London Build 2026 Conference Agenda Goes Live with First 50 Speakers Announced

London Build, the UK’s leading and largest construction and design show, has officially launched its 2026 conference agenda, alongside the announcement of its first 50+ confirmed speakers.

Taking place on 25-26 November at Excel London, London Build 2026, co-located with elementalLONDON, will once again bring together the most influential voices across construction, architecture, engineering, sustainability, and the built environment for two days of insight, innovation and industry-defining discussion.

This year’s programme features an exceptional line-up of industry leaders from major contractors, housing associations, consultancies, design practices, and public sector organisations, reflecting the full breadth of the UK construction ecosystem.

The First Thought Leaders Speaking Announced Include:

● Ana Stanojevic – Principal, Workplace Practice Group Manager, Arcadis
● Andrew J Taylor – Group Planning and Sustainability Director, Vistry Group
● Chris Williamson – President, RIBA
● James Howell – Director of Partnerships and External Affairs, L&Q
● Natasha Forde – Head of Digital Solutions – Operations, Grosvenor
● Neville Grunwald – Director Facades & Roofs, Wates Construction
● Nicola Forest – Head of Sustainability, Structure Tone London
● Richard Cook – Chief Development Officer, Clarion Housing Group
● Thomas Flannery – Head of Digital Information Management, McLaren Group
● Vanessa Quansah – Head of Civil and Structural Engineering, Bovis

They are joined by senior representatives from leading organisations including Sisk, Winvic, Places for People, the London Turkish Architects Association, Vistry Group, Notting Hill Genesis, Graham, Bellway, London Councils, Brent Council, RIBA, Pascall+Watson, and many more across the UK built environment sector. Take a look at the current line-up here.

Across the programme, sessions will cover key industry priorities including net zero delivery, digital transformation, housing, infrastructure, MMC, health & safety, regeneration, design innovation, and skills development.

A Platform for Industry Leadership

With over 900 speakers across 17 CPD-accredited stages, the London Build 2026 conference programme is designed to provide practical insight, policy direction and real-world solutions for the built environment.

Conference stages for 2026 include:

Sustainability Arena; Fire Safety Arena; AI & Digital Construction Arena; Methods of Construction Stage; Architecture Stage; Skills & Marketing Stage; Health & Safety Stage; Interior & Fit Out Stage; Social Housing Stage; Civils & Infrastructure Stage; UK Housing Stage; Innovation Arena; and Careers in Construction Hub.

From government bodies and housing associations to global design practices and Tier 1 contractors, the agenda reflects the collaboration needed to tackle the sector’s biggest challenges.

Exhibitors Driving Innovation Across the Built Environment

Alongside the conference programme, London Build 2026 will showcase leading manufacturers, suppliers, and solution providers shaping the future of construction.

Confirmed exhibitors include: Rockwool, Ryno, Duco, ELTA, HSS Proservice, A.Proctor Group, Strongdor, Quelfire, Onetrace, Smeg, Howdens Kitchens, Wavin, Siniat & Promat by Etex, Hempel, Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, Yesss Electrical, NoMorePly, CEF (City Electrical Factors), Qvantum, JMS Powered Access, EMS, Kidde Group, Simpro and many more.

These exhibitors will present the latest innovations across building materials, digital construction, fire safety, energy efficiency, MEP solutions, and site services - offering attendees direct access to products, technologies and partnerships driving industry progress.

The UK’s Most Influential Built Environment Event

London Build continues to be the UK’s largest and most influential construction festival, bringing together more than 25,000 industry professionals, 650+ exhibitors, and 900+ speakers across two days of content, networking, entertainment, and business opportunities.
Attendees can also expect Meet the Buyers sessions, Architect’s Hub, Government Hub, start-up showcases, live entertainment, and industry-led networking events designed to connect decision-makers across the sector.

Join us on 25-26 November at Excel London. Get in touch via www.londonbuildexpo.com or marketing@londonbuildexpo.com.