Anticipate London has announced its full keynote programme, featuring an impressive 54% female representation among speakers. 

This year’s event, taking place from 2nd – 4th December at ExCeL London, ensures attendees stay ahead of innovation and regulation through thought-provoking discussions and multi-disciplinary insights. 

Attendees will explore opportunities in building technologies and digitalisation while addressing decarbonisation, global risks, and evolving government regulations.

Joanna Tanner, Content and Conference Director for Anticipate London, shared her enthusiasm about the keynote lineup, stating, "This programme reflects our dedication to fostering a truly inclusive dialogue on the future of our sector. 

With a diverse range of speakers, Anticipate London brings together the expertise needed to tackle today’s urgent challenges—be it technological innovation, regulatory change, or sustainability goals."

The keynote programme features influential leaders like Sir Alex Younger, Former Chief of MI6, who will address global risks in a highly interconnected world, and Priya Lakhani OBE, Founder and CEO of CENTURY Tech, discussing ethical boundaries in AI development. Additionally, Yolande Barnes, Professor of Real Estate at UCL, will explore the transformative role of PropTech in shaping property management.

Keynote highlights:

• Global Risks and Security: With talks by experts like Scott Wilcox, Founder of Sicuro Group, discussing resilience in international crises, and Brindha McDonald, Head of Security at the Bank of England, on unified security approaches.
• Unified Security: Brindha McDonald, Head of Security at the Bank of England, will discuss the importance of collective responsibility in addressing global security challenges.
• Digital Transformation: Sessions from James Massey, MD of MRI Software, will delve into AI and IoT in facilities management.
• Future of Work: Nicola Millard from BT will explore the key trends shaping the future of work, focusing on people, productivity, and the planet.

A key session in this year’s programme is the Women in Security Think Tank, emphasizing Anticipate London's commitment to amplifying female voices in traditionally male-dominated sectors. 

Titled Driving Women’s Success in Security Leadership, this roundtable will feature influential voices such as Lisa Baskott, Founder and CEO of 2nd Line of Defence, and Nicola Billingham, Security Manager at Wilson James, Meta, with Satia Rai, CEO of IPSA, as moderator. 

With sustainability as a core focus, Anticipate London will showcase technologies and solutions that drive energy efficiency, meet regulatory demands, and address climate realities. 

This year’s event empowers attendees to navigate the emerging opportunities and threats reshaping the industry, giving them the insights and tools they need to stay informed, anticipate change, and lead with confidence.

Anticipate London is set to attract thousands of professionals, hundreds of exhibitors, and will host five stages delivering expert content. Designed to provide actionable insights, this event will help leaders in property and people-focused fields make lasting impacts within their industries.

As a special offer for our readers, Anticipate is providing a 20% discount on Leaders Passes (there are also free tickets available) if you use the link below. 

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