testimonials

what the delegates said...

"The Regeneration Finance Conference has been a very useful tool for us as a Local Authority to seek out potential opportunities and to acknowledge lessons from previous Local Asset Based Vehicles, in order to progress our very own LABV. The conference speakers were very knowledgeable and have helped our Local Authority to understand the advantages and possible barriers to public and private partnerships."

Richard Harrison
Housing Market Renewal Officer, Middlesbrough Council

"I have spoken at three conferences this year about our experience of winning and closing Croydon and Tunbridge Wells LABVs and I found SocInvest the best by a long way in terms of the quality both of speakers and attendees from different but complementary backgrounds. The debate around key topical issues was well informed and relevant in today's market."

Jamie Kerr
Director of Regeneration and Education, John Laing.

"SocInvest has become an essential annual component in the debate on how to improve the way we fund and deliver regeneration. The 2010 event is planned at a moment of potentially seismic change for the sector."

Chris Murray
Director, Core Cities

"A rare opporunity for bringing forward the implementation of existing ideas and the encouragement of new approaches to regeneration funding."

Christopher Munday
Head of Funding Solutions, Department for The Economy & Transport, Welsh Assembly

"In the current economic climate public sector organisations are under increasing scrutiny and pressure to consider new ways in which they may accelerate development. SocInvest provides a forum whereby key players from both the public and private sector can share experiences and discuss the challenges they both face to work towards creating an environment in which delivery can take place."

Stephen Sorrell
Head of Development and Regeneration, Eversheds

"A useful overview of an area of increasing importance."

John Rundle
Director CDC Implementation Team, Gateshead Council

"A very interesting day with some very interesting presentations."

Paul Hanbury
Director Regeneration, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

"Fast-paced and relevant topics"

David Bradbury
PFI director, Gleesons Powerminster

"Very useful event to understand new financial vehicles and funds that will help deliver major regeneration projects across the country."

Richard Harrison
Housing Market Renewal Officer, Middlesborough Council

"It was a useful and informative day, added to by the networking opportunities."

Peter Impey
Project Director, Partnerships UK

"I think the venue was ideal. The location within easy reach of stations, and the facilities and food were fine. The space to wander around and speak to people was good.
This was a great opportunity to hear from an excellent mix of practitioners and experts with current knowledge of current regeneration funding initiatives, the funding, governance and delivery vehicles."

Barry Lucas
Corporate Finance Director, Knowsley Metrop. Borough Council

"The day was very interesting and thought-provoking and the network opportunities were very good."

Jeremy Freeman
Director, CB Richard Ellis

"A worthwhile conference with a good and relevant topic."

Rupert Robinson
Head of Regeneration, KPMG

"Brilliant. Covered all the areas I wanted. Speakers were the people I wanted to hear and meet. Best conference I have been to in years. Don't change anything!"

Duncan Elliott
Swanswell Initiative Project Head, City Development Directorate, Coventry City Council

"Impressed."

Lisa Marron
Strategic Accountant Regeneration, Middlesbrough Council

"Good comfortable venue, dinner layout helped facilitate networking - excellent facilities."

Daniel Grindey
Growth Manager, Essex County Council