We are looking forward to seeing you at UKREiiF
19 to 21 May 2026 in Leeds, United Kingdom
We’re proud to be exhibiting at UKREiiF 2026, bringing together public and private sector leaders and influencers to shape the future of the built environment. Visit the Kier pavilion to connect with peers and experts, explore real projects, and contribute to conversations shaping sustainable, socially responsible infrastructure across the UK.
Our 2026 agenda overview
Tuesday 19 May
Jamie McKechnie - Managing Director, Kier Places
09:45 - 10:45
What happens after we leave? The future of social value delivery
A live workshop looking at the role of social value, impacts over inputs, and resident-centric models.
Alexandra Conway, Managing Director, Residential Regeneration - Private Sector, Kier Property
11:00 - 12:00
Master planning the UK's future through strategic regeneration
Supporting the Government's housing growth plans by transforming underused sites into thriving, sustainable communities.
Sophie Timms, Corporate Affairs Director, Kier Group
13:30 - 14:30
Realising the seismic potential of the UK Government's 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy
Examining opportunities across public and private sectors to unlock the £715bn pipeline.
Louisa Finlay, Chief Operating Officer, Kier Group
15:00 - 17:00
Tooling up: Digital mindsets & skills to power up infrastructure delivery
Digital transformation is changing how our industry delivers - driving productivity, efficiency and better project outcomes. This session explores the mindset, approach and skills we need. From customers, consultants, contractors, supply chain and more, how are we turning ambition to modernise delivery models into real, measurable impact.
Wednesday 20 May
David Rowsell - Managing Director, London & Thames Valley, Kier Construction
10:00 - 11:00
Delivering London's decarb: Innovation & impact
Assessing the practical realities of decarbonisation across London's diverse estates.
Joe Incutti, Group Managing Director, Kier Infrastructure
11:30 - 12:30
How Big Things Get Done
Why major infrastructure projects succeed or fail and how early contractor involvement and innovation can transform project outcomes.
Martin Staehr, Group Managing Director, Kier Construction
14:00 - 15:00
Unlocking NHS capital development with platform-led design
The role of industrialisation in revolutionising how we deliver healthcare infrastructure across different funding models.
Rebecca Garcia, Alliance Director - Healthcare, Kier Construction
15:15 - 16:00
Breaking new ground: The Hospital 2.0 Alliance
Exploring how this transformative approach to alliancing will redefine collaboration and set new standards for healthcare infrastructure.
Thursday 21 May
Sean Fenner, Managing Director, North & Scotland, Kier Construction
10:30 - 11:30
Kier's Next Generation Day at UKREiiF
A lively session exploring the construction skills gap, with honest insights from employers, educators and early career professionals.
11:30 - 14:30
Mentoring the next generation of construction talent
1:1 mentoring sessions with Kier senior leaders, offering bespoke careers guidance for emerging construction talent.
Why visit Kier at UKREiiF?
- Hear from leaders behind major infrastructure, construction and development programmes (guest speakers to be announced shortly)
- Learn how clients and delivery partners are collaborating to deliver long-term social value
- Explore innovative approaches to sustainability, MMC and digital delivery
- Connect with decision-makers shaping regional and national investment
Our delegates
Our pavilion will be hosted by senior leaders and specialists from across Kier*, including:
*Full attendee details will be shared closer to the event.
- Members of our Executive Committee (pictured below)
- Regional and sector leadership teams
- Commercial and delivery experts
- Sustainability and social value specialists
Kier's executive committee pictured from top left to bottom right: Sophie Timms, Stuart Togwell, Louisa Finlay, Martin Staehr, Joe Incutti, Leigh Thomas, James Askew
Where to find us
UKREiiF will take place across three days in Leeds City Centre at the Royal Armouries and New Dock.
Address: Royal Armouries Museum and New Dock, Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT
You can find us at the Kier pavilion (Yellow Zone Boulevard)
For more event information, please the UKREiiF website:
