08:50 Registration & Exhibitor Networking
09:50 Chair Introduction
Gavin Hoccom, Browne Jacobson
An introductory session featuring councils and architects discussing skyline design, architectural identity, and the planning of tall building clusters.
10:00 Ian Simpson, SimpsonHaugh
Designing the Manchester Skyline – Architecture, Identity and Tall Building Neighbourhoods
10:20 Ian Emmerson, Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher Leeds – A City Reborn Through Density
10:40 Gavin Currie, Legacie
Transforming Landscapes, Empowering Communities –Liverpool
11:00 Q&A
A facilitated discussion allowing delegates to interrogate the insights shared in the opening presentations.
11:10 Refreshments & Exhibitor Networking
A chance to continue conversations sparked during the morning keynote and discussions.
A session and panel debate exploring challenges and best practices for navigating Gateway 2, concluding with a presentation on golden thread information management.
11:50 Joshua Paulin, Building Safety Regulator
Building Safety Regulator Updates: Addressing Concerns and Driving Industry Collaboration
12:10 Panel Debate
Policies, Expectations & Pathways for Navigating Through Gateway 2 and Beyond
Panel Chair: Alan Robson, Project Four
Building Safety Experts
Chris Acton, Clancy
Darren Brennan, Siderise Insulation
Emma Evans, Bexley Beaumont
Victoria Millward, Paddock Johnson
Industry Partners:
Deansgate Hotel, Manchester Speaker Programme
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12:40 Dr Melanie Robinson, Okana
The Role of Information Management in the Golden Thread
13:00 Q&A
Join a Q&A to discuss insights from the building safety regulator updates and golden thread information management presentation
13:10 Lunch & Exhibitor Networking
A dedicated networking session to foster collaboration and deepen engagement between delegates, speakers and exhibitors.
14:10 Darren Paine, DeSimone
A Case Study on Crown Street Phase 1 - Elizabeth & Victoria Tower
14:30 Jay Squier, Henley Investment Management Hypermixity in Major City Centre Development
14:50 Dan Podesta, Civic
A Case Study on IQ Student Accommodation
15:10 Ben Morley, True Student
Innovations in Student Living: Broad Lane Tower
15:30 Nicholas Tansella, Hawkins\Brown
Breathing new life into the City – Victoria Riverside and Red Bank NT02 & 03
15:50 Simone Miriana & Simon Smith, AKTII
A Case Study on: Albert Bridge House Redevelopment
16:15 Q&A
A concluding Q&A session allowing attendees to engage with experts discussing design, delivery, challenges, and industry best practices.
16:25 Closing Comments from Conference Chair
A concise wrap-up of the day’s key themes and takeaways, reinforcing the sector’s shared direction.
16:35 Conference End
A compelling session featuring innovative project case studies from across northern England’s evolving urban skylines.
Session Two - Building Safety
Session Three - Tall Building Case Studies
Session One - Cities Focus
Today’s Delegate List Overleaf
Recognising the UK’s legacy of high-rise superstructures
The Tall Buildings Awards is a prestigious celebration of excellence and innovation within the tall buildings sector. It brings together the architects, engineers, developers and product manufacturers who are redefining our skylines. From pioneering projects that rise from ground to the people shaping our skylines, the Tall Buildings Awards take a holistic approach, enabling all providers the opportunity for recognition.
As the awards prepare to be bigger and better for 2026, they continue to spotlight outstanding achievements across every facet of tall building design and construction. Categories champion product innovation, material advancements, smart technologies, retrofit and reuse, and the growing movement toward ‘responsible skyscrapers’ – tall buildings designed with sustainability, social impact, safety and long-term resilience at their core. This year also sees the arrival of our Lifetime Achievement Award, Emerging Talent Award and Outstanding Contribution Award. 09.06.26 TOGETHER 88 Wood Street, London
With a straightforward entry process and clear guidance provided in the Entry Form, the awards offer an inclusive platform for organisations and individuals to showcase high-rise architecture and construction excellence.
EXTENDED ENTRY DEADLINE –DON’T MISS OUT: FRIDAY 17 APRIL
24 March 2026
Deansgate Hotel, Manchester
Chris Acton Clancy
Rodger Allan OTIS
Catherine Ashworth Darchir Communications
Mark Atkinson Euroform
Rob Auld
McLaren Property x York
Nick Backhouse A.Proctor Group
Andrei Badrankou Pmtech Group
Chris Baldwin Metalline
Stuart Baldwin PohlCon UK
Graham Barker Cundall Johnston and Partners
Christopher Barlow Isoleika
Grant Barlow Tenmat
Michael Beatty GIA Surveyors
Stephen Beck AGC Glass
James Beeston Bowmer and Kirkland
Chris Berkon OTIS
Balazs Bicsak Price & Myers
Alex Bielinski
Mason Owen Financial
Ben Bland LKAB Minerals
Jamie Boardman
David Cox Architects
Thomas Bone
Hoare Lea
Matt Borland
Whittam Cox Architects
David Bowden
Polyfoam XPS
Garth Boyt Konnekt Offsite
Anton Boyt
Konnekt Offsite
Chris Bradburn Ridge and Partners LLP
Emma Bramley
Cartwright Pickard
Billy Brand Civic Engineers
Darren Brennan
Siderise Insulation
Tom Brigden Purcell
Steve Brown
Sapphire Louvres
Ellis Brown eSmart Networks
James Bruce Civic
Dan Bryant HG Construction
Rhys Cadwallader UL International
Will Campbell Don & Low
Mark Carroll RGB Facades
Paul Carter Aluminium Duffel
Sergi Castel Aluman
Andrew Chandler HGCE
Liang Chen Leviat
Pamela Chesterman Irwin Mitchell LLP
Stephen Clare WSP
Simon Critchley SimpsonHaugh
Michael Croxford Siderise
Gavin Currie Legacie
Andrew Dallas Layher
Mark Davies Tenmat
Sara Dawes Leviat
Paul Dean
Wallace Whittle
Steve Doig
ROCKWOOL Core Solutions
John Duckworth Deceuninck
Steve Easey
Saint Gobain Exterior Solutions
Joe Eaton Make-NW
Omar Edge
Smart Systems
Andy Edwards Siderise
Robert Ellis MNP
Qusay ElShawa MNP
Ian Emmerson
Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher
Marcus Emmerson
Keystone Group
Emma Evans Bexley Beaumont
Mark Evans Urban Green Space
Nick Fenton
Whittam Cox Architects
Kelly Ferris BGS Utilities
Kevin Fields Davies Partnership
Alex Flokkas Serge Ferrari Group
Adam Ford Building Product Design
Craig Forder Smart Systems
James Foster Hunnebeck
Stuart Gaylard-Rees Dandara Living
Andrew Gell
OTIS
Sam Gillespie RGB Facades
24 March 2026
Deansgate Hotel, Manchester
Ben Goldstraw Bowmer and Kirkland
Danilo Gomes
Ursa by Etex
Lee Graveson Bowmer and Kirkland
Mark Gray Don & Low
Sarah Green
Cass Allen Associates
James Griffiths
Georg Fischer
Lee Haines Fireworks Fire Protection
Jacob Hall ANSA Elevators
Shirley Hamill Rio Architects
Chris Harley GIA
Rebecca Harris P+HS Architects
Rachel Harrison Pegasus Group
Callum Hassall
McGuireWoods London
Graeme Hayhoe C Caswell Engineering Services
Rob Helliwell Fireworks Fire Protection
Aaron Hobin Hunnebeck
Gavin Hoccom
Browne Jacobson
Matthew Hodges Ramboll
Jack Howard
Partel
Daniel Hughes Euro Accessories
Rob Lanson
GMI Construction Group
Andrew Irving jmarchitects
Adam James Geberit
John Janew
Regenda Homes
Marie Pier Jodoin
Atrium Lighting
James Johnston
Tate Steel
Tony Johnston Tate Steel
Antony Jones WSP
Philip Jones The Casey Group
Adrian Jones Selkent
John Joyce DKI Consulting
Artus Kanajevs DEPROM LV SIA
Anthony Kay
Georg Fischer
Gus Kedzior Bowmer and Kirkland
Phil Kelley LKAB Minerals
Ben Kelly CMS
Paul Kent Frameclad
Graham King Safer Sphere CHS
Andy King
Eckersley O’Callaghan
Jonathan Knowles DLA Architecture
Brian Knowles The Casey Group
Yani Krishnan WSP
Wayne Kuczer
Armstrong Fluid Technology
Katie Layhe Legacie
Ibby Mahmood HBL
Alastair Mail M&Y Maintenance
Yaqoob Malik
Footprint Design
Tom Marshall
Don & Low
Richard Martin Wetherby Wall Systems
Liam Massey HBL
Tim Mayall
Brownfield Solutions
Tom McClenan WSP
Malachy McCormack Far East Consortium
Tony McDonnell Davies Partnership
Campbell McGregor AIM Insulation
Emma McNicol Selkent Fastenings
Danny McQuaid
RGB Facades
Vaida Meads WSP
John Messer Renaker Build
David Miller Heyne Tillett Steel
Victoria Millward Paddock Johnson
Simone Miriana AKTII
Rickesh Miyangar Ramboll UK
Mohammed Mollazadeh Desimone Consulting
Ben Morley True Student
Tom Morris Far East Consortium
Carl Mountney Howden Speciality
Anthony Murray Smart Systems
Wayne Nash CMS
Dan Newton Hoare Lea
Ethan Niazi
Enevo Building Safety
Tim Norbury
Arcus
Alistair Norris
David Cox Architects
Cormac Ó Droma SIGA
John Joe O’Neil Aithon SFS
Darren Paine DeSimone Consulting Engineering UK
Neil Palmer Focchi
Ajay Parag Renaker Build
Joshua Paulin Building Safety Regulator
Dan Payne Frameclad
James Phillips evapco europe
Ian Phillips M&Y Maintenance
Dan Podesta Civic
Neil Preston Armstrong Fluid Technology
Greta Price Metalline
Stefan Prychidko Cogent Consulting
Paul Quaife eb7
Andrew Robinson United Anodisers
Dr Melanie Robinson Okana
Alan Robson
Project Four Building Safety Experts
Ged Rooney
Morgan Sindall
Daryl Roots Focchi
Adora Rosario
WSP UK & Ireland
Luke Roscoe
RECOM Supplies
Martyn Rowlands Pipekit
Paul Ruding ACS Stainless Steel Fixings
David Sandbrook Curtins
Dave Savage Whittam Cox Architects
Sandra Scholastra Arup
Liam Shepherd BB7
Steven Sidaway
Project Four Building Safety
Ali Siddique Footprint Design
Clare Simpson Polypipe
Shaan Singh GMI Construction Group
Ian Simpson
Simpson Haugh
Simon Smith AKT II
Jon Smith RSK Group
Jay Squier Henley Investment Management
Lewis Stanley Wetherby Wall Systems
Pete Stead P+HS Architects
Edwin Stokes WSP
Edwin Sutton Bowmer and Kirkland
Nicola Swallow Brownfield Solutions
Paul Sykes Bowmer & Kirkland
Josh Sykes Enevo Building Safety
Chris Sykes
Georg Fischer
Raj Takhar BWB Consulting
Nicholas Tansella Hawkins\Brown
Stewart Taylor
Saint Gobain Exterior Solutions
James Taylor
Alan Wood & Partners
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Deansgate Hotel, Manchester
Adam Taylor Tenmat
Ian Thody eb7
Colin Thompson
Green Piling
Matt Thompson Industrial Textiles & Plastics
James Thomson
Hawkins\Brown
Katie Todd Liberty Global
Charles Toher MZA Acoustics
Paul Trigg Bowmer and Kirkland
Paul Turner
The Casey Group
Stephen Vernon MNP
Andrew Walker PohlCon UK
Michael Waller Damex FR
Carl Ward Bowmer and Kirkland
Siobhan Watson Zak World of Facades
Carl Wells Ramboll
Lee Welshman Polypipe
Dominic Williams Ellis Williams Architects
Robin Williams Rothoblaas
John Williams WSP
Suzanne Wilson jmarchitects
Marcus Wilson
Smart Systems
Neil Windas Alideck
Craig Winstanley
RGB Facades
Scott Young OTIS
24 March 2026
Deansgate Hotel, Manchester
WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
If you are interested in participating in any of the future events as a sponsor or exhibitor contact David Smith on 01743 290021 or email: david.smith@tallbuildingsmedia.co.uk
09 & 10 June 2026
TOGETHER 88 Wood Street, London
Since launching in 2019, the Tall Buildings Conference has become the definitive annual forum for the UK tall building community. The Tall Buildings Media Team are delighted to announce that the Tall Buildings Summit replaces the London Conference and will take place as a two-day event - the largest of three Tall Buildings Events for 2026.
Hosting this expanded event in London carries particular significance. As the UK’s most active hub for high-rise development, London provides a real-time laboratory for the issues shaping the tall buildings sector - planning complexities, evolving safety regulations, net-zero imperatives, and the integration of mixed-use communities into dense urban places. Bringing the Summit to the capital allows professionals to engage directly with the challenges and opportunities that London exemplifies: how to deliver sustainable height, how to retrofit and future-proof existing towers, and how to balance ambition with public trust and regulatory scrutiny.
For more information contact David Smith
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Rachel Coleman - TT Alinea
Simon Critchley - SimpsonHaugh
Chris Edgington - Arup
Beth Howells - John Sisk & Son
Thouria Istephan - MHCLG
Dmitri Jajich - DeSimone Consulting Engineering
David Leversha - WSP
Tom McClennan - WSP
Adam McPartland - Glancy Nicholls Architects
Alan Shingler - Sheppard Robson
Tom Sleigh - City of London Corp
Saeed Talebi - Birmingham City University
Samantha Thompson - Fieldfisher
Steve Watts - TT Alinea
david.smith@tallbuildingsmedia.co.uk 01743 290021 EXCLUSIVE 20% DISCOUNT
for Tall Buildings North attendees –valid until 31 March 2026.
Scan the QR code and use code TBSUMMIT for your discount.
