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3Ci at UKREIIF 2024
The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum
21 – 23 May 2024
3Ci Day Wed 22 May 2024
In CPC’s Pavilion, Pavilion Square.
What is this?
This year, CPC is proud to host its own Pavilion—a space specifically designed to showcase real innovation, engage with thought leaders, and provide opportunities to connect with UK and global peers. The Cities Commission for Climate Investment (3Ci) will have its own day on 22 May, and we welcome you to hear from City Leaders and investors.
3Ci supports local authorities in securing the necessary long-term finance to achieve net zero. Join us to find out how well investors and city leaders understand each other, and explore key investable projects from right around the country.
Make sure to visit the CPC Pavilion in Pavilion Square and we look forward to connecting with you in Leeds!
Agenda
14:00-14:40 “Net Zero finance: do city leaders and investors really understand each other?” Join us to find out how well investors and city-leaders understand each other and key investable projects.
15:00-15:40 “Net Zero – Dragons’ Den style: Join us for a fast-paced dragon’s den experience as 3Ci hosts Leeds and Sheffield Investment Pitches.
16:00-16:40 “Net Zero – Dragons’ Den style: Join us for a fast-paced dragon den experience as 3Ci hosts Glasgow and Hounslow Investment Pitches.
16:45-17:30 “Meet the Leaders Networking Drinks” with keynote speaker, former Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees
Stop by for a drink and meet the investors and local authorities’ part of the Cities Commission for Climate Investment (3Ci).
When & Where:
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024
9.00am – 5.30pm
In-person event: Leeds
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3Ci Site Visit to Somers Town
Our second event in a series for our private sector members with key decision makers.
What is this?
Private sector members of 3Ci are invited to join us on a site visit to Somers Town in the London Borough of Camden to learn about the work the council are delivering (in partnership with Somers Town Community Association and Somers Town Neighbourhood Forum) on environmental and social projects in the local area. The visit will feature a range of initiatives including Somers Town Energy, retrofitting and climate resilience infrastructure. Somers Town has received funding from the Mayor of London’s office as one of the ‘Future Neighbourhoods 2030’ to help support a green recovery from the pandemic and a fair and just transition to net zero.
3Ci members and invited guests will be guided by colleagues from London Borough of Camden.
Contact Ian Binns for more information.
This event is the second in a series for our private sector members with key decision makers.
When & Where:
Thursday, March 26th 2024
10am – 12.30pm
In-person event: Camden
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London Regional Investor Event: Accelerating Finance for Net Zero Projects
Over 200 delegates participated in discussions about how cities and investors can come together to fund a just transition to net zero.
For the full agenda and speaker information, please click here
Agenda Overview
09:00 Registration & networking
10:00 Part I – London’s NetZero Future
11:15 Networking break
11:45 Part II – Working together to Finance our Net Zero Future
13:25 Networking lunch
14:25 Part III – Shaping Bankable Local Net Zero Projects
Thematic Workshops (running concurrently)
Session A: Building Investment in Net Zero Projects – Renewable Energy
Session B: Building Investment in Net Zero Projects – Domestic & Commercial Retrofit
Session C: Building Investment in Net Zero Projects – Multi-Asset Projects
15:55 Networking break
16:25 Part IV – The Future of Net Zero in London
17:00 Networking drinks reception
19:00 Event closes
For the full agenda and speaker information, please click here
Partners:
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3Ci at COP28
Join 3Ci and KPMG at the Blue Zone’s Shared Presentation Hub for a groundbreaking event on “Breaking Financial Barriers in Decarbonizing Cities.”
Are you going to be at COP28?
City leaders from Glasgow, Bristol, and the City of London, along with investors and finance experts, will gather to discuss the essential role of private sector investment in achieving ambitious decarbonisation goals and fostering a just transition.The session will explore pragmatic initiatives that unite cities and investors, addressing challenges in securing investment through innovative financing, scale and replicability. The KPMG Net Zero Urban Program and the UK’s Cities Commission for Climate Investment (3Ci) will share insights from their collaboration on Net Zero Neighbourhoods, a pioneering integrated finance model that has garnered interest from investors.Over 40 UK cities have submitted Net Zero Neighbourhood proposals to 3Ci, demonstrating the collective ambition of UK cities. The Mayor of Bristol and Leader of Glasgow will discuss challenges and opportunities in their NZN proposals, shedding light on successful models like Bristol City Leap and the Glasgow Greenprint.This is not just a presentation; it’s an invitation for participants to provide valuable insights and feedback. Help take Net Zero Neighbourhood proposals from a business case to delivery by COP29 and accelerate the scale and replication of other innovative models.
Save the date, register through the KPMG COP28 Agenda https://lnkd.in/evjaH7Qn, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of decarbonized cities!
Please let us know if you are interested in staying on for a further smaller group discussion straight after to get more into the detail over refreshments! shelley.nania@cp.catapult.org.uk
When & Where:
Tuesday, December 5th 2023
14.00 – 14.45 UAE Time
In-person event: United Arab Emirates
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3Ci Roundtable with Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees.
This roundtable is the first in a series for our private sector members with key decision makers.
What is this?
Marvin Rees became Mayor of Bristol in 2016 following a career working for international NGOs, journalism and the NHS on a variety of social issues. He completed his first Master’s in Political Theory and Government, and a second in Global Economic Development and had a number of public appointments including the National Community Forum, became a Yale World Fellow and co-founded the City Leadership Programme.
Marvin will be joined by Stephen Peacock, Chief Executive of Bristol City Council, and will be discussing the Net Zero achievements in the city such as Bristol City Leap, and how cities and industry can work together in future to achieve shared aims. The roundtable will include a light lunch and is for one senior representative per member.
Contact Ian Binns for more information.
This roundtable is the first in a series for our private sector members with key decision makers.
When & Where:
Thursday, February 8th 2024
12 – 2pm
In-person event: London
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Connected Places Summit 2024
Exciting news! Connected Places Catapult will host the inaugural Connected Places Summit, 20-21 March 2024 in London. Join us for two days of inspiration, discovery, and networking to accelerate innovation, together.
What is this?
The event will bring together key players from across technology, transport, mobility, cities, academia, and government.
NB: Local and national government, investors and C-Suite enterprise/large corporates, all attend on a complementary basis.
Agenda
3Ci at Connected Places Summit, 20 March 2024, London 22 Bishopsgate
13:30 Chair’s Welcome
Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair, 3Ci
13:40 – 14:00 Keynote: Financing the Net Zero 2030 Challenge
An overview of the opportunities and challenges in financing the Net Zero transition.
14:00 – 14:30 Panel Discussion: Reflections on Progress and Challenges
Highlights of the progress which 3Ci has made towards meeting the financing of Net Zero and the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead. The audience will be engaged in a discussion through Q&A.
Moderator: Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair, 3Ci
Keith Bottomley, Deputy Policy Chairman, City of London Corporation
Cllr Georgia Gould
Erika Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Connected Places Catapult
14:30 – 15:00 Investing in Net Zero Neighbourhoods
Reflections of the work being undertaken by 3Ci’s Net Zero Investment Task Force
Dr Bevis Watts, Chief Executive Officer, Triodos Bank
Lorna Pimlott, Managing Director, UK Infrastructure Bank
Stephen Peacock, CEO, Bristol City Council
Moderator: Catherine McGuinness CBE, Non-Executive Director, Connected Places Catapult
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 16:50 City Pitches: Proposals for Net Zero Neighbourhoods
A series of short 15-minute pitches from 4 local authorities on their proposals for establishing Net Zero neighbourhoods based on the 3Ci model. Investors will have the opportunity to deep dive into each proposal and ask questions.
Moderator: Steve Turner, Managing Director, 3Ci
1. Rose Hill Net Zero Neighbourhood, Oxford
2. Somers Town Net Zero Neighbourhood, Camden
Richard Bradbury, Director of Environment and Sustainability, Camden Borough Council
3. Chelmsley Wood Net Zero Neighbourhood, Solihull
Ann Marie Attfield, Group Manager- Climate Change and Sustainability, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
4. Arsenal Net Zero Neighbourhood, Islington
Stephen Biggs, Corporate Director for Community Wealth Building, Islington Council
Karen Smart, Chief Operating Officer, Arsenal Football Club
Matthew Brewster, Director of Estates, London Metropolitan University
16:45 – 16:50 Closing Remarks
Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair, 3Ci
16:50 – 17:30 Day One Knowledge Exchange (In Bishopsgate Forum)
Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE, Chair, Mission Zero Report, and former UK Energy Minister
17:30 – 19:30 Drinks Reception
When & Where:
Wednesday, March 20th 2024
9.30am – 5.30pm
In-person event: Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
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3Ci North East and Yorkshire Regional Investment Forum
Join 3Ci at their 4th Regional Net Zero Investor Forum in January. Hear local experiences of Net Zero financing, understand each region’s strategic approach to climate investment and discuss the pipeline of net zero projects in the area. Join the discussion on how cities and investors can come together to fund a just transition to Net Zero.
For the full agenda and speaker information, please click here
Agenda Overview
EVENT AGENDA
09:00 – 09:30 Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 09:40 Chair’s Opening Remarks
Chair: Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair, Connected Places Catapult and Chair 3Ci
09:40 – 10.10 Mayoral Perspectives from West and South Yorkshire
Insightful opening discussion between West Yorkshire Combined Authority and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority as an example of leadership in the region. This session will showcase how South and West Yorkshire is driving sustainable change at the local level, all in pursuit of the region’s net zero ambitions, through their collaborative work. A unique opportunity to gain insights into the comprehensive approach taken to accelerate net zero and witness the dedication of leadership to a greener future.
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Oliver Coppard, Mayor of South Yorkshire Combined Authority
Moderator: Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair, Connected Places Catapult and Chair 3Ci
10:10 – 10:50 Local Experiences of Public-Private Financing of Net Zero Programmes
This panel discussion and Q&A brings investors into dialogue with regional leaders to showcase the powerful ways in which these organisations are working together towards a net-zero future for local places in the North East and Yorkshire. The panellists will discuss the challenges they have faced, action they are taking, and the upcoming initiatives to help reduce carbon emissions and mobilise capital. They will also highlight the importance of collaboration and the power of partnerships in driving change at scale.
Emma Fletcher, Low Carbon homes Director, Octopus Energy
Polly Cook, Chief Officer Climate, Energy and Green Spaces, Leeds City Council
Richard Rothwell, Leeds Building Society
Chris Dunbar, Director Public-Private Partnerships and Infrastructure Advisory, KPMG UK
Moderator: Kate Josephs, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council and Co-Chair, 3Ci Steering Group
10:50 – 11:10 Presentation & Q&A: Net Zero Investment Opportunities
Lorna Pimlott, Managing Director, Local Authority Advisory and Lending, UKIB
Moderator: Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair, Connected Places Catapult and Chair 3Ci
11:10 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 11:40 Crown Commercial Services Presentation – procurement routes
Phillip Hodgson, Crown Commercial Services
11:40 – 11:50 North East and Net Zero Hub – regional opportunities
Karen Oliver-Spry – Perspective and showcasing of projects from the Hub
11:50 – 13:15 Workshops: Shaping Bankable Local Net Zero Projects
Local authorities are set to showcase their net zero project development through a series of work-in-progress case studies, which will be presented to a broad audience. These projects are at different stages of maturity, ranging from early-stage proposals to more developed and advanced initiatives.
The aim of the presentations is to share and workshop emerging new financial models, and to stimulate a broader discussion of the gaps, barriers, and opportunities for funding innovation for Local Net Zero.
Investors invited to join small panels at each workshop will respond directly to the presentations, giving advice and strategic input on how local authorities can shape the next stage of their work to progress and scale investable models. Through this we hope to encourage wider dialogue on the potential for new blended finance models to accelerate Net Zero transformation.
Session A – Building Investment in Net Zero Projects – Heat Networks
Chair: Karen Oliver-Spry, North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub Manager
Session B – Building Investment in Net Zero Projects – Renewable Energy
Chair: George Mansbridge, North of Tyne Combined Authority
13:15 – 13:30 Reflections & Next Steps
Prof Greg Clark CBE, Chair, Connected Places Catapult and Chair 3Ci
13:30 – 14:30 Networking Lunch
For the full agenda and speaker information, please click here