4 min readMIPIM 2025 is just around the corner, and MIDAS is gearing up to take Greater Manchester to the global stage. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing city-regions and a powerhouse for innovation, Manchester is an investment destination like no other.
As with previous years, we’re joining the full strength of the Manchester Invest Partnership - including all ten Greater Manchester local authorities and a host of public and private partners - to showcase why our city is the UK’s top choice for business, real estate, and innovation.
From groundbreaking developments to major investment opportunities, we’ll be making the case for why now is the perfect time to invest in Manchester.
Why MIPIM matters for Manchester
MIPIM is where the world’s biggest real estate and investment players come together. For Manchester, it’s a chance to:
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Highlighting our city’s investment-ready propositions - including ten projects which have been identified as key investment opportunities, based on their market readiness and alignment to the city-region’s strategic priorities and target sectors.
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Showcasing our world-class, global commercial developments - from state-of-the-art office spaces to ambitious regeneration schemes, these projects are designed to deliver strong returns while supporting the region’s long-term economic vision.
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Championing sustainable and inclusive urban growth - why we're leading the way in regeneration projects that prioritise social impact alongside economic success.
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And most importantly... demonstrating why Greater Manchester is one of the best places to live, work, visit and grow
Key highlights for MIDAS at MIPIM 2025...
PANEL SESSION
Build it and they will come: How prime office investment is reaping rewards in Manchester
Manchester’s commercial property market is thriving, attracting businesses from across the globe. Joe Manning, Managing Director of MIDAS, will be examining what Manchester means to home grown employers and their teams, international occupiers and commercial real estate investors, and why it’s a great place to grow a business.
📆 Date: Wednesday 12 March 2025
🕗 Time: 14:45-15:30 (GMT)
🗣️ Speakers:
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Ben Sanderson, Managing Director Real Estate & Head of Active Equity, Aviva Investors Private Markets
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Chris Oglesby, Chief Executive, Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech
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Colette Mallard, Director, Parthena Reys Strategic Management
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Joe Manning, Managing Director, MIDAS
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Moderator: Will Lewis, Transactions and Asset Management, OBI
PANEL SESSION
City to city: Embedding social impact in large-scale urban regeneration
Manchester isn’t just about new buildings—it’s about building communities. Audrey Peers, Head of Business Development – Strategic Partnerships at MIDAS, will be speaking in a session led by NOMA Manchester, exploring how we can ensure major regeneration projects benefit local people and create inclusive growth.
🗓 Date: Thursday 13 March 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30-11:15 (GMT)
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Tom Stannard, Chief Executive, Manchester City Council
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Lars Loebner, Department Urban Development, Building and Housing, Berlin
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Audrey Peers, Head of Business Development – Strategic Partnerships, MIDAS
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Dan Hyde, Development Director, MEPC
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Moderator: Wesley Ankrah Director, Social Value, Savills
Want more? Discover the full lineup of events on the Manchester Stand >
Greater Manchester Investment Prospectus
At MIPIM, we’ll also be launching our latest Investment Prospectus, detailing major investment-ready opportunities that will shape Greater Manchester’s future. If you’re looking for the next big opportunity, this is a must-read.
Pre-register to be the first to receive the prospectus >
Why Manchester? The UK’s growth opportunity
As recently announced, Greater Manchester is mobilising £1 billion of investment per year for the next decade, delivering commercial space, housing, and infrastructure at an unprecedented scale. With thriving sectors in tech, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, financial services, and creative industries, Manchester is ready for the future.
If you're at MIPIM and want to discuss foreign direct investment, capital investment opportunities or why Manchester is the UK investment opportunity, our team - including Joe Manning and Audrey Peers - will be on the ground all week.
Book time with the team
📩 Want to meet the team out at MIPIM? Get in touch to book a meeting: Contact Us
See you in Cannes!
