the future of place-making. Expect a day of insight, inspiration, and action as we walk the talk on retrofit, resilience, and revitalisation.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Showcase your brand to a highly engaged audience of industry leaders. A range of tailored sponsorship packages are available starting from £1.5k.
Contact Kayley Buxton at kayley@revocommunity.org to learn more.