We run free events for built environment professionals in London including workshops, field trips, roundtables and conferences. Our events bring together our member organisations, project partners and experts from the Future of London network.
Upcoming events
PARTNER EVENT: Resilient Partnerships
Friday 16 October, 10am to 11.30am
This webinar, part of a series in partnership with Opportunity London and Arcadis, will explore how local authorities can build resilient public–private partnerships and create the foundations for successful delivery. Exclusively for local authorities. To register, email natasha.duffy@opportunity.london
Procuring better: putting pre-market engagement first – report launch
Tuesday 10 November, 5:30pm to 8pm
Join us for the launch of Future of London’s new report, Procuring Better: putting pre-market engagement first, to find out how the industry can improve outcomes by starting procurement earlier. Register now
How corporate collaboration drives successful council-led housing delivery – report launch
Thursday 19 November, 6pm to 8pm
This event is the launch of the research report into how councils enable council-led house building through successful corporate collaboration, highlighting the challenges, what works and where to focus. Local authorities will be prioritised for this event. Register now
From data to decisions: Accelerating digital transformation – report launch
Thursday 26 November, 8:30am to 9:30am
Join us for the online launch of our research-backed toolkit to find out how to accelerate change in your organisation. With Queen Mary University of London, we explore how digital tools can improve decision-making. Register now
Shared stewardship in practice – field trip to Melfield Gardens, Lewisham
Thursday 26 November, 9:30am to 1pm
Join us for our second Health and Housing Impact Network field trip this year to explore a model of shared stewardship in an innovative intergenerational housing development in Lewisham and how this is contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community. Register now
Speaker Showcase – Presentation skills training
Wednesday 2 December, 9am to 11.30am
Our free public speaking workshop develops presentation skills and finds new speaking opportunities. Register now
Presentation skills for placemakers – half-day workshop
Thursday 3 December, 9am to 1pm
A high-impact half-day workshop, drawing on content from our acclaimed Future London Leaders Programme, offering practical techniques and guidance for preparing and delivering presentations with impact. Register now
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Past events
Quality placemaking in challenging times – conference
Thursday 8 October
London is under pressure to deliver more homes while creating sustainable places. Our conference programme explored ways to create high-quality places in increasingly challenging times. There will be a write-up soon and you can read the programme
Speaker Showcase – Presentation skills training
Wednesday 23 September
Our free public speaking workshop develops presentation skills and finds new speaking opportunities.
Shared stewardship in practice – field trip
Thursday 17 September
Health and Housing Impact Network field trip to Brent – learning about a model of shared stewardship and how this is contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community.
Balancing heritage and homes at Fellowship Square — field trip
Wednesday 5 August
Our field trip to Waltham Forest went to find out how heritage-led regeneration creates a genuinely mixed, long-term neighbourhood on a historic civic site.
From Data to Decision-making – Jumping the digital culture barrier
Central London, 23 July 2026
Join this workshop and help us create a Digital Reality Check — a self-assessment approach designed to understand why initiatives fail to move beyond pilot stage. This workshop is aimed at professionals involved in strategy, delivery, innovation, data, and service improvement.
Leaders Plus 13 Proposals for London – crisis resilience
Central London, 23 July 2026
Join us to on celebrate our LP13 cohort and hear about community-led crisis resilience strategies on a range of risks facing London – from the loneliness epidemic to extreme heat to infrastructure strain. Followed by a networking reception.
Delivering Passivhaus placemaking at Agar Grove – field trip
Tuesday 21 July, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
Our field trip to Agar Grove in north Camden explored how council-led estate regeneration can deliver genuinely affordable, sustainable neighbourhoods at scale.
Preparing for PFI expiry: ask the experts
Wednesday 8 July, 8.30am to 10.00am
Our pilot series of two online panels provides a practical and informal forum for council officers across the country facing PFI expiry to explore and discuss live issues with peers, share experiences and get accessible support from legal, technical and financial specialists. For councils only.
Procuring Better: Testing a new procurement protocol – workshop
Monday 13 July, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
This workshop is aimed at professionals involved in commissioning, procurement, legal, finance, housing, planning, regeneration, development, and project delivery across both the public and private sectors who want to explore how early-stage decisions influence project outcomes and identify practical ways to improve collaboration, decision-making, and long-term value creation.
Regenerating with residents at Ebury Bridge Estate – field trip
Tuesday 16 June
Our field trip to the Ebury Bridge Estate explored how Westminster City Council and Arup are working together to deliver one of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects.
Placemaking in Practice in Leyton – Field Trip
Tuesday 19 May, 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Join us for a field trip to Coronation Square and Motion in Leyton, exploring how council-developer partnerships and mixed-use development can create lasting places. Find out more about our Sustaining Quality Placemaking project
Preparing for PFI expiry: ask the experts
Thursday 14 May
Our pilot series of two online panels provides a practical and informal forum for council officers across the country facing PFI expiry to explore and discuss live issues with peers, share experiences and get accessible support from legal, technical and financial specialists. For councils only.
PARTNER EVENT: Partnerships with purpose: aligning vision, value and viability
Friday 17 April
This webinar, part of a series in partnership with Opportunity London and Arcadis, explored how local authorities can structure effective public–private partnerships, select the right collaborators and build resilient, long-term relationships. Read write-ups from the series
Shaping London’s next generation of homes and neighbourhoods – report launch
Wednesday 25 February 2026
At the launch of our Homes for the Future report, we explored the types of homes and neighbourhoods that future generations of Londoners need to thrive. Download the report
How can councils become social housing entrepreneurs? – report launch
Wednesday 11 February 2026
This research explores how councils in London and south east England are adopting entrepreneurial approaches to unlock the building of more affordable homes. Read the report
Council-Led Housing Network launch
Thursday 5 February 2026
Since it launched three years ago, the Council-Led Housing Network has brought together all boroughs to accelerate housing development. Tom Copley, the Deputy Mayor for Housing, and senior London borough housing spoke the launch of its second edition. Read the news post.
Beyond sustainability: How regenerative practice can inspire new partnership models
Tuesday 20 January 2026
A workshop for leaders who are ready to transform the way our sector collaborates. Solving the systemic challenges ahead requires partnerships that are genuinely collaborative, long-term, and regenerative.
Behind the investors’ numbers: How do institutional investors value residential assets?
Friday 16 January 2026
Bek Seeley of Place Partners UK and our CEO Nicola Mathers explained how investors evaluate opportunities. Part of our investment webinar series with Opportunity London.
Inside Clapham Park: sustainable homes for the future – field trip
Tuesday 9 December 2025
How can major estate regeneration shape healthier, inclusive neighbourhoods? Our field trip to Clapham Park went to find out.
Speaker Showcase
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Our Speaker Showcases help participants develop presentation skills and find new public speaking opportunities.
Inside Zodiac House – field trip
Tuesday 18 November 2025
How can empty offices address the temporary accommodation crisis in London? Our field trip went to Zodiac House to find out. Write-up to follow.
Recruit & retain Gen Z: Why emerging talent wants psychological safety – webinar
Tuesday 28 October, 10am
The growing demand for psychological safety at work is driving the development of inclusive cultures. Join our free webinar for built environment sector professionals.
Citizens House: Community-led housing in Lewisham – field trip
Tuesday 21 October 2025
How can community-led housing address affordability in London? Our field trip to Citizens House was part of the Homes for the Future project. Report to follow in Spring 2026.
Borough workshop: Embedding ethnic diversity in procurement
Wednesday 15 October 2025
How can we change the way the public sector procures architecture and design services to reflect the ethnic diversity of the communities. Workshop write-up to follow.
Conference: Homes for the Future
Thursday 9 October 2025
The target for housebuilding is set, but we’re looking beyond the numbers. Our conference explores the types of homes and neighbourhoods that future generations of Londoners need to thrive. Read the programme with write-ups published shortly.
Happy London: Building wellbeing through place
Tuesday 23 September
Read about our panel insights and Future London Leaders’ proposals on how thoughtful design can create happier, healthier, and more inclusive places for everyone. Read about the programme.
Leaders Plus 12: Proposals for London on Future-proofing
Tuesday 22 July
Our brilliant Leaders Plus Cohort 12 presented their revolutionary ideas, shaping a more resilient and future-proof London. Find out who won the audience vote.
PARTNER EVENT: Inside the Investment Committee – webinar
Friday 11 July
This webinar for London boroughs, with our partners Opportunity London, offered a whistle-stop tour of the key players of investment committees and provides insight into their decision-making dynamics.
Field trip: Building happy homes at Beam Park in Dagenham
Tuesday 1 July
The final field trip in our Happy London programme visited Beam Park, an ambitious development by L&Q and Countryside Partnerships delivering 4,000 new homes in Dagenham.
Masterclass: Post occupancy evaluation for healthy homes
Wednesday 2 July
Masterclass on integrating health into post occupancy evaluation for new homes as part of our Health & Housing Impact Network programme.
Future London Leaders 39: Proposals for London on culture
Wednesday 25 June
Our Future Leaders Cohort 39 celebrated their journey through inspiring and innovative ideas shaped by arts and culture, this cohort’s theme. Read their proposals here
Creating a healthier, happier London through gender-inclusive design
Tuesday 24 June
Panel discussion bringing together local authority and GLA experts, community representatives and academics to explore learnings from an extensive research project by Tower Hamlets council. Complementary Bengali food is provided.
Field trip: delivering gender-inclusive design in London
Tuesday 24 June
Join the authors of Tower Hamlet’s design guide in an interactive panel event to explore how gender-inclusive design can be practically delivered in London – creating places that work better for everyone.
Setting and measuring health outcomes
Wednesday 18 June
In our first Health & Housing Impact Network masterclass, You’ll gain new skills in measuring health outcomes when building new homes at pace. Write-up to follow
Purposeful places: Creating public value in the experience economy
Thursday 5 June
How should we harness the experience economy to boost London’s growth? Our next City Makers’ Forum explored how this fast-growing sector is shaping our city. Write-up to follow.
Networking to build meaningful professional relationships
Monday 19 May 2025
Alumni exclusive workshop offering a blend of theory and practical guidance to be in charge of your next networking event!
Living Well by Design – Field Trip to Tower Court, Hackney
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Visit to Tower Court, an award-winning regeneration scheme by Clapton Common, as part of our Happy London programme.
Future of London Speaker Showcase
Thursday 8 May 2025
Our Speaker Showcase enables you to develop your presentation skills and find new public speaking opportunities, including joining the Future of London Speaker Bank. Find out more
Intercity Exchange: Square Mile to Hackney Wick
Thursday 1 May 2025, 11am
Following a fantastic visit to Stockport and Mayfield as part of our London/Greater Manchester exchange, we look at how the City is evolving, then tour Stratford, the Olympic Park and Hackney Wick to explore inclusive economy, culture and green space.
Future London Leaders 38 – Proposals for London Graduation & Celebration
Tuesday 25 February
Our Future Leaders Cohort 38 and celebrated their graduation with us! Expect an inspiring and engaging evening full of ideas to make London a more inclusive, creative and connected city.
Resilient Cities: Responding to climate change fairly – report launch
Wednesday 26 February
Celebration launch event of Resilient Cities: responding to climate change fairly. You’ll hear about the work and from inspiring speakers. Read the report
Green skills for an inclusive economy – field trip to Enfield
Thursday 23 January
Field trip to Enfield Construction Skills Academy to find out how supporting green skills can drive inclusive economies. Find out more about our Inclusive Economies programme.
PARTNER EVENT: Private investment into public sector schemes – webinar
Friday 24 January
This webinar for London boroughs, with our partners Opportunity London, covered the fundamentals of private sector investment and how to build an attractive value proposition.
Inclusive economies and the growth mission – webinar
Tuesday 14 January
How should place makers respond to the government’s ‘growth mission’, while putting community needs first? Tune in to hear our expert panel tackle delivering inclusive economies today. Find out more about our Inclusive Economies programme.
Launch your career in property and built environment! – Webinar
17 December
Join our webinar to learn all about the Emerging Talent Programme! Open to individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, this programme offers 15 months of full-time employment, training, mentorship, and peer support. Find out more about the Emerging Talent Programme
Workshop: How co-production creates better places
Wednesday 6 November 2024
Our new workshop series will bring together community representatives and built environment professionals to explore how co-production creates value in placemaking. In the first workshop of this mini-series, attendees will share case studies and co-produce stakeholder value maps.
Climate Resilience & Equity – webinar
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Our annual conference on climate resilience and equity. This post-conference webinar is a chance to review the main takeaways and continue the conversation.
Micromobility vs Mass Transit: Tackling London’s transport problems
Thursday 17 October 2024
How should we prioritise investment for the future of sustainable urban transport? Join our next City Makers’ Forum for a lively, interactive debate on this urgent topic.
Why Diversity in Procurement Matters
Tuesday 15 October 2024
How can we enable public sector organisations to use procurement to support a more representative group of architecture and design practices? Join us at our upcoming discussion and workshop to find out.
Conference: Climate Resilience and Equity
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Thanks to everyone who made our conference such a success. We will be publishing write-ups of all the sessions soon. You can register for the post-conference webinar below and read the full programme.
Webinar: How to develop your team’s diversity and EDI strategy
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Any employer in London’s Built Environment sector, keen to benefit from ethnically diverse entry-level talent in their organisation, was invited to this webinar to find out more about being a host organisation for the Emerging Talent Programme. Find out more
Future London Leaders 37: Proposals for London
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Future London Leaders delivered their proposals on the theme of Climate Resilience & Equity, followed by a networking reception. Read the proposals
Webinar: Introduction to LGBTQ+ identities
Monday 16 September 2024
Online event on inclusive language for LGBT+ identities from our sister organisation Future of Greater Manchester. Pride in our Work is an introduction to LGBT+ identities, delivered by The Proud Trust.
How to tell the story of your place: Place Vision Toolkit exclusive public sector preview
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Futurecity and Opportunity London gave an exclusive preview of a new cultural placemaking toolkit to help local authorities tell a compelling story of their place and build a strategy for place-based investment.
Webinar: Greenleaf Road retrofit virtual field trip
Wednesday 18 September 2024
A field trip to Walthamstow offered better understanding of how to deliver climate resilient retrofit projects for London’s historic housing stock, while also meeting health outcomes.
Leaders Plus 11 Proposals and Graduation
Wednesday 24 July
Leaders Plus candidates presented four very different proposals for ‘Reclaiming the Street’ in their final assignment before graduating.
Field trip: Healthy housing in Hackney
Tuesday 9 July
We toured the Kings Crescent Estate in Hackney with the architects, council officers, consultants and residents involved in the development of this award winning estate to hear how they met climate and health objectives. Write-up to follow. More on the Health & Housing Impact Network here.
Speaker Showcase
Thursday 4 July
Join Future of London’s highly rated, free, public speaking practice session with live, constructive feedback on your presentation from experienced public speaker mentors, offered as a part of our Speaker Diversity Network.
Future of London Summer Social
Tuesday 2 July
Our all-network summer social to celebrate the achievements of the Future of London community in the past year, with an opportunity to network with peers in an informal environment.
Future London Leaders 36 Proposals for London
Tuesday 18 June
Future London Leaders deliver their proposals on the theme of Health and Housing, followed by a networking reception. You can read about the presentation topics and audience-voted winners here.
Developing Climate Resilience and Equity in London
Monday 24 June
As extreme weather impacts on health and wellbeing in London, at this event as part of London Climate Action Week we discussed how to create equitable climate resilience at the launch of our major 2024/25 programme.
Delivering Housing for Health and Climate Change Equity
Tuesday 11 June
Climate change and health inequalities are at the top of the urban agenda. Join us for the launch of our Housing, Climate Change and Health Equity programme, which will consider ways to tackle these risks. Write up to follow.
Transition to Net Zero – City Makers’ Forum
Monday 3 June
What will a transition to net zero look like every day in our cities? At our first City Makers’ Forum of 2024, we explored and debated how we can achieve net zero in a practical, inclusive way. Write-up to follow.
Social Value: How to be a good ancestor – report launch
Thursday 16 May
What are the principles of good urban development that will leave a social value legacy for future generations? At the launch of our new report, delegates heard about about the key research findings and social value principles. Read the report
PFI Expiry: Why London boroughs must plan now
Thursday 25 April 2024
As more Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts start to expire, local authorities may face uncertainty about the future of public service assets. Our roundtable discussion for London boroughs with an expert panel looked at the importance of preparing effectively.
Launch: Putting Co-production into Practice
Tuesday 16 April 2024
How can we make sure communities feel fully involved in urban development that will affect the places they live? We briefed participants on the findings of our major community engagement survey. Write-up to follow
Making the Most of Nature in the City
Thursday 28 March 2024
At Cambridge Cottage in Kew Gardens, we heard from expert panel who discussed biodiversity net-gain; accessible green spaces; climate resilience; health and wellbeing and biomimicry. Full write-up to follow.
Making the Most of… Public Assets
Thursday 29 February 2024
How are public sector teams and their partners maximising value from public assets in London despite the challenges faced by the built environment sector? Join our panel from the public and private sectors to explore topics including place-based social value and better planning for the public estate.
Housing Pathways to Better Health: Learning from elsewhere
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Part of the Health & Housing Impact Network, this online event showcased projects from around England that have successfully integrated housing with clinical health pathways. Write-up to follow.
FLL35 Proposals for London – Retrofit and making the most of what we’ve got
Thursday 22 February 2024
Candidates did presentations on the theme of making the most of our existing assets. They explored the challenges and opportunities within the theme and bring forward a host of exciting ideas.
Social Value: Creating a Long-Term Legacy
Thursday 22nd February 2024
How to create a social value legacy with placemaking expert Maria Adebowale-Schwarte of the London Sustainable Development Commission as part of our Unlocking Social Value programme. Write up to follow.
Future of Cities World Café
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Part of our Future of Cities programme, this interactive live event will highlight how innovative cities beyond London are tackling their urban challenges. Write-up to follow.
Retrofit – Making the most of what we’ve got
Thursday 25 January 2024
Join us for an expert panel on retrofit opportunities followed by a lively interactive discussion exploring practical takeaways. Topics will likely include repurposing building uses, low-carbon retrofits, supply-chain, community involvement, speed and scale. Write-up to follow.
Human-Centred Design: Taster training for our alumni
Tuesday 18 January 2024
An exclusive training opportunity for our alumni. This course will provide an introduction to Human Centred-Design and practical exercises to apply it to built environment challenges.
If you’d like to join our network as a speaker – or would like presentation skills coaching – contact diversity@futureoflondon.org.uk. To show your and your organisation’s commitment to speaker diversity, join the Mayor of London and Future of London and pledge here!