A NEW Location. A NEW Experience.

Conference Theme: Shaping Tomorrow’s Places

About the Conference

As the needs of our communities, customers, and cities continue to evolve, so must the spaces we create. This year’s conference – Shaping Tomorrow’s Places – brings together placemakers, investors, retailers, and visionaries to explore how we design, invest in, and activate places that are not just fit for the future, but resilient, relevant, and people-focused.

From unlocking hidden value in existing assets, to human-centred design, to the role of AI and inclusive placemaking – today’s sessions will delve into the ideas, innovations, and partnerships driving meaningful change across the retail, leisure, and built environment sectors.

Whether you’re joining us for a morning wellness walk, deep-diving into digital and design trends, or raising a glass at the rooftop reception, this is a space to be inspired, challenged, and connected.

Let’s shape what’s next – together.

Conference Agenda

• 08:00 – 08:45: Wellness Walk – Energiser on Clapham Common (Optional)
• 08:45 – 09:15: Insight Presentation into Arding & Hobbs (Optional – Limited Spaces)
• 09:00 – 09:30: Welcome & Registration
• 09:30 – 09:40: Revo Welcome
• 09:40 – 10:00: Opening Keynote
• 10:05 – 11:05: Session 1: Investability – Unlocking Value in Evolving Assets
• 11:05 – 11:25: Mid-Morning Refreshments
• 11:25 – 12:25: Session 2: Wrecking Balls or Revival Plans
• 12:30 – 13:30: Session 3: Design for Life – Why Human-Centred Places Are the Key to a Resilient Built World
• 13:30 – 14:30: Lunch
• 14:35 – 15:35: Session 4: Why Collaboration with Customers Pays Off
• 15:35 – 15:50: Session 5: Spotlight – Marketing & Digital Trends – Powered by Blue Tiger
• 15:50 – 16:10: Afternoon Tea
• 16:15 – 16:45: Session 6: Technology Trends – AI, Cyber Security & Beyond
• 16:45 – 17:15: Session 7: Women & Girls in Placemaking a Revo Hub Discussion
• 17:15 – 17:25: Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements
• 17:30 – 20:00: Rooftop Drinks Reception

Revo & Revo Hub Members: £234 (including VAT)

Non Member: £324 (including VAT)

Your ticket includes conference access, a light breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with coffee and cakes, plus a drinks reception with canapés.

Meet The Content Committee.

The industry experts shaping our conference agenda – crafting compelling content that tackles today’s challenges and uncovers tomorrow’s opportunities across the retail and leisure built environment.

Caroline Main, Revo Board Member & Head of Retail at MAPP – Committee Chair

Caroline has 25 years’ experience in the property management of shopping centres and retail spaces, and is currently leading a team of surveyors and centre managers across five UK offices at MAPP Property Management Ltd. Caroline is chair of the Revo Conference Committee, and she also assists in organising the annual Retail Destination LIVE conference and has been judging various Revo awards for over 6 years. Caroline is a mentor for The Circle Partnership for the second year running, helping support younger women in the industry with their goals and ambitions. Caroline was shortlisted for Property Week’s Inspiring Women in Property Awards 2023 in the “Team Leader of the Year” and “Leader of the Year” categories.

Alberto Esguevillas, CEO, Eurofund Group 

A strategic leader with more than 25 years’ international experience within the Real Estate Industry in Asset, Development and Investment Management. Alberto has led the launch of Eurofund’s platform in the UK securing the acquisition of its first asset in Silverburn, attracting some of the most respected professionals in the industry and developing key JV relationships. Before joining Eurofund as the CEO for the UK business, Alberto led Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s Italian business, Alberto worked delivering Westfield London’s extension, Westfield Stratford City mixed use projects and headed new business in Europe. Alberto sat in the European Management Team (EMT) for URW and served as a corporate director in a number of URW and JV entities. Prior to joining Westfield in 2014, Alberto led Internos’ Global Investors (now Principal) pan European platform leading the retail teams and the Iberian offices. Alberto moved to London in 2004 to continue his career with Lend Lease. Alberto has a Masters in Industrial engineering, ICAI (Madrid) and an MBA by London Business School. 

Vivienne King, Revo Board Member & Founder and Managing Director of Impactful Places

Over 30 years’ leadership experience in the real estate industry with a track record advocating for environmental and social sustainability. As the former CEO of Revo, the membership organisation for retail property, she supported development of Revo’s Social Value Framework. Prior to 2020, she was CEO of Soho Housing Association providing affordable homes and supporting local needs in London’s West End. With over 20 years at the Crown Estate, as a member of the senior team she was responsible for leadership of its ESG corporate strategy and its innovative measurement tool – Total Contribution. A co-founder of Real Estate Balance, she has been working with industry leaders to drive cultural change and improve equality, diversity and inclusion in real estate.

Alasdair McClimont , Customer Manager at The Crown Estate 

Alasdair McClimont has over 15 years of experience managing flagship retail stores for prominent brands such as Topshop/Topman and Vision Express in major retail destinations across the South East. He joined The Crown Estate in 2022 to launch its performance support offer for Regent Street and St James’s retail and hospitality brands. In 2023 he also became responsible for the Customer Performance Support approach for The Crown Estate’s national Retail and Hospitality portfolio, working with their managing agent. 

Marc Myers, Retail Operations Director, Outlets, Central London, Suburban London and Retail Parks at Landsec

Marc started his career in retail, most of it working with Marks and Spencer. He has been in the shopping centre arena for over 20 years working with Capital & Regional. A move to intu Properties saw him lead the team at Lakeside before joining Landsec 7 years ago where he is currently the Retail Operations Director. Working also across the BID industry Marc sits as an Advisory Board Member of British BIDs and also sits on the Board of one of the City of London’s major BIDs at Cheapside. He also sits on Revo’s Property Management Committee. 

Cat White, Planning Director at Turley

Cat is Planning Director at Turley, specialising in town centre and urban regeneration across the UK.  Based on the South Coast with particular focus on coastal locations and exploring opportunities presented by under utilised assets and brownfield sites to deliver genuine transformation in our town centres.  Cat sits on the Revo Repurposing and Regeneration Committee.    

Kayley Buxton, Marketing & Events Director at Revo               Yvonne Boyd, Operations Director at Revo

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