Building gender parity at Real Estate events (UKREiiF 2023 Fringe Event)
Are women being given the opportunities and support they need to attend and shine at high-level Real Estate events?
Gender parity remains a persistent obstacle in the construction industry and within it, the Real Estate industry is no different in suffering from outdated male-dominated networks. Women continue to be underrepresented at Real Estate events like MIPIM that perpetuate the ‘lad’ culture that has dominated the industry for years. While we have seen improvements with the number of women in attendance at MIPIM rising, gender parity is still disturbingly low. Are women being given the opportunities and support they need to attend and shine at these conferences?
This session will touch upon the online response of the recent social media content posted by the ‘MIPIM Lads’ Twitter account that highlights gender biases and the subsequent article in The Architects’ Journal. We ask: Is the MIPIM Lads Twitter account a real representation of the state of affairs of our industry events today or is it a gross exaggeration of male values in the industry for comedic effect?
Join Women in Architecture (WIA UK) for a lively debate with a power panel at this UKREiiF 2023 Fringe Event, where we will discuss:
· How can we create inclusive conversations and spaces for women in Real Estate and Construction events, particularly at large and high-level industry events?
What has worked in the past, share stories of success, impact and lessons learnt along the way.
Please join us to collaboratively work out how to improve gender balance at public events through constructive dialogue and positive action.
Date/Time: Wednesday 17th May, 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Location: Buro Happold Ltd, 3 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP
Debate moderated by
· Professor Igea Troiani, WIA UK Chair and Head of Division of Architecture at London South Bank University
Debate participants
· Holly Lewis, We Made That
· Eleanor Brough, Sarah Wigglesworth Architects
· Manisha Patel, PRP
· Ghislaine Halpenny, Regal London
· Kelly Hillman, Countryside
· Danielle St Pierre, Hybrid Planning & Development
· Juliemma McLoughlin, City of London Corporation
Agenda
17.30 Doors open
18.00 Debate begins
19.15 Debate ends
Networking
20.00 Event ends
Please note
Drinks and light refreshments will be on offer.
Let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Join the conversation on social media
#WiA
#UKREiiF2023
About UKREiiF
16 - 18 May 2023, Leeds
UKREiiF connects people, places and businesses to accelerate the Levelling Up Agenda, whilst unlocking sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment across the UK. This 3-day event will bring together the public sector – with every core UK city and region involved – alongside Government, investors, funders, developers, housebuilders and more.
WIA UK would like to thank our event sponsors:
Buro Happold
Corstorphine & Wright
Ackroyd Lowrie