GALLERY | Place North MIPIM Delegation Dinner

The local authority has extended its long-running programme of activity with Place North, including heading to the global expo with the North of England delegation next month.

From what to pack to how to manage your diary, those attending the ‘How to do MIPIM well’ event benefited from a series of top tips from veterans of the global property conference.

Hear about what is new at this year’s global property convention and get tips on how to make the most of the event by watching this video discussion between MIPIM’s UK director Jake Tappenden-Lowe and Place North’s Dino Moutsopoulos and Julia Hatmaker.

The government’s regeneration and housing agency has confirmed its attendance at the international real estate show in March, agreeing a partnership with Place North.

“Blackpool is ready for global investment,” said Will Chamberlain, associate director at the global commercial real estate advisor. “We’re committed to connecting the right partners to make it happen.”

Scotland’s return to MIPIM, powered by Place, is gaining strength with the confirmation that Scotland’s fourth-largest city will be making the trip to “forge important strategic relationships”.

Headed to the global property convention in Cannes in March? Join the North of England delegation for access to exclusive, high-quality networking events, proven profile-raising activity, and practical advice for making the most of your time at the summit.

Benjamin Hobbs of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Abiola Ogunsami of Muse Places, and Lydia McGuinness of Wates Construction will head to Cannes for the global property convention as part of organiser RX’s programme to promote the next generation of real estate leaders.

Keen to gain an intimate understanding of how the public and private sectors are thinking about the future, the growing construction firm is heading to Cannes with Place in 2026 for a week of relationship building and information gathering.

The Scottish city will rightfully take its seat on the international stage in Cannes next March, joining the likes of Manchester, Liverpool, London, Blackpool, Salford, and more in championing the UK’s investment potential.

Philippe Aghion, who won this year’s economics prize for his theory of “creative destruction”, will deliver an address that centres on the role innovation and technology can play in urban development.

Teaming up with Place North, the developers will be showcasing their £100m plans for Brewery Lane in Lancaster to a global audience at the Cannes property convention.

Our North of England Suite will host a series of dynamic sessions throughout the international property expo, while also providing a space for ambitious brands to host launch events, private events, or cocktail hours.

‘Investible North’ and ‘Great Minds’ will showcase the best the region has to offer at the global property expo in Cannes next March.

Opportunities for the North of England to shine at the international property expo have just increased, with Place North taking over a prominent suite overlooking the Croisette.

MIPIM 2026 is going to be the biggest yet for Place. Join us in Manchester on Tuesday 23 September for an exciting announcement about next year’s offer.

The global real estate consultancy has also chosen to sponsor one of several new events Place North is hosting during the 2026 edition of the international property expo.

After a successful trip to Cannes in 2025, the local council will return to the international property expo in 2026 as part of the Place North delegation to continue conversations with international investors and developers.

Find out more about what we have in store at next year’s edition of the international property expo as Place’s MIPIM delegation grows and planning gathers pace.