Manchester @ MIPIM 2026

Events Programme

Tuesday 10th March 2026

9:15 - 9:45
The Manchester Stand

Manchester welcome

Join Cllr Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council and GMCA's CEO, Caroline Simpson to officially open the Manchester Stand at MIPIM. Hear about the vision for GM and the approach we are taking to this year's MIPIM.
10:15 - 11:00
UK Stage

Manchester’s dynamic decade: a new £1bn model for good growth

Find out how Greater Manchester’s truly innovative Good Growth Fund is unlocking the region’s potential, facing the viability challenge head on to deliver growth and opportunity across the UK’s fastest growing economy.
11:15 - 12:00
The Manchester Stand

Bridging the gap: How Manchester’s Good Growth Fund is unlocking development

Further detail on the Good Growth Fund, especially on how it has come together, how the pot will grow and returning capital reinvested.
14:00 - 14:45
The Manchester Stand

How to afford affordable: the viability solution

How Manchester is delivering thousands of affordable homes - building a strong investible pipeline through partnerships, land supply and in-house development.
15:15 - 15:30
The Manchester Stand

Manchester’s big ticket projects: regeneration at scale

A strategic overview of the city’s priorities for the coming year – including the launch of a major new development opportunity.
15:45 - 16:30
The Manchester Stand

Old Trafford Mayoral Development Corporation: Beyond the stadium

The Old Trafford regeneration team give an update on progress and opportunities in this iconic location.
16:45 - 17:00
The Manchester Stand

Making change real: Mix Manchester unveils Phase 1

MIX Manchester, the UK’s best-connected science, innovation and manufacturing hub next to Manchester Airport will reveal plans for phase one of the 2M sq ft campus
17:00 - 19:00
The Manchester Stand

Aperetif hour: sponsored by MIX Manchester

20:00 - 22:00
The Carlton Beach Club

Manchester Dinner

Wednesday 11th March 2026

10:00 - 10:45
The Manchester Stand

Making the grade: future proofing Manchester’s commercial portfolio

How Manchester is tackling the challenge of the supply of Grade A space - the Good Growth Fund and what it means for the Kendals project
11:15 - 12:00
The Manchester Stand

Middleton, Greater Manchester: our town, our future, a co-operative approach to regeneration

Middleton is a compelling example of how values led, partnership driven regeneration can unlock long term investment and inclusive growth.
12:15 - 13:00
The Manchester Stand

Northern Powerhouse Rail: super-charging growth

Join Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig as she announces the most significant regeneration and growth opportunity the City has seen this century.
14:15 - 14:30
The Manchester Stand

Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation: Signed, sealed and delivered

Explore Stockport’s £2bn transformation and discover new partner opportunities in the UK’s first expanded Mayoral Development Corporation.
15:00 - 15:45
The Manchester Stand

From Manchester to the world: An inspiring destination for creative production and growth

Learn how Manchester’s thriving creative eco-system is being supported to boost opportunities, inspire talent and attract more global content producers.
16:15 - 16:45
The Manchester Stand

Supporting Manchester’s growth journey: past, present and future

Bruntwood Chair and Chief Executive Chris Oglesby reflects on Manchester as a post-industrial success story and the opportunities ahead.
16:45 - 19:00
The Manchester Stand

Aperetif hour: sponsored by Bruntwood

Thursday 12th March 2026

10:00 - 10:45
The Manchester Stand

The city living boom has only just begun: how demand is driving growth

An update on the city’s residential market and insights into the impact of the Good Growth Fund on city centre residential development.
11:00 - 11:45
The Manchester Stand

From vision to delivery: how Manchester’s ambitious CyanLines is taking shape

How creating a 100+mile network linking Manchester’s green and blue spaces is taking shape and its impact on growth and climate resilience.
14:30 - 15:15
The Manchester Stand

The role of housing and place in Manchester’s growth

We explore how Manchester is delivering a new generation of healthy, sustainable, community-centred housing at scale.
16:15 - 16:45
The Manchester Stand

Manchester’s growth engines: How sector clusters are powering jobs of the future

How sector clusters are driving growth and employment and creating investible opportunities.
16:15 - 16:45
The Manchester Stand

Supporting the next wave of property talent

Two MIPIM challengers discuss property sector opportunities, training, skills and careers – and what they have learned from their week in Cannes.
17:00 - 19:00
The Manchester Stand

Farewell drinks