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THE PROGRAMME

Please see below an outline of the conference programme. 

8:45 am

Registration and Networking

9:15 am

Welcome Addresses

By the Conference Chair and Merton Council...
Sally Bundock
Sally Bundock
Journalist and Presenter
Craig Hurring
Craig Hurring
CEO
Love Wimbledon BID
NEW COUNCIL LEADER ROSS GARROD.
Councillor Ross Garrod
Leader
Merton Council

9:40 am

AELTC Keynote: The Town Centre and Tennis

Debbie Jevans CBE
Debbie Jevans CBE
Chair
The All England Lawn Tennis Club

9:50 am

Flexibility, Growth and Development – Wimbledon’s Workplaces

Wimbledon is a popular location for occupiers, with excellent connectivity, including fast access to central London, Surrey and to  London’s international airports, a desirable quality of life in a pleasant, safe environment and a skilled and educated local workforce...
Russell Glover
Russell Glover
Group Design Director
Peldon Rose
Michael Adewole
Michael Adewole
Associate
Fletcher Priest Architects
Councillor Eleanor Stringer
Councillor Eleanor Stringer
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Civic Pride
Merton Council
Alex Woolf
Alex Woolf
Founder
Huddle Wimbledon

10:40 am

Keynote

Howard was appointed Deputy Mayor for Business and Chair of London and Partners in December 2023.
 
Before joining the Mayor’s team, Howard worked in business for thirty years, spending 17 years as Managing Director for Strategy of the Canary Wharf Group. At Canary Wharf, Howard was involved in the development of the Elizabeth Line and supporting the 2012 Olympic Bid and Olympic Legacy as well as commercial inward investment projects in tech, health and life sciences, and financial services.
 
He has been an active member of business organisations including Business LDN, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, TheCityUK and the London Property Alliance.
Howard Dawber
Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth

11:00 am

Culture and Wimbledon’s Visitor Economy

Wimbledon is home to one of London’s largest theatres, the UK’s first theatre dedicated to children, a black box performance studio, a community arts space and two major cinemas. It is also the base of Wimbledon College of Arts, with its prestigious courses in costume design and digital design skills for stage and television...
Lynette Shanbury
Lynette Shanbury
Executive Director and Joint CEO
Polka Theatre
Jayne Knowles
Jayne Knowles
Dean of Schools of Art and Performance
Wimbledon College of Arts, University of the Arts London
James Penfold
James Penfold
Founder
Infinite Partners
Wimbledon Common
Fiona Razvi
Festival Director
Wimbledon Bookfest

11:45 am

How is Wimbledon Performing?

How much do you really know about Wimbledon? This session presents key facts and statistics and showcases the town’s current and future developments...
Sally Warren
Sally Warren
Strategic Marketing, Place and Sustainability Adviser
Love WImbledon
Paul McGarry
Paul McGarry
Head of Regeneration and Economy
Merton Council

12:00 pm

Coffee

12:30 pm

BREAKOUT – People and Places on your doorstep

Wimbledon is recognised as having a skilled and educated workforce in its local population and the areas around Wimbledon are seeing significant investment. Clarion is undertaking regeneration schemes worth £1.8 billion across Merton...
Sara Bailey
Sara Bailey
Senior Partner
Trowers & Hamlins
Rachel Meunier
Rachel Meunier
Senior Development Manager
Clarion Housing
Leigh Johnson
Leigh Johnson
Regional Development Director
Wates
James Wallace
James Wallace
Director
Hunters
Councillor Andrew Judge
Councillor Andrew Judge
Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development
Merton Council

12:30 pm

BREAKOUT – Creating a Sustainable High Street

Our panel of London experts discuss what are the main contributing factors to a sustainable high street...
Pru Ashby
Pru Ashby
Head of Sustainability
London & Partners
Ojay McDonald
Ojay McDonald
Chief Executive
Association of Town & City Management
Lucy Kane
Lucy Kane
Owner
Time & Leisure Media
Diana Sterck
Diana Sterck
Chief Executive Officer
Sustainable Merton

1:15 pm

Lunch

During the lunch, delegates will have the opportunity to “Meet the Planner” If you would like to book a slot, please RSVP to eepelle@wlcreative.org.uk by Friday 20th September.

2:30 pm

Sport as a driver of economic success

Merton, as London’s first Borough of Sport, will be investing in sports facilities across the Borough over the next three years...
Ulrika Hogberg
Ulrika Hogberg
Head of Community Strategy
The All England Lawn Tennis Club
Roger Hobkinson
Roger Hobkinson
Founder & Principal
The Destination Developers | Adviser to AFC Wimbledon
Richard Harrison
Richard Harrison
CEO & Founder
The Golf Groove

3:15 pm

Keynote- Retail and High Street Trends in 2024, and outlook for the Golden Quarter

Our keynote speaker discusses Wimbledon’s particular strengths and opportunities as the town looks towards a period of growth and development...
Diane Wehrle
Diane Wehrle
CEO and Founder
Rendle Intelligence and Insights

3:40 pm

Closing Summary

Craig Hurring
Craig Hurring
CEO
Love Wimbledon BID

3:45 pm

Chair Closes

4:00 pm

Drinks Reception

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