UKSPA members gatherered at Lancaster University for the UKSPA Autumn Conference & AGM 2025. The Conference had keynote and plenary sessions taking place throughout the two days, leading speakers from the UKSPA network and key partners and stakeholders discussed in-depth the challenges, opportunities, and innovative ways the sector continues to engage, inspire, and grow through a series of plenary and best practice sessions.

Special thanks to our Drinks Reception and Dinner Sponsors Communicate, Event Partners, Modern Networks, Renenergy and Ridge for their support.

Resources

Speaker Presentations 

• Welcome From Our Hosts- Director of Estates and Facilities & Commercial Facilites, Lancaster University
• Role of Science Parks in the UK Strategy- Mark Goldstone, Senior Policy Manager, Head of UK Competitveness, CBI
• Finding efficencies in using AI in day-to-day operations- Ant Marsh, Senior Building Performace Engineer, Arup
• Dont be Left Behind Leverage Technology to Unlock the Potential of Your Buildings- Brett Smith, Head of Digital & Software – GB&I, Siemens Smart Infrastructure
• Fueling Growth and Innovation Through Early Talent- Stephen Foreman, Cogent Skills
• AI, Data and the Future of Decision Making- Tom Cheesewright, Applied Futurist

Please Note:

Not all speakers or panel sessions provided presentation slides. Additionally, some speakers may have chosen not to share their materials.

If you have any further enquiries, please get in touch at info@ukspa.org.uk.

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