# Greater Manchester Development Update

- Dates: 3 September 2026
- Location: The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Organiser: Place North West
- Industry: PropTech & Construction
- Expected attendance: 30

## About

The Greater Manchester Development Update 2026 is a conference focused on regeneration projects, office market insights, housing, and transport in the Greater Manchester city region. It is intended for professionals from public and private sectors involved in urban development and planning.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/event/greater-manchester-development-update-2026/)

## Topics

- Building & Construction

## Speakers

- Cllr Bev Craig, Leader, Manchester City Council
- Chris Oglesby, chief executive officer, Bruntwood
- Christopher Katkowski, barrister, Kings Chambers
- Tony Walsh, senior strategic advisor, The National Wealth Fund
- Cllr Tom Ross, Leader, Trafford Council
- Colin Thomasson, executive director, investment, CBRE
- Paul Eaton, partner, Allies and Morrison
- Laura Blakey, director of strategic finance & investment, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Rebecca Coley, Trafford Council
- Jon Suckley, managing partner, Asteer Planning

## Where to stay

- **Travelodge**: 100 m from the venue, 31 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LU
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/581/Manchester-Piccadilly-hotel)
- **The Merchants Hotel**: 120 m from the venue, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1HP
- **Mercure Manchester Piccadilly**: 130 m from the venue, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH
- **Sachas**: 140 m from the venue, 12 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1SH
- **Ibis Styles - Manchester Portland Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 3-5 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DP
- **Gardens Hotel**: 170 m from the venue, 55 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AP
- **The Britannia Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LA
  - [Hotel website](https://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/the-britannia-hotel-manchester)
- **The Light Boutique ApartHotel**: 220 m from the venue, 20 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PN

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #gmdevelopmentupdate

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