Real Estate. Reimagined.

 

Tuesday 24th February
8am – 10:30am
1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE

 

Capitalise is where leaders shaping the future of UK commercial real estate come together. 

Our flagship annual event goes beyond market commentary – it delivers forward-looking view of the economic shifts, market dynamics and investment opportunities set to define the year ahead.

In a landscape marked by shifting capital flows, structural economic change and sector-specific disruption, Capitalise provides the clarity, expertise and strategic context senior decision-makers need to act with confidence.

Capitalise 2026: Event programme

 

8:00am Registration & Breakfast
8:45am Welcome & Housekeeping
8:50am Economic Outlook
9:10am UK Real Estate Update
9:30am Research Q&A
9:40am In Conversation With John O’Driscoll and Emmanuelle Bury
10:25am Closing Remarks
10:30am Coffee & Networking

Our speakers

Mark England, Chief Executive Officer BNP Paribas Real Estate, UK

Mark England

Chief Executive Officer BNP Paribas Real Estate, UK

Paul Hollingsworth, Head of Developed Market Economics – Markets 360 Research, BNP Paribas

Paul Hollingsworth

Head of Developed Market Economics – Markets 360 Research, BNP Paribas

Vanessa Hale, Head of Research & Strategy BNP Paribas Real Estate, UK

Vanessa Hale

Head of Research & Strategy BNP Paribas Real Estate, UK

Emmanuelle Bury, UK Country Head, BNP Paribas Group

Emmanuelle Bury

UK Country Head, BNP Paribas Group

John O’Driscoll, Global Co-Head of Real Estate, BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts

John O’Driscoll

Global Co-Head of Real Estate, BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts

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Click below to view the full speakers bios and learn more about the leaders shaping this year's agenda's.

Capitalise 2026 Speakers Bios

 

How Capitalise supports you

 

Capitalise equips you with actionable insight from industry leaders who are navigating the same pressures, opportunities and decision points you face.
You’ll gain:

  • Strategic foresight to help you anticipate market movements and investor appetite
  • Peer-led insight into what leading firms are prioritising and why
  • Sharper investment and portfolio strategies built on real-world examples
  • A competitive edge through early visibility of emerging themes, sectors and deal environments
  • High-value connections with senior figures whose decisions influence the direction of the UK market

By combining expert analysis, forward-thinking dialogue and practical guidance, Capitalise empowers you to make stronger, faster and more informed decisions in a rapidly changing commercial real estate landscape.