Peter has a strong track record of working on innovative regeneration and development projects both in London and around the world. This includes the large-scale regeneration of King’s Cross and New Street Square in London, and the Al Bahar Towers in Abu Dhabi, which won the 2012 Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitats’ Innovation Award.

At ECDC, Peter’s priority is ensuring the long-term resilience of the Earls Court masterplan and infrastructure design. The role centres around improving the integration of good design, purposeful technology and sustainability into the ECDC masterplan and buildings, from concept to operation.

Ivo is a mechanical engineer by education and began his career working for a BMS system integration. His passion for the broader PropTech and smart building sectors led him to a Principal Engineer position at a leading building services engineering and design consultancy. Most recently, he has taken on the role of Intelligent Buildings Lead at Savills. With a wealth of experience in the Property Technology industry, Ivo is particularly focused on bridging the technical and commercial gap between the multitude of solutions available in the market and asset investors, owners, and operators.

Mike is the UK Growth Lead for the Tech, Media, and Telecoms sector at CBRE. With extensive experience advising companies ranging from high-growth startups to global enterprise businesses, Mike brings deep sector knowledge and strategic insight to every engagement. He is a specialist in guiding organisations through the full spectrum of CBRE services, helping clients unlock value across real estate, workplace strategy, and operational transformation.

Anaïs is currently an investor at PT1, a Berlin-based VC fund, where I focus on early-stage European startups, particularly in construction robotics and built environment innovation. I previously worked for two years in commercial real estate at a European investment fund in Berlin, after getting my start at a proptech startup in Paris. I hold a Master’s in Business Management from EDHEC and studied sustainability at Universität Hamburg. 

Nic's 25-year executive career spans private, listed, and start-up companies across numerous sectors including property, AI, telecoms, utilities, and financial services. He has created substantial shareholder value through major corporate transactions, most notably the IPO of Foxtons Group plc in 2013, which he subsequently led as CEO, taking the business into the FTSE 250 with a peak market capitalisation of £1.2bn.

Currently UK CEO of Proptivity, an indoor mobile solutions company, Nic also serves as a trusted advisor to private equity and venture capital funds, as well as early-stage technology start-ups. His expertise has been instrumental in driving product innovation and securing growth funding. In 2019, he was recognised by Glassdoor as one of the UK’s Top 50 CEOs.

Tom is the Director of Digital Transformation (CDO) at Skanska UK and a member of the Technology and Sustainability Leadership Team. He leads the UK digital transformation strategy, driving the use of technology and data across all Operating Units and Enabling Functions. Tom also oversees the development of innovative digital products and services for both internal and external customers, and steers technological change across the organisation. Internationally, he contributes to Skanska’s global digital community, where he is recognised as a subject matter expert and supports other business units in their transformation journeys. His industry influence includes participation in cross-sector working groups, speaking at events, and contributing to publications. A standout achievement in his career is leading the creation of Intellekt, Skanska’s intelligent building platform. Tom guided the project from concept to rollout, delivering a service that uses real-time data to enhance building performance—now implemented at Skanska’s 51 Moorgate office in London.

Lasya Rao leads investor relations at London & Partners, the growth agency for London. She helps investors grow their networks in London and abroad, access quality deal flow, and raise their profile through platforms like London Tech Week. Additionally, London & Partners supports investors’ portfolio companies to internationalise, access corporates and source the best talent in London.

Lasya moved to London from Sydney in 2023, armed with four years of experience delivering trade advisory services and international expansion programmes to hundreds of tech scaleups through her work at Australian trade agencies. She has delivered programmes in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, and also has experience in the automotive, non-profit and tertiary education sectors.

Tarek is a Senior Development Manager at the Earls Court Development Company, the business behind the new masterplan proposed for the 40-acre former Earls Court Exhibition Centre site. He plays a key role in driving the investment, workplace and sustainability elements of the masterplan forward. Tarek is particularly interested in ambitious, forward-thinking proposals that are both human centric and sustainable and enjoys applying his practical and analytical skills to help make these a reality.

Emily is an Associate Director at NLA, London’s Built Environment Community. She joined the business in 2015 and has worked across Membership, London at MIPIM, The London Real Estate Forum and the London Festival of Architecture.

In 2021 Emily worked for London & Partners in the role of Urban Lead, supporting international cleantech, proptech and smart mobility businesses to scale and set up in London before re-joining the NLA team in 2022.

She primarily leads on public sector partnership engagement strategy. She is directly responsible for engagement with key public sector organisations like the GLA, London Councils and the City of London, as well as all the London Boroughs.

Elisabet Vinberg Hearn is an international expert on leadership impact, teams and people-first digital transformations, operating as leadership strategist, speaker and executive coach. She is co-founder of Think Solutions and CEO of Katapult Partners. Elisabet has an MBA in Leadership & Sustainability and has recently studied Sustainability Management at Cambridge University and AI strategy at MIT CSAIL.

David Cronin is a passionate advocate for sustainable innovation and international investment. As Inward Investment Manager – Sustainability at London & Partners, he plays a key role in attracting pioneering foreign direct investment (FDI) to the UK capital, with a focus on companies that align with London’s ambitious climate goals.

London & Partners is the business growth and destination agency for London, supported by the Mayor of London. The organisation promotes London as a leading global city for business, tourism, and talent. Within this mission, David is part of a specialist team dedicated to positioning London as a world-class hub for sustainable business. His work directly supports the city’s target of becoming net zero by 2030, by helping innovative global companies establish and expand their operations in London.

David collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders—from government departments and local authorities to private sector leaders and international investors—to ensure that London remains at the forefront of the green economy. His role involves identifying high-impact opportunities, facilitating market entry, and championing sustainable practices that contribute to long-term economic and environmental resilience.

Prior to joining London & Partners, David spent over four years at Enterprise Ireland, the Irish government’s trade and innovation agency. As a Market Adviser on the Client Service Excellence team, working across 40 global offices, supporting strategic initiatives and enhancing client engagement with senior leadership across the organisation.

Alex is a Chartered Engineer and seasoned tech entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in the built environment. He is an exited founder of a multi-award-winning construction technology SaaS platform, and now advises high-potential tech companies typically in PropTech and ConTech industry verticals. As a thought leader at the intersection of construction, technology, and venture capital, Alex has mentored over 65 startups through leading accelerators such as Techstars and the HS2 Accelerator, helping raise millions in investment and drive measurable industry impact. He currently lectures in Product Development and Prototyping at UCL's School of Management, and has served on multiple advisory boards bringing his expertise in innovation, strategy, and scaling technology ventures.

Sarah Pagan is the European Partnerships Manager at Innovate UK, working within the Global Team, which supports innovative UK businesses to grow and scale through international engagement. The team helps companies overcome barriers to internationalisation and connects them with global innovation opportunities, positioning them to compete and collaborate on the world stage. Sarah leads strategic collaborations with several European countries, including Sweden, and brings over a decade of experience working with businesses and research organisations. Throughout her career, Sarah has driven innovation by leading high-impact programmes in innovation adoption, international missions, and cross-sector partnerships.

Erik Aberg is a Sustainability Advisor at Longevity Partners Ltd and has been seconded to Tristan Capital Partners since 2023. He embeds ESG into real estate private-equity and debt funds through proptech-driven data automation and reporting, and holds an MSc in Real Estate from UCL’s Bartlett School.

At Tristan Capital Partners, he co-leads fund-level ESG reporting for a €15 billion portfolio, coordinating UN PRI, GRESB, and SFDR Article 8 submissions while driving EU Taxonomy compliance. He led data-automation initiatives across several jurisdictions, using proptech platforms to streamline ESG workflows. By bridging sustainability, private equity, and proptech, Erik empowers investment teams to meet rigorous ESG targets, enhance asset performance, and reduce operational costs.