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Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Wednesday 11 March 2026, 1:30 - 2:30

North of England Suite, MIPIM, Palais des Festivals

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MIPIM 2026 | Great Minds: How SMEs are transforming North of England

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Regeneration is not just the dominion of global conglomerates. SMEs are at the heart of the UK’s property industry, doing their part to shape the communities they work in. This panel will dig into the great work being done by SMEs with local authorities, how this benefits the region, and why this makes the Northern investment prospect even more tantalising.

Speakers confirmed include

Aidan Thatcher (x)

Aidan Thatcher

director, place, Wigan Council

Nick Mullins, Aix re, p Axis re

Nick Mullins

co-founder, Axis-RE

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Pam Smith

chief executive, Newcastle City Council

Nick Gerrard, Blackpool Council, p Blackpool Council

Nick Gerard

director of growth and prosperity, Blackpool Council

Leader Cllr Burns, St Helens Council, P St Helens Council (x)

Cllr Anthony Burns

Leader, St Helens Council

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Julia Hatmaker

event chair & editor, Place North West

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