Becoming a sponsor at one of London First’s industry leading events or flagship summits gives businesses the opportunity to gain crucial insights into the future of London business, enhances relationships with key decisions makers, and builds brand profile through extensive media and event collateral.
We will continue to offer a mixed programme of virtual, hybrid and in-person events into 2022.
London First offers a range of sponsorship opportunities across our annual programme of 100+ events. This includes, but is not limited to the below.
MIPIM Cannes — March 2022
London First has a long-standing presence at MIPIM, we return in 2022 to deliver a schedule of events alongside our members and stakeholders.
MIPIM — Cannes — March 2022
London First will be returning to Cannes in 2022 to host our popular series of events at MIPIM. With the long-awaited return of the world-famous property event, we will be working with our stakeholders to provide a strategic view of London’s future development projects, addressing the critical questions from the property sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst curating valuable networking opportunities across a host of industry-leading events.
London First is a regular at MIPIM, and our established annual programme of events attract a senior audience from across business and politics and provides an excellent platform for sponsors to engage key audiences at the world-leading property event. By working with London First, our sponsors can maximise senior engagement and profile opportunities, and be confident that they are achieving this for a fraction of the effort and investment compared to running their own events. We have a draft programme in place for 2022, with venues already secured, and are now looking for sponsors to co-host and co-create these events. We are open to ideas for event formats, audiences, content etc. and will utilise our comms platforms and network to support our event sponsors to curate the right audience and hit home with key messages.
Various sponsor packages — investment tbc dependent on package; details on request — Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to speak with a member of the team for more information.
The role of build to rent in London’s future — Discussion and networking event – Central London, date tbc, Q1 2022
The event sponsor will have the unique opportunity to help shape the event, agree key audience targets and speakers, and to lead the discussion and share insights on the future of BTR and how it will impact the industry
The role of build to rent in London’s future — Discussion and networking event – Central London, date tbc, Q1 2022
Build to rent has a vital role to play in London, helping to increase supply while professionalising the rental sector. Councils are critical in making build to rent a success across the capital, both in getting planning policy right but also investing in it directly as a future revenue stream. With almost half of Londoners living in rented accommodation, this discussion will look at the key role that BTR has to play in tackling the housing shortage, providing a deeper dive into occupancy demographics and the viability process to better understand how the growth of the BTR sector will impact the future of London’s residential property sector post-pandemic.
The event sponsor will have the unique opportunity to help shape the event, agree key audience targets and speakers, and to lead the discussion and share insights on the future of BTR and how it will impact the industry, whilst strengthening brand profile through branding, comms and networking opportunities associated with the event. Speakers and guests could include GLA policy makers, Borough Leaders and Chief Executives from the sectors biggest developers and investors for a lively debate.
Various sponsor options available — Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to speak with a member of the team for more information.
How are environmental and social impact shaping city plans, development strategies, and the future of London’s built environment? – 3 event discussion and networking mini-series – Central London, dates tbc, Q1 2022
The event sponsor/s will have the unique opportunity to help shape the event/s, agree key audience targets and speakers, and to lead the discussion and share insights on ESG strategy and how this is reshaping the industry, whilst strengthening brand profile through branding and networking opportunities associated with the event.
How are environmental and social impact shaping city plans, development strategies, and the future of London’s built environment? – 3 event discussion and networking mini-series – Central London, dates tbc, Q1 2022
This discussion series of 3 events will look at how companies are embedding ESG considerations into their strategy, how value and impact is being measured, and how this is shaping a more sustainable future for the industry post-pandemic. We will bring industry leaders together via a series of events in 2022, which will spark interesting debate, highlight innovations and commitments, and share insights on the evolution of London’s built environment. We are open to suggestions from sponsors on topics to cover in the series, possible themes could include; Inclusivity in urban design; Reducing embodied carbon; Retrofit — re-purposing and futureproofing, Employment and Skills for the Green Economy, Public and Private sector collaboration in the Built Environment and Corporate Climate Commitments.
The event sponsor/s will have the unique opportunity to help shape the event/s, agree key audience targets and speakers, and to lead the discussion and share insights on ESG strategy and how this is reshaping the industry, whilst strengthening brand profile through branding and networking opportunities associated with the event. Speakers and guests may include London’s Borough Leaders and Chief Executives from the biggest developers, investors, and housing associations for a lively debate. Sponsorship opportunities will include speaking and profile opportunities, content creation such as blogs, podcasts, video interviews, and newsletter takeovers.
Multiple exclusive and joint sponsorship opportunities available. Investment tbc dependant on package. Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to speak with a member of the team for more information.
Crossrail Reception – central London, Q2 2022
The business networking reception will celebrate the opening of Crossrail, providing an opportunity to bring together senior business leaders with key stakeholders in the capital, including – partners involved in the Crossrail project, borough leaders, the London Assembly and London MPs.
Crossrail Reception – central London, Q2 2022
The business networking reception will celebrate the opening of Crossrail, providing an opportunity to bring together senior business leaders with key stakeholders in the capital, including – partners involved in the Crossrail project, borough leaders, the London Assembly and London MPs. The event will provide an opportunity to come together and celebrate the opening of this ambitious infrastructure project in London and provide enhanced networking opportunities with London’s public and private sector decision makers, which we know have been missed over the last 18-months.
We will work closely with our sponsor to leverage our network across London’s business and political spectrum to create opportunities to position your business as a thought-leader and champion for London as we look to shape the future of our capital city and continue to renew and build back better. Our event sponsor will take centre stage alongside London First and will benefit from a campaign of profile-raising activities and branding opportunities before, during and after the event with exposure across our unique and diverse audience.
Building London Planning Awards & Reception – Central London, May 2022
The Building London Planning Awards will be back in 2022 for its 18th year. Brought to you by London First and in partnership with the Mayor of London, the awards will showcase and celebrate outstanding town planning and development schemes that make a positive impact in their local communities.
Building London Planning Awards & Reception – Central London, May 2022
The Building London Planning Awards will be back in 2022 for its 18th year. Brought to you by London First and in partnership with the Mayor of London, the awards will showcase and celebrate outstanding town planning and development schemes that make a positive impact in their local communities. This exclusive evening event attracts the highest-level influencers from the London built environment industry with strong media coverage pre and post event. Event partners can directly sponsor individual awards, with exposure to key building and planning industry leaders, media stakeholders and political policy influencers. Through strategic brand profiling, all sponsors benefit from enhanced networking opportunities with London planning stakeholders from the GLA, boroughs and the private sector, opportunities to showcase their latest schemes and positioning their organisation as leaders in the industry throughout the Awards and Reception.
Various sponsor packages, including Headline and individual Awards categories. Investment tbc dependent on package; details on request
Building London Summit – 11 May 2022
The Building London Summit is one of the capital’s premier real estate events, bringing together senior officials tasked with implementing future policy changes and the major industry players who are shaping the physical fabric of the city.
Building London Summit – 11 May 2022
The 2022 Summit will see the long-awaited return of physical networking with c. 100 delegates and targeted panel sessions and keynotes covering Commercial Property, Planning and Housing over the course of a one-day conference, with a networking lunch. We will consider the future of the built environment, in a post Covid-19 London, with particular interest in on the built environment’s role in Renewing London. There will be strategic opportunities for our event partners to shape the narrative through early engagement around our event themes and a carefully designed comms campaign to amplify messaging and showcase your brand in pre and post-event comms, build profile with our curated in-person audience of industry leaders, and network with key stakeholders to shape the debate at a defining moment for the built environment
Various sponsor packages available including Headline Partner and Stream Partners. Investment tbc dependant on package; details on request
Live Work Play Conference – London, July 2022
This flagship event will bring together those in the vanguard of London’s core business sectors from across Place, People, Connectivity and Competitiveness, along with local and national government to reimagine a sustainable post-pandemic future for the city.
Live Work Play Conference – London, July 2022
This flagship event will bring together those in the vanguard of London’s core business sectors from across Place, People, Connectivity and Competitiveness, along with local and national government to reimagine a sustainable post-pandemic future for the city.
Our event sponsors will have opportunities speak alongside some of the capital’s business and political leaders to address the challenges and opportunities for London to renew and ultimately improve as the best city in the world to live, work and play. With speaking opportunities across targeted sessions, extensive online and offline branding and profile-raising activities, our sponsors will be front and centre in London’s continued recovery and will be flying the flag for the city.
Various sponsor options available, details on request after an initial discussion.
Data-led solutions for London’s recovery – London, July 2022
In September 2021, we launched the capitals first-ever Data Charter to help businesses collaborate with government and share data to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the city. This event will look at the Charter one-year on, and hear from business leaders, City Hall, and other key stakeholders who are using the Charter to drive innovation, whilst considering the opportunities as City Hall establishes the new Data for London Board.
In September 2021, we launched the capitals first-ever Data Charter to help businesses collaborate with government and share data to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the city. City Hall has committed to adopting the Charter and working with signatories to create a community of data experts and data owners who London’s government will consult and work with on new data collaborations that benefit London and Londoners.
This event will look at the Charter one-year on, and hear from business leaders, City Hall, and other key stakeholders who are using the Charter to drive innovation, whilst considering the opportunities as City Hall establishes the new Data for London Board.
Sponsorship of this event will provide businesses with the opportunity to highlight innovative data projects and leadership in data collaboration and analysis, including key government and wider stakeholders. The event offers high-profile speaking opportunities at the event, and further expertise sharing through our blog and podcast platform, with content shared across our networks.
Various sponsor packages. Investment tbc dependant on package; details on request. Please use the contact form at the bottom of the page to speak with a member of the team for more information.
London Infrastructure Summit – Central London, September 2022
The London Infrastructure Summit is the capital’s biggest annual gathering of infrastructure professionals, bringing together an audience of London’s public and private sector leaders from across transport, investment, data and sustainability.
London Infrastructure Summit – Central London, September 2022
The London Infrastructure Summit is the capital’s biggest annual gathering of infrastructure professionals, bringing together an audience of London’s public and private sector leaders from across transport, investment, data and sustainability. In 2022 we will deliver an industry-leading conference with the sectors most prominent speakers to shape the debate on critical issues and share learning with a diverse public and private sector audience. We will deliver a flexible and accessible programme providing opportunities to engage with London’s immediate priorities and shape the conversation around the future of infrastructure and how innovation can deliver new opportunities for growth.
Sponsorship of this event will provide businesses with the opportunity to build a strong brand profile across the infrastructure industry, including central and London government through to infrastructure providers, operators and technology innovators. The event offers high-profile speaking opportunities and expertise sharing through our blog and podcast platform with content shared across our networks.
Various sponsor options available, opportunity for member to host, details on request after initial discussion.
Party Conference Fringe Events – September/October 2022
London First will again have a significant presence at both Labour and Conservative Party Conferences, with multiple fringe events and associated sponsorship opportunities. Details are yet to be confirmed for 2022, but 2021 activity included a Reception at Labour, with Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and a Reception at the Conservative Conference. We would welcome early conversation about how to leverage the LF political network to align your business with relevant political campaigns and messaging.
Multiple exclusive and joint sponsorship opportunities available. Investment tbc dependent on package; details on request.
Skills London 2022
Skills London is the UK’s biggest jobs and careers event for 15 – 24 year olds, their teachers, carers and families.
Skills London 2022
Skills London is the UK’s biggest jobs and careers event for 14 — 24-year-olds. We have been growing the physical event for over 10 years and in 2019 we welcomed the Mayor of London, 220 exhibitors and 35,000 people from across London and the neighbouring counties over two days at London’s ExCeL centre. The event is a direct intervention into the London labour market and provides huge value to London’s students, teachers, parents, carers, and employers. We provide opportunities for London’s diverse community of jobseekers, graduates, and young people to explore a wide range of career opportunities, with a focus on ensuring active engagement with the capital’s under-represented groups.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we were unable to hold the physical event in 2020 and 2021, however, to ensure that Londoners don’t miss out, we rapidly took the Skills London programme online, providing young people with access to jobs and the training market, and opportunities to engage in the world of work. In 2022 we will be continuing our virtual event content, whilst also bringing the physical event back with a bang. Sponsors for Skills London benefit from exposure within some of London’s hardest to reach communities, widespread media coverage and political engagement from the Mayor, as well as opportunities to showcase their brand as a champion for the future of London’s workforce.
Various sponsor and exhibition packages (physical and virtual). Investment tbc dependent on package; details on request
Bespoke events and thought-leadership, working with our sponsors
London First offers a range of sponsorship and hosting opportunities at our events throughout our annual programme.
Bespoke events and thought-leadership, working with our sponsors
We often work with partners to shape and deliver bespoke events where there is a mutual interest, to build profile in a specific sector or provide opportunities to build or strengthen relationships with stakeholders from across London’s business and political communities. Examples of bespoke activities that we have collaborated on with our sponsors include:
- The Skilling London event series and thought-leadership report with Lloyds Banking Group
- Borough Leaders event series
- What next for London? podcasts
- The Tourism Summit 2020 with Airbnb and ExCel
- Global Britain thought-leadership report with PwC
Partnering with London First on bespoke events or other profile building activities delivers the following to our sponsors
- Benefit from brand profiling and exposure across London First’s membership and extensive London business and stakeholder network, some of whom may be current/potential client
- Have a platform to share key messages about their business and differentiate themselves from the competition as an active collaborator and thought-leader in their sector
- Demonstrate their leadership and expertise in tackling some of London’s key challenges as we work to find solutions for London, including city-wide COVID-19 recovery plans
- Position themselves as champions for London and the rest of the UK, leading the business community to support London’s growth and global competitiveness.
If you would like to discuss any of these opportunities, or to find out more about how we work with sponsors, please complete the contact form below.
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